2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mid Valley Spartans’ C/DE-Robert Mattioli

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Daniel Reed | July 31, 2025

Robert Mattioli
Mid Valley Spartans
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): C/DE
Jersey Number: #68
Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 230lbs
Other Sports: Track
Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter/X: @RobertM2026
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COACH SAYS: Rob will be a 4 year starter on our offensive line this season. He is our center, and he has to make the line calls for his teammates. Rob is very physical and intelligent. We are expecting huge things from him this season. He will also be playing defensive line for us.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ROBERT:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
Brings out the best in me and really challenges the person I am, makes me work hard to become who I believe I can both academically and physically.

Why do you play football ?
I play football for the thrill and adrenaline to get things off of my mind, but also because of all the friends and brothers I made along the way.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
Just Varsity football for 4 years.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Making the person I’m blocking want the game to end, I want to test his physicality and make him want to quit.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Western Wayne had the best atmosphere, just the crowd and how hype you get, because every game we have against them is a show.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, because I know I can outdrive and push myself to block the guy in front of me, especially with the o’line we
have I believe we can move anyone.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Not so much an achievement but just being given he chance to step on a football field as many people will never have the chance to.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Western Wayne, game winning to solidify our first league title in 30 years.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Win each game one at a time, enjoying everyone as if its my last.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
All of the friends that made me who I am today.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
Nick Jackson was there for me at all times and helped shape the person I am.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Jordan Mailata, his mentality and drive to win.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Final play of the Honesdale game in 2023, game winner with 1 second on the clock.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Tavion Branch, Riverside

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Alabama

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Eagles

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Eagles Superbowl destroying Kansas City.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans, always has been a classic for me.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Get a rushing touchdown.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
First year playing, getting destroyed by teammates.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Golfing and fishing, relaxing and isn’t a killer on the body.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
Steak

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, never had any of the others.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Notre Dame football game.

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
Garlic Parm Wings

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Retire my parents.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Needles

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Five Guys, best tasting.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Notre Dame football.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, most competitive and physically demanding.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
Food, water, and a lighter.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
NCAA College Football

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Mushrooms

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, always had it, never tried Android.

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Drake

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Boat, to an island in the middle of nowhere.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Becoming a Chemical Engineer.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Island, nothing to bother you, free to fish and have as many things to do with friends and others, no rules.

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