TOWSON, Md. - As the Landmark Conference counts down to the start of the 2026-27 academic year, the Conference will revisit some of the best stories from its member institutions through the Landmark Rewind series.
Running August 3-14, Landmark Rewind will spotlight one Landmark institution each weekday by featuring two stories originally produced by that school's athletics department. From student-athlete features and championship moments to community impact and campus initiatives, the series gives fans another opportunity to discover the people and programs that make the Landmark Conference special before fall competition begins.
When Kyle Weiss arrived at Moravian University from Pittstown, New Jersey, in the fall of 2021, he expected to play one sport: men's soccer. Five years later, after earning his undergraduate degree and returning for a master's in education, Weiss leaves as one of the most unique student-athletes in Moravian history, a five-sport athlete, Landmark Conference champion, school record holder, and Senior Scholar-Athlete.
Weiss earned Landmark All-Conference Second Team honors in soccer in 2022 while helping Moravian reach the postseason before returning as a senior captain for another conference tournament team.
"Every sport I played has a special place in my life," Weiss said. "But if I had to choose a favorite, it would be soccer. I've played it for over 20 years, and it's the reason I experienced everything else. Coaches Bob Wilkinson and Joe Veneziale were the ones who recruited me to Moravian. And they supported me every step of the way and encouraged me to pursue the other sports. Without them, none of this would have happened."
That willingness to embrace new opportunities defined Weiss' career.
After his first soccer season, he joined the men's lacrosse team as a short-stick defensive midfielder, helping the Greyhounds reach the Landmark Conference Tournament in 2024 and 2025.
"In the spring of 2021, we needed a fast center back who was good in the air, tough in the tackle, and highly competitive," said head men's soccer coach Bob Wilkinson. "We never got to see Kyle play in person, but a video his dad sent was all we needed to know he was the right fit. After his first fall season, Coach Carty asked about Kyle, and everyone was on board with him adding another sport. That was the beginning."
"Kyle's greatest attribute is his ability to make a team better with attitude and work ethic," added head men's lacrosse coach Dave Carty. "He shows up with a positive attitude every day."
Still looking for another challenge, Weiss added indoor track & field during his junior year.
"One of my biggest strengths has always been my speed," Weiss said. "My parents suggested I get timed at a track practice. I emailed the coach asking if I could go to a practice, and the rest is history."
By graduate school, Weiss had exhausted his soccer eligibility but saw another opportunity when the football team needed a kicker.
"I played football growing up but had to choose soccer because they were in the same season," Weiss said. "I reached out about trying out as a kicker, and the coaches gave me the opportunity to finish my college career in a sport I loved."
While balancing graduate school, football, outdoor track & field, and serving as graduate assistant for men's soccer, Weiss produced the best season of his career.
During the annual "Tim King Games," athletes compete outside their specialties. Weiss chose the long jump.
"I had only done the long jump once in middle school," he said. "And during the games I jumped seven meters, which surprised everyone, including me. From that point on, I started competing in the event. With incredible coaching, supportive teammates, and the nickname 'The Sandman,' I kept improving. Winning the conference championship in an event I literally jumped into made everything come full circle."
Months later, Weiss captured the 2026 Landmark Conference long jump title, earned First Team All-Conference honors, helped Moravian win the team championship, earned indoor relay All-Conference honors, helped both relay teams set school records at the All-Atlantic Region Championships, and received multiple USTFCCCA All-Metro Region honors.
"We've never had someone quite like Kyle," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Jesse Baumann. "He had more on his plate than virtually any athlete I've coached, yet never complained. More importantly, he led with positivity, made everyone around him feel welcome, and helped build one of the closest sprint groups we've ever had. Kyle truly was a unique athlete and person."
Weiss excelled in the classroom as well.
After earning a degree in secondary education and history with a 3.69 GPA, he began his master's degree while maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA. He was named the 2026 Landmark Conference Men's Outdoor Track & Field Senior Scholar-Athlete and earned multiple Dean's Honors List selections, Landmark Academic Honor Roll recognition, Chi Alpha Sigma membership, CSC Academic All-District honors across three sports, and National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society recognition.
"It was an incredible honor because it represents what being a true student-athlete is all about," Weiss said. "Athletics gave me unforgettable experiences, but being a student always came first."
Asked about his favorite memories, Weiss pointed to being named captain and scoring two goals and adding an assist against Susquehanna in soccer, an overtime win over DeSales in lacrosse, making his first field goal on the opening day of football practice, and, above all, standing with a Landmark Conference championship trophy after years of work across five sports.
Although his playing career is complete, Weiss remains at Moravian as a graduate assistant for the men's soccer program while finishing his master's degree.
"Looking back, I'm incredibly grateful for everything Moravian gave me," Weiss said. "None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of my parents, who stood by me through every sport, every season, and every challenge. I'm equally grateful to every coach who believed in me and helped shape me as both an athlete and a person. Moravian gave me memories and relationships that will last a lifetime, and I'm excited to see where the next chapter takes me."
For most student-athletes, one collegiate sport is enough. Kyle Weiss turned one opportunity into five and made the most of every one.