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Coach Moosbrugger reaches 100 win milestone!

Published Date: 03/16/2011
By Hollywood

As the final horn sounded on Sunday’s 15-7 win, the smile on Tommie Head Coach Pete Moosbrugger’s face was a little larger than normal. And with good reason. Coach Moosbrugger picked up his 100^th win as the Tommies head coach.

Records and milestones are very difficult to achieve, especially ones that require great longevity. Since taking the helm of the team in 2003, “Moose” as he’s affectionately known, has turned the program into one of the most dominating and respected lacrosse programs in the nation. What’s special about these 100 wins is how they were accomplished - with hard work, persistence and integrity.

Back in 2003 Moose took over a team that graduated almost all its players and was a true rebuild. The team struggled to a 2-12 record, but Moose never looked at it as a failure. He continued to push his players to be better and pushed himself to learn and develop as a coach.

2003 would the only losing season St. Thomas has ever had under his tenure. 2004 saw a new look team, rebuilt on the foundations of hard work and the team concept. The next 4 years would be the rise to power, and until finally a national championship. Since then there has been no looking back.

Moose did it by knowing when to add talented coaches such as Jim Reilly, John Sprenzel, Teddy Hobbins, Ian Gallagher, Colin Achenbach, Rob Horn and Brian Gross. He also has had the help of some truly amazing players. Moose is the first one to play down his accomplishments, and he is quick to give credit. But with a career 77% winning percentage it’s clear that he has accomplished a lot.

One thing worth noting on these 100 wins, is the lone member of the UST family that has been with him for all of them. Coach Brian Gross. As a player and as a coach he has been a part of each win. So to Mr. Gross, congratulations are in order to you as well.

Upon accepting the award Coach Moosbrugger thanked the Alumni, Parents and Players, but it’s us that should be thanking him. As someone that coached by his side in that 2003 season, he always saw the champions that St. Thomas could be and never gave up on that dream. Congratulations Coach Moosbrugger, and again, thank you for your dedication.

Coach Moosbrugger’s coaching record at St. Thomas through March 13, 2011:

2003- 2-12
2004- 7-4
2005- 11-2
2006- 11-4
2007- 14-3
2008- 16-3
2009- 16-1 (National Champs)
2010- 17-0 (National Champs)
2011- 6-1

Moose's Celebration

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Congratulations to Coach Moosbrugger on his 100th win as Head Coach of the Tommies. The historic win occured March 13th as the Tommies were victorious over the Griffins from Westminster by a final score of 15-7.

Derek Michalski · 11 months

Congrats Moose! Keep it up--200 is right around the corner!

Mary Pietsch · 11 months

Congratulations and looking forward to this year's continued successes!

Mary C. Moosbrugger · 11 months

Peter, I am soooo very proud of you. You have made your dream work through perseverence, integrity, and hard work! WOW!! You are my very favorite son and I'm so glad to be your MOM!!

John Moosbrugger (Dad Moose) · 11 months

Great job, son!! We're very proud of you and your accomplishments!!

Tim Nagle · 11 months

Way to go Moose. It's our pleasure to be a part of what you have built over the years.

Bruce Zeilinger · 11 months

Awesome accomplishment. Classy job accepting the accolades on Sunday.

UST Fan · 11 months

Awesome job to moose and the entire coachcing staff. It takes talent, time and most of all effort to be able to reach a wining point like this . Keep up the effort

Jason King · 11 months

Congrats Moose!!!! you deserve it!

UST Lax · 11 months

Congratulations Pete on reaching 100!!

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