Matt Clifford

Matt played defense and long-stick midfield (LSM) for four years at Bishop Hendricken High School, where he established himself as a standout defensive player and leader on the field. During his high school career, he earned First Team All-Division honors in 2004 and 2005, was named Providence Journal Second Team All-State in 2004, and First Team All-State in 2005. Matt was a key contributor to Bishop Hendricken’s 2004 State Championship team and went on to serve as team captain of the 2005 State Championship squad, helping lead the program to back-to-back titles.

Following his high school career, Matt continued playing at Assumption College, where he competed from 2006–2009. During his time there, he became one of the program’s most reliable players, ultimately setting the school record for most games played in a career.

While still in college, Matt began giving back to the game by starting his coaching career with the Bishop Hendricken lacrosse program. He initially worked with the Junior Varsity team, helping develop young players before being named Head JV Coach in 2015. That season, he led the team to a JV State Tournament Championship, showcasing his ability to develop talent and lead a program.

In 2017, Matt was promoted to Assistant Coach for the Bishop Hendricken Varsity Lacrosse team, where he continued to help guide the program’s success until 2022, when he was named Head Coach of Bishop Hendricken Lacrosse. Through his leadership, experience, and deep connection to the program, Matt continues to play a major role in developing student-athletes both on and off the field.