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Martelli stands on the sidelines during his last game at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena against the University of Rhode Island on March 5, 2019. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22 /THE HAWK

Former players voice support for Martelli

Sam Britt March 27, 2019

After the news broke on March 19 that Phil Martelli would not return as men’s basketball head coach at St. Joe’s, attention quickly shifted to those he impacted the most: his players. Like many others...

Former St. Joe's men's basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli in front of the bench in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

‘Sucker punch’

In all honesty, Phil Martelli didn’t see it coming. Martelli had received a text from Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner, J.D., the morning of March 18, asking him to join her for a 1:30 p.m. meeting...

Martelli speaks to his players during the first practice of the 2017-2018 season. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

How Martelli’s departure impacts St. Joe’s recruitment

Sam Britt March 27, 2019

Two St. Joe’s men’s basketball team commits for the 2019 season have decided to reopen their recruitment after hearing that Head Coach Phil Martelli was fired. “After discussing with family members...

Phil Martelli speaks during the youth clinic at the 2017 Family Night, an event held for season ticket holders and their families. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20 /THE HAWK

Martelli more than a basketball coach on Hawk Hill

Ryan Mulligan March 27, 2019

Phil Martelli’s nerves got the of best him on a hot day in July 1995. He needed to relax and reflect. So, he drove west on Interstate 76, the same highway that now has a billboard reading “Thank You...

Boy's Club: AD faces the reality of being a woman in sports

Boy’s Club: AD faces the reality of being a woman in sports

Alex Hargrave March 27, 2019

On March 22, 2018, Jill Bodensteiner J.D., told reporters at her first press conference as St. Joe’s first female director of athletics that she would not be passive in her new role. “I want to put...

Former men's basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli was known for his open access practices. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

Former Hawk sports editors reflect on Martelli

Nick Mandarano ’18, former sports editor for The Hawk, began his journey as a journalist with a sports podcast that he hosted his first year of high school in 2010. Mandarano decided he needed a prominent...

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