Hall of Fame
JOHN MAKUVEK, Moravian
Men's Golf and Soccer Head Coach - 1968-2010
John Makuvek's career at Moravian spans more than four decades. He served the Greyhounds in a number of capacities, most notably, his 43-year career as head golf coach. He is Moravian's all-time winningest golf coach, including four championships under the MAC umbrella. Makuvek led Moravian to the 1974 MAC - College Division title, the 1994 and 1997 MAC titles, and the 2006 Commonwealth Conference title. In 1993, Makuvek's squad had its first undefeated season with a 16-0 dual match record. The team added to its unbeaten streak in 1994 with a perfect 15-0 season. In total, Moravian ran its winning streak to 41 matches in a row.
Makuvek also coached Moravian's soccer team from 1968 to 1991. In his 24 years at the helm, he compiled a 219-134-31 overall record. He won the MAC Championship in 1983 and claimed four MAC Southern Division titles (1979, 1983, 1990, 1991). The Moravian soccer squad made one NCAA Tournament appearance under Makuvek in 1982.
Makuvek, who also served as athletic director from 1992-96, was inducted into the Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002.