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Matt Strzalkowski

Matt Strzalkowski

Matt Strzalkowski enters his 10th season with the Cardinals. Coach Straz has coached the safeties all 10 seasons, and has also held a variety of roles with the Cardinals. He has spent the past 6 seasons as the Co-Defensive Coordinator, and the past 3 seasons as the Special Teams Coordinator.

Education:

Concordia University Ann Arbor – Bachelor

Professional Experience:

  • Concordia University Ann Arbor, Special Teams Coordinator (2020 – Present)
  • Concordia University Ann Arbor, Co-Defensive Coordinator (2017 – Present)
  • Concordia University Ann Arbor, Secondary Coach (2014 – Present)

Professional Accolades:  

  • 2021 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year Finalist
  • 2020 MSFA Mid-East Assistant Coach of the Year

Player Highlights:

  • 2 – NAIA All-Americans
  • 1 – Sporting News All-American
  • 1 – Cliff Harris Award Finalist
  • 12 – MSFA Mid-East All-Conference Selections 
  • 2 – MSFA Mid-East All-Conference Kick Returner Selections
  • 2 – MSFA Mid-East All Conference Punter Selections
  • 1 – MSFA Mid-East All-Conference Kicker Selections

As a Player:

  • 3-year letter winner and captain. Concordia University Ann Arbor (2011-2013)

Personal Information:

Strzalkowski was raised in Brighton, Michigan and graduated from Brighton High School in 2010. Matt and his wife Jordyn currently live in Taylor, Michigan with their son Braxton and dog Caesar.