Favorite Jay Martin Story
Drew Pang '15
Columbus, OH
In 2014, we won the regular season title but lost to Kenyon in the NCAC championship. We barely made it into the NCAA tournament, where we faced Kenyon again in the final 16.
During practice, I accidentally kicked our captain, Colton Bloecher '15, in the head, leaving him with a cut. Just before the game, Jay approached us. I was expecting tactical advice, but instead he grinned and said, "How the hell did you kick Colton in the head?"
We laughed, easing the tension. Jay always taught us to treat every game the same—no over excitement, no underestimation. This was one of Jay's many lessons that went beyond soccer, shaping our lives. As he retires, his legacy is the success of the men he coached.