OKLAHOMA CITY — Mid-America Christian University has hired Hannah Moeller as the new head coach for the women's basketball program.
Moeller takes over the program after a four-year tenure at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College, now Randall University. During her time at Hillsdale, Moeller was named the 2016 NCCAA National Coach of the Year, won two national championships, was twice named Southwest Regional Coach of the Year, coached nine All-American players and touted a 105-28 coaching record.
"I am honored and extremely excited for the opportunity to become the head women's basketball coach at MACU," Moeller said. "It feels like a dream come true to return to the Sooner Athletic Conference, especially at an institution like Mid-America. In the last three to five years, I've seen tremendous growth not just in size and in buildings but in morale and in spirit. Those types of things breed enthusiasm and excitement. It's such an opportunity to be a part of something that's moving in a good direction."
"The greatest opportunity of all, for me, is to be able to continue to use the game of basketball as a tool to reach more young women with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am grateful to President Dr. John Fozard, Student Engagement and Success Vice President Jessica Rimmer and Assistant Athletic Director Zach Bice for their confidence in me. I look forward to many great days ahead for MACU women's basketball."
In her four seasons working with Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, Moeller accomplished the following:
2016 NCCAA National Coach of the Year
2016 NCCAA National Runner-Up
2013, 2014 ACCA National Champions
2015 ACCA National Runner-Up
2013 and 2016 NCCAA Southwest Region Coach of the Year
2016 season spent 14 weeks ranked #1 in the country
In addition, Moeller was responsible for the recruitment and development of the following student-athletes:
2016 NCCAA/ACCA National Player of the Year
Five NCCAA All-Americans, three for repeating years
Nine ACCA All-Americans, five for repeating years
Three NCCAA Southwest Region Most Valuable Players
Nine NCCAA All-Southwest Region players
14 NCCAA/ACCA Scholar Athletes
Moeller served as the associate head coach at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist during the 2011-2012 and helped lead the Lady Saints to the 2012 ACCA National Championship. Moeller is no stranger to MACU; she served as the assistant women's basketball coach during the 2010-2011 season for current Yale University assistant coach Roman Owen.
After signing to play basketball at the University of Louisiana-Monroe as a senior in high school, Moeller finished her playing career at Rogers State University where she was named the 2009 Rogers State University Female Student Athlete of the Year, a 2009 NAIA Academic All-American and the 2009 Distinguished Graduate of the Sports Management department.
Moeller holds an Associate of Arts from Southwestern Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Rogers State University. Her graduate work is in physical education from the University of Central Oklahoma. Hannah, her husband Marcus and their 10-month old son Owen reside in Oklahoma City and attend Frontline Church Downtown.
"We are looking forward to having Coach Moeller as a part of the athletic program at Mid-America Christian University," said Rimmer. "When we hire a coach, we are looking for someone who can produce a high-quality student-athlete experience on and off the court. We believe Hannah Moeller is the right person to lead the competitive effort at MACU."
What They're Saying
"Hannah Moeller has established herself as one of the best young coaches in the country. It was apparent to me early in Hannah's playing days in the Sooner Athletic Conference that she was gifted with a high basketball IQ and an uncanny feel for the dynamics of team. Her passion for the young women she coaches coupled with her incredible work ethic make her an incredible hire. The young women at MACU are blessed to have the opportunity to be guided and coached by Hannah."
Amy Williams, Women's Basketball Head Coach, University of Nebraska
"Hannah Moeller is a rising star in college basketball. She is bright and energetic and displays great passion developing student-athletes as basketball players and more importantly as people. She will be a tremendous addition to MACU. I have known Hannah for a decade and have watched her tremendous growth and success. I look forward to watching her build a program that excels athletically and academically. MACU has a winner in Coach Moeller."
Wren Baker, Interim Athletic Director, University of Missouri
"Hannah is one of the most passionate and dedicated young coaches in the business. She approaches the game as a fiery competitor, but never forgets to put the person before the player. Hannah's love and commitment to her players is second to none and one of the many reasons she will do great things at MACU."
Bobby Cope, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Rogers State University
"I want to congratulate MACU for their selection of Hannah Moeller as their new women's basketball head coach. Hannah is not only a very good coach but a devoted Christian who has the needs of her players as the force that drives her. She has a 'fire' inside of her that you don't find today in most coaches. That fire is one that wants to make a difference in the world by what she does. I know she will be very successful at MACU!"
Chris Lahm, Athletic Director, Ozark Christian College
"Mid-America Christian just made an outstanding hire. Hannah Moeller did an incredible job at Hillsdale and I believe she will continue to do the same for MACU. She has tremendous character and invests in her players off the court. She is a great example of doing things the right way and I have no doubt she will excel."
Ben Lister, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Baker University
"Mid-America just made a great decision in hiring Hannah Moeller. It is the perfect fit. The mission of Mid-America and what Hannah wants to accomplish through athletics in the lives of young women goes hand-in-hand. Her experiences both as a player and as a coach have prepared her exponentially for where Mid-America is at as a program. It is hard to argue with the success of someone who has won 105 games at any level. It will be exciting to see what the Lady Evangels will be able to accomplish in this new phase of their journey."
Roman Owen, Women's Basketball Assistant Coach, Yale University
ABOUT MACU — Mid-America Christian University offers a Christian liberal arts education through two dynamic colleges. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers undergraduate degrees to traditional residential and daytime commuting students at the main campus in south Oklahoma City. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) makes college education affordable and accessible to busy working adults and graduate students. Degree programs are offered online or on-ground at the main campus or through MACU's north Oklahoma City location. MACU is an endorsed agency of the Church of God (Anderson, Ind.) and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Visit www.macu.edu/ for more information.
