Matt is a Clinical Professor at Florida International University in the DAT Program. 

Dr. Matthew R. Kutz (Ph.D., ATC, CSCS, BCC) is married to his best friend and love of his life, Angie. Together they have two grown sons and live in Ohio. In addition to his favorite roles as husband, dad, and grandpa, he is currently, a Clinical Professor in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University where he focuses on teaching courses related to entrepreneurial and global leadership. Matt’s teaching and scholarship focuses on leadership development and contextual intelligence. Matt was a Fulbright Scholar in the Medical Sciences to Rwanda and a Visiting Research Fellow at Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith University School of Medicine in Brisbane, Australia.

Matt earned his athletic training degree (BA, Anderson University) in 1995. He earned exercise physiology and education graduate degrees (M.S. & ME.d., University of Toledo) in 1997; and a Ph.D. in Global Leadership (Lynn University) in 2006. Matt has written dozens of scholarly and professional journal articles and five books. Matt is an award-winning educator, award-winning author, and award-winning researcher. His textbooks on leadership and management are used in allied health care education programs around the country. His book on Contextual Intelligence was honored for Innovation and Cutting-Edge Perspective by the University of San Diego’s prestigious Leadership Book Awards and has been translated into Korean. Matt has been the recipient of several other awards including, outstanding research and scholarship, outstanding educator, service‐learning awards, and outstanding alumni awards.

In addition to providing corporate training and leadership development, Matt stays active as a Certified Athletic Trainer (Licensed in Ohio and Florida), a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a life coach as a Board Certified Coach (BCC). He has served as an Athletic Trainer for USA Track & Field and as a consultant for the Honduran and Rwandan National Olympic & Sports Committees. Matt leverages his experience with elite athletes to bring practical and real insight into his leadership development programs.