His combined work in Powerlifting and Strength and Conditioning has helped develop an understanding for both the nuances and commonalities that are seen among athletic populations. Also, with internship experience in pain management and rehab, Matt possesses an appreciation for the complexities of an athlete's experience, as well as an ability to manage and adjust training when things don't go exactly to plan. In 2023, Matt served as the Director of Online Coaching for Gameday Barbell, during which he regained an appreciation for leading in a Powerlifting context:

"For me, Barbell Union is the best way I can apply my personal beliefs, as well as lessons I was taught by my family, in my professional space. Lessons like "you work to live, you don't live to work" were taught to me from a young age and continue to inspire me as an adult. I'm committed to prioritizing that mantra and passing it on to the coaches here at Barbell Union by doing the following: paying coaches fairly, selling services that provide coaches with sustainable work-loads, and supporting continued education and operation efforts for the coaches, among other things."

Matt is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and is currently enrolled as a graduate student in the Nutrition and Physical Activity Master program at James Madison University, where he is completing his thesis work. Outside of work, Matt and his wife live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with their two Dutch Shepherds who they spoil endlessly.

Special Interests:

Long term athletic development, motor learning, programming individualization strategy

PR Songs:

Second & Sebring - Of Mice and Men

Eyeless - Slipknot

The Ghost of Billy Royalton - Dance Gavin Dance

I'd Rather See Your Star Explode - SLAVES

Six - All That Remains