Martin Hunter

Position:
Goalkeeper
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Prev School:
City of Sunderland College

2010 (Freshman) -- Proved to be a more-than-capable back-up to sophomore Jordan Leedle...made 19 total saves in six appearances...took Marshall to overtime, but gave up a 94th-minute goal for the loss in his first career start...made a career-best six saves against UMKC in the SIU-Edwardsville Tournament...also had a five save performance against South Carolina in his last start of the season.

Prior to Memphis: Played club soccer for Sunderland AFC U18 squad...Team was twice winners of Premier Academy League...Coached at club level by Kevin Ball...Played soccer at the school level for St. Thomas More RC High School in North Shields, North Tyneside, England...Coached at high school level by Alex Burnett...Holds school record for lowest goals conceded in a single season...Also played for first teams for badminton and cricket teams and ran track in high school.

Personal: Born September 16, 1990 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England... Parents are Brian and Judy Hunter...Has one brother, Simon...Enjoys socializing with family and friends, listening to music, going to the gym and playing a varied amount of sports...Plans to major in exercise and sport science...Favorite professional soccer team is Newcastle United.