December 14, 2011
Maine's Moore named Stetson women's coach
by PR Wire Report/
Maine native Nicole Moore has been named Stetson University women’s lacrosse coach.
"I am really excited about bringing Nicole in to be our first women's lacrosse coach," Stetson Director of Athletics Jeff Altier said. "She comes very highly recommended from some of the best coaches in the country and she has an abundance of experience as an assistant coach. I believe she is ready to make this step. It is time for her to be a head coach.
"I am confident that Nicole is the right choice to help Stetson University get its women's lacrosse program off and running, and lead us into the Atlantic Sun Conference."
Moore, a native of Wilton, Maine, comes to Stetson from the University of Vermont, where she has spent the last two seasons. Prior to her time with the Catamounts, Moore spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Temple University (2007-10). She worked primarily with the Owl defenders and helped guide Temple to a spot in the Atlantic-10 tournament over the last three years. The Owls won the A-10 Championship in 2008 and advanced to the NCAA tournament that season.
"I would like to thank Jeff Altier and the rest of the Stetson Athletic administration for the opportunity to join the Stetson family and build the Stetson lacrosse program," Moore said. "I would also like to thank the UVM administration for their support, and the great mentorship and support from both Bonnie Rosen (Temple) and Sandy Bridgeman (New Hampshire).
"Once I stepped onto the beautiful campus at Stetson and met the administrators and coaches of the Stetson athletic department, I knew there was something very special here. The prestigious academics, coupled with a very successful vision of Stetson Lacrosse, were both huge draws for me to the university. There is a true feeling of pride, camaraderie and support, on campus and in the department. I knew I would fit in perfectly and would help to contribute to the success of Stetson, both in the classroom and on the field."
Moore is a 2020 University of New Hampshire graduate, where she was a three-year member of UNH’s women’s lacrosse team. She led her squad to a 2002 America East regular-season title. Moore, an IWLCA/US Lacrosse Regional Second Team All-American, was a member of the 2001 and 2002 America East All-Championship teams, as well as an America East All-Conference First Team selection in 2002. During her senior season, she was voted UNH's defensive MVP.
