Matthew joined the Catawba family on May 22nd of  2023.

"We are thrilled to welcome Matt to our Catawba Family. Through the interview process, Matt separated himself as not only a knowledgeable and dedicated sports performance coach but as a perfect fit for Catawba Athletics and the culture we are developing." Caddigan said. "He is acutely aware of the health and welfare of our student athletes and will be a fantastic leader, coach, and mentor to them." 

Mauldin joins Catawba from Wingate University where he served as the Associate Director of Sports Performance where his primary responsibilities included overseeing the sports performance programs for football, men's basketball, and the women's soccer team. 

"I want to thank Michelle Caddigan, along with Christie Ward and the rest of the hiring committee for this incredible opportunity. Becoming a member of the Catawba College Athletics family and returning to my hometown is a blessing." said Mauldin. "I am excited to provide these athletes with the physical, mental, and emotional tools to be successful in their respective sports and in the classroom. Catawba pride runs in my veins, and I intend to elevate the Sports Performance program to the next level. Go Catawba!" 

Prior to Wingate, Mauldin had stints working for the strength and conditioning programs of Texas State, Georgia State, Appalachian State and Wake Forest.  

He completed his undergraduate degree at Winston Salem State University in Exercise Science and earned his master's degree in Exercise Science & Strength and Conditioning at Appalachian State University.