RYAN MOON
Assistant Coach
Ryan Moon enters his eighth season as an assistant coach of the men’s soccer team in 2018.
Alongside head coach Robin Chan, Moon has helped guide the Panthers to four winning seasons during his tenure, including a Sunshine State Conference Tournament runner-up finish in 2014.
In just his first season as coach of the boys soccer team at Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida, Moon was named FLORIDA TODAY’s Boys Soccer Coach of the Year and FACA High School Coach of the Year after leading the Scorpions to a FHSAA District 2A Championship. The Scorpions finished the season with a 12-7-1 overall record.
Moon played for three years at Florida Tech from 2008-10 under Chan, where he served as team captain all three seasons. The defender appeared in 43 games, making 42 starts for the Panthers. Moon was named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team his senior year. In his career at FIT, he recorded two game-winning goals - both in 2010 to lead the team in the category - and one assist as a defender. Moon was the Panthers’ top shut-down defender from 2008-10.
A native of Bideford, England, Moon served as a captain for three years for Wales National Youth. He also played six seasons for Plymouth Argyle and one year for both Cambridge United, as an apprentice professional footballer, and Boston United.
Moon is certified with a FA Level 2 Coaching License (UEFA C), a USSF National C License and a USSF National B License. He was awarded the Bob McNulty Award, for the person who best represents coaching and the important role it plays in the development of young people.
Moon earned his master’s degree in business administration at Florida Tech in December 2014.
He is married to former Florida Tech women's soccer player Teresa Moon.
