Coach Matthews has 10+ years of collegiate & high school coaching experience. After spending the previous seasons coaching collegiate football in Virginia at D1 William & Mary University & Virginia University of Lynchburg, where he produced two First Team All-NCCAA Linebackers, Matthews returned to the RDU area in the summer of 2020.
A Norfolk, VA native, Tolbert was a four-sport athlete at Norview High School. He graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a BA in Physical Education and obtained his Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Liberty University.
Coach Matthews started his professional training career as a Physical Education teacher for the Wake County Public School System. Former First Lady Michelle Obama publicly awarded & recognized Coach Matthews who exemplified a “best in class” model of comprehensive student wellness.
Prior to relocating to VA. Coach Matthews held stints with The University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill North Carolina State University Football Recruiting Department and with Duke University where he held multiple positions within the athletic department.
Coach Matthews is the Founder & Owner of CoOoL Inc. A youth mentoring service for at-risk males in urban neighborhoods as a multi-cultural social service for neighborhood improvement throughout the Raleigh, Durham & Wake Forest area. CoOoL Inc. empowers youth males to understand that their Character Overrides Obstacles of Life. CoOoL Inc. reflects leadership that speaks to manhood, responsibility, accountability, commitment, and character.
CoOoL Fitness is the elite experience source for the best athletic and personal training. We offer premium program services with a top-quality trainer groomed from experience and education.
