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	June 26, 2002 Lock Haven Appoints Moore as Men's Soccer Coach

	(Lock Haven, Pa.) - The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Department of Athletics has announced the selection of Doug Moore as the new head coach of the Bald Eagle men’s soccer program. Moore transitions to the men’s team after serving one season (2001) as the head coach of the Lady Eagle soccer program. Moore will take over the helm for Rob Eaton, who resigned from the head coaching position to pursue other opportunities this spring. Moore becomes the 12^th coach of the Haven soccer program, which has built an overall record of 507-234-66 (.669 winning percentage) since its inception in 1938. “I am extremely excited to take over the men’s program,” said Moore. “It will be a real challenge for me, but I want to see Lock Haven men’s soccer return to the preeminent position it had in years past.” “My only regret is that I have to relinquish my role with the women’s team, which afforded me an incredible experience over the past season,” continued Moore. “Still, I am remaining at Lock Haven University -- a fact which I’m thrilled about.”
	Moore assumes the role following one year with the Lock Haven women’s soccer team. He led the 2001 Lady Eagles to an 18-4-0 overall mark, a school record for wins, along with their third-straight PSAC Championship title, an NCAA Division II Northeast Regional title, and a berth to the NCAA quarterfinals. The Lady Eagles obtained a final national ranking of fifth, their highest of the season. Prior to his appointment at Lock Haven, Moore was the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Singapore Professional Football League and served as a head coach in the same league from 1995-98. His background includes stints as the head coach of the Al Jahra Club and Al Samiya Club in Kuwait in 1986-89 and 1989-90, respectively. Moore was also a staff coach for the men's New Zealand F.A. from 1981 through 1986, a stint which included a trip to the World Cup in Spain in 1982. He is a 1966 graduate from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England, and holds a full coaching license from the English Football Association. In addition, he is currently working towards completion of his Masters of Liberal Arts degree from Lock Haven University. Moore has 13 years of professional playing experience, recording time with the Aston Villa F.C. (1956-60), Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (1960-63), Sheffield United F.C. (1963-66), and the Walsall F.C. (1966-68). “Doug Moore will be an excellent addition to our men’s program,” said University President Craig Dean Willis. “We are pleased that he is remaining here at Lock Haven, and are eager to see the influence of his wide range of international coaching and playing experience on the squad’s progression.” “The women’s team reacted well to Doug Moore’s leadership, and I am positive he will get the same response from the student-athletes on the men’s team,” said Lock Haven Director of Athletics Sharon E. Taylor. “We are fortunate to have found someone with coaching experience of such high caliber with as Doug, and are happy to have him continue as part of our staff.” The LHU Department of Athletics is in the process of conducting a nation-wide search for the now vacant position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
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