Brother Martin's Jeff Lupo Named Coach of the Week

Lupo leads Crusaders to historic season and playoff berth

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:53am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking a high school baseball game down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in the colors of the Brother Martin and Pineville school uniforms, conceptually representing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the upcoming playoff matchup.A cubist interpretation of the upcoming playoff matchup between Brother Martin and Pineville, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of high school baseball.Pineville Today

Jeff Lupo, the head coach of the Brother Martin baseball team, has been named the FNF Delgado Community College Coach of the Week. Despite losing 13 seniors from last year's team that advanced to the Division I Select state championship series, Lupo has led the Crusaders to the program's first-ever No. 1 seed and a share of the Catholic League title, along with a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Why it matters

Brother Martin's success under Lupo's leadership showcases the program's ability to reload rather than rebuild, maintaining its competitive edge despite significant roster turnover. This achievement highlights Lupo's coaching acumen and the team's resilience in the face of high expectations.

The details

Lupo emphasized that 'true programs don't rebuild, they reload,' and the 10 returning players from the 2025 squad have helped the Crusaders continue their momentum. The team has embraced the high expectations and is carrying on the tradition of the players who came before them.

  • Brother Martin clinched a share of the Catholic League title and a first-round bye in the playoffs this season.
  • The Crusaders will square off against Pineville in the second round of the playoffs next week.

The players

Jeff Lupo

The head coach of the Brother Martin baseball team, who has led the Crusaders to historic success this season.

Brother Martin

The high school baseball program that Lupo coaches, which has achieved a No. 1 seed and a share of the Catholic League title this year.

Pineville

The opponent that Brother Martin will face in the second round of the playoffs next week.

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What they’re saying

“'True programs don't rebuild, they reload. They embraced that philosophy, played really hard and there's been a lot of physical and mental growth. They accepted that and haven't skipped a beat.'”

— Jeff Lupo, Head Coach, Brother Martin

“'These guys embraced the expectations that performance brought on. They haven't wavered from those expectations and the performance that is expected of them. What it means is they are carrying out the tradition of the guys that came before them and they've embraced that.'”

— Jeff Lupo, Head Coach, Brother Martin

What’s next

Brother Martin will square off against Pineville in the second round of the playoffs next week.

The takeaway

Jeff Lupo's leadership has enabled the Brother Martin baseball program to maintain its high level of success despite significant roster turnover, showcasing the team's ability to reload rather than rebuild and continue the tradition of excellence that has defined the Crusaders.