Christopher Hart enters his third year at the helm of the Moose Athletic programs. He serves as both the Athletic Director and the Director of Student Life at UMA. 

Hart previously served as the Athletic Director at Searsport District Middle/High School and the University of Maine at Machias.

Under Hart's leadership the department has introduced the following sport offerings:

Indoor Track & Field (independent) Fall 2022

Varsity Esports (ECAC affiliation) Spring 2023

Varsity Men's and Women's Soccer (YSCC, USCAA affiliation) Fall 2023

Varsity Baseball & Softball (YSCC, USCAA affiliation) Fall 2024