Boys Football

Coach Ben Martin

Head Coach Ben Martin brings a wealth of coaching experience to Kent School, most recently serving as assistant offensive line coach for the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals. 

Through his 20-year career, Ben has coached at every level of football. His passion for football has led him on a journey across the country and has included multiple championships (2002-2005, Trinity College), a Cotton Bowl (2010, Texas A&M), and the Super Bowl (2021, Cincinnati Bengals) while fostering positive, lasting relationships with his athletes at every stop along the way.

“Twenty years ago, I knew I wanted to be a great coach,” says Coach Martin, “But subconsciously I always wanted to be a better father. Having achieved the lifelong dream of coaching in a Super Bowl and making the sacrifices in life to do so, I now know I am fully committed to making a greater impact on the student-athlete experience at Kent School.”

“I am grateful and honored to be Kent’s Head Football Coach because it provides a great balance. Our founding motto—Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance—is what excites me the most! The authenticity of Kent’s faculty and staff has been the most welcomed part of my new life at Kent.”

“Kent Football will pride itself on never being satisfied because we are always competing with the intent to evolve every day.”

Ben is also a member of Kent’s Marketing and Communications Office and he and his wife Joanna have two children: MacGregor (Mac) and Harriette (Hattie).

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