From Miami, FL. Involved in rugby for 15+ years, across playing and coaching at the collegiate, club, and international levels — currently Assistant Coach at St. Thomas University (D1A) and Head Coach of the Miami Tridents RFC. Assistant Coach, Men's Rugby (D1A), Oct 2024–Present. Coach of the Year (2025–26) for both D1 and D2 programs; program ranked Top 20 nationally in its inaugural D1A season; 2025 D1-AA 15's & 7's National Champion. Leads attack/defense structure, coaches the backs, kicking game, breakdown and contact.
Miami Tridents RFC — Head & Player Coach, Sept 2024–Present. Full head coaching responsibility across 15's and 7's.
Player Carrer
Life University (D1A, 2016–2020) — National Champion 2018 & 2019, Runner-Up 2017
Miami Tridents RFC (2021–Present) — Captain, 2023/24 D2 15's National Champion
USA Rugby South, Select-Side (2021–Present) — Internationals vs. Colombia (2022) and Trinidad & Tobago (2023); South America Tour, Argentina & Uruguay (2024)
Florida Juice All-Star Team (2014–2016) — Varsity All-Star Runner-Up 2015 & 2016
Fun fact: Matthew is a motorcycle enthusiast.
