Andrew MOORE
Wellston,Ohio
Summary
Result-producing college coach with 10+ years of experience building high-performing defenses, and transformative strength programs across the college and high school levels. Proven record of turning around units statistically, all while developing All-Conference and All-American caliber athletes. Specializes in 3-down/match-coverage systems, improving run defenses and creating turnovers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Safeties Coach / Head Strength Coach
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Built inaugural football roster from 23 to 121 student-athletes.
- Implemented new strength & conditioning program resulting in a combined 40% strength increase across all athletes in the first 3-month cycle.
- Developed a defensive secondary that finished top 3 in conference in the program's inaugural season.
- Coordinated a defense that finished top 3 in the NAIA in forced fumbles (11).
- Defense finished 2nd in conference in overall turnovers created (17).
- Developed AAC All-Conference safety in a first year football program.
- 2025: #3 in NAIA in forced fumbles, #1 in AAC; #2 in AAC in total turnovers; #3 in AAC in pass defense.
Defensive Coordinator / Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (Football/Track)
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson, KY
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Set a new single-season school record in sacks (30) in first year as DC - ranked 9th in NAIA and 1st in AAC, up from 93rd nationally the prior season.
- Tied for 1st in NAIA and 1st in AAC in fumbles recovered (14), improving from 88th nationally.
- Improved defense to 5th in NAIA (1st in AAC) in defensive TDs (3), up from last in NAIA (94th) with 0 defensive scores the previous year.
- Improved rush defense from 83rd in NAIA (201.5 YPG) to top 40 in NAIA (3rd in AAC, 161.5 YPG).
- Reduced points allowed by an average of 8 points per game, despite a significant drop in time of possession from 31:54 (23rd in NAIA) to 24:08 (96th in NAIA).
- Developed three AAC All-Conference defensive players, and the Defensive Freshman of the Year.
- Produced a 25% average increase in strength measurables across all athletes in a 3-month cycle.
- Assisted offensive game planning that produced the Freshman Offensive Player of the Year in the AAC (NAIA).
Varsity WR/DB Assistant Coach / Offensive Analyst / Strength Coach
Raceland-Worthington High School
Raceland, KY
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Helped program to District and Regional Championships and a Kentucky Class A State Runner-Up finish.
- Contributed to a 13-2 regular-season record.
- Offense produced 2,600 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards.
- Unit ranked as the #4 scoring offense in the state of Kentucky.
- Coached a receiver group featuring top 3 scoring WRs in Class A.
Varsity Offensive Coordinator / QB Coach / Strength Coach
Fairview Independent Schools
Ashland, KY
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Produced a top 10 passing offense in Kentucky 1A.
- Upon assuming OC title midseason (Year 1), increased QB rushing output by 300% over 4 games while maintaining passing production.
- Improved offense from #23 passing attack to #9 in 1A in first full year as OC.
- Increased off-season program participation by 200% compared to the previous year.
- Produced two college football athletes in first season as OC (up from zero).
Varsity Running Backs / OLB Coach / Strength Coach
Boyd County High School
Ashland, KY
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Improved rushing offense from outside the top 20 in Class 4A to #13 rushing offense in 4A (2,072 yards, 1,167 yards and 15 TDs from lead back - #7 rusher in 4A).
Varsity Assistant RB Coach / ILB Coach / Strength Coach
Paul Blazer High School
Ashland, KY
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Produced the #4 rushing offense in KY 4A in 2012 and 2013 (2,728+ rushing yards).
- Elevated rushing offense to #2 in 4A in 2014 (3,417 yards) while maintaining top 5 rushing offense status every season on staff.
- Assisted in defensive game-planning that produced: #11 rushing defense in 4A (163 rush YPG); #2 passing defense in 4A (65 pass YPG) - 2012-13; #1 passing defense in 4A (53 pass YPG) - 2013-14.
- Implemented off-season strength program leading to three Division I college athletes.
Education
Special Education - MMD
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Defensive Coordination
- Pass Game Strategy
- Player Development
- Defensive Run-Game Improvement
- Turnover Margin Improvement
- Strength & Conditioning Program Design
- Talent Identification
- Culture Building
- Roster Growth
- Multi-Sport S&C
Selected Career Production Highlights
- Multiple top 10 national NAIA defensive rankings in sacks, fumbles recovered, defensive TDs, and rush defense.
- Led units to top 5 state rankings in both scoring offense and rushing offense at the high school level.
- Developed numerous all-conference, all-state, and collegiate-level athletes, including: NAIA Defensive Freshman of the Year (AAC 1st Team); Multiple AAC 2nd Team defensive players; Multiple Division I athletes.
Professional References
- Nero Hawks, Defensive Backs Coach, University of Pikeville, 606-316-9780
- Kelvin Kelley, Defensive Line Coach, Point University, 334-338-4158
- Deandre Riddick, Wide Receivers Coach, Northern Michigan University, 901-530-2676
- Joshua Long, Defensive Line Assistant, University of Memphis, 706-615-1306
- Jacob Wright, Linebackers Coach/Former Player, Kentucky Christian University, 205-441-3941
- Scott Cooper, Offensive Line Coach, University of Rio Grande, 740-710-2969
- Michael Salmons, Head Coach, Raceland-Worthington High School, 606-923-0150
Timeline
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Safeties Coach / Head Strength Coach
University of Rio Grande
01.2025 - Current
Defensive Coordinator / Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (Football/Track)
Kentucky Christian University
07.2023 - 11.2024
Varsity WR/DB Assistant Coach / Offensive Analyst / Strength Coach
Raceland-Worthington High School
03.2022 - 07.2023
Varsity Offensive Coordinator / QB Coach / Strength Coach
Fairview Independent Schools
06.2020 - 03.2022
Varsity Running Backs / OLB Coach / Strength Coach
Boyd County High School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Varsity Assistant RB Coach / ILB Coach / Strength Coach
Paul Blazer High School
04.2011 - 07.2015
Special Education - MMD
Western Governors University