Matt Connelly joined the Wagner football staff prior to the 2012 season and served in a vital dual role as the team’s Video Coordinator/ Recruiting Assistant, helping the coaches and prepare for each game during the Seahawks' historic run to the 2012 NEC title and NCAA FCS Playoff appearance.
In 2013, Connelly will be entering his sixth season as part of the Wagner program. Connelly competed on the Seahawk football team at both tight end, offensive line and on special teams from 2008-2011 and saw action in 32 games during his career.
On October 16, 2010, he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown pass from his tight end position at Saint Francis (PA) in his home state of Pennsylvania. This first-quarter TD grab jump-started the Seahawks to an early 6-0 lead en route to an eventual 22-14 victory.
A 2012 graduate of Wagner with a degree in Business Administration, Connelly earned a spot on multiple Dean’s List and Northeast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Rolls, along with receiving a Presidential Scholarship.
Connelly’s academic prowess was further recognized when he received an invitation to the prestigious Delta Mu Delta chapter on the Wagner campus. A prominent international business honor society, Delta Mu Delta represents the highest international recognition a college business student can earn. Delta Mu Delta recognizes academic excellence in Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctorate degree business administration programs at accredited colleges and universities throughout the world.
Connelly arrived at Wagner in 2008 following a standout scholastic career at Wyoming Valley West HS where he played for legendary head coach George Curry, the winningest coach in Pennsylvania history.
In addition to his duties with the Wagner football staff, the Kingston, PA native is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at Wagner.
