Matt Sharman enters his third season working with the Georgia Southern women’s soccer program as an assistant coach in 2023. Over the last two seasons, Sharman has helped the Eagles record back-to-back school-record GAA marks, including a stellar 0.71 GAA in 2022. He will also assist the Georgia Southern men's soccer goalkeepers this season.

Sharman enjoyed a stellar collegiate career, first playing for Parkland JC and then finishing up at the University of North Georgia. While at Parkland JC, Sharman was an NJCAA DI All-American and the Region 24 Goalkeeper of the Year in 2016. Moving on to the Nighthawks, Sharman was a two-time All-Peach Belt Conference selection as well as a two-time PBC Presidential Honor Roll Presidential Scholar. In two seasons at North Georgia, he compiled a 15-10-3 record with seven shutouts, making 186 saves and recording a 1.54 GAA.

He graduated from UNG with his bachelor’s of science degree in kinesiology in 2020, with a concentration in health and fitness. He completed his master's degree in professional communication and leadership from Georgia Southern in 2023.

Sharman began his coaching career as a club coach for both UFA and Atlanta United in 2020 and 2021. He holds his UEFA Level B Coaching license as well as an FA Futsal License as well as USSF licenses. He also played for LSA Athletico in the NPSL over the summer.