He won national titles for their Under-17 and Under-19 sides, working with players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and João Moutinho.
He was appointed Assistant Manager during the 2004-2005 season during which Sporting reached the final of the UEFA Cup.
During the 2011-2012 season Martins coached Al Ahli's Under-23 side to the national championship in Saudi Arabia.
On 9 July 2012, Luís Martins was appointed first-team coach at Tottenham Hotspur.
On 20 March 2014, Luis Martins, sign for FC Zenit from Saint Petersburg, elite Champions Club in Russia.