Semi-finals competition

Scott Martin, head coach of the Long Beach High School Marines football team, earned the New York Jets High School Coach of the Week Award for the week of November 10. Through this honor, which is co-sponsored by Chase, the high school’s football program will receive a $2,000 donation and Mr. Martin has been invited to attend the Jets game against the Patriots in December. The Coach of the Week distinction is presented to coaches in the tri-state area who, according to the Jets, “serve the best interests of the game through the teaching of sound football fundamentals, the motivation of young players to achieve, and the promotion of youth football by way of dedication to their communities, their schools and their student-athletes.” Mr. Martin is in his sixth year with the Marines and has made five consecutive playoff appearances. He will lead the team to its first semi-finals competition in 25 years on Saturday, November 15, when Long Beach will take on the Carey High School Seahawks at 1:30 p.m. at Hofstra University. Prior to his coaching days, Mr. Martin was on the roster as a linebacker at Clarke High School and was part of the team’s 1997 success as Nassau County Champions. He then played for C.W. Post during all four of his college years. Mr. Martin is currently in his twelfth-year working as a physical education teacher in the East Meadow School District. “The award shows how hard the coaching staff and players have been working all season long,” Mr. Martin stated. “It is an personal honor and I would like to thank my team, coaches and the NY Jets for this recognition.”