Posted: Jun 26, 2015
Head coach Ryan Pflugrad '02 has added Alistair Moore to the men's soccer staff announced this week. He will join Brian White '14 and Chris Lovatt '06, who have been with the Maroons since the 2014 season. He will start on July 1st and will be responsible for all areas of recruiting, scouting, practice planning and player development.
"I am pleased to welcome Alistair to the Roanoke College Men's Soccer Family. His on the field experiences at the NCAA Division I and Division III level have prepared him well for a future in the coaching profession. His knowledge of the game, experiences as a player, and drive to grow as a coach and recruiter will undoubtedly benefit our program. Alistair excelled as a student-athlete and will be a great leader for both current and prospective players on and off the field here at Roanoke College." - Ryan Pflugrad
"I'm excited to be joining the staff of the men's soccer team here at Roanoke College and am looking forward to building upon the successful history of the program in the ODAC and at the national level. I'm very thankful for the opportunity provided to me by Coach Pflugrad and the athletic department. I am extremely impressed by the set-up, both academically and athletically, at Roanoke College. I'm eager to begin working with the team." - Alistair Moore
Moore comes to Roanoke College after graduating from Emory University in 2014. He played for Virginia Tech in 2009, where he was just one of five freshman who saw the field, playing in 13 games for the Hokies. After his stint in Blacksburg, he transferred to Emory (GA) to finish his collegiate career. He helped lead the Eagles to the UAA Conference title in 2012 with a DIII NCAA Tournament berth, where he played against the Maroons in the first round. He finished his two-year career at Emory with 21 starts and three assists as a midfielder, over the course of 29 games.
Before his college career started, Moore was a member of the Olympic Development Program for six years. His soccer clubs in high school included Roanoke Star, as he led his team to the 2008 State Cup with the Springfield Youth Club Jr. Royals. He was also a four-year member of the soccer team at Blacksburg High School, playing under coaching legend and former RC Assistant coach Shelley Blumenthal. Moore won two state championships for the Bruins in 2008-09. He was the VHSL Group AA State Player of the Year, NSCAA High School All-American and was named to the ESPN/RISE Second Team following his senior year.
In Atlanta over the past two years, Moore worked fulltime as a coach for the Northside Soccer Academy youth soccer club in Georgia. Additionally, Moore has coached numerous soccer camps both at Emory and throughout the South Region.
"I am pleased to welcome Alistair to the Roanoke College Men's Soccer Family. His on the field experiences at the NCAA Division I and Division III level have prepared him well for a future in the coaching profession. His knowledge of the game, experiences as a player, and drive to grow as a coach and recruiter will undoubtedly benefit our program. Alistair excelled as a student-athlete and will be a great leader for both current and prospective players on and off the field here at Roanoke College." - Ryan Pflugrad
"I'm excited to be joining the staff of the men's soccer team here at Roanoke College and am looking forward to building upon the successful history of the program in the ODAC and at the national level. I'm very thankful for the opportunity provided to me by Coach Pflugrad and the athletic department. I am extremely impressed by the set-up, both academically and athletically, at Roanoke College. I'm eager to begin working with the team." - Alistair Moore
Moore comes to Roanoke College after graduating from Emory University in 2014. He played for Virginia Tech in 2009, where he was just one of five freshman who saw the field, playing in 13 games for the Hokies. After his stint in Blacksburg, he transferred to Emory (GA) to finish his collegiate career. He helped lead the Eagles to the UAA Conference title in 2012 with a DIII NCAA Tournament berth, where he played against the Maroons in the first round. He finished his two-year career at Emory with 21 starts and three assists as a midfielder, over the course of 29 games.
Before his college career started, Moore was a member of the Olympic Development Program for six years. His soccer clubs in high school included Roanoke Star, as he led his team to the 2008 State Cup with the Springfield Youth Club Jr. Royals. He was also a four-year member of the soccer team at Blacksburg High School, playing under coaching legend and former RC Assistant coach Shelley Blumenthal. Moore won two state championships for the Bruins in 2008-09. He was the VHSL Group AA State Player of the Year, NSCAA High School All-American and was named to the ESPN/RISE Second Team following his senior year.
In Atlanta over the past two years, Moore worked fulltime as a coach for the Northside Soccer Academy youth soccer club in Georgia. Additionally, Moore has coached numerous soccer camps both at Emory and throughout the South Region.
