The University of Richmond has added Andre Moore to its track and field staff as an assistant coach, bringing the Richmond native back to the program for the first time since 2018.

Lori Taylor, director of track and head women’s cross country and track and field coach, announced the hire in November, noting Moore’s extensive coaching background and previous success with the Spiders. 

“Andre’s history of developing sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers — paired with the leadership and integrity he brings from every chapter of his career — makes his return a huge win” for UR track and field, Taylor said. 

Moore coached at Richmond from 2010 to 2018, working with sprinters, hurdlers, jumpers and steeplechase runners. During that stretch, he assisted two 2010 NCAA Division I All-Americans, helped guide NCAA Championship qualifiers and developed 30 Atlantic 10 all-conference performers across indoor and outdoor seasons. 

Before joining UR the first time, Moore coached at Virginia State from 1997 to 2004 and at Virginia Union from 2005 to 2009, leading cross country and track and field programs at both schools. After leaving the Spiders, he served as head track and field and football coach at Central International College from 2019 to 2021. 

A former standout at Norfolk State, Moore competed in the 400- and 200-meter events and in the long and triple jumps. He studied management and computer information systems and later earned a bachelor’s in religion and religious studies from Central International College. 

Moore has also served as a deputy sheriff for more than 20 years, working in Richmond and most recently with the Petersburg Sheriff’s Office. He holds Level I coaching certification and has been affiliated with the U.S. Track Coaches Association since 1995.