In his 20th year as the Assistant Athletic Director and Coordinator of Sports Performance at Salisbury University, Matt oversees the training programs of 21 varsity teams

During his tenure, Matt has had the opportunity to work with 14 National Championship teams, eight individual National Championship athletes, and over 340 All-Americans.

In 2018, Matt was named the NSCA’s Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year after being a finalist in 2016 & 2017.

This conversation is an absolute masterclass on:

– Culture building in action

– Player led teams 

– Good vs. Elite 

– The power of consistency when optimizing for performance 

– Creating leadership opportunities 

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EP54: Always an Athlete w/ Kelsey Gannett

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David Kitchen Founder / President of Edge Leadership Academy

Coach Kitch is the Founder and President of Edge Leadership Academy. He is a former Division 1 Coach, and a PhD Candidate with a master's degree in sport psychology, who has a decade of experience building leaders, culture, and mindset at the highest levels of sports and business. He is the author of The Pyramid: A System for Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today, and The Scoreboard: A Self-Audit System to Help You Build the Life You Want. As a speaker, consultant, and coach, Coach Kitch is trusted by 100+ CEO's, coaches, and high performers to help them lead and win in business, athletics, and life.