Douglas Martin ran cross country at Union 2004-07 and is one of only two All-Americans in program history.
Martin was a four-time TranSouth First Team All-Conference runner. He was named first team all-region in 2006 and 2007, while being named second team all-region in 2004 and 2005.
Two of Martin's times still rank in the top 20 all-time, including the ninth-best 8K time in program history.
In 2007 as a senior, Martin finish 23rd in the NAIA National Championships Race, earning him All-America honors. He also qualified for the 2006 NAIA National Championships.
Martin was named an NAIA Scholar Athlete all three years that he was nominated for the award.
After graduating from Union, he spent the first two years teaching at Gibson County High School. He then spent the next nine years teaching at South Gibson County High School. He coached cross country for nine years at South Gibson and added track and field coach the final four years at SGCHS. In 2018, he moved to Maryville Tennessee where he currently teaches Spanish and coaches cross country.
Martin and his wife, Mary Beth (Union class of 2004) have been married for 15 years. The couple has two children, Ethan and Hannah. He is an active member at Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church. He enjoys running, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and anything with his family.
