Martin Cardenas

Coach Martin currently holds a USSF E License and is in the process of obtaining his USSF D License.

Has been a Cyclones Head Coach since 2010.

Cyclones Coaching Highlights:

  • 2023-24 U15 Boys Head Coach –NPL League CHAMPIONS
  • 2018-19 U18 Boys.  President cup Finalist and Champions of Miramar Soccer Showcase.
  • 2013-’14 U18 Girls Cyclones Head Coach that had 3 players from the team play college soccer.  
  • 2010-’11 U18 boys Cyclones head coach that had 5 players from the team play college soccer.  

Coaches the Elite Overnight Camp at U.S.F under head coach George Kiefer 2005-present. 
2015 and 2018 FACA 3A High School Coach of the Year. 

High School Soccer Coaching Highlights:

He began Coaching at Mariner High School as an assistant coach in 1993.  Head coach of the girls’ varsity soccer team 1997- 2000.   Was twice named Lee County Athletic Conference Coach of the year during those seasons. 

  • 2024  Mariner High School.  8th Consecutive Regional appearance. FACA 5A Coach of the year.  500th career victory.  LCAC Hall of Fame Induction.
  • 2023 Mariner High School: 5a District Champion (7th straight year).
  • 2022 FACA District 16 4A coach of the year, Regional Finalist and District Champ
  • 2020-2021 4A High School State Final 4, FACA 4A Coach of the year. District and Regional Champion.
  • 2019-20 4A High School State Runner-Up, FACA 4A Coach of the Year, News Press All Area boys soccer coach of the year.

Head coach of boys’ varsity soccer team 1995-1997 and 2000- present. Was FOUR times named New Press All-Area Coach of the Year.    2007-Present F.A.C.A District 16 Chairman (representing Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Desoto counties)  FACA West All-State High School All-Star Coach 7 different times.