More Than A Club (Podcast)
Behind the Stripes – A Philly Referee’s Perspective on Lacrosse, with Paul Kubach
Marty Kupprion, M.Ed.
Marty Kupprion, affectionately known as Coach Kupp, is excited to bring his extensive experience and passion for youth sports to Greenepsych as a Youth Sports Development Specialist and Parent Coach. With over 20 years of dedication to education, coaching, and sports management, Marty is committed to transforming the youth sports culture by fostering a positive and supportive environment for athletes, families, and coaches.
As one of the original members of NXT Sports, Marty has been a driving force behind the organization’s boy’s lacrosse initiatives since 2009. His leadership in creating and expanding programs such as Cradle Lacrosse, Play Fast Training & Camps, and the NXT Lacrosse Club has been instrumental in shaping the lacrosse experience for players of all ages. Since joining NXT full-time in 2014, Marty has successfully managed a variety of lacrosse camps and training programs, impacting thousands of young athletes. Coach Kupp takes great pride in that NXT has helped place more than three hundred student-athletes in college lacrosse programs, as well as assisting players who later would play in the pros and on Team USA.
At Greenepsych, Marty will focus on providing educational resources and direct support for all key stakeholders in youth sports, including parents, coaches, and athletes. His extensive background makes him the perfect person to help others learn the skills of effective communication between parents and young athletes, and how best to foster a positive coaching environment. Marty will create and deliver tailored workshops and training programs designed to educate parents on how to support their child’s athletic journey, offer athletes strategies for mental resilience and peak performance, and equip coaches with tools to improve game management and interactions with players and other adults.
For those interested in working with Marty to enhance their sports experience and to explore the opportunities available, please reach out to Marty at marty@greenepsych.com.
Marty recently concluded his work as the Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at The Haverford School, where Marty enjoyed remarkable coaching success, including two undefeated Inter-Ac regular seasons in 2023 and 2024. In addition to coaching offensive players, Marty worked closely with the specialty position players, goalies and face-off athletes. His dedication to guiding student-athletes through their sports and academic journeys exemplifies his commitment to holistic development and positive mentorship.
Marty also co-hosts and co-produces the “More Than a Club Podcast,” a popular platform exploring youth sports, coaching, and mental health. Launched in October 2019 with Coach Bill Leahy, the podcast has garnered over 25,000 downloads and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, featuring valuable insights from leading coaches, players, and twice, our favorite Sport Psych, Dr. Greene!
Previously, Marty’s roles at Episcopal Academy and Lower Merion School District highlighted his ability to blend teaching with coaching, making a significant impact on students and athletes across every level. His background in physical education, special education, and sports coaching underscores his commitment to creating enriching and positive sports experiences. With a Masters in Education and years of classroom teaching in various settings, Marty is able to positively impact and create lasting relationships with players, parents and coaches.