Jared Martin, University of the Cumberlands - NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year

Martin recently completed his 10th season as Associate Head Coach at the University of the Cumberlands, helping lead the Patriots to a record-breaking 52-8 season and their second consecutive World Series appearance. As the recruiting coordinator and coach for hitters and infielders, Martin has been instrumental in the team’s success, helping set single-season records for wins (52), home runs (144), RBI (626), and walks (356). A standout player for the Patriots from 2011-2014, Martin earned MSC Freshman of the Year honors, the 2014 Gold Glove at third base, and still holds spots in UC’s record books for batting average, games played, hits, RBI, and doubles. Tune in for a deep dive into his approach to recruiting, player development, and building a championship-caliber program. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. This episode is supported by VELO Sports. Take your game and your bat speed to the next level with VELO Sports. With over 10 years of experience in speed training, VELO Sports has released the easiest and fastest way to help all players increase bat speed. VELO Sports is used by MLB organizations and Collegiate teams who know that bat speed is a true game changer. Check out VELO’s innovative bat speed training system and removable Puck Knob Tech today at www.velosports.com.