Tom Martinez

Tom Martinez (February 21, 1946 – February 21, 2012) was an American football coach. He coached at the College of San Mateo until 2005, when he retired due to health concerns. He coached at the College of San Mateo after Bill Walsh and John Madden. The College of San Mateo Football program traditionally has a very high ranking team and draws players from all over the country. It is interesting to note that NFL Alumni John Madden, of the Oakland Raiders & Bill Walsh, of the SF 49ers, both played & coached at the College of San Mateo early in their careers. Bill Walsh was claimed to be the best NFL Coach ever and later retired from the 49ers to became the Athletic Director at Stanford University. (Ref. the College of San Mateo Football & Sports Hall of Fame websites for info on Martinez, Walsh, Madden & others). Prior to the passings of Tom Martinez, he was inducted into the College of San Mateo Sports Hall of Fame. Tom had a passion for conducted private coaching sessions with quarterbacks of all ages & from all around the country.