C.J. Martinez Joins CSHM Cardinals as New Head Football Coach

CSHM is pleased to announce the hiring of C.J. Martinez as the new Head Football Coach. Martinez spent the past two seasons at Minot State in North Dakota, where he served as the Defensive Backs Coach. The team finished the 2016 season with the #1 Pass Defense in the Conference. Prior to that, Martinez spent two seasons as a Defensive Backs Coach at two NAIA schools (College of Idaho and Bethany College). Coach Martinez began his career locally, as Co-Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach at Estancia High School in Costa Mesa. He followed that with a year at Bishop Amat High School, where he served as the Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator. Under his leadership, the team finished with a 10-0 record and only allowed 3.4 points per game.

As a student athlete, Martinez played under Coach Dave White at Edison High School and was part of a team that played against Servite for the Pac 5 Championship. Martinez comes from a coaching family, his father having coached for over 20 years at the High School level. CSHM Principal, Robert Fraley commented, "C.J. is a great addition to the Cardinal Athletic Department. He represents the values of the school and brings an exciting energy and focus to our football program. We have every expectation that he will continue our longstanding Cardinal Football traditions. I believe he will be a blessing to our students and community in the years to come."

Published April 16, 2018 Print