Preston Martin is in his first year (2025-26) as the SBU Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Martin joins the Bearcats after two years as the Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Wingate University. There he adopted different training methodologies for men's and women's track and field, men's soccer and others.
Prior to Wingate, he worked at fellow Division II school Midwestern State as a graduate assistant. His experience expanded further implementing programs for women's soccer and women's volleyball. Martin also assisted with football, men's basketball, track, and tennis.
Martin graduated with his Master's of Science – Exercise Physiology and Bachelors of Science – Exercise Physiology at Midwestern State. During his undergrad, he spent time as an intern at University of Wyoming with the football team.
"I am extremely excited to join Southwest Baptist and help the athletes grow not only physically, but spiritually. Looking forward to the success to come in the coming years!" – Martin said.
