Coach Matt is the owner of Blu Chip Athletics and has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Life University in Marietta, GA. Prior to his time in Marietta, he played Division 3 Football at Bethany College. Matt also spent 20 years working with youth athletes across the country and has 5+ years of personal training and group class instruction experience. In the past, he's worked with Sarasota County Government Employees as part of the county wellness program and run multiple fitness challenges to improve body composition, range of motion and movement quality, and athleticism with clients of any age. Matt has a passion and excitement for working with youth athletes! He aims to develop and challenge youth athletes while also making sure to have some fun in the process!

Coach Matt has recently traveled the country with his fiance, Hilary, who owns a local swim school and his son Bennett (9), who likes to help out and be an assistant during our classes! He also has 2 dogs, Molly and Dasher, who keep him on his toes! Matt is looking forward to building Blu Chip Athletics into an elite local brand that members of this community can recognize for optimal sports performance.