Current Title: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (M&W Track & Field/Cross Country) since 2017 and Director of the O’Mara Performance Center Weight Room (2021-present)
Education:
University of Northern Iowa, 2009 – BA in Biology
University of Arkansas, 2019 – Med. in Physical Education
Did You Know: Mat competed in the decathlon and heptathlon as a student-athlete at Northern Iowa … Was a three-time All-American (heptathlon, 2008, decathlon 2008 & 2009) and seven-time Missouri Valley All-Conference performer, including 2009 conference champion in the decathlon … Competed in 2008 Olympic Trials in the decathlon … Was a two-time, first-team Academic All-America (2008, 2009) and was a 2009 NCAA postgraduate scholarship winner
Favorite Razorback Moment: Jarrion Lawson winning the 100, 200, and long jump at the NCAA outdoor championships in 2016.
Previous Experience:
University of Arkansas: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Track/Cross Country (2014-17)
University of Arkansas: Track and Field Volunteer Assistant Coach (2011-12)
Hometown: Ames, Iowa
Family: Wife – Abby; Daughter – Adeline; Son – Ford
