The Oswego State Department of Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Heather Moore as its first full-time field hockey coach. Moore comes to Oswego from Earlham College in Richmond, Ind.
Over the past four years, Moore served as the head field hockey coach at Earlham. As the head of the Quakers' program, Moore oversaw all aspects of the program, including recruiting prospective student-athletes, scouting of opponents, practice planning, skill instruction and alumni relations. During her time with Earlham, Moore guided five student-athletes to 10 All-North Coach Athletic Conference (NCAC) accolades.
Prior to Earlham, Moore was an assistant coach at her alma mater, Colgate University, for three years. Her first collegiate assistant coaching position was at SUNY Oneonta from 2008-2010 where she was responsible for defensive strategies, goalie development and the team's strength and conditioning program.
Moore was also heavily involved with the US Field Hockey Association for many years. She started with the organization as an assistant back in 2005, helping develop young field hockey players' skills and techniques. Moore was even the head coach of the US Field Hockey Association in Binghamton, N.Y. for more than a year. She is a certified Level II Coach through the organization.
As a player, Moore was a four-year starter and a co-captain her during final two seasons at Colgate. Her senior campaign highlighted a stellar career as a defender, earning NCAA Division I Mideast Region Second Team, All-Patriot League First Team and Patriot League All-Tournament Team. These accolades came on the heels of a second team nod from the Patriot League as a junior.
Moore graduated from Colgate in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
