Matt Sherman

Matt Sherman (born October 29, 1978) is the head coach of Stanford men's rugby team. Sherman has also lead the Stanford women's rugby team to a 2nd place finish in Division I in 2012.[1][2] Previously, Sherman spent two seasons as San Diego State's head coach, leading the Aztecs to the national semifinals in 2009 the national quarterfinals in 2010.[3] Sherman's coaching career includes various coaching positions with the USA Rugby U-18 Junior National Team, USA Rugby Collegiate All-Americans, and the U.S. senior national team, and was an assistant coach for the U.S. at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[4]

Sherman previously played as fly-half for the U.S. men's national rugby team from 2003 to 2005, including one match at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.[5] Sherman began playing rugby at Piedmont High School. Sherman played college rugby at Cal, and was a Collegiate All-American.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Rugby Mag, 8 Tries for Stanford in Final Four Win, May 11, 2012, http://www.rugbymag.com/women's-college/4514-8-tries-for-stanford-in-final-four-win.html
  2. ↑ Nike Rugby Camps, Stanford University, http://www.ussportscamps.com/rugby/nike/nike-rugby-camps-stanford-university/
  3. ↑ Rugby Mag, Sherman Settling In At Stanford, Dec. 29, 2010, http://www.rugbymag.com/men's-di-college/82-sherman-settling-in-at-stanford.html
  4. ↑ Nike Rugby Camps, Stanford University, http://www.ussportscamps.com/rugby/nike/nike-rugby-camps-stanford-university/
  5. ↑ ESPN Scrum, Players and Officials, http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/player/14272.html
  6. ↑ Stanford men's rugby, Roster, http://www.stanford.edu/group/mrugby/roster/coaches.htm