The South Country Central School District Board of Education has appointed Martino Sottile as its new director of health, physical education and interscholastic athletics, effective July 3.

“We are excited to announce this new appointment,” said Superintendent of Schools Antonio Santana. “We are certain that Mr. Sottile will prove to be an integral part in ensuring that our students receive a stellar athletic experience.”

Sottile, of Islip, joins South Country from the Brentwood School District, where he has served as an assistant to the administrative team at Brentwood South Middle School since 2022 and as a physical education teacher in the district since 2014. He also coached several teams at Brentwood, including varsity wrestling, varsity girls soccer, boys junior varsity soccer, middle school wrestling and girls lacrosse. 

As a coach, he earned Division 1 Coach of the Year three times for girls soccer, and as a wrestling coach, he earned League 1 Varsity Assistant Coach of the Year four times and Section XI Division 1 Assistant Coach of the Year two times.

Outside of the Brentwood School District, he has served as the Future Stars sports camp director at Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood campus, since 2022.

Sottile holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Cortland, a Master of Science in health, physical education and recreation from Emporia State University, and  School Building Leader and School District Leader certification from the College of Saint Rose.

“I am excited to be a part of the Bellport community and am looking forward to working together to support our students in their athletic and academic endeavors,” Sottile said. “The tradition in Bellport is incredible, and I look forward to immersing myself into every program.”

Date Added: 7/24/2024