Coach Martinez Bio

A Milwaukee native, Nick began his coaching career with the Menomonee Falls Soccer Club, where he spent four years helping to develop the club and its players. He then joined the coaching staff at FC Milwaukee Nationals, where under the mentorship of Peter Knezic, he contributed to a team that captured the Wisconsin State Championship and competed in both the Region II Championships and the prestigious Dallas Cup.

Following his tenure at FC Milwaukee, and after earning his U.S. Soccer National “C” License, Nick joined North Shore United, where he spent another four years. During this period, he earned his USSF “B” License and coached a wide range of teams, from elite youth regional squads to a Men’s Majors WSL team.

In 2017, Nick took on the role of Director of Coaching at the Croatian Eagles, where he served for two years. In addition to overseeing the club’s coaching development, he coached two youth teams and a high school regional-level team.

Nick brings a passion for teaching, a detail-oriented approach, and a strong playing background to every session. As a player, he was a three-year captain at Menomonee Falls High School and competed at the club level with Bavarian SC—winning multiple state titles—as well as Mequon United.

He is deeply committed to using the game of soccer as a vehicle for growth both on and off the field.

“Beyond developing players’ soccer IQ and their technical and tactical skills, I believe it’s equally important to help them realize how much of what they learn through soccer prepares them for success in everyday life—now and in the future.”

Coaching Experience

• North Shore United – Coaching Staff (2019–2025)
• Croatian Eagles – Director of Coaching, Staff Coach, Administrator (2017–2019)
• WI ODP (Olympic Development Program) – Staff Coach (2016–2019)
• Wisconsin Fire – Assistant Coach (2013–2014)
• North Shore United – Coaching Staff (2013–2017)
• FC Milwaukee Nationals – Coaching Staff (2009–2013)
• Menomonee Falls SC – Staff Coach (2004–2008)

Coach Nick Martinez

📧 siqtrainingmke@gmail.com

📍 Milwaukee, WI

⚽️ 20+ Years of Coaching Experience

• North Shore United – Staff Coach (2019–2025)

    -Coach for multiple boys and girls teams (ages 11–19) at elite regional and local levels. 

• Croatian Eagles Soccer Club 

– Director of Coaching, club administrator & Staff Coach (2017–2019)

-Overseen club-wide coaching development and curriculum

 -Directed all club scheduling, administrative operations, and camps

-Head Coach for 3 youth teams

• Wisconsin ODP (Olympic Development Program) – Staff Coach (2016–2019)

-Coached high-performing youth athletes selected for state-level development

 -Participated in training camps, ID events, and regional competitions

• Wisconsin Fire – Assistant Coach (2013–2014)

-Assistant to Michael King, contributed to team development and match preparation at elite levels

• North Shore United – Staff Coach (2013–2017)

-Head Coach for 3 competitive teams (boys and girls, ages 11–19)

-Coached Elite Regional Level teams across multiple age groups

-U23 Men’s WSL Team – Assistant Coach to Sinisa Angelovski

-U23 Women’s WSL Team – Assistant Coach to Sinisa Angelovski

-First Division & Men’s Majors WSL – Head Coach

• FC Milwaukee Nationals – Staff Coach (2009–2013)

-Head Coach for 3 competitive teams (ages 10–17)

-1996/97 Boys – Wisconsin State Champions (2009–2010)

-1996/97 Boys – 2011 Dallas Cup Participants

-Developed high-level youth players and guided teams in regional tournaments

• Menomonee Falls United Select 

-Head Staff Coach (2004–2008)

-Led boys teams (U11–U14) in league and tournament play

-Contributed to club growth and youth player development

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

• USSF National “B” License – Completed 2014
• USSF National “C” License – Completed 2012
• USSF National “D” License – Completed 2010