Glenn Moore Named Softball Coach
6/28/2000 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Glenn Moore, who led LSU to the Southeastern Conference championship each of the last two seasons, is Baylor University's new women's softball coach, Athletic Director Tom Stanton announced Monday. Moore replaces Paula Young, who left coaching last month to accept an administrative position within the department.
Moore, 34, owns a 139-42 (.760) career record in three-plus seasons as a head coach, including an impressive 117-25 (.820) record in two-plus years at LSU.
"I'm very impressed with Baylor, its administration and its commitment to athletics and to me personally," Moore said. "I'm excited for the opportunity to build something special at this university.
"Glenn Moore is a perfect fit for Baylor," said Stanton. "He has demonstrated an amazing ability to lead young women, both as people and as softball players. His success in building the LSU program is a model we're excited to see enacted at Baylor."
After posting a 22-17 mark in 1996 as head coach at William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Miss., Moore joined the LSU staff as an assistant in charge of pitching. Moore was named LSU's head coach prior to the NCAA regionals in 1998, where he led the Tigers to a 2-2 mark. His first full season as LSU's head coach saw the Tigers go 56-10 and win both the 1999 SEC regular season and tournament championships.
LSU repeated its regular-season title this past year, going 59-13 and setting a school record for wins while advancing to within a game of the Women's College World Series. The Tigers finished ninth nationally in both hitting (.310) and pitching (1.18) in 2000.
LSU appeared in three-straight NCAA tournaments under Moore.
Moore's own athletic career saw him play both football and baseball at Southwest Mississippi Community College before playing tight end at Northwestern (La.) State, where he graduated in 1993. At NSU, he started on the 1988 Southland Conference championship team which advanced to the Division I-AA national playoffs.
In addition to his collegiate athletic accomplishments, Moore gained notoriety by pitching for the world famous "King and His Court" fast-pitch softball team, which travels the globe showcasing its talents.
While enrolled at Northwestern State, Moore was a volunteer assistant softball coach for two seasons before becoming a full-time assistant in 1992. After coaching football, baseball, softball and basketball at Amite School Center in his hometown of Liberty, Miss., he left to coach at William Carey, where he started the program.
Moore is married to the former Janice Miller, who was the Southland Conference high jump champion while at Northwestern State. The couple had their first child, daughter Jacey, in November 1999.
Baylor Athletic Director Tom Stanton:
"Initially, it is always fun to have an opportunity to bring someone new into the Baylor family. I am thankful to our small search committee, as well as Jeanne Nowlin and Paul Bradshaw for their input in this selection. I also want to thank Paula Young for her recommendation of Glenn Moore."
Baylor Head Softball Coach Glenn Moore:
"I'm very thankful for the opportunity to become part of the Baylor family. I thank Paula (Young) for recommending me and I look forward to your mentorship.
"At LSU, we were able to win two SEC titles and we went to three NCAA Regionals. We also came within one win of the Women's College World Series, but we never made it. That is something I hope to accomplish here at Baylor.
"I'm most proud of the way we've been able to change the lives of young people. I believe that everyone has a calling in life and that softball is my calling. I am here to direct young people to make a difference in the lives of others. We will encounter many young ladies in our program and it is our job to make a difference in their lives as well. If we have our priorities in place, willing will take care of itself.
"I'm looking forward to working in the environment Baylor will provide. A big priority is to see our kids graduate. In the two years I was at LSU, all of my athletes graduated.
"I am so impressed with Baylor's commitment to success. I'm looking forward to competing in the Big 12 conference. I think that the Big 12 is second only to the Pac-10 as the leading softball conference in the country. With Oklahoma winning the national championship, it will only help us in recruiting."
Moore on Getterman Stadium:
"In my opinion, the stadium is the prettiest in the country. It ranks with the top two or three in the country. I think it will play a huge role in recruiting."
On whether or not he's met with the players:
"I have not had the opportunity to meet with the athletes. Paula has given me their phone numbers and I look forward to meeting with the players and their parents soon."
