Matt is native to Columbus, graduating from Dublin Coffman High School in 1996. While at Dublin, Matt was a captain his senior year playing close defense and finished his high school career playing in the All-Ohio senior All-star game.

Matt went on to play long stick midfield for The Ohio State University, winning a conference championship with a 10-3 record and a top 15 national ranking with the Buckeyes in 1999, the first championship since the mid-1980's and the 2nd best man-down defensive unit in the NCAA in goals against average.

After graduation, Matt has been playing with the Columbus Lacrosse Club, winning championship titles in 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006. The team is currently undefeated the past three seasons, the last loss coming in 2004. Matt has also played internationally, playing for Team UK lacrosse, winning European championships in Amsterdam in 2003 and London in 2004.

Matt's coaching career began in 2000 at his alma mater, Dublin Coffman and remained for 5 seasons as head defensive coordinator. After a 48-21 record and 2 Division 1 final four appearances, Matt took over as the head coach at St. Francis Desales in 2005. Matt feels the pride and athletic traditions at St. Francis Desales will prove to be a successful environment for the new tradition of lacrosse being established today.