Joseph Martin, ’00
Before attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Joseph Robert Martin was a 1994 graduate of Tabb High School in Yorktown, Virginia. During his high school athletic career, he was selected to the Virginia High School AA All-State team for both football and baseball.
Joe attended WVU Tech from 1994-2000. He graduated with an Associate of Science in printing technology and a bachelor’s degree in printing management.
While attending WVU Tech, Joe was a two-sport athlete, playing both football and baseball. During his four years as a football player, Joe's accomplishments include: 2nd all-time reception leader with 164 receptions, 2nd all-time in receiving yards with 2205 yards and 1st all-time in kickoff return yards, averaging 25.5 yards per attempt. Joe started every game during his four-year football career at WVU Tech and was named a WVIAC All-Conference player.
While on the baseball field, Joe maintained a lifetime batting average of .314 with the Golden Bears. He was a two-time WVIAC All-Conference player at centerfield. Joe was awarded the Orndorff Award in 1998 for the most outstanding student-athlete attending WVU Tech.
When Joe's playing days ended, he became the assistant coach for the WVU Tech football team where he worked as a receivers coach. Joe was also the head coach for the women's soccer team in their 2000 inaugural season.
Joe is currently a press operator for Berkshire Hathaway Media Group Print Innovator/Freelance Star newspaper in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Teaming up with his brother, John, they formed the York River Renegades travel baseball organization. Joe has showcased teams for Cal Ripken baseball, Nations baseball, USSSA baseball, Cooperstown All Star Village and Triple Crown. His latest endeavor is starting the Virginia Revo showcase baseball team for up and coming high school players.
Joe currently resides in Yorktown, Virginia with his sons Joel and Xavier, stepson Skyler Salters, and daughter Julianna.
