Dr. Kyle Martin

Adjunct Professor
Kyle Martin

Dr. Martin is interested in social studies education and sport coach education. His current research focus is historical leadership and how to apply it to the modern world. He has represented the United States as  head coach in international competition, leading Team USA Wrestling to Pan American and World Championships at various age levels. He is currently implementing athlete-centered leadership academies among middle and high school student-athletes. As a USA Wrestling Gold Certified Coach and the head coach for Pennsylvania's National Freestyle and Greco-Roman team, he was won multiple coach-of-the-year and person of the year awards. He loves rock climbing, outdoor adventures, and giving tours at Gettysburg National Military Park.  He resides just outside of Pittsburgh with his girlfriend and their three spoiled dogs.

PhD Leadership with History Concentration, University of the Cumberlands, 2020
MA in History, Arizona State University, 2017
K-12 Principal / Adminstration Certification, California University of Pennsylvania, 2014
MA in Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 2012
BS Secondary Social Studies Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 2008

Social Studies Education, Leadership, Sport Coaching, Historical Research

  • Martin, Kyle. “Coaching Expectations.” Presentation. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, USA Wrestling Silver Coaches College., 2021.
  • Martin, Kyle. “Sun Tzu and the Art of Wrestling: A Lesson for Coaches.” Wrestling USA Magazine.
  • Martin, Kyle. “Sun Tzu’s Inadvertent Lesson to the Wrestling Parent.” Wrestling USA Magazine.
  • Martin, Kyle. “Sun Tzu’s Lesson to the Modern Wrestler.” Wrestling USA Magazine.
  • Martin, Kyle. “The NCEP brings all coaches and officials together for one purpose.” USA 
  • Wrestler.
  • Martin, Kyle. “The Role Models are in the Wrestling Room.” Wrestling USA Magazine.
  • Martin, Kyle. “Wrestler’s and Stress.” Presentation. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO.

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