Matt Larsen has served as Biola's Director of Sport Performance since July 2024. He leads strength and conditioning for Biola's student-athletes and works directly with men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's water polo, men's basketball, track and field, baseball and softball. His work focuses on keeping student-athletes on the field and helping injured athletes return with successful recovery plans.
Larsen came to Biola from the University of Indianapolis, where he spent a year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the NCAA Division II level, working with multiple nationally ranked teams and supervising the internship program. Before that, he worked in strength and conditioning at schools ranging from the NAIA to NCAA Divisions I and II. He has also coached the Covenant Christian High School girls varsity soccer team.
Larsen earned his undergraduate degree in psychology at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mich., and an MS in athletic training from Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minn. He is a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and holds CPR certification.
"I'm greatly looking forward to the opportunity to be in a Christ-centered community where I can develop and encourage athletes to be the best they can be," Larsen said when he was hired.
