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Edition #1323

November 12, 2025

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Simpson AD Marty Bell will retire at the end of the calendar year. Interim President Sue Stuebner: “Marty elevated Storm athletics and the overall experience for our student-athletes. Thanks to his vast expertise and his vision, Marty made meaningful improvements to the athletics department that will have a lasting impact. Marty's leadership, tireless pursuit of excellence, and his ability to build meaningful relationships have resulted in a strong foundation and great momentum for the future of Simpson athletics.” (link)

President Donald Trump wants “very powerful caps” to limit college athlete salaries so that universities won’t “go out of business.” In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Trump also explained that he fears “lesser” sports also are being discontinued because of revenue sharing. “It is a very serious problem because even football, when they give quarterbacks $12M, $13M, $14M — I read a couple of them — and all of a sudden you’re going to see it’s going to be out of control, and even rich colleges are going to go bust. … They had the old way. They gave scholarships, and they did lots of good things. But there could be some form of payments, but…look, the NFL, and all of you know, all teams, they have caps. You don’t really have that in college sports.” Trump added: “When the guard comes along that weighs 350 pounds and he’s phenomenal, and they say, ‘That’s going to make the difference between having a great team and a lousy team’, and they give him $10M — that’s going to start happening pretty soon — all of a sudden you’re going to have NFL-type payrolls.” Also from Trump: “I don’t want to use any particular sport, because it’s, you know, degrading. But they are really terminating a lot of sports…you would call them lesser sports, but big sports, good sports, and sports where they have tremendous interest, they’re getting rid of them.” (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker sent a letter to membership on Monday noting that “the association’s settlement of a class action lawsuit (Ray v. NCAA) brought by volunteer coaches will cost $303M over three years and be financed by ‘distribution reductions, net assets and national office contributions.’” More from the letter: “As part of the agreement, plaintiffs agreed to release any claims against Division I conferences and member schools for conduct during the Class Period regarding the issues about volunteer coaches raised in the litigation, including claims for unpaid wages and benefits, damages for lost opportunities or restraint of trade. The Class Period ends on June 30, 2023, the last day the Division I volunteer coach bylaws were in effect. [...] NCAA revenue distributions could be negatively impacted as soon as May 2026. We will keep you informed as the [Board of Governors], DI Board and respective finance committees develop the financial plan for these payments.” Full letter text from Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger. (link)

The 2026 Cortaca Jug matchup will head back to Yankee Stadium for the third time. SUNY Cortland AD Mike Urtz: “Cortland and Ithaca both help set the standard in Division III athletics, and our Cortaca Jug rivalry demonstrates that shared excellence. It's been called 'the biggest little game in the nation' for a reason, and it's fitting to be played in one of the most iconic sports venues in the entire world.” (link)

Elizabethtown will install a new turf field at Ira R. Herr Field this summer. (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ La Verne hires United East Asst. Commissioner for Championships and Governance Jake Ayers as Deputy AD. (link)
➤ Ripon Assoc. AD for Compliance Steve Wammer is no longer with the Red Hawks. (link)

Coaches.wire, Football…
➤ Nebraska Wesleyan Football HC Brian Keller will retire after three decades at the helm. (link)
➤ Sewanee dismisses Football HC Andy McCollum after three seasons. (link)
➤ Waynesburg parts with Football HC Cornelius Coleman after four seasons. (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
➤ Loras selects Coe Cross Country/Track & Field AC Logan Stroman as its Men’s and Women’s Track & Field HC. (link)
➤ North Central (IL) names Lewis (DII) Assoc. HC Brendan Kearney as its next Men’s Lacrosse HC. (link)
➤ Ripon will hire a new Women’s Volleyball HC after the departure of HC/Asst. AD/SWA Katie Astrauskas. (link)
➤ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire offers the full rundown of coaching staff changes across all collegiate sports from the past 48 hours. (link)

Tuesday’s CRO.ticker was a busy one, with Sportico’s Jacob Feldman examining how agentic AI bots are upending the ticketing industry, AdAge’s Garett Sloane unpacking how Bayer is taking full control of its programmatic ad strategy by bringing its custom Chalice AI algorithm in-house, and SBJ sharing some results from the Dallas Cowboys’ engagement with Fortnite. Also in this edition: more mixed-use talk in MLB, this time with the Milwaukee Brewers. Have a look at the full edition. (link)

More Higher Ed…
➤ Knox will expand its Prairie Promise program to offer Illinois residents with family incomes under $100K free tuition, beginning next fall. (link)
➤ Undergraduate enrollment is on track to rise 2.4% YoY this fall, driving a 2% overall rise in higher education enrollment, according to National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data, marking the third year in a row of undergraduate enrollment growth. Per Higher Ed Dive’s Laura Spitalniak, graduate enrollment remained largely static, up just 0.1% compared to the year prior, while master’s program enrollment, which hosts nearly two-thirds of this fall’s graduate students, declined by 0.6%. Conversely, doctoral-level programs saw a 1.1% increase in students. The data also highlighted that students’ choice of studies is shifting. Enrollment in computer and information sciences dropped this fall — ranging from a 5.8% decline at two-year institutions to a 15% nosedive in graduate programs — while numbers of health and trade majors rose. Two-year institutions saw a 8.3% year-over-year enrollment increase in engineering technologies and technicians programs this fall. Mechanic and repair technologies and technicians majors also grew 10.4% at those institutions. And enrollment rose 6.6% in undergraduate certificates and 3.1% in associate programs. Bachelor’s degrees, in comparison, saw a smaller year-over-year enrollment increase of 1.2%. Clearinghouse Executive Director Doug Shapiro: “Students continue to gravitate towards vocational certificates and associate degrees, leaving less momentum for growth among bachelors’ seekers.” More. (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Juniata College / Huntingdon, PA): Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of an NCAA DIII women’s lacrosse program, including recruiting, player development, and game management in a full-time, 12-month intern role. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletic Trainer (Juniata College / Huntingdon, PA): Provide care, treatment, and rehabilitation for NCAA DIII student-athletes in a collaborative 12-month Athletic Trainer role supporting wellness, safety, and performance. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Hunt Seat Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Hunt Seat Instructor/Varsity Coach. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (SIGN ON BONUS) (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Randolph College is seeking a Full Time Head Athletic Trainer in Lynchburg, Virginia. More details HERE.

Assistant Professor of Sport Management (Ohio Northern University / Ada, OH): Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the area of Sport Management, including principles of sport management and upper-level sport management courses More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Assistant Athletic Trainer - Cornell College More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Mount Saint Mary College – New York / Newburgh, NY): Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC), an NCAA Division III institution located in Newburgh, NY and member of the Skyline Conference. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women’s Lacrosse (Thiel College / Greenville, PA): Thiel College seeks an innovative and energetic Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to lead and advance its NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Wagner College / Staten Island, NY): Responsible for leading athletic programs that encourage and support the development of scholar-athletes, while providing competitive platforms for teams and individuals competing in the NEC. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Head Coach (McDaniel College / Westminster, MD): McDaniel College invites applications for a Head Coach for Field Hockey team. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Augustana College is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, hard-working professional who is interested in publicizing our teams, student-athletes and coaches in a fast-paced, fun work environment. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities and External Operations (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Assist the AD with the overall management of departmental operations including external facility rentals, scheduling & operations of athletic facilities, event management & external partnerships. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the health care of the intercollegiate student-athletes for the Stevenson University Athletic department. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of California – Riverside / Riverside, CA): Serving on the Chancellor’s cabinet, this role provides strategic leadership and vision with broad institutional influence that drives competitive success and powerfully advances UCR's mission. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & External Operations (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): This position will be responsible for assisting with building revenue generation, game day atmosphere, and branding. More details HERE.

Executive Associate Athletic Director, Philanthropy & Engagement (University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA): Leads fundraising, donor engagement, and alumni relations for Pitt Athletics; drives strategic philanthropy and capital support to advance competitive excellence and student-athlete success. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Soccer (Lakeland University / Plymouth, WI): The Head Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to the women's soccer program. More details HERE.

Learning Specialist/Tutorial Coordinator (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): Primarily serves as a Learning Specialist for assigned student-athletes. Oversees and directs the tutorial program while providing support for the mentor program within Educational Services. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Provide the vision and leadership for intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs; that includes 24 sport programs, 45 professional coaches and staff, and 28 graduate assistants. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer responsible for assisting in the operation and management of the sports medicine department. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Under supervision of the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, provide assistance in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for highly competitive Division III women’s lacrosse. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Position Title Part Time Men's Lacrosse Coach Location Appleton Department Athletics Position Type Staff REPORTS TO: Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach LOCATION: Lawrence University – Appleton, WI More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Sports Performance (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): This position will serve as the primary sports performance coach for select varsity sport teams, and will assist with the upkeep of the weight room and operation of the Sports Performance program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The assistant coach will assist in coaching, managing, and directing all aspects of a competitive, NCAA Division II, intercollegiate swimming program. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (SUNY New Paltz / New Paltz, NY): SUNY New Paltz is seeking a dynamic and focused head coach for our Women’s Lacrosse Team. The Head Coach is responsible for recruiting, scheduling, training, and oversight of an assistant coach. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (University of California – Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer this position provides sports medicine support for student athletes. The AT works with pro staff to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Of Nordic Skiing (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): The Williams College Nordic Ski Team is searching for an energetic and organized Assistant Coach to join our successful NCAA program! More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites application for the Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse position. The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching. More details HERE.

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