Converse University

Moore arrived at Converse 50 years ago and has held virtually every position in the Converse athletic department. Moore was the first official Athletic Director at Converse for 15 years (1992-2006), coordinator of women’s athletics for 19 years (1973-92), coordinator of intramural activities for 21 years (1973-82, 1998-2008), chair of the health and physical educations department for 10 years (2001-2010), advisor to the Converse Athletic Association for 35 years (1973-2007), head tennis coach for 23 years (1973-94, 2001-02), head field hockey coach for 11 years (1973-83), head volleyball coach for 16 years (1973-87), and head basketball coach for nine years (1973-81).
 
A Hall of Fame dual-sport athlete (basketball, tennis) at Queens University (N.C.), she steered Converse’s tennis team into the nation’s Top 20 for three consecutive years (1991-94) and was named NAIA District Six Tennis Coach of the Year in 1988, 1992, and 1993. Moore also enjoyed a highly-decorated career as a tennis player during various periods of her life, ranking among the top five players in the state of South Carolina for her age group on numerous occasions and as a regional all-star field hockey player.
 
Moore grew the athletic department from its humble beginnings until it was cut in the mid-1990s. Following the reinstatement of the athletic department, Moore began to build the program once again. Moore grew the program through fundraising, recruiting, and coaching. Moore has guided the athletic department through a trio of transitions from the AIAW, NAIA, and the NCAA. Moore also helped the athletic department secure a bid into the Carolinas/Virginia Conference, which has since been rebranded to Conference Carolinas. As a professor at Converse, Moore has been the Senate Faculty President, was named and Honorary Alum, and won the Spirit of Converse Award.