Frank Mattiace

Mattiace was born in Paterson, New Jersey and attended Montville Township High School in Montville, New Jersey. He played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders. He earned All-ECAC and honorable mention All-American honors his senior year in 1982. ==Professional career==

After going undrafted in the 1983 NFL draft, Mattiace signed with the Green Bay Packers on July 19, 1983. He was waived by the Packers on August 29, 1983. Mattiace played for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) from 1984 to 1985. Mattiace appeared in 17 games, starting two, for the Generals in 1984 and recorded three sacks. He played in 17 games again during the 1985 season, totaling three sacks. He was signed by the Detroit Lions of the NFL on March 4, 1987. On September 23, 1987, Mattiace signed with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike. He played in three games for the Colts and made one sack before being waived on October 19, 1987. ==Coaching career==

Mattiace began his coaching career in 1987, coaching at several high schools and also serving a stint as an assistant coach at Montclair State, before joining the New Jersey Red Dogs of the Arena Football League (AFL) as offensive line coach in 1997. He returned to high school coaching in 1998. In 1999, Mattiace was hired as the head coach and general manager of the New Jersey Red Dogs. The Red Dogs had a 6–8 regular season record in 1999. He again returned to high school coaching in 2000. Head coaching record ==Personal life==

A resident of Montville, New Jersey, Mattiace has spent time as a substance abuse counselor and the executive director of the New Pathway Counseling Service in New Jersey. He has counseled former NFL players who had painkiller addictions. ==References==