Matthan Kots is originally from Carroll, Iowa and graduated from Carroll High School in 2017. After graduating high school coach Kots went on to attend Iowa State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in exercise science.

Coach Kots runs the strength and conditioning programs for the women’s soccer team as well as doing data interpretation and analysis of data gathered using the Titan GPS system worn by players during practices and games. Kots is certified through the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers as a Certified Strength Training Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer. Coach Kots also has certifications through the International Sports Sciences Association as a Nutritionist, Specialist in Strength and Conditioning, Specialist in Performance Enhancement, Elite Trainer, and Fitness Coach.