Army Ant Program ADVISER
WHY I COACH LACROSSE
My favorite part of coaching is watching boys develop into men. I enjoy mentoring and helping young people go through a very important time in their life. I see lacrosse as a vehicle for personal growth of young men.
MY BACKGROUND
Matt started his playing career at Detroit Catholic Central. He went on to continue his Career at Michigan State. In 1997 he joined the MSU Club team (MCLA D1) as an assistant coach. Seven years later he took over as the head coach at MSU. In 2009 he was hired as the first coach at Detroit Mercy (NCAA D1). In 2013 he lead the Titans to a MAAC championship and a berth in the NCAA Division 1 tournament. In 2016 he took over as the head coach at Olivet College (NCAA D3).
PAST COACHING POSITIONS WITH COALITION LACROSSE
- 2019
- U18 Army Ant Head Coach - Summer
- 2018
- U18 Army Head Coach - 2019 Summer
- 2017
- U16 Army Ant Head Coach - Summer

- Painted Turtles Varsity B Head Coach - Fall
- 2016
- U18 Army Ant Head Coach - Summer
PAST COACHING POSITIONS
Head Coach - Olivet College
Head Coach – University of Detroit Mercy
* 2013 Conference Champions
* 2011 Conference Runner Up
* 2011 - 2014 Conference Playoff contender
* 1 Academic All American
* 14 All MAAC Players
* 3 MAAC LSM of the Year Awards
* 1 MAAC Defensive Player of the Year
* 2 MAAC Rookie of the Year Awards
* 4 MAAC All rookie team recipients
* NCAA All Time D1 record for Manup Efficiency - 2014 - 70.8%
* 2011 NCAA Leader in Caused TO per game - 11.63
* 2012 NCAA Leader in Caused TO per game - 10.47
Head Coach - Michigan State
* 2007 CCLA Coach of the Year
* 2007 CCLA Runner up
* 2006 CCLA Runner up
Assistant Coach - Michigan State