After completing his tertiary study with a Master in Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University, Matt spent 13 seasons working in professional rugby league from junior pathways to Senior NRL Strength and Conditioning roles at the Newcastle Knights and most recently the New Zealand Warriors. Outside of professional sport, Matt has also worked extensively with youth, semi-professional and professional athletes across multiple sports including football, tennis, basketball, track & field, rugby union and cricket to aid them in improving their on-field physical performance or successfully returning from injury.

Matt now enjoys applying his knowledge and experience from professional sport to the clients of RAPH Sports, namely end stage rehabilitation and reconditioning, strength & power, sport specific speed for the field or court-based athlete and on and off field conditioning. Working with all developing youth, semi-professional, professional athletes as well as all members of the general population, Matt works closely with his clients to optimise their performance on the field, court, gym, at work and in general life.

When not coaching you’ll find Matt training or spending time with his family and friends around the many great sites of Newcastle.