ST. PAUL, Minn. (csssaints.com) – Head St. Scholastica Volleyball Coach Dana Moore was one of 21 athletes, teams and sports leaders recognized at the Minnesota Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration on Wednesday at the Minnesota History Center. Moore and 12 other individuals received the 2018 Breaking Barriers Award.
 
Moore just completed her 21^st season as CSS' Head Volleyball Coach. The winningest coach in program history has been named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Coach of the Year three times and led the Saints to their only NCAA Tournament appearance in 2011.
 
During her time at St. Scholastica, Moore has held many administrative positions including Director of Athletics and has been actively involved with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and NCAA Division III volleyball at the national level, as well as, other organizations around the Duluth community.
 
"I have only had the privilege of working with Dana a short period of time, but it is easy to see why she has earned this award," said St. Scholastica Director of Athletics Brian Jamros. "We are so proud of Dana and how she represents The College of St. Scholastica on a daily basis. I would also like to congratulate all of the other award winners and honorees at today's event." 
 
What drives Moore is not necessarily the wins and losses, but the lessons she can share with her players, co-workers, fellow coaches and other female leaders.
 
"I want to see females grow whether that be as a coach or in the professional world," said Moore. "I love to mentor female coaches and professionals, talk with female athletes to show them to never be satisfied and fight for the recognition they deserve. I am truly honored and humbled to be receiving this award."
 
Award recipients were nominated by schools, community organizations, recreation centers, and amateur/professional sports organizations.
 
"Dana was the first person I met in the St. Scholastica community and her passion and energy for CSS was magnetic and inspiring," said Head CSS Women's Hockey Coach Jackie MacMillan. "Her work ethic and consistent energy in it is, at times, superhuman. You start to look at all the successes she's had as a mom, wife, and coach and it all comes back to her tireless work ethic, energy, and humility she exudes on a daily basis. She's selfless in a way that is unmatched by anyone I've ever met."
 
The award ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the 32^nd annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing the accomplishments of individuals in the promotion and advancement of girls' and women's sports.