HOMETOWN: Waxhaw, N.C.
BIRTHDATE: April 28, 1992
EDUCATION: B.S., Appalachian St.
M.S, Hampton, 2017
COACHING: Lees-McRae, assistant coach, 2014-15
Hampton, operastions director, 2015-16
Hampton, assistant, 2016-22
Hampton, associate, 2022-present
A veteran of nine years on coach Edward Joyner’s staff, Matt Hamilton joined the Pirates in 2015 as the director of operations. After a year in that position, he was promoted to a full-time assistant coach. In 2022, he was elevated to associate head coach where he continues in his role as recruiting coordinator for the Pirates.
Hamilton plays a major role in the planning and execution of the day-to-day basketball operations, student-athlete relationships, player development, recruiting, arranging travel, scouting reports, and helping ensure the academic success of Hampton’s student-athletes.
Hamilton began his career when he was just 16 years old, serving as an assistant coach at Marvin Ridge Highin his home town of Waxhaw, N.C. A student manager during his college days at Appalachian State, he also assisted with player development, film editing, scouting reports, practice setup and on-campus recruiting visits. Hamilton earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Appalachian State and a master’s degree in sports administration from Hampton in 2017.
Following graduation, he served as an assistant coach and head JV coach at Lees-McRae. With the men’s team, he was responsible for player development, recruiting, scheduling, scouting, and academics. As head JV coach, he was in charge of in-game coaching and organizing and running practices. While Hamilton was at Lees-McRae, the school set a program record for wins in a season. He coached two All-Conference players during his tenure, including Jaquise Moore – who led all of Div. II in steals with 3.3 per contest.
Hamilton is an active member of Rising Coaches Elite and a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
