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Edition #1672

November 12, 2025

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Fort Lewis removes the interim tag from AD Shawn Jakubowski, who has been leading the Skyhawks since August. President Heather Shotton: “Shawn has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to Fort Lewis College's mission. He understands that athletics is not just about competition—it's about growth, teamwork and community. His experience, vision, and values align perfectly with our goals for student-athletes and the broader campus community.” Jakubowski previously served as FLC’s Assoc. AD for External Relations. (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)

Regional Rankings…
➤ Kutztown, West Florida, Ferris State and Harding remain atop their respective Football super regions in the latest rankings. (link)
➤ The latest Women’s Soccer regional rankings continue to be led by West Chester, Minnesota State, Mercy, Grand Valley State, West Florida, Dallas Baptist, North Georgia and Cal Poly Pomona. (link)
➤ Southern New Hampshire, Palm Beach Atlantic, Fort Hays State and Stanislaus State still sit atop their respective Men’s Soccer super regions in the latest regional rankings. (link)
➤ Gannon, Nebraska-Kearney, Bentley, Missouri-St. Louis, Tampa, MSU Denver, Wingate and Point Loma lead their respective regions in the first ranked Women’s Volleyball regional rankings. (link)

HBCU Gameday’s Steven J. Gaither gets more perspective on the Delta State-Kentucky State-Shorter Football scheduling kerfuffle. SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman tells Gaither: “As the commissioner of the SIAC, I am an unapologetic advocate for my member institutions. We want to play for championships. And we want to get as many deserving teams in the NCAA playoffs as possible. […] This wasn’t about playing the worst team. We created this partnership to avoid what Kentucky State and Delta State had initially agreed to. Kentucky State would’ve been on the bus for eight hours. This was a strategic decision, not a malicious one.” On the SIAC’s scheduling agreement with Conference Carolinas, Gaither adds: “Per the agreement, participating schools must be above .500, must not exceed 11 regular-season games, and cannot be required to travel more than 500 miles. With other Conference Carolinas options out of range or ineligible, 2-8 Shorter was selected to face Kentucky State.” (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Alaska Fairbanks Asst. AD for Academic Services/SWA Lena Krutikov is no longer with the Nanooks. (link)
➤ Lake Erie Asst. AD for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Sabrina McCraith has been tapped as SWA. (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the West Florida community following the passing of Softball student-athlete Cloey Criggall. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Bentley Softball HC Terry McDonough steps down after a decade leading the program. (link)
➤ Harding parts ways with Men’s Soccer HC Jon Ireland, who has led the Bison for the last ten seasons. (link)
➤ Missouri Southern will hire a new Women’s Soccer HC after parting with HC Sadé Boswell. (link)
➤ William Jewell Women’s Soccer HC Emily Key is no longer leading the Cardinals. (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)

More Higher Ed...

➤ Winston-Salem State receives a record $50M donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott after Scott donated $30M to WSSU five years ago. (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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(NEW!) Coaching Assistant - Strength & Conditioning (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Coaching Assistant Position for the Strength and Conditioning program is about developing the physical and mental aspects of training the scholar-athletes at the University of Mary. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Ball State University / Muncie, IN): This position provides sports medicine services with a focus on football student-athletes. Is responsible for providing medical care during practices, games and tournaments, as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Administrative Assistant (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Athletic Director and the entire athletic department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Student-Athlete Development Coordinator I/II (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development at FGCU oversees the daily operations of the student-athlete development program. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Soccer Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The SBU Head Women's Soccer coach will oversee all aspects of the program at the Division II level as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Lackawanna College / Scranton, PA): Lead all aspects of football, including coaching, recruiting, academics, fundraising, compliance, and staff. Support NCAA transition and foster a positive, student-focused team culture. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): CSU Pueblo Athletics seeks a part-time Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach overseeing women's basketball, volleyball, softball, swim and dive, women's soccer, and women's golf. More details HERE.

Student Athlete Academic Coordinator I/II (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Student Athlete Academic Coordinator coordinates support services for student athletes as they navigate athletic eligibility and academic achievement toward degree completion. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Wrestling Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Join our team in Tahlequah, one of the fastest-growing athletic departments in Oklahoma. NSU is investing in its programs, facilities, and people — creating a culture of growth and opportunity. More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Lead the charge in building a championship-caliber women’s wrestling program at one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing athletic departments. Join NSU and shape the future of RiverHawk Athletics. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Lead and elevate an NCAA Division II volleyball program at one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing athletic departments. Join NSU Athletics and build a championship culture on and off the court! More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Apply now to become NSU’s next Head Athletic Trainer and help shape an elite, proactive athletic ecosystem in Oklahoma's fastest-growing athletic department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (2 Open Positions) (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Join the fastest-growing athletic department in Oklahoma. 2 Open positions are available. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Head Volleyball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student-athletes. More details HERE.

Clinical Assistant - Athletic Training Faculty (Pennwest - California / California, PA): Provide athletic training services to student-athletes in conjunction with our Team Physician. This is a clinical faculty position under the Dept. of Student Services & California Athletics. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Coach Men's Lacrosse (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): This position will be responsible for providing coaching, supervision, recruiting, academic monitoring, and other duties related to the sport of lacrosse as assigned by the head men’s lacrosse coach 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.

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.

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.

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.

Athletics Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach assists with the coordination of strength and conditioning services to university student athletes, developing sport-specific conditioning programs. More details HERE.

Game Day Administrator (Westminster University / Salt Lake City, UT): Manages all home athletic and external events, staffing, and facilities; oversees event team, maintenance coordination, and operations for Westminster’s NCAA II and RMAC athletic programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach (Women's Wrestling) (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): See Full Job Description. 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. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Business & Administration (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Oversight of budgets, payables, requisitions, procard & event personnel payment, state bids, RFP's, revenues for tickets, camps, sponsorships, concessions, reimbursements, & reconciliations. Audits HR More details HERE.

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