the mules have had two prominent coaches who have guided them. phog allen coached football at central from 1912–1917, with a record of 29-19-2. al molde came on in 1980. molde only stayed three seasons, but his tenure turned around a program that wished the 1970s never happened. central's record from 1971–79 was 27-63-2. molde left in 1983 after compiling a 17-9-4 record in his three seasons. after leaving central missouri, molde coached at eastern illinois, followed by division i western michigan.