AMT Team

Matthew graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University with a BA (Hons) in Sport & Human Movement Studies and progressed to a PGCE (Primary) at Trinity College, Carmarthen. He spent 25 years as a primary school PE teacher, starting for two years in Norfolk and spent the rest of his teaching career in one school in his home county of Pembrokeshire. He was part of the Senior Leadership Team for over 10 years and curriculum co-ordinator for PE, Maths, Geography and IT. Matthew was responsible for writing, monitoring and updating the relevant policies for his curriculum areas, as well as being an integral part of writing the School Development Plan. Matthew was also a registered First Aider at the school.

An avid rugby player until he was 36 years old, Matthew represented West Wales as a schoolboy, captained Pembrokeshire Schools and played for North Walsham RFC (Norfolk), Narberth RFC but most of his rugby was with his home club Haverfordwest, captaining them in 2002. He also represented Welsh Schools u16 in athletics, running the 400m Hurdles.

Matthew is a part-time photographer, specialising in sport photography, and is the official photographer for Haverfordwest County AFC. Since hanging up his rugby boots, he keeps fit by running and cycling.</p>