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
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How Analytics Can Sharpen Your Lacrosse Program

Apr 28, 2025 by Matt Dunn

The word "analytics" can feel intimidating at first. You might picture spreadsheets, math formulas, or people rattling...
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A Defender's Guide to Defense

Apr 24, 2025 by Matt Dunn

This is a noncomprehensive list of things I believe defenders in men's lacrosse should focus on to become better...
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Developing Elite Lacrosse Defenders: Tips & Drills from Jesse Bernhardt

Mar 20, 2025 by Matt Dunn

Jesse Bernhardt, Maryland's Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, recently shared his insights on on-ball...
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10 Predictions for the 2025 NCAA Lacrosse Season

Jan 24, 2025 by Adam Lamberti

The NCAA season is a week away, so here are my 10 predictions for the season. #1: the preseason top four teams will...