Dan Moore, Ansley Dan's nickname of "Captain" seems well deserved as he has steered his student athletes to many great accomplishments. His thirty-four years of coaching took place in only two schools, his first four years at Overton and the next thirty at Ansley. In football, he has amassed an impressive record of 255 wins, 84 losses and 2 ties. This record includes two state championships, nine times a state runner-up and qualifying for the state playoffs a total of 18 times. Coaching boys track also covered a span of 34 years where he garnered two state championships, one state runner-up, 11 conference championships, 10 district championships and finished in the top ten at state 12 times. For 9 years he has done double duty in the spring by coaching girls track as well as the boys. The girls state runner-up three times. They won six district titles, took home the second place trophy four times and won five conference champions. There was no time off in the winter though, because he spent that time assisting in basketball.

Grand Island Independent
2000

Although Ansley football coach Dan Moore's stellar career has come to an end, the awards for his numerous accomplishments haven't.

This fall, Moore will be among the 20 inductees into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Also, on May 21, the retiring coach will be honored in Ansley with Dan Moore Day.

Moore is modest about his accomplishments over his 28 year career, which began at Overton and ended last fall with his final season with the Warriors.

"I've had good kids up here and stuck around a long time," he said.

He has led his teams to two football state championships and nine runner-up finishes while compiling a 255-84-2 record. He has coached 22 all-state players.

Moore has also coached two boys state championship and one runner up teams. He has led three girls track state runner-ups, had had 23 state track meet individual champions.

Moore is quick to share the credit for his Hall of Fame nomination.

"It is a good honor," he said. "But it means I've had good athletes. I didn't win anything over the years. The kids did.

"I've also had a lot of good assistant coaches and good support from the community."

The 2000 award winners will be honored on Oct. 8 at a 12:30 p.m. banquet at the Great Hall in the old train station complex at 8th and P Street in Lincoln. Information about tickets to the awards are available from Conde Sargent, 2431 Winding Way, Lincoln, NE 68506.

But before Moore takes part in the Hall of Fame ceremony, he will be honored in Ansley.

Ansley alumni from 1972 to 2000 have formed a committee and planned an open house to honor Moore for his impact as an educator and coach. The open house will be held on May 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Ansley Public School Gymnasium.  A short program will be held at 3:30 p.m. with invited speakers that include past students, faculty members and opposing coaches.

Video highlights by year, team statistics and memorabilia will be available for viewing during the open house. A reception and barbecue will be held at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the Ansley Community Building.