Coach Martin is a nationally recognized and respected basketball coach with a storied coaching career. Coach is thrilled to bring his passion for the game of basketball, youth student-athletes and competition serving Harford County, MD and New Hanover County, NC.
He has enjoyed working with every level of player, from beginners at the youth clinic level through professional athletes. An experienced program builder bringing a tradition of excellence, he led Our Lady of Mt. Carmel to the #1 ranking in the state of Maryland and a Top-30 ranking nationally in just his second season at the helm. This came after a highly successful 7-year run at Cape Fear Academy in North Carolina. His Hurricanes dominated the conference, winning the most games in school history, advancing to four straight state final fours. At The John Carroll School, he took a program with an 0-35 record prior to his arrival and drove them to historic heights playing on ESPN. His Patriots were nationally ranked 6 out of 11 years. Previously, at Archbishop Spalding, he took the Cavaliers program from obscurity to national prominence in just three years. He is the only head coach in Baltimore Catholic League history to win championships with THREE different varsity programs while leading those schools from lower-level leagues into the ultra-competitive Baltimore Catholic League and MIAA Conference. He also coached four years each at BCL powerhouses Mt. St. Joseph and Cardinal Gibbons.
His winning percentage as a head coach is over 70%, including over 30 league titles and tournament championships. With over 600 career wins, his teams have been nationally ranked by USA Today, ESPN Rise, Prep Nation AP and Grassroots FAB 50 Polls. Coach Martin has been involved in numerous camps, summer leagues, and All-Star games, including nationally renowned Nike All-America Camp and the LeBron James Skills Academy. He has been named All-Metro Coach of the Year by the Baltimore Sun, Varsity Sports Network and Coastal Rivers Conference multiple times. Over 100 of Coach Martin’s former players have gone on to continue their education and basketball careers in college, with many going on to pro careers.
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Will Coverdale is a former collegiate basketball player who competed at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee. A former player for Coach Martin in high school, Will has been part of the Intensity Fundamental Basketball family since the Wilmington, North Carolina branch was established more than 10 years ago.
Over the past nine years, Will has coached at several respected programs throughout the Wilmington area, including St. Mark’s, Wilmington Excel, Cape Fear Academy, Bull City Prep, and others. His combination of playing experience, coaching knowledge, and enthusiasm for the game allows him to connect with athletes of all ages and skill levels.
Will is passionate about creating a positive, energetic learning environment where campers can improve their basketball skills, build confidence, and develop a love for the game. He is committed to helping every camper have a fun, challenging, and memorable experience at Intensity Fundamental Basketball Camp