Martin Navarro Jr. began as a graduate assistant coach at CSU Bakersfield in 2022. He was promoted in the Summer of 2023 and will start his first year as an Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach in Fall of 2023.

Navarro is a CSUB alumnus who graduated with a B.S. in kinesiology in May 2022. He received the award for Most Outstanding Student in his major for his graduating class as Navarro excelled in academics and involvement in research. Currently, he is studying to obtain a M.S. in kinesiology. He also was president of the CSUB Men’s soccer club for three years during his undergraduate career.  

Navarro is a Bakersfield native who has been coaching for five years in the club and high school level. He currently holds the US Soccer C License, Performance Analysis Diploma, and multiple other diplomas through United Soccer Coaches.