Dallas Sidekicks Players

#14 Ian Martin

How He Got Here

Signed as a Free Agent on July 2, 1984.

Connections

Bill Nuttall, then the Sidekicks Director Personell, coached Martin at Florida International University in 1979, and again when Nuttall was coach of the Strikers in 1981.

Omens of the Future

Martin's first indoor game was December 19, 1980. He scored two goals in a 12-5 loss against his future coach, Gordon Jago (who was then coaching the Tampa Bay Rowdies).

Draft Notice

Martin was the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers 4th round selection in the 1980 NASL Draft.

Always Remember the First Time

• Martin earned his first trip to the Penalty Box on January 16, 1985 at Cleveland (see box score)
• His First assist was earned the next evening at the Cosmos. (box score)

Sidekicks Highlight

Scored the only goal of his Sidekicks' career at the Los Angeles Lazers on March 22, 1985.

Regular Season and Career Statistics

Note: personal fouls were not an official MISL statistic until the 1990-91 season.

Where Did He Go?

Ian Martin signed a new contract with the Sidekicks on August 1, 1985, but was released during training camp. He began a career as a youth soccer coach with the Dallas Storm in 1986, and operated his own camps from 1986-89.

While continuing to coach youth teams, Martin became the head coach of Barry University's men's program in 1989, staying there until moving to Butler Uinversity in 1993.

Martin coached Indiana Blast of the A-League (outdoor second division) during the 2000 and 2001 seasons, being fired on October 29, 2001.

Ian Martin is currently Director of Coaching for the Countryside Youth Soccer Association in Clearwater, Florida.