Episode #015: Matt Cox

Matt Cox is a Performance Coach at UC San Diego where he oversees the training for all the aquatic sports including the Men’s and Women’s Rowing, Swimming & Diving and Water Polo teams. Prior to his current position, Cox served as a Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Hawaii. He has also spent time as an Intern Coach at Fresno State University, Marshall University and UCLA.

A former high school cross country runner and two-time state qualifier in wrestling, he continued his wrestling career at Fresno City College before transferring to Campbell University. Following college he began training in powerlifting before starting his career Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where he now competes professionally. A three-time competitor at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundation (IBJJF) World Championships, Matt currently holds a Brown Belt from 10th Planet and boasts a professional record of 7-1.