Moore Named Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

ATHENS, W.Va. – The Concord University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Tragen Moore to the position of strength & conditioning coach.

Moore will be Concord's first strength & conditioning coach for all sports in more than a decade. He will be in charge of the weight room and conditioning program for all of 16 Concord's athletic offerings.

Moore arrives in southern West Virginia from Spartanburg, South Carolina and Division I USC-Upstate where he was a graduate assistant in the strength & conditioning program, primarily working with the men's and women's golf teams. Moore also worked with baseball, women's basketball, men's soccer and softball while at USC-Upstate.

In the upstate of the Palmetto State, Moore worked alongside to see the gains of the men's golf, baseball and softball programs win Big South Conference Championships during the 2024-25 academic year.

"I'm incredibly thankful for the opportunity to join Concord University and contribute to the development of the student-athletes," Moore said. "I want to thank the hiring committee as well as administration for this opportunity.

"I look forward to building relationships, creating a culture of hard work, and helping each athlete reach their potential both on and off the field," Moore concluded.

Moore graduated with his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State in Boone, North Carolina. While in the mountains of western North Carolina, Moore was a strength & conditioning intern where he worked with the Mountaineers' football and track & field teams.

"We're excited to add Tragen Moore to the Concord University athletic family," co-athletic director Luke Duffy said. "His background in strength & conditioning will be a great compliment to our athletes in how they train for competition."

Moore has his national strength and conditioning and CPR certification. Additionally, he also has six years of powerlifting experience, qualifying for national competitions.