• Indoor volleyball game with players in white and blue uniforms; a player is jumping to hit the ball at the net, while others prepare for the play. Audience seated on blue bleachers watches the match.
  • A young male volleyball player with short black hair, wearing a white jersey with the text 'New Paltz' and the number 3, stands near the net on an indoor volleyball court.
  • A volleyball player wearing a white jersey with the number 3 and orange shorts, holding a volleyball. The background is a collage of orange, navy blue, and white text and shapes. The text reads '2022 Co-Player of the Year' and features a logo of the United Volleyball Conference. The player is identified as Matt Grace, with his name and number displayed on an orange label.
  • A volleyball team celebrating in a gymnasium, wearing black shirts with 'National Champions 2019' printed and blue shorts, with the central figure smiling, raising their arm, and wearing a cap that says 'Champions'.

MATT GRACE

Matt has been a winner at every level of volleyball that he played, winning County, Long Island, State, and National Championships throughout his career. He excelled at the Setter position, not only for his athleticism, but also for his ability to exploit the defense by finding the right attacker at the right time. An ultra competitor, Matt was always up to the challenge the bigger the game.

  • National Champion, NCAA D-III, 2019

  • National Finalist, NCAA D-III, 2017

  • 3X AVCA All-American, NCAA D-III

  • 2X United Volleyball Conference (UVC) Player of the Year

  • 3X UVC, First Team

  • All-Time Assists Leader at SUNY New Paltz with 4,476

  • New York State Champion, Sachem North 2014

  • New York State Finalist, Sachem North 2015

  • 2X Suffolk County Champion

  • 2X Long Island Champion

  • Long Island Player of the Year, 2015