Sean Matteo

Coach Sean is a native of Pitman, NJ where he played for Pitman High School from 2005-2009. During his career at Pitman, he led the Panthers in scoring his senior year and was named First Team Tri-County Conference and Second Team SJ.

After graduating from Pitman, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he joined the Men’s Soccer team as a goalkeeper. He graduated in 2014 earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and psychology. During his time with the Scarlet Knights, Sean earned American Athletic Conference All Academic Team. Since graduating, Sean has played with the Ocean City Nor’easters reserves squad and, most recently, has played for Phoenix SC in the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania. While with Phoenix, Sean has featured in many first team matches including playing in multiple state cup games and was on the roster for Phoenix’s Lamar Hunt Open Cup qualifying run.

Since 2014, Sean has been seen on the sidelines at Pitman High School as the Head Girls Soccer Coach from 2015-2017, at Holy Spirit High School as the Head Boys Soccer Coach in 2017, at Buena High School as a Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach in 2018, Absegami High School as an Assistant Girls Soccer Coach in 2019 and the Head Boys Soccer Coach from 2020-2022. He returned in 2023 to Holy Spirit High School to restart their Boys Soccer program as its Head Coach and also works as their Director of Guidance.. Outside of coaching high school soccer, Sean is the Head Coach of a youth team for Elite FC of Hamilton Township and regularly trains local goalkeepers in his spare time.

Coach Sean currently holds his National D License from US Soccer along with many certifications through United Soccer Coaches and the National Federation of High Schools. In the summer of 2023, he will be pursuing his National C License through US Soccer.

Played goalkeeper for Phoenix SC in the USL of PA
Played goalkeeper for the Ocean City Nor'easters Reserve Team
American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team 2013
Played goalkeeper for the Rutgers Men's Soccer Team
First Team Tri-County Conference Forward in 2008
Second Team All-South Group 1 Forward in 2008
Honorable Mention Tri-County Conference 110 Meter Hurdles in 2006

I typically like to evaluate any athlete on the core skills of their position. For example, if I am training a goalkeeper I will test save technique, handling, distribution methods, cross play, and overall shot stopping ability. From this evaluation, I will develop a targeted plan to develop the athlete further in the areas I have deemed weaker while maintaining a holistic approach to the position.