Shreveport – Joseph Moses Jr. has been named the head coach of the Centenary men's and women's track and field and cross country programs, Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr has announced.
Moses Jr., a native of Baton Rouge who attended Baker High School, is a 1994 graduate of LSU where he was a member of a pair of national championship teams with the Tigers in 1988 and 1989. Moses Jr. comes to Centenary from Simpson University in Redding, Calif. Where he served as head cross country and track and field coach and strength and conditioning coach.
He was previously at Xavier University in New Orleans from 2004-18 were he enjoyed annual success at the NAIA school including being named Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Coach of the Year 12 times
Moses Jr. was the head coach at division 1 Charleston Southern University from 2001-03 where he produced 13 all-conference student-athletes. He led Xavier to 23 conference championships and was twice named Louisiana Coach of the Year.
He also coached at Independence Community College, a NJCAA institution in Independence Kansas, from 2000-01.
"I'm excited to use my skills and experience to help develop student-athletes, contribute to the college, and also grow professionally and personally," said Moses Jr.
"I was drawn to the position here at Centenary because of the similarities between its vision and my passion and experience. "
The Ladies and Gents' track and field and cross country spring schedules will be announced soon.
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