INTERN SPOTLIGHT: MATT HARRINGTON

duda • September 3, 2025

TELL US A BIT (A LOT) MORE ABOUT YOURSELF:

My name?s Matthew Harrington and i'm a 20 year old currently studying my third and final year of Bachelor and Sports Science at Deakin University. I play competitive senior soccer at Mornington Soccer Club while also coaching under 3-12's kids at Kano football academy. I enjoy spending time with my friends and plan on travelling to Europe next year as well as trialing with some soccer clubs in England. Not 100% sure of what job i want post-university but at the moment am largely interested in high performance coaching in soccer.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SPEND 12 WEEKS WITH THE VIRTUS FAMILY?


I chose to spend the time with the Virtus family for my third year of university placement and improve my coaching ability in a gym setting while growing my knowledge on the prescription of exercise programs for athletes.


WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

Not entirely sure at the moment, but heading towards high a performance sporting or a Strength and Conditioning coach


WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

Proving others wrong when you're being doubted and achieving performance goals in life.


WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AS A PERSON AND A COACH?

Communicating in confidence to larger groups while motivating others. Friendly and approachable and making others laugh.


WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST STRETCHES AS A PERSON AND A COACH?

Occasionally can be a bit shy at first.


FAVOURITES
Book - Harry Potter
Movie - The Prestige
TV show - The Office
Hobby - Cars and Golf
Exercise - Soccer and running
Quote - 'i'm not superstitious, but i am a little stitious'


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September 3, 2025
At Virtus Performance, everything we do, from our coaching to our programming, is built on three key foundations: Enjoyment, Consistency, and Progress. Combined with built-in feedback loops, these principles ensure constant evolution, athlete buy-in, and results that last. Humans are complex, adaptive systems, always changing and responding to our environment. At the same time, we are also simple beings. We repeat the things we enjoy and the things that help us improve. That is why these three factors sit at the heart of Virtus coaching. 1. Enjoyment: Training You Actually Want to Do If training feels like punishment, you will eventually stop. Willpower can only carry you so far. That is why at Virtus, we design world-class strength and conditioning programs that are challenging, but also fun, rewarding, and engaging. Enjoyment is fuelled by our community. You will connect with others, laugh, and celebrate wins along the way. Training becomes more than just another task. It becomes one of the best parts of your week. 2. Consistency: The Secret to Real Change The people who achieve their goals are not always the most talented. They are the ones who keep showing up. Consistency is the real secret sauce in strength and conditioning. At Virtus, we do not just coach. We educate. You will learn why the work matters, how to fit training into a busy life, and how to build habits that stick. Through accountability and support, we help you keep turning up week after week, so results compound over time. 3. Progress: Becoming More Capable Progress fuels motivation. When you can see and feel change, you want to keep going. Whether it is lifting heavier, moving better, running faster, or simply feeling stronger and more capable in your own skin, progress is what drives long-term commitment. That is why our coaching emphasises performance. With structured programs, regular testing weeks, and goal reviews, we ensure you are not just training. You are evolving. At Virtus, we believe in continual improvement. Every program includes feedback loops: testing, reflection, and goal setting that ensure your training adapts as you do. This process creates genuine athlete buy-in because you see and feel the results of your work. Our philosophy is simple. Training should help you do more of the things you love, in a stronger and more capable way. By combining Enjoyment, Consistency, and Progress with our pillars of Community, Education, and Performance, Virtus coaching sets the foundation for long-term success. That is Virtus. That is Better Every Day. Ready to dive in and experience Virtus? If you are ready to enjoy your training, build consistency, and make real progress, come and see what Virtus Performance can do for you. Book a free intro session!
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