Jake Moran Position: Head Coach Experience: 14th season Contact: (610) 519-5402

Currently beginning their 14th season at the helm of the Villanova golf program, brothers Jake Moran and Joe Moran have the Wildcats poised for one of the most exciting seasons in program history. Over the past two seasons the Moran brothers have revitalized the team and enjoyed a great deal of success in the process.

Last season the Wildcats captured their first Big 5 trophy by beating out each of its city rivals at the Big 5 Classic. Steve Arnold led the team to the title by shooting an even-par score of 142 to earn medalist honors in the field of 69 golfers. In the spring Villanova posted one of its best showings in recent years at the Big East Tournament, placing fifth out of 12 conference teams.

The current run of success began during the 2004-05 season when the Wildcats captured the team title at the George Washington Invite. It was Villanova's first tournament title since the 1997 season. The Wildcats also qualified for the Big East Tournament for the first time since the field was changed to six teams in 2000.

Jake and Joe Moran arrived at Villanova in 1993-94 and that season captured their first tournament title when Villanova won the UMBC Tournament. In 1996 the Wildcats garnered second place finishes at both the Stabler Invitational and James Madison Invitational.

The Moran brothers are members of the Philadelphia Country Club and Overbrook Country Club. They are also each active members of the Villanova Alumni Association and Golf Alumni Association. The Morans are active in the local golf community as well, and Joe was the President of the Golf Association of Philadelphia from 1981-83.

Joe and his wife Patricia reside in nearby Bryn Mawr. They are the parents of six children and have 17 grandchildren. Jake and his wife Sheila live in Berwyn. The couple has three children and eight grandchildren.