Early Life and High School
Moos was born in May 1978 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Melinda and Charles Moos. She also has an older brother, Dan Moos. In her youth she was a dedicated show horse jumper from the age of nine until she turned thirteen, along with enjoying tennis, soccer, hockey, swimming, dance (hip hop, ballet, jazz)- busy student-athlete.
She began playing basketball in the 6th grade as even in her youth she was quite tall, already standing over six feet tall at thirteen years old. She was influenced by her family and her older brother Dan and was later approached by her school's coach Julie Grim, a six foot five inch woman who later became her mentor, and who convinced her to play the game. Already standing above six feet and having played all other sports prior, Moos eagerly agreed to try a new adventure. She played for the North Tartan AAU team that won nationals and earned the Sporting News Top Student Athletes in the Country among other numerous awards. Moos claims she began playing basketball not to justify her height, but to express her soul and who she was on the inside.
Moos played for The Blake School in Wayzata, Minnesota, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored eight points.
Moos was also one of the finalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year in 1997 amongst many talented ball players, some of which joined her on the USA Jr. Olympic team that won a gold in Brazil.
She totaled 2,040 points and 1,360 rebounds in four years, while shooting 62.0% from the field. She also scored 50.0% from three-point range. As a senior, Moos averaged 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four blocks per game. She graduated from Blake School in 1997.
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