California State University at Bakersfield Athletics

2005: Lyle Martin showed his versatility in 2005 by playing nearly every position on the field… despite playing much of the season on the back line, was still tied for second in goals scored with four…started 17 matches with 19 appearances as a junior…his 1,623 minutes played was the most of any returning player…had two game-winning goals — the second was in CSUB’s 2-1 win over No. 21 UC San Diego (10/12/05)…also assisted the gamewinner against San Francisco State (10/07/05)…was a first-team all-CCAA selection.

2004: Martin scored six goals and recorded four assists as a sophomore…led team with four game-winners…earned honorable mention all-CCAA honors…played in 23 matches, starting 22…went on a scoring run when he scored four goals in as many matches from Oct. 13-Oct. 25.

2003: Martin played in all 18 matches in 2003...first career start was in a 5-0 win over San Francisco State (10/19/03)...scored first career goal in a win over Sonoma State (10/17/03)... also scored in the season finale against Cal State Stanislaus (11/01/03)...first career assist came against Cal State San Bernardino (9/26/03).

STOCKDALE HS: Martin prepped Stockdale HS, where he led the Mustangs to Southwest Yosemite League and CIF Central Section Yosemite Division small schools titles in 2003...was a first-team All-Area selection by The Bakersfield Californian... scored a career-high 10 goals as a senior...recorded 12 assists as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Major is physical education and kinesiology at CSUB...parents are Lyle and Karlina Martin.

COACH TOBIN SAYS: “One of the top seniors in the nation. Immensely strong and quick; will cause problems for any defense.”