Matt Dunn

Defensive Coach | First Class Lacrosse

Matt Dunn

FCL's Head Defensive Coach

About Matt

 

Matt Dunn graduated from the University of Maryland in 2016 and is currently a Professional Lacrosse Player in the Premier Lacrosse League (“PLL”) for the Whipsnakes LC. At the University of Maryland, Matt played on the Men’s Lacrosse Team for four years where he served as a two-time captain, won a Big Ten Conference championship, and received All-American honors.

Upon graduation, he was drafted 7th overall in Major League Lacrosse for the Rattlers where he won the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Award in 2018. In 2019, he transitioned leagues to the Premier Lacrosse League where he has won back to back PLL Championships and was ranked #7 on the Top 50 PLL Players List in 2020. In 2020, Matt was voted DPOY of the PLL. Most recently, Matt won Gold Medal with Team USA in the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships.

In addition to field lacrosse, Matt also played indoor lacrosse for the Georgia Swarm in the NLL from 2018-2020, and he participated in the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships for team USA in British Columbia.

 

Career Highlights

  • Team USA: Won Gold with USA Mens Field Team in 2023; Won Bronze with Team USA Indoor in 2019
  • PLL: 2x League Champion, All-Star,
  • Voted #7 of League Top 50 Players (2020)
  • Voted 2020 Defensive Player of the Year
  • MLL: 2018 Defensive Player of the Year, 2x All-Star
  • NLL: Active roster for Georgia Swarm
  • Collegiate: 2x Team Captain, 2x All-American, Big Ten Championship, All-ACC Academic Honors, All-Big Ten Academic Honors
Matt Dunn Lacrosse

Recent Blogs
15 min read

Best In Class Standouts: Women's 2027

Jul 10, 2025 by Deemer Class

The 4th Year of our Rising Junior Best In Class event for the women's group was the best yet. 105 coaches came to...
3 min read

Best In Class Standouts: D3 Showcase

Jul 9, 2025 by Deemer Class

The inaugural Best In Class D3 event kicked off with a fantastic start. The staff featured top Division III coaches,...
8 min read

Best In Class Standouts: Women's 2028

Jun 26, 2025 by Deemer Class

Best In Class 2028's returned for Year 2. Many returners stepped back into the fold, with several repeat standouts....
7 min read

Best In Class Standouts: Women's 2029

Jun 24, 2025 by Deemer Class

The class of 2029 burst onto the scene at Best In Class. As they head into their freshman years of high school, this...