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Matt Solter

Raleigh

Summary

Dynamic professional with 11 years as a professional baseball player and Director of Performance at 8ctane Baseball. Expert in biomechanics and athlete development, leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance performance. Proven leader in high-pressure environments, fostering collaboration and mentorship while driving long-term athletic progression and injury prevention.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Baseball Player

Various
07.2015 - Current
  • 11-year professional sports career requiring high performance under pressure, continuous improvement, and collaboration in high-stakes environment
  • Teams include San Francisco Giants org., Cleveland Guardians org., Savannah Bananas, various independent teams, various teams in Mexico and Venezuela
  • Experienced working across cultures and adapting to diverse team dynamics
  • Represented organizations publicly in media and community engagement initiatives

Director of Performance

8ctane Baseball
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Lead the performance department, collaborating with the in-house biomechanist to research and implement data-driven training strategies
  • Assess all incoming athletes through movement analysis and performance testing to establish individualized training protocols
  • Design and execute customized development programs, with a focus on long-term athletic progression and injury prevention
  • Coach athletes on biomechanics, technique, and skill refinement, providing real-time feedback and technical adjustments
  • Manage day-to-day training logistics, making adaptive decisions based on athlete readiness, scheduling changes, and evolving goals
  • Work extensively in youth development, mentoring young athletes on performance habits, mindset, and foundational skill building

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences

Furman University
Greenville, SC
05.2015

Skills

    Performance & Coaching:

  • Athlete Development & Technical Coaching
  • Individualized Programming & Long-Term Athletic Planning
  • Biomechanics Integration (Force Plates, 3D Motion Capture, Proteus)
  • Youth Development & Mentorship
  • Real-Time Adjustment & Periodization Strategies

    • Data & Tech Proficiency:

  • Motion Capture Systems (eg, Qualisys, Proteus)
  • Force Plate Analysis (AMTI)
  • Strength & Conditioning Platforms (eg, 8ctane App, Slack)
  • Video Analysis
  • Performance Monitoring & Athlete Management Systems
  • Data Analysis (Excel, Google Sheets, basic visualization)

    • Leadership & Communication:

  • Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Athlete Education & Feedback Delivery
  • Culture Building & Leadership in High-Performance Environments
  • Media & Public Speaking Representation

Certification

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 (Pn1) – Precision Nutrition
  • CPR/AED Certified

Languages

Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Director of Performance

8ctane Baseball
04.2024 - 07.2025

Professional Baseball Player

Various
07.2015 - Current

Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences

Furman University

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