Host and Chief Potassium Enthusiast, The Savannah Bananas
Matt Graifer: Biography at a Glance
- As the in-game host for the Savannah Bananas, Matt Graifer knows how to turn any room into an event, bringing the same energy, spontaneity, and audience engagement that have helped make Banana Ball a phenomenon.
- Matt’s keynotes show organizations how to create unforgettable customer experiences by focusing on every touchpoint, proving that memorable moments matter just as much as the sale itself.
- As the Savannah Bananas’ Cast Director, Matt recruits, coaches, and leads the performers behind one of the most innovative fan experiences in sports, offering insider lessons on culture, teamwork, and customer connection.
- A seasoned emcee and host, Matt has energized audiences for organizations including ESPN, NASCAR, the NHL, and major sporting events across the country, making him a natural fit for conferences, award shows, and live events.
- Whether he’s on stage, on the field, or behind the scenes, Matt brings a contagious enthusiasm and practical playbook for creating the kind of experiences that audiences remember long after the event ends.
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Biography
Matt Graifer entertains always! He shares his experience as The Savannah Bananas Cast Director and in-game host to help businesses engage their customers in every aspect of the customer journey.
Better known as The Young Professor—who at this point has matured and is no longer a professor—Matt brings the energy and excitement to every field, every stage and media moment!
Aside from his electric on-field performances with the Savannah Bananas as an in-game host, he also serves as the organization’s Cast Director. Matt oversees the recruitment, coaching, and management of performers across the Banana Ball Championship League. He also writes, produces, and directs live entertainment that has helped redefine the fan experience in sports. Every moment of customer engagement matters and Matt shares how the Bananas do it and how you can too.
His career began in education, where he became a college professor at just 25 years old and spent more than a decade teaching exercise science and later high school social studies. While teaching, he moonlighted as a trivia host throughout Central Florida, eventually adopting the memorable stage name “The Young Professor” and developing the larger-than-life personality and signature flashy suits that have become his trademark.
Before becoming a Banana, Matt added excitement into other sports entertainment working as a professional wrestling ring announcer and in-game host for the Jacksonville Sharks before adding MMA, boxing, Minor League Baseball, and NCAA athletics to his résumé. Professor has also hosted marquee events for the NHL, NASCAR, the PPA Tour, Major League Paintball, and ESPN, where he served as lead anchor for The Goodyear Blimp Sky Race of the Century during ESPN: The Ocho.
His announcing résumé includes introducing icons such as John Cena, Dirk Nowitzki, Terrell Owens, Andre Agassi, Ryan Howard, Kurt Busch, Goofy, SpongeBob SquarePants, O.A.R., Riley Green, and many more.
Matt lives in Florida with his wife, Shanna, and their children: Finn, Morrigan, Adam, and Lilian.
Topics
F.U.N. Always Wins: Creating Experiences People Never Forget
In this high-energy keynote, Matt shares why F.U.N. Always Wins and how organizations can use creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to experiment to create unforgettable customer experiences.
Drawing on stories from the Savannah Bananas, his years as a teacher, and his career as a live-event host, Matt shows how the most memorable moments rarely come from following a script. They come from embracing change, pushing beyond expectations, and constantly asking, "What else can we do?"
Audiences will learn how to:
- Create experiences that customers remember long after the transaction is over.
- Adapt quickly when plans change and turn unexpected challenges into opportunities.
- Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation that keeps people engaged.
- Go beyond what's expected to build deeper connections and brand loyalty.
- Bring more energy, fun, and human connection into every customer touchpoint.
Filled with entertaining stories and practical takeaways, F.U.N. Always Wins is a reminder that in a crowded marketplace, the organizations that stand out are the ones brave enough to make people feel something.
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