Athletic Director

Bio

Lindsay Samaniego, Raider alum and former head coach of the MC Women’s Basketball team returns to Moorpark as it's new Athletic Director

With over 20 years of experience in athletics, Samaniego brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Her career spans across various areas, including student-athlete, instructor, coach, and athletics administration.

Samaniego’s journey with Moorpark College began in 2002 when she arrived as a student-athlete, excelling in both basketball and softball for the Raiders. After her time at Moorpark, she transferred to San Diego State University, where she continued her basketball career.

Upon graduating from SDSU in 2006, Samaniego returned to Moorpark College as an assistant coach. She was named Head Women’s Basketball Coach in 2007, where she led the Raiders to a remarkable 3C2A Elite Eight finish in 2013. Samaniego’s success at Moorpark paved the way for her to take on the Head Women’s Basketball Coach position at California Lutheran University in 2013, where she coached for five seasons. Under her leadership, the Regals made five SCIAC Tournament appearances, including three semi-finals and two finals appearances.

Before returning to Moorpark College, Samaniego served at San Diego Mesa College, where she gained extensive experience in athletics administration. She held multiple roles, including Assistant Athletic Director, tenured Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, and Student Athlete Advisory Committee Coordinator.

Samaniego’s academic background includes an Associate of Science degree in Physical Education from Moorpark College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University, and a Master’s degree in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University.

In her acceptance of the Athletic Director position, Samaniego shared her enthusiasm for the role:

“Moorpark College has always been a special place for me. It's helped shape me into the person I am today, and I will be forever grateful for my experiences as a student-athlete, women's basketball coach, and adjunct faculty member. I am excited for the opportunity to lead our athletic department and be a resource for our student-athletes in helping them achieve their goals.”

Samaniego also expressed her gratitude to those involved in the hiring process: “I would also like to give a special thank you to President Sokenu, Dean Calfin, and the rest of the hiring committee for trusting in me as the next Athletic Director. We have some of the top coaches and staff in the state, and I’m looking forward to joining such an elite team.”