From Karlsruhe, Germany, Martin has deep Florida roots and a remarkable career. Since the age of 12 years old, Martin trained here in St. Petersburg and Bradenton. He turned pro at 17 and achieved an ATP ranking of 250. Martin’s experience includes coaching at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, where he worked with a young Maria Sharapova and Mary Pierce. He also directed his own academy in Wild Dunes, SC, and was the Director of Tennis at Umpqua Valley Tennis Center in Oregon and just before coming to Isla. Martin was a head coach at LTP Tennis, in Daniel Island, SC. Martin brings a world-class perspective and a high level of play to Isla.