Detroit Catholic Central High School

Now entering his ninth year with the Detroit Catholic Central Swim & Dive program, Marty Brinkman has been an integral part of the team’s continued success and culture of excellence. A seasoned high school and CYO football coach, Marty joined the Shamrock swim staff in 2017—Coach Jessica Stoddard’s inaugural season—and quickly became a trusted mentor and leader both on deck and beyond the pool. A proud husband and father, Marty and his wife Lisa (married in 1987) have four children and two sons-in-law: Annemarie (Michael), Joseph (CC ’11, swim alum), Colin (CC ’14, swim alum), and Clare (Eugene). The Brinkmans are also proud grandparents, with their sixth grandchild expected in January 2026. Marty’s life is rooted in faith, family, and service—values he brings to every practice and meet, inspiring the next generation of Shamrocks to lead with integrity, humility, and heart.