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United States Phil Martelli is a celebrated collegiate basketball coach with nearly five decades of experience, known for his instrumental leadership and consistent success in transforming basketball programs.
Phil Martelli's "Philadelphia Coaching Academy" partnered with Black Cager Fall Classic to reclaim the art of coaching.
Partnership with Black Cager Sports Media and Saint Joseph's to offer middle school teams a unique mix of academics, skill development, and more. This led to a 32-team Middle School Jamboree hosted by St. Joseph's.
Martelli was the chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer National Council, a collaboration between the NABC and the American Cancer Society.
Martelli was the co-recipient of the American Cancer Society's Circle of Honor Award with Fran Dunphy of Temple University in 2017.
INFINITI recognized Saint Joseph's University men's basketball coach Phil Martelli, Chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer Council, contributing to $1,000,000 in college basketball sponsorship-related donations to charities.
Born on August 31, 1954, in Media, Pennsylvania, Phil Martelli began his basketball journey as a point guard for Widener College, where he was part of two NCAA Tournament teams in 1974-75 and 1975-76. He set the school’s single-season and career assist records during his playing career. After graduating in 1976 with a degree in political science, Martelli transitioned to coaching, starting as an assistant at Widener in 1977. He then served seven years as head coach at Bishop Kenrick High School, leading his team to the Catholic League title game in 1980 and compiling a 112-85 record. This early period of his career laid the foundation for his extensive coaching accomplishments leading to his induction into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
Martelli’s tenure at Saint Joseph’s University spanned 34 years, beginning as an assistant coach in 1985 and becoming head coach in 1995 for 24 seasons. As head coach, he became the Hawks’ all-time leader in career victories with a 444-328 record. He guided Saint Joseph’s to 10 twenty-plus win seasons, seven Atlantic 10 regular season/divisional titles, and four A-10 Tournament championships (1997, 2014, 2016). His most notable season was 2003-04, when the Hawks achieved an undefeated regular season (27-0) and reached the NCAA Elite Eight, earning him consensus National Coach of the Year honors. His leadership was crucial in developing NBA players such as Jameer Nelson, Delonte West, and DeAndre’ Bembry.
In 2019, Martelli joined the University of Michigan basketball program as associate head coach, where he contributed to a 79-48 record, a 2021 Big Ten title, and consecutive Sweet 16 appearances in the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Tournaments. He served as interim head coach for Michigan in 2022 and acting head coach in 2023, demonstrating his adaptability and continued influence in collegiate basketball. Beyond coaching, Martelli has been a prominent figure in community service, serving as chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer National Council for 12 years and co-chair of the Philadelphia chapter, receiving the Gene Bartow Award in 2016 for his contributions to the game and numerous honors for his community work.
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