Matt Anderson Biography and Wiki
Matt Anderson is an American volleyball player who is a member of the United States men’s national volleyball team. He participated in the Olympic Games London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, 2014 World League, and 2015 World Cup.
Matt Anderson Age and Birthday
Anderson was born in Buffalo, New York on April 18, 1987. He is 34 years old.
Matt Anderson Family
He was born to Michael and Nancy Anderson. His father, Michael Anderson, died in January 2010. He has three older sisters named Jennifer, Joelle, and Amy, and one older brother named Joshua. Joelle and Amy both played volleyball in their college years. Has a tattoo on his wrist in honor of his nephew Tristin, who is autistic. Also currently had a tattoo in honor of his late father.
Matt Anderson Education
Matt graduated from West Seneca West Senior High School in 2005. Also attended Pennsylvania State University.
Matt Anderson Wife, Married, Spouse
He married Jackie Gillum on August 30th, 2020,
Matt Anderson Children
Matt has a son called Michael James “Jamie” Anderson who was born on January 31st, 2020.
Matt Anderson Zodiac Sign
Matt Anderson’s zodiac sign is Aries.
Matt Anderson Height and Weight
He has a height of 6 feet 4 inches, 96.16 kg (212 lb) in weight. His Spike is 360 cm (142 in) and Block 332 cm (131 in)
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Matt Career, Volleyball
In his senior year, he led the West Seneca boys’ volleyball team to a 17-0 regular-season record and a Sectional Finals appearance, losing to eventual state champion, Hamburg, in 3 sets. In 2004, the team was the 2004 Division I State Champions.
He played club volleyball for Eden Volleyball Club in Eden, New York. Anderson followed an uncharacteristic growth path in his youth – only reaching his full height (6’8″) as a Sophomore at Penn State. His original position was middle – playing that in his Sophomore and Junior seasons of high school. As he became more experienced in the game, he spent more time in the Outside and Right-side for Eden VBC.
Anderson finished his career in Penn State with 1,212 kills and 82 aces, both of which rank in the top 13 in Penn State history. He had a decorated career, especially in 2008 as he helped lead the Nittany Lions to their second-ever NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship against Pepperdine. He was named the NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player for his 29 kill performance against the Waves. Other awards for 2008 include EIVA Player of the Year, AVCA National Player of the Year, AVCA First Team All-America, and All-EIVA First Team.
On July 1, 2008, he announced he would forgo his 2009 senior year at Penn State and signed a professional contract with Hyundai Capital Skywalkers of the Korean League[1] In his debut season, Anderson helped the Skywalkers claim first in the regular season before losing 3-1 in the championship series. Season 2010–2011 spent in the Italian League as a player of Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia.
Then he moved to Casa Modena. In 2012, he transferred to the Russian club, Zenit Kazan. With this club, he won a bronze medal in the Russian Championship and CEV Champions League in 2012–2013. In the season 2013–2014, his team won the title of Russian Champion and Anderson was the Most Valuable Player of the Russian League.
On October 29, 2014, Anderson suspended his volleyball career. He asked for the termination of the contract with Zenit Kazan because of depression. On December 26, 2014, Anderson announced his return to Zenit Kazan, but only in CEV Champions League matches. On February 13, 2017, Anderson announced that he had signed a contract to remain with Zenit Kazan for another season. Anderson decided to return to Modena Volley for the 2019–20 season.
In September 2013 USA, including Anderson, achieved the title of the NORCECA Champion. On July 20, 2014, he was part of the team that won a gold medal in the 2014 World League.
Matt Anderson Net Worth
Anderson’s net worth is approximately $1.5 Million.
Matt Anderson Twitter
Heartbroken, but not broken.
Saddened, but full of love.
Older, wiser, and more experienced.
Family first then it’s Paris 2024 https://t.co/BERLS29DGn— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_1) August 7, 2021
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