Basketball Adds New Assistant

August 4, 2009

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - New Southwestern Oklahoma State University women's basketball coach Kelsi Bond has announced the hiring of Cophie Moore as the lead assistant for the Bulldogs' NCAA Division II program. The job will be Moore's first as a coach and comes after she previously worked as a personal trainer and a rehabilitation therapist in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

"Cophie will no doubt be one of the bright, up-and-coming, young coaches in women's basketball. Her enthusiasm and work ethic are what set her apart and make her a perfect addition for our team," Bond said. "She will add youthful excitement and determination, both necessary qualities in today's highly competitive recruiting battles. We look forward to having her becoming a large part of the SWOSU women's basketball family."

Moore played at Fresno State University for four seasons (2001-05) where Bond was an assistant. Moore was a three-time selection to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) all-Academic team and was selected as one of the school's scholar athletes multiple times. At Fresno, she was a member of a Bulldog team that twice advanced to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), including an appearance in the Elite 8 in 2005.

She graduated with a degree in kinesiology in 2005.

A native of Arlington, Texas, Moore returned to her home state of Texas and began work as a personal trainer for 24 Hour Fitness and also as a rehabilitation technician for the geriatric population. She also served as a Hip-Hop aerobics instructor.

Moore said her decision to enter the coaching profession was easy when she learned of Bond's recent hire at SWOSU. "Coach Bond stands for excellence and getting the job done right. She is very much a disciplinarian and believes in working hard. I stand for the same things."

Moore said the opportunity to directly influence and assist young people as they begin preparation for their next career path was another attraction to the job.

"Coaching is a great avenue to have a positive impact on a young person's future," Moore said. "I think a lot of the things we practice, will be lessons that can transition into a real-life setting."