During the two-hour event, Martin, along with members of the Orthopedic Institute team, led young athletes in a variety of skills and drills designed to help athletes take their game to the next level. They also took part in some spirited competition.
“If I can give one of these kids hope and belief not to give up on their dreams, so they can be in my shoes one day, that’s a win for me,” Martin said. “If I can help them get one percent better today, whether that’s learning something new about the game of basketball or even off the court about life in general, that’s a win for me.”
Martin is one of LVHN’s Impact Athletes. Steve Hultgren, Director, Sports Performance Initiatives, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, says LVHN Impact Athletes are athletes who were molded by their community to become successful collegiate athletes and now want to give back to the community that supported them. Hultgren says the goal of the Impact Athlete program is to provide regional youth athletes with strong inspirational role models who encourage them to pursue their goals.