Coach Matt is a lifelong Rochester swimmer who began with the Irondequoit Gators, swam for Irondequoit High School, and later competed at Nazareth College as a distance freestyler and flyer. After college, he coached the Gators for nine years and then spent five years with Marlins Swimming, serving as head coach for the last two. He has also coached for both East and West Irondequoit school districts, working with athletes of all ages—from first-time swimmers to an Olympic Trial qualifier.

Matt’s philosophy is technique first, helping swimmers improve efficiency while reducing injury risk. Outside the pool, he works as an associate teacher for Monroe #1 BOCES and enjoys family life with his wife and their two children. He is also a Level 2 ASCA coach.