Head Coach/Founder CHAMPS Training
Coaching Bio
Coach Matthew Harris has coached sports at all levels for over 25 years. He is a Kinesiology instructor at Long Beach State University specializing in Coaching & Student Athlete Development. He is the father of an Oka Elementary & Talbert Middle School student. He is passionate about cultivating a community where everyone thrives, empowering kids for success with sport & life skills.
Father of two. A girl (Talbert) & a boy (Oka)
Happily married for 15yrs and counting
25+ years coaching experience developing sport and life skills in athletes from youth to NCAA level
Coaching experience
Tennis - Cypress College
Basketball - San Francisco University High School & Long Beach State University
Softball - University of Arizona
Multi-Sport Youth Summer Camps & Clinics
Founder of CHAMPS Training
FUNdamental Skills Training Program
Specialized Skills Training Program
Master's degree in Kinesiology: Coaching & Student Athlete Development (LBSU '14)
10 years experience teaching at Long Beach State University (LBSU)
Instructs sport psychology, coaching psychology, sport sociology & sport activity courses
Developed CHAMPS Training methods & curriculum for his classrooms
2x National Champion (NCAA Softball), 2x State Champion (CCCAA Tennis), 4x Conference Champion (NCAA & High School Basketball)
Trains and competes in endurance events, plays tennis, pickleball, surfs, hikes and loves to spend time being active with family and friends.
Certifications: NSCA CSCS (2016-2021) | CSET: PE | CBEST | CPR/AED