Matt is the son of Richard and Sherry Gedman. He has a brother, Michael, and a sister, Marissa. He is currently majoring in Sports Management. Gedman was a four-year letterwinner under coach Ed Gallagher at the Belmont Hill School, where he also was a three-year letter winner in ice hockey (He was named the USHR goaltender of the year his senior year). Gedman was named Independent School League all-star three times from 2005-2007. In his senior year, Gedman batted .511 with 9 home runs and 51 RBIs.