Coaches Statements

 2016: 'You offer the team good utility value in the ability to play both driver and centre back'.... 'I was pleased with your commitment on tour and you are a coachable athlete'. ' 2015: 'You are a talented player with potential' 

Andrew Yanitsas

Coach for Born- 2000 Australian Water polo team- 2015, 2016 and 2017 tours and UNSW Wests Magpies National League club coach: Official, individual evaluation of the International Tours :

 Matthew demonstrates characteristics and attributes that NSWIS value. He is hard working, organised and always strives to do his best 

2018: NSW Institute of Sport letter of Recommendation:

 2017: 'As a utility player, I can put Matthew in any position in the pool, and I know he will do the job for me. He is strong in all areas, he has good skills and he can read the game particularly well.' 

Daniel Streets

Director, Junior Mens, UNSW Wests Waterpolo Club, 18s coach: 2017 interview:

 2018: 'Matthew has been a key asset to the Firsts water polo team over the last two Premiership winning seasons. As the team’s leading scorer, Matthew used his experience and skill set to our advantage in every match. Matthew rightfully received the prestigious Player’s Player award as voted by his teammates. I would like to commend Matthew on his commitment and dedication throughout the Summer including the Trans Tasman tour. All the best to Matthew in future water polo endeavours.' 2017: 'Matthew was a deserved winner of the Most Valuable Player Award after showing his class throughout the season. A skillful player, he both excelled individually and as a team member. He always lifted the level of those training and playing around him. Matthew will continue to develop in to an elite Water Polo athlete and will be an important member of the Newington Water Polo Program next season. Matthew has thoroughly deserved his selection in the Combined AAGPS, NSWCIS and NSW All Schools teams and we hope he continues to push for further representative honours in the future.' 

Ryan Moar

Director of Aquatics, Newington College and CIS (regional) 2015 All Schools water polo coach: School report on his 2016-17 and 2017-18 season:

 Matthew is a good communicator, motivates other players around him and leads by example in training and competition. 

2018: Newington College letter of Recommendation: Ryan Moar