35-12-15 overall record with three consecutive SSC Tournament appearances
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – After three successful seasons at the helm of the Florida Tech women’s soccer program, Ryan Moon is stepping down as head coach and has been named the head coach at NCAA Division I Jacksonville University.
Since taking over the reins in June of 2020, Moon guided the Panthers to an impressive 35-12-15 overall record with three consecutive Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship appearances, two South Region Championships, and a Final Four appearance for the first time since 2010.
In total, he’s coached 20 All-SSC selections, 10 South-Region selections, and the first All-American in Marem Ndiongue since 2010.
“We are saddened to announce the departure of Ryan Moon, our beloved alumni men’s soccer scholar-athlete and dedicated head women’s coach,” said Director of Athletics Jamie Joss.
“Ryan has accepted an incredible opportunity to coach at the NCAA Division 1 level. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and the impact he has made on our programs. We will miss his passion, dedication, and leadership, but we wish him the best of luck in this new chapter of his coaching career.”
In the 2023 season, the Panthers stacked together 17 wins with an impressive 8-1-1 conference record. Moon’s side took down the 19th-ranked Flagler College in October, as well as the No.1 and No.2 seeds in the tournament.
During his second season at the helm at Florida Tech, Moon guided the Panthers to an 8-6-3 overall record, securing a notable 5-4-1 standing in the SSC. The Panthers, under Moon’s leadership, clinched their second consecutive SSC Tournament Championship appearance.
Notable victories included overcoming Barry on their home turf and defeating Florida Southern in PKs on the road. However, in a rematch of the 2021 SSC championship, Tech faced Embry-Riddle, falling 1-0.
Moon’s inaugural full season in Fall 2021 saw Tech achieve a 10-3-9 record, which included an impressive 4-2-4 mark in the SSC.
The Panthers secured the NCAA South Region Championship and reached the national quarterfinal round for the second time in program history. Moon’s ten victories tied a program record for most wins by a head coach in their first full season.
The Panthers displayed an impressive 3-0-1 record against ranked opponents and remained undefeated over the final eight regular-season games. The team secured the No. 6 seed in the 2021 SSC Tournament, concluding the regular season with an impressive 4-0-4 record at home.
“As an alumnus, it has been an absolute honor and privilege to have coached both the men’s and women’s soccer programs at Florida Tech,” said Moon. “It is bittersweet to be moving on, but I leave with so many memories that I will cherish forever.
“Florida Tech gave me a home away from home, a college degree, a beautiful wife, and so many valuable friendships and relationships over the years. It’s hard to express just how many great people I have been lucky enough to encounter during my time.
“I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity, growth, and experiences that have been presented to me throughout my time. Florida Tech will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Before taking over the helm of the women’s soccer team, Moon served on the Florida Tech men’s soccer team coaching staff since 2011, holding the role of Associate Head Coach during his final years with the team in 2018 and 2019.
During this time, Moon helped guide the Panthers to eight winning seasons in nine years. Tech finished as the SSC Tournament Runner-up in 2014 and earned NCAA Tournament berths in 2016 and 2019.
Moon was a three-year member of the Panther men’s soccer team from 2008-10 and was Tech’s top shutdown defender on the backline. He started 42 of 43 games while also serving as team captain for two of the three seasons.
Over his career, he recorded two game-winning goals and one assist. Moon was named to the All-SSC Second Team his senior season.
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