Mike Moss Returns As Chaminade Head Coach After Three Year Hiatus

Chaminade Madonna started its search for a new head coach shortly after Paul Herfurth took the athletic director job over at University School. Several weeks earlier, Mike Moss parted ways with the program he gave birth to at West Broward. Just over a month later, Moss and Chaminade have reunited.

On Friday, Chaminade named Moss their new head coach moving forward. Moss had previously led the Lions program for five years before moving to West Broward. The familiarity is something that Moss believes will be helpful in his second stint with the Chaminade program.

“I was planning to take the year off from coaching, but when I heard the Chaminade job was open it ignited a spark to return to a place I really enjoyed,” said Moss. “I am thrilled to be back home at a place with an outstanding family environment. The principal Mrs. Wardlow and athletic director Marcello Rodriguez have graciously accepted me back into the community with a great deal of enthusiasm and I appreciate that.”

In the last year Moss was previously at Chaminade, back in 2008, the team had its most successful season in history. The Lions lost to eventual state and national champion American Heritage in the regional finals.

Before coaching at Chaminade, Moss spent nine seasons at the helm of the Taravella program. His first head coaching job came at Boyd Anderson, where he spent three seasons. Overall, Moss has compiled a record of 349-272-4 in 23 years of coaching.

Unlike the last time Moss was at Chaminade, he will not have another position with the school. Moss is remaining at West Broward as a teacher, and will commute to Chaminade each day.

“The difference this time around will be that I am going to be an off-campus coach, which brings some different dynamics. Having been here before will help me greatly. I am already very comfortable with the school, its outstanding staff and the mission and traditions of the institution.”

One of Moss’ first tasks will be getting familiar with his new district. Next year, Chaminade will be competing with traditionally strong programs from North Broward Prep, Coral Springs Charter, Cardinal Gibbons, and University School. Moss admitted to knowing little about the district, but did acknowledge the strong history of class 3A in Broward.

As for expectations, player improvement and personal growth is at the top of Moss’ list.

“I expect that our players will work hard, strive to be better players, students, and young men. If we can accomplish that, we will be where we want to be.”

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