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Edition #1678

November 26, 2025

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Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reports “the House Rules Committee has posted an announcement for a meeting Monday to discuss the SCORE Act – a procedural step in the college sports bill reaching the House floor, which is expected as early as next Wednesday. It is believed to have the votes to pass the House.” (link, link - full text); Dellenger adds the SCORE Act “will be met with resistance in the US Senate.” (link)

Simon Fraser will pursue membership in joining U SPORTS starting in 2027 and, if accepted, would exit the NCAA. Provost Dilson Rassier: “SFU is committed to building an athletics program that offers a high-quality competitive experience within an excellent academic setting. The decision to apply to U SPORTS was not made lightly, but in the long run, it will help support sustainability for the athletics program and the university at large, while deepening our sense of community for students and future student-athletes.” SFU on the decision: “Since the university committed to the NCAA 15 years ago, many things have changed that have called into question the alignment with our values, the student experience and financial viability. To make this decision, the executive considered the independent consultant’s report, non-sport-related impacts of competing in the U.S., feedback from student-athletes and the sporting community and financial implications. A critical aspect of the decision-making process was related to financial and logistical sustainability. … As the university continues to experience financial challenges, SFU Athletics & Recreation is expected to face up to $1 million in cuts over the next five years. The estimated $1.1 million in savings from a transition to U SPORTS would contribute to a sustainable athletics program that offers a high-quality competitive experience within an excellent academic setting.” (link)

Menlo will move from the PacWest to the CCAA starting in 2026-27. Commissioner Allen Hardison on the addition of its 14th member: “The Oaks have an impressive history of academic and athletic success that will continue to elevate the CCAA. Menlo is also located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is a critically important market to us as we look at the constantly changing landscape in college athletics.” Menlo President Steven Weiner: “Becoming part of the CCAA is more than an athletic decision for Menlo College — it is a statement about who we are and who we intend to become. This move strengthens the balance we expect for our student-athletes, elevates our competitive opportunities, and places Menlo in a conference that reflects our deepest academic and institutional values.” (link)

The women’s volleyball bracket is set with Gannon, Nebraska-Kearney, Bentley, Missouri-St. Louis, Tampa, Wingate, MSU Denver and Point Loma as the number one seeds. (link)

Rogers State AD Chris Ratcliff joins The “A Game” Show with MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy and KQ2’s Chris Roush and says of the DII proposal for a fifth year of eligibility: “I think it's 50-50 at best. I thought it would pass a month ago. I'm not so sure it's going to pass. And when we get there in January, I think with Division I putting a pause on their view of five years. I think there's just too many uncertainties with not allowing waivers and the financial aid piece. I'm sure some people will be worried. Another thing I'm worried about, and I've said this once before, is higher education in general. There are talks now; we're still years away from it, but moving from 120 hours to graduate to 90 hours to graduate and to kind of get them through. … But if we do go to a five-year model, which I said I was for, it'd be transformational. DI is not doing it and DIII is not doing it and we'll have our niche in Division II so that we can provide a high school student-athlete out of high school the opportunity to play for five years and compete in their sport.” Racy adds: “The thing that I worry about is if Division II does not pass this, but the NAIA does when they meet at their convention in April. … Even though Division I has hit the pause button, Chris, I'm sure you and your committee are aware of the lawsuit that was filed in September. I think it's Patterson versus the NCAA. … I worry that that ends up in some sort of a settlement or an injunction that puts a fifth year in Division I by the courts, not something that the membership votes on, but basically as part of a settlement agreement. Then we have Division I and the NAIA with five years of eligibility and our coaches are going to be behind the eight ball if that's the case. So that's something I think the entire Division II membership needs to think about going into this convention.” Ratcliff notes that if RSU gave every student-athlete a waiver for a fifth year of eligibility, it would cost the Hillcats $411K. Lots more. (link)

In a guest column for Extra Points, Boise State Asst. Professor Sam Ehrlich examines the long reach of Vanderbilt (DI) Football student-athlete Diego Pavia’s eligibility case, noting that Pavia’s victory (sort of) in his appeal and a move toward class-action litigation have brought added confusion — for athletes, administrators, journalists and pretty much everyone paying attention. Ehrlich: “A few weeks after Pavia’s attorney foreshadowed another preliminary injunction, Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich reported that [Pavia’s attorney Ryan] Downton would be filing an amended complaint, adding new players, that would … seek to ‘kill NCAA JUCO eligibility rules for good.’ … The ‘another preliminary injunction’ he’d referred to was probably the new amended complaint filed on Friday that added 14 new football player plaintiffs. And the move also mirrors the strategy of a case Downton filed in September: Patterson v. NCAA.” Ehrlich notes the Patterson case is interesting in that it was filed alongside nine other individuals and added ten more in November. Further, the case is being positioned as a class action with two groups of plaintiffs: those former athletes seeking compensation after being denied a fifth year of eligibility and an injunctive class seeking to prevent the NCAA from enforcing these rules against DI student-athletes. More from Ehrlich: “Of course, neither Patterson nor Pavia tackles the five-year clock itself. Cases like the challenge filed by West Virginia (DI) players (currently before the Fourth Circuit) and Memphis (DI) wide receiver Cortez Braham Jr. (now in the Ninth Circuit) may ultimately speak to that issue, though because neither is a class action, they apply only to the individual athletes — at least for now. Still, in the immediate term, the cases to watch are in Tennessee. And the next domino will fall on Dec. 15, when the court hears Patterson’s motion for a preliminary injunction, limited for now to the football players in the case because of the fast-approaching transfer-portal window.” More. (link)

The Third Circuit Court issued a mandate overturning the lower court's preliminary injunction for Rutgers (DI) safety Jett Elad. Boise State Asst. Professor Sam Ehrlich: “But in doing so, the court overturned their prior ruling (Smith) that NCAA eligibility rules must be noncommercial and not subject to antitrust. The court's decision overturning the district court's decision was based on the lower court's failure to define the relevant market, holding that courts must consider the changes in market circumstances post-Alston. This is a clear pyrrhic victory for the NCAA. They get this injunction overturned. But not until Elad has already played 11/12 of the regular season. And overturning Smith and acknowledging that the market has changed since Alston will hurt the NCAA in the long run big time.” (link, link)

Wheeling receives two $500K donations from WesBanco and Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration to support the “Light The Way” campaign and the Cardinals’ renovation of its outdoor athletic complex. (link)

Lees-McRae will add men’s and women’s golf starting in 2026-27. The Bobcats will play at Linville Ridge Country Club, the highest elevated golf course east of the Mississippi River. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ American International names Massachusetts (DI) AC Sam Mitchell as its Women’s Soccer HC. (link)
➤ Drury will hire a new women’s volleyball HC after the departure of HC Jenifer Bahner-Hill after 12 seasons. (link)
➤ Fort Lewis Men’s Golf HC Sean Griswold is no longer leading the Skyhawks. (link)
➤ Northwood names personal trainer Dalton Neitzel as its first Powerlifting HC. (link)
➤ Saint Anselm Softball HC Jill Gagnon departs for the same role at her alma mater, Merrimack (DI). (link)
➤ This morning’s Coaches.wire shows coaching staff movement in 24 sports this week. (link)

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Assistant Athletics Coach II, Softball (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Assistant Athletics Coach II, Softball assists with all activities related to the Softball program including recruitment, player development, monitoring academic performance, and discipline. (DI) More details HERE.

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Head Coach - Women's Volleyball (Lake Superior State University / Sault Sainte Marie, MI): Seeking a dynamic Head Volleyball Coach to lead and empower women while elevating LSSU VB as our university grows and transforms within Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula in a blended NCAA D1/D2 model. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director, Eagles Club (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Assistant Athletics Director will provide strategic leadership for the Eagles Club, which includes Annual Giving and special events for FGCU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Join the storied UIS Men’s Soccer program, supporting player development, recruiting, on-field strategy, and off-field mentorship within the demanding GLVC environment. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Bethany College / Lindsborg, KS): Seeking an enthusiastic leader ready to rebuild & elevate our volleyball program. The Head Coach is responsible for shaping a dynamic team culture while leading & managing all aspects of the program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations - Compliance (University of Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN): The Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations and Compliance for internal operations and compliance provides senior level leadership and support to the internal operations and athletic department. More details HERE.

Athletics Groundskeeper (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Athletics Groundskeeper is responsible for maintenance and care of the fields and surrounding grounds at the Outdoor Athletic Complexes. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Ball State University / Muncie, IN): Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes; perform duties in all areas of the program at the direction of the head coach, athletic director, or sport supervisor. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Lead an NCAA Division II football program in the Great American Conference, overseeing recruiting, staff, culture, and game-day performance. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Savannah State University / Savannah, GA): The head football coach is responsible for all phases of the football program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Northern Michigan University / Marquette, MI): NMU invites applications for the position of Head Football Coach, a 12-month, full-time position responsible for providing leadership, vision, and direction for all aspects of the program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Department of Athletics (R0008357) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): Performs a variety of functions in the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes through an existing Sports Medicine program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Missouri Baptist University / St Louis, MO): Missouri Baptist University is seeking a Head Football Coach who has a vibrant Christian Faith and will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing all aspects of the Football program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Senior Associate AD for Compliance/Internal Affairs (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Senior Associate AD for Compliance/Internal Affairs More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Head Women’s Soccer Coach oversees all aspects of the women’s soccer program, including teaching, coaching, training, performance, and recruitment of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics - Development and Engagement (Rockhurst University / Kansas City, MO): The core functions of the job are to work with prospects and donors including research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. More details HERE.

Eligibility Officer for Athletic Academic Compliance (Part-Time) (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): NCAA academic eligibility certification/evaluation w/ Registrar's office (19 varsity teams/550 athletes) Update NCAA Compliance Assistant, Workday, Teamworks/Compliance & Recruiting platforms. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Business and Administration (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Reports to Assistant Director for Business Operations & Administration, provides fiscal and office support for purchasing, reconciliation, ticketing, inventory, student worker hiring and management. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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