Matthew John Anderson is an American professional volleyball player. He is a 3-time Olympian and 1-time Olympic bronze medalist (2016 Rio de Janeiro). He stands at 6'10" tall and hails from West Seneca, NY. Anderson attended Pennsylvania State University. His mother is Nancy Anderson, and his father, Michael Anderson, passed away in January 2010. He has three older sisters named Jennifer, Joelle, and Amy, and one older brother named Joshua. Matt is involved in hosting an annual volleyball tournament for autism awareness and has a tattoo dedicated to his nephew Tristin, who is autistic.
Matt Anderson turned professional at 25 with the Hyundai Capital Skywalkers in Korea and has played professionally in Russia, Italy, and Korea. He began with the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2006 to 2008 before moving on to Hyundai Capital (2008–2010), Volley Callipo (2010–2011), and Modena Volley (2011–2012). His tenure with Zenit Kazan from 2012 to 2019 marked a significant period, followed by a return to Modena Volley in 2019–2020. He later played for Sir Safety Perugia (2021–2022), Zenit Saint Petersburg (2022–2023), and currently competes for Ziraat Bankası Ankara.
Who is Matt Anderson’s wife?
Matt Anderson married Jackie Gillum in 2020. Jackie has been a supportive partner, traveling to Russia to visit Matt during the 2018-2019 season and cheering him on in Berlin during the gold medal match of the CEV Champions League. Together, they have a son named Jamie, born in 2020, and a daughter named Virginia June, nicknamed "Juno," born in 2022.
What does Jackie Gillum do for a living?
Jackie Gillum works as a food/lifestyle photographer and owns @magicmeadowretreat. She shares her work and updates on her Instagram account @snackieanderson.
Jackie Gillum’s Social Media
Jackie Gillum has an Instagram account with the username @snackieanderson, where she shares about her family and travels, boasting 18.4k followers.
How long have Matt Anderson and Jackie Gillum been married?
Matt Anderson married Jackie Gillum in 2020 after getting engaged in 2019. They met through mutual friends during the 2017 USA Volleyball Cup in Chicago and publicly revealed their relationship in September 2018 on social media.
How Many Children Do Matt Anderson and Jackie Gillum Have?
Matt Anderson and Jackie Gillum have two children together. They have a son named Jamie, born in 2020, and a daughter named Virginia June "Juno," born in 2022.
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Matt Anderson was born in Buffalo, New York, USA.
Matt Anderson stands 6 feet 10 inches tall.
Matt Anderson plays as an outside hitter and opposite.
Matt Anderson attended Pennsylvania State University (Penn State).
Matt Anderson has participated in three Olympics: 2012 (London), 2016 (Rio de Janeiro), and 2020 (Tokyo).
