SAVANNAH, Ga. – SCAD Savannah's Director of Athletics Amanda Workman Haverstick is excited to announce the hiring of Justin Moe as the new Head Men's Lacrosse Coach.
"I am thrilled to welcome Justin and his family to SCAD," states Director of Athletics Amanda Workman Haverstick. "The experience he brings to campus and his vision for our men's lacrosse program is inspiring. Our mission is to compete for championships in every sport; his goals and leadership align perfectly. I look forward to watching men's lacrosse elevate to the national stage."
Before SCAD, Moe was the Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach at Keiser University for six seasons, primarily focusing on the goalkeepers and the defense. Moe helped Keiser to an NAIA National Championship in 2023 and a Final Four appearance in 2021.
While at Keiser, Moe assisted with seven NAIA All-Americans and mentored AAC Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-American Goalie Christian Tomei.
Moe started his coaching career at Messiah College (five years) before moving to the high school level, including stops at Jupiter Christian, Palm Beach Day Academy, Suncoast, and The Pine School. Since 2013, Moe has also been the Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Jupiter, Fla.
Moe was a goalkeeper at Messiah College, where he earned All-MAC honors. In 2001, he earned USILA All-American honors and was the Conference Player of the Year.
The 2023 Head Coach and SCAD Vice President for Student Financial Services and Strategic Initiatives, Scott Linzey, said: "Justin brings outstanding playing and coaching experience [to SCAD]. Beyond his impressive resume, his approach and philosophy are an extraordinary fit with the culture of SCAD Lacrosse. Throughout the search and hiring process, I was continuously struck by how completely Coach Moe's perspective and style mesh with the foundations and ethos engrained in SCAD Lacrosse. I am fully confident that under Coach Moe's leadership, SCAD Lacrosse will reach new levels of sustained success, perennially be a nationally prominent program, and compete for National Championships."
Moe graduated from Messiah College with a Bachelor's degree and then earned his Master's of Sports Science – Sports Management & Coaching from the United States Sports Academy. Moe went on to receive a Master's of Education from the University of Tampa, as well.
"I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be the next Head Men's Lacrosse Coach SCAD in Savannah," states Moe. "I look forward to helping the Bees grow off the field into great men as they prepare for their careers while also building a culture of brotherhood on the field. During my interview and visit, it was clear that SCAD is a beautiful school investing in its student-athletes, and I am so excited to be a part of it. Through hard work, I believe the Men's Lacrosse program will grow and stay strong for years to come. I thank Director of Athletics Amanda Workman Haverstick, Scott Linzey, and Dr. David Pugh for this opportunity."
