Patriot Family,

I’ve always taken great pride in being a Patrick Henry Patriot first, as a student/athlete in the early eighties and now as your head football coach. A great deal of gratitude is owed to our Principal Pat Crowder. Special thanks are also reserved for VP Jim Good, Athletic Director Jack Lococo and Coach Williams. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity you have bestowed upon me. It is an honor to serve Patrick Henry High School and our community.

I look forward to working with the fine parents that make up the booster club. The time and effort that all of you invest in our young men and community is evident and appreciated.

The football staff here at Henry will establish and model the work ethic, character and moral values that are necessary in establishing a winning program. High academic achievement, sportsmanship and accountability will be of the utmost importance in achieving this goal.

I’m going to demand a strong sense of commitment from all our young men and coaching staff. Be prepared to work hard, in the classroom, the weight room and on the field. Let us all build on the great success of last season. The time has come to restore tradition here at Henry. Let us all exceed expectations in 2009.

Mike Martinez

Head Football Coach

Patrick Henry High School

Class of 1982