In the media
From his career in basketball to his Make a Difference campaign, Phil continues to make an impact both on and off the court. Featured in prominent publications and radio shows, Phil shares his message of leadership, gratitude, and community service, inspiring others to take action. Keep up with Phil’s latest media appearances as he continues to spread his mission of positive change.
Auriemma and Martelli headline Joe Lapchick Character Award recipients
Geno Auriemma and Phil Martelli headline this year’s recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award.
Joining the two coaches will be longtime men’s basketball official Gene Steratore and former Fordham athletic director Frank McLaughlin.
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Former Saint Joe’s Basketball Coach Phil Martelli Is Onto His Next Chapter
Five years removed from his unceremonious departure from Saint Joseph’s University, celebrated hoops coach Phil Martelli will not go gentle into retirement.
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Phil Martelli previews the Big 5 Classic
To preview the match-ups, former Saint Joe’s head coach and college hoops legend Phil Martelli stopped by PHL17.
Watch the full segment here.
Phil Martelli on the SeventySix capital sports leadership show
Beyond basketball, Martelli is committed to community service and education through his "Make a Difference" initiative. His goal is to inspire people—whether in schools, workplaces, or sports teams—to create positive change by embracing gratitude, building meaningful relationships, and striving for continuous improvement.
Martelli has also been active in fundraising for cancer research and has received several honorary doctorates and community service awards for his contributions. Inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, Martelli is not only respected for his coaching accomplishments but also for his impact on the lives of those he mentors.
Listen/watch the full conversation with Wayne Kimmel here.
Legendary Philly basketball coach Phil Martelli gives outlook on the men’s college basketball season
The 2024-2025 college basketball season is underway. All 6 of Philadelphia’s Big 5 men’s teams will head to the Big 5 Classic on December 7. To weigh in on the college basketball season, former head men’s basketball coach of Saint Joseph’s University, Phil Martelli stopped by PHL17. Watch the segment here.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Phil Martelli is Back in Philly and feeling 'rejuvenated.'
The former St. Joseph's coach was honored by Philadelphia Legacies over the weekend along with Philly hoops legend Wali Jones and other community leaders. Read the full article in the Inquirer here.
Phil talking about making a difference on wip sports radio during The Final Show of Glen Macnow's career
Fran Dunphy, Phil Martelli, Dave Spadaro, Angelo Cataldi, Ray Didinger, Keith Jones, Rhea Hughes, Ike Reese, Merrill Reese, members of the Macnow family and more help celebrate Glen's storied career as he retires after 31 years at WIP. Listen here.
Philadelphia inquirer: The crazy future of college sports, Phil Martelli with a word of caution and other thoughts.
The crazy future of college sports, Phil Martelli with a word of caution, and other thoughts. A settlement is reportedly expected in an....Read the full article here.