Dakota Moran

University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Title

Director of Strength & Performance
Email

dmoran2@uco.edu
Phone

405-974-2166

Dakota Moran joined the University of Central Oklahoma in June 2026 and serves as Director of Strength & Performance.

Moran oversees the development and implementation of performance programs for all 14 varsity sports. He works directly with football and men's and women's golf, while providing leadership, support, and strategic direction for the department's overall performance initiatives. Moran's focus is developing a comprehensive training system that enhances athletic performance, supports student-athlete health and wellness, and contributes to the competitive success across all Broncho athletics.

Most recently, Moran served as head strength and conditioning coach at the high school level, working at Bixby (2025-26) and Casady (2021-25). Prior to that he spent time at the college level at Pittsburg State (2020-21), Iowa Western (2019-20), Texas (2018-19), and Northeastern State (2015-18).

He holds certifications in numerous areas. Moran is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS - NSCA), Functional Range Conditioning - Mobility Specialist (FRCms - FRS), United States Weightlifting Level One (USAW - L1), Certified Speed & Agility Coach (CSAC - NSPA), and Reflexive Performance Reset Level Two (RPR - L2).

Originally from Midwest City, Oklahoma, Moran received his Bachelor's of Science (Health & Human Performance) and his Master's of Science (Health & Kinesiology) from Northeastern State University.

He is married (Courtney) and they have two children (Jordyn and Isaiah).