Originally from Erie, PA  Matt started playing when he was 6.  Played youth hockey for the Erie Lions travel team. Then played High School hockey for the McDowell Trojans and finished his playing career at Edinboro University. He’s been coaching since 2013 and credit his playing and coaching career to the many great coaches he played for which he continues to emulate today. Currently coach with Parma Bantam, Squirt 2 team as well as the Barons 10u Girls Elite team.