Scott Martin

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Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, and advocate for the disability community. He has coached for more than 30 years at the youth, high school, and college levels, earning four Coach of the Year honors and leading multiple state championship teams. After surviving a life-threatening illness that led to the loss of both hands and parts of both feet, Martin became a powerful voice for amputee abilities, accessibility, and inclusion. He is the author of Play From Your Heart.

Play From Your Heart: Advocacy On and Off the Field with Scott Martin
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July 6, 2026

Play From Your Heart: Advocacy On and Off the Field with Scott Martin

Today, James sits down for a timely conversation with celebrated soccer coach Scott Martin. In addition to a decades-long career in, and advocacy for, the game of soccer, Scott has also worked as an advocate for the disability community. He shares with James the story of his experience with disability as an amputee, his love of soccer, and how he pushed through the challenges in life to pursue his dreams. You don’t want to miss this conversation, especially if you’re a soccer fan. You can read m...
Guest: Scott Martin