Book Private Football Lessons with Coach Matthew
Professional & D1 QB helping others become the best they can be.
Professional & D1 QB helping others become the best they can be.
I am a former professional quarterback and coach with experience in Division I college football, Elite 11, and MLB player development. I help athletes build elite performance, leadership, and mental resilience to succeed on and off the field.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 4:45 AM
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Get to know Coach Matthew
About Me:
I am a leadership-driven professional with a background spanning professional athletics, coaching, education, and player development. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Southern New Jersey, I’ve built my career around performance, personal growth, and service. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Adult & Organizational Development from Temple University and have completed graduate-level coursework in education, grounding my work in how people learn, grow, and perform under pressure.
I competed professionally as a quarterback in the European League of Football and the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional de Mexico, earning All-Pro recognition, breaking league records, and serving as a team captain in international environments. My journey through college and professional sports—earning opportunities as a walk-on, overcoming setbacks, and adapting across cultures—shaped my leadership style and deepened my commitment to mentorship and development.
Following my playing career, I transitioned into coaching and player development. I currently work in Player Development for the Philadelphia Phillies within the Life Skills & Education and Mental Performance departments, where I support athletes through education, mental performance training, cultural acclimation, and life skills programming. I’ve also coached at the high school, collegiate, and elite development levels, including Elite 11, helping athletes develop technical skill, confidence, discipline, and leadership.
Beyond athletics, I bring experience in recruiting, real estate acquisitions, media, and public speaking. I’ve appeared in national media projects and regularly speak to students, athletes, and community organizations about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Community service and mentorship are central to who I am, and I remain committed to using my platform to positively impact others.
Whether working with athletes, students, or professionals, my focus is the same: helping people perform at their best, grow with integrity, and build a foundation for long-term success on and off the field.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes improve their game by developing the complete player—physically, mentally, and mentally under pressure. With experience as a professional quarterback and coach at the high school, collegiate, elite development, and professional levels, I focus on refining fundamentals, improving decision-making, and building confidence that translates to game-day performance.
My approach blends technical skill development, film study, and mental performance training. I teach athletes how to read defenses, understand situational football, and play with discipline and clarity. Beyond mechanics, I emphasize leadership, accountability, and preparation—skills that separate good players from consistent performers.
Every session is tailored to the athlete’s position, experience level, and goals. Whether you’re working to earn a starting role, improve consistency, or prepare for the next level, I provide clear feedback, structured progression, and tools that carry over beyond the field.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Depending on the needs and goals of the player.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Since 2023 I have played Quarterback in the European League of Football for the Wroclaw Panthers and the LFA for Reyes Jalisco (Mexico). After 13 Starts I threw 34 tds 9 ints 3,009 total yards 0 fumbles lost 14 yards per completion 105.05 QBR 9.46 TD% and 6 come from behind wins. A playoff berth in the ELF and ranked as a top 50 player by the league before making the transition into baseball at the start of this year. I played college football at Jackson State (grad school) Temple University (undergrad) and Diablo Valley College (JUCO). I threw for 22 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. Added 4 touchdowns rushing. Had a total of 2,987 passing yards with 2 fourth quarter game winning drives. Coaching & Player Development • Player Development Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies (Life Skills, Education & Mental Performance) • Elite 11 Quarterbacks Coach • High school, collegiate, and international youth quarterback coach • Guest Coach at Temple University and the University of Colorado • Developed athletes through technical instruction, leadership training, and mental performance programs
Best coach I ever had:
Deion Sanders
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I’m ready to pour all of my knowledge and experience out to help make you the best player you can be!
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