Ryan Moon was named head coach of the Florida Tech women's soccer team in May 2020, becoming the fifth head coach in program history.
In his second season, Moon led Tech an 8-6-3 overall record and a 5-4-1 SSC record. Moon led the Panthers to their second straight SSC Tournament Championship appearance. Tech defeated Barry on their home turf and Florida Southern in PK's on the road, to make their second straight championship appearance. A rematch of the 2021 SSC championship, Tech faced Embry-Riddle, who eventually won 1-0.
Five Panthers earned All-SSC honors, JoJo Michaels and Mayara Queiroz Reis were named to the first team, while Marem Ndiongue, Maria Sanchez Recuero, and Kajsa Ekstrom were selected to the second team. Michaels and Queiroz Reis were also named to the All-South Region team by the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches associations.
Under his first full season as head coach in Fall 2021, Moon led the Panthers to a record of 10-3-9, including a 4-2-4 mark in the SSC. Florida Tech won the NCAA South Region Championship and made it to the national quarterfinal round for the second time in program history during the 2021 campaign. The 10 victories tied Moon atop the program record book for most wins by a head coach in their first full season. The Panthers boasted a 3-0-1 record against ranked opponents and finished the regular season undefeated over the final eight games to clinch the No. 6 seed in the 2021 SSC Tournament. In addition, the Crimson and Gray were 4-0-4 at Rick Stottler Field, joining the Final Four campaign of 2010 as the second unbeaten season at home in program history.
The Panthers defeated Nova Southeastern and Palm Beach Atlantic, both on the road, during the first two rounds of the 2021 SSC Tournament but eventually fell 1-0 to Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach. The late season run helped Florida Tech earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament as the No. 5 seed in the South Region. The Panthers would defeat the region's No. 4, No. 1, and No. 3 seeds during the first three rounds of the national tournament, winning all three matches in penalty kicks, to earn the program's best finish since the 2010 season. Four Panthers were named to the All-SSC teams, JoJo Micheals and Maria Sanchez Recuero earned first team honors from the conference while Marem Ndiongue and Mayara Queiroz Reis were selected to the second team. Michaels, Sanchez Recuero and Queiroz Reis were also honored with All-South Region laurels from the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches associations.
After maneuvering the COVID-19 pandemic, Moon led the women's soccer team to a 3-1-2 record during the shortened Spring 2021 season, which included wins over Saint Leo (2-0), Rollins (1-0) and Florida Southern (1-0)
Prior to 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.
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 during that time while also serving as team captain two of the three seasons. Over his career, he recorded two game-winning goals, both in 2010, and one assist. Moon was named to the All-SSC Second Team his senior season.
Prior to joining the Florida Tech coaching staff, Moon worked as the head coach of the boys' soccer team at local Satellite High School in 2011. That season, Moon guided the Scorpions to the Florida District 2A State Championship. He was recognized as Florida Today's Boys Soccer Coach of the Year and the FACA High School Coach of the Year.
While working alongside Chan on the men's soccer staff, 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 this past season in 2019. The most recent trip was highlighted by the Panthers' home win over West Florida in the third round, which is the program's first NCAA Tournament victory in 26 years.Alongside head coach Robin Chan, Moon has helped guide the Panthers to eight winning seasons during his nine year tenure, including a Sunshine State Conference Tournament runner-up finish in 2014.
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 3 Coaching License (UEFA B), 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.
Additionally he earned a master’s degree in business administration at Florida Tech in December 2014.
Moon lives in Melbourne with his wife, former Panther women's soccer star and current Florida Tech Sports Hall of Famer, Teresa Moon, as well as their daughter Evelyn and son Elliot.
