SPRING 2011 - Lee University

Moyo Headedto NationalTraining CenterAfter serving as headcoach for the LeeUniversity men’s soccerprogram for the past nineyears, Henry Moyo hasaccepted a position with theNational Training Center inClermont, Fla.Moyo served as assistantcoach and head women’scoach for three years beforetaking over the men’sposition in 2002. Under hisdirection, the Flames posteda record of 110-67-10, madefour trips to NAIA NationalTournament, and posted anew season record for wins(20-5) in 2005.Conn had nothing butpraise for the coach. “HenryMoyo is a class act. There isno finer individual anywhere,and we have all enjoyedworking with him. Theathletes who are going to beworking with him in his newposition are very fortunate.Moyo said presidingover the soccer program hasbeen challenging, excitingand at times difficult. “But,throughout my tenure atLee, I’ve constantly beensustained by the brillianceand commitment of thecoaching colleagues I’ve hadthe honor to serve with.”30Paul Fureyto LeadMen’s SoccerPaul Furey has been selectedas the new head men’s soccercoach at Lee University. The officialannouncement was made by LeePresident Dr. Paul Conn and AthleticDirector Larry Carpenter the last weekof February. Furey has served as themen’s soccer coach at Mount VernonNazarene University (Ohio) for the past 20 years.“I believe Coach Furey has the experience, the gifts, and the leadership style thatwill take us to a new level in men’s soccer,” Conn said in a statement. “He not onlyknows soccer, but also he understands young athletes, and he is a perfect fit for theacademic and spiritual culture of our campus. I am thrilled he is joining us.”Carpenter noted, “I’ve never seen this many quality applicants for onecoaching position, and the task of narrowing it down and making the finaldecision was extremely difficult. In the end I feel we have someone who willlead our men’s program to the next level and hopefully enjoy the same type ofsuccess as the women.”“I’m very excited and honored to be joining the Lee University family,” saidFurey. “Lee has a great reputation for their overall athletic program in the NAIA. It’smy goal to have the men’s soccer team among the NAIA elite and join in the greatsuccess the women’s program has experienced.”Furey brings an impressive list of credentials to his new position. He has postedover 250 career wins (252-165-32) and his 2008 Cougars reached the NAIA NationalTournament Final Four. His 2009 squad was ranked No. 3 nationally by the NAIA.Furey was named the NAIA Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year in 2008 andthe Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association Coach of the Year in 2000. His 2008 teamalso claimed the NAIA Nels Dahlquist Scholarship Award, and the Cougars werepresented the Conference Fair Play Award (2002, 2005, and 2006).“I’m grateful to Dr. Conn, (Larry) Carpenter, and the hard work of the SearchCommittee for demonstrating the faith in me to lead the men’s soccer program tonational prominence, while always maintaining the values and Christian characterimportant to Lee University,” said Furey.On his profile, Furey lists his values as being highly dedicated, loyal, strongfamily values, and integrity, as well as his Christian character which integrates hisfaith into his coaching and striving for excellence on and off the playing field.BaseballTeamSeekingFifth WorldSeriesAppearanceThe Flames hopes to be celebratingwhen tournament time rolls aroundagain in May.Seeking a fifth straight appearance in the NAIA CollegeWorld Series, the Lee baseball team is off to a quickstart, owning a 15-5 record as of March 1. Coach Mark Brewhas scheduled 21 nonconference games before his Flameshead into Southern States Athletic Conference competitionon March 4, hosting Emmanuel College.“Preparation has been a challenge this year withthe inconsistent weather,” said Brew, who is in hisfifth season of directing the successful Lee program.“It is always a challenge in January and earlyFebruary. However, our turf-field facility has been ahuge advantage and has allowed us to be adequatelyprepared defensively.The Lee staff likes where the team iscurrently. “We are working hard and improvingon a daily basis,” the coach noted. “Our pitchingshould be one of the strengths of this team. Ireally like our depth on the mound, and wehave sent several people to the mound early.“On defense, we are solid with gooddefenders at all positions, but our depthdoes pose some concern. We really needto stay healthy. Offensively, we have agood blend of speed, left-handed andright-handed hitters—guys who havealready shown they can hit with somepower. We believe we have an excitingsquad to watch.”sports