Melanie Moore Introduced as Eighth Head Coach of Xavier Women's Basketball

CINCINNATI - Xavier Athletics officially introduced Melanie Moore as the new head women's basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon at Cintas Center. Moore becomes the eighth head coach in program history.

Moore joins the Musketeers after a seven-year stint at Michigan, most recently serving as associate head coach. She helped the Wolverines to a 156-85 overall record with seven postseason berths, including three NCAA Tournament appearances.

The Glandorf, Ohio, native also has assistant coaching stops at Princeton (2007-12), Dayton (2006-07), Indiana State (2004-06) and Siena (2002-04).

THE MOORE PROFILE

HOMETOWN - Glandorf, Ohio
COLLEGE - Siena, '99
FAMILY - Joe (husband), Tristin (son) and Ayla (daughter)

COACHING PROFILE

Xavier - Head Coach (2019-present)
Michigan - Associate Head Coach (2018-19)
Michigan - Assistant Coach (2012-18)
Princeton - Assistant Coach (2007-12)
Dayton - Assistant Coach (2006-07)
Indiana State - Assistant Coach (2004-06)
Siena - Assistant Coach (2002-04)

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

COURTNEY BANGHART - PRINCETON HEAD COACH
"Congratulations to Xavier for its homerun of a hire in Melanie Moore. Mel has been a star in this business since very early in her career. She is a proven builder, a consistent winner, and a servant leader who does things the right way. She's a great recruiter, in that she has a gifted eye for talent and then gives herself fully to the student-athlete growth process, both in and outside of the lines. Her players adore her and her coworkers have deep respect and gratitude for her. She's been very patient in waiting for the right opportunity. Congratulations to the entire Xavier community. You are getting a total star."

KIM BARNES ARICO - MICHIGAN HEAD COACH
"I am thrilled for the opportunity that Melanie is going to have as the next head coach at Xavier. It has been a pleasure working with her for the last seven years as she helped us build this program to what it is today, a consistent winner year in and year out. We wouldn't be here without her tireless work and commitment, which she brings to everything she does. She is a grinder who has really developed during her time here as she embraced every new responsibility that came her way. She has really become a complete coach and I know that she will be successful as a head coach. We will miss her here at Michigan and as part of our family, but I am excited to watch her grow and embrace this moment."

PRESS CONFERENCE

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

PHOTOS

Melanie Moore - Introductory Press Conference by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure

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