Coaches

Rick Martinez, '83 - Head Coach

32nd year Cross Country Head Coach
30th year Track & Field Head Coach

 

Coaching: Mater Dei High School

OC Coach of the Year ‘94 (XC)

OC Coach of the Year ‘04 (XC)

OC Coach of the Year '11 (Track)

OC Coach of the Year '12 (Track)

OC Coach of the Year '13 (Track)

OC Coach of the Year '14 (Track)

OC Coach of the Year '18 (Track)

OC Coach of the Year '22 (Track)

CIF Track & Field Coach of the Year '14 (Track)

U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association State Coach of the Year '14 (Track)

USATF Cross Country Specialist Certification, 2020

 

High School: Mater Dei High School

1983 Mater Dei Athlete of the Year

CIF Cross Country Team Champion ‘81

CIF Cross Country Runner up ’80 and ‘82

4:20 HS mile PR

1:57 HS 800m PR

4th CIF 1600m

2nd CIF 1600m Relay

CIF Track Team Runner up ‘83

 

Collegiate: UC Irvine

3:42.20 1500m Personal Best (equivalent to a 4:00 mile)

2nd All-Time UCI 1500m

1:51.20 800m Personal Best

48.5 400m Personal Best

14:26 500m Personal Best

2:55 1200m Personal Best

23:56 8000m Personal Best

 

 

Ellie Nisbet - Assistant Coach

Ellie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Brain Sciences from UCSB, where she ran cross country and track and field for the Gauchos, and deepened her passion for running. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychological Research at Cal State, Fullerton, while also working towards her certification as a Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Within these pursuits, Ellie is completing coursework in sport psychology, and contributing to a mental health research lab. Her thesis centers around the exploration of Student-Athlete mental health, reflecting her dedication to supporting and enhancing the well-being of athletes.