Martin Pert was a coach with Norwich City's Academy training their Under-14s until 23 May 2003 when he signed a two year contract with non-leaguers Cambridge City as their academy coach working with Jez George. Martin has an MSc in Sports Science and as part of his degree, he has visited Milan and Ajax to observe their coaching techniques.

Martin left Cambridge City in June 2003 to work as the fitness and conditioning coach for the New York Yankees from September for 6months. After working with the Yankees, Pert will join up with another of America's most glamorous clubs, switching to basketball. He said: "After that, I'm off to LA to do a similar position, but
shorter-term, with the LA Lakers. Then I'm going to Brazil for a bit of a trip round there."

On his return to Englandnext July, he will take up a postion with West Brom. He will be replaced at Cambridge City by their former Peterborough player Richard Scott.

Martin also currently plays for Great Yarmouth Town, signing for them in the summer of 2003 from Dereham.