Before turning Seton Hall into a national force, cross country coach John Moon sat behind a desk and inspired others in another way.
For seven years, Moon was a high school teacher and although he was loved by many, he felt as his passion was elsewhere. The track and field program at Rahway High School won a state title every year that Moon coached.
“When I first came here, I was an administrator, but it just wasn’t me,” Moon said. “I just wanted the challenge to move on to higher level, it was very rewarding to come here back in ’72.