Matt Moore has resigned as the head coach at Mount Vernon Nazerene (OH). I first reported this on 6/20 in the Daily Dirt (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/8792a523/daily-dirt-6-20-14/…). I just wanted to pass along the press release now that it is official.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball coach Matt Moore has announced his resignation after five years of leading the Cougar basketball program. He is leaving the program to pursue a position as the basketball coach at Kokomo High School in Kokomo, IN.
Matt Moore finishes his time at MVNU as the third winningest coach in program history. In five seasons at the helm of the Cougar basketball program, Moore led the team to a 56-93 record, including a 16-15 mark in his second season in 2010-2011. This past season at MVNU under Moore, the team finished with an overall record of 7-22 and a 4-14 mark in the always competitive Crossroads League. The team narrowly missed the playoffs by one game. In his time at MVNU he helped one player sign a professional contract as 2013 graduate Jason Dawson was selected 24th overall in the National Basketball League of Canada’s draft in August of 2013.
Prior to coming to MVNU, Moore spent four seasons as the top assistant coach at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. During Moore’s time with the Lancers, the program posted a 95-44 record and made back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight in the NAIA National Tournament in 2008 and 2009.
"We want to thank Matt for his dedication to the men’s basketball program the past five years. He has worked tremendously hard to build a reputable program and I am sure his relentless pursuit will serve him well in his new assignment. There has been no question of his love for basketball and his interest in developing his players on and off the court. Matt and his staff have a solid roster returning, and the incoming coach will have some good pieces to continue to build a competitive program. I think Matt is a bright coach with a bright future. We wish Matt, Anna, and the girls the very best," said MVNU Director of Athletics, Keith Veale.
"I have had the privilege to coach outstanding young men and walk with them onto the competitive battlefield which I have taken great pride in," said Moore. "This transition to Kokomo is one that found me and has evolved into way more than I could have ever imagined. I will miss so much the chance to continue with this group of players because not only do I feel they are primed for a Branson run but their character and willingness to embrace the journey has been so special to see grow. I thank our Senior Leadership Team and their continued belief in our program and will dearly miss my friends and peers within our athletic department. My family has been so blessed by all of your love and support these past few years. Very excited for the challenges ahead of me professionally but a special part of me will always be a Cougar."
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