25 August 2026
Olympic BMX champion Logan Martin wants his greatest legacy to be helping his kids discover what they love.
For Logan, that’s what great sports parenting looks like – creating opportunities, not expectations.
Logan and wife Kimberley are encouraging Noah and Luna to get outside, try different sports and, most importantly, discover what they enjoy.
Noah has naturally taken to BMX, following in his dad’s tracks, while Luna is beginning to find her feet on a skateboard – something entirely her own.
“It’s really cool to watch,” Logan says.
“Obviously BMX has been such a massive part of my life, so seeing Noah genuinely enjoy riding is pretty special. But then Luna has started getting really into skateboarding, which is completely her own thing.
“I think the best part is watching them figure out what they actually enjoy rather than us choosing it for them. At their age it’s just about having fun and trying things. We’ve got them trying different sports to really see what they enjoy.”
For Logan, that freedom is particularly important when it comes to Noah and BMX.
“I’m pretty conscious of that, especially with Noah,” he says.
“I never want him to feel like because Dad rides BMX, he has to ride BMX or has to be good at it.
“If he wants to ride, I’ll be there to help him and give him every opportunity, but if he decides tomorrow that he wants to do something completely different, that’s fine too.
“I want both of them to find something they love doing. I think the motivation has to come from them and it starts with finding a love and passion for what they’re doing.”
More than raising athletes
For Logan and Kimberley, keeping Noah and Luna active isn’t about trying to produce the next generation of elite athletes.
“Being active has always been a massive part of our lives, so naturally it’s something we want the kids to grow up around as well,” Logan says.
“But it’s not really about trying to create athletes. It’s about getting outside, learning new things, building confidence and having fun.
“Sport teaches you so much without you even realising it – resilience, commitment and work ethic.”
Those lessons extend well beyond elite sport.
Across Australia every week, dads coach teams, volunteer at clubs, drive kids to training and games, and spend countless hours simply supporting their children from the sidelines.
Logan believes that involvement can have a big impact.
“They see their parent giving up their time and they see the support, so naturally their way of giving back and showing they appreciate it is by trying their best at whatever that is,” he says.
“For us, that’s all we need – to see our kids having a good time while trying their best.”
I never want him to feel like because Dad rides BMX, he has to ride BMX.
Logan Martin
On son Noah finding his own sporting path
2021 Celebrity Sports Dad of the Year
Recognising Australia’s community sports dads
Sports Dads is currently calling on Australians to nominate the dads making a difference in community sport – often without expecting anything in return.
Logan’s message to families who know one is simple.
“Go ahead and nominate the person you think deserves the recognition.
“I’m sure most dads don’t do it for the recognition, but it is nice to know others see the effort and commitment they put in.
“It’s a small thing you can do that has a big impact.”
