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Edition #1682

December 8, 2025

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Augusta AD Ryan Erlacher resigns after three-plus years leading the Jaguars. Asst. AD for Internal Affairs/Softball HC Melissa Brocato has been named Interim AD. (link)

Texas Woman’s AD Sandee Mott sits down with Wayne State (MI) Deputy AD Candace Turner at the 2025 Women Leaders in Sports Convention to discuss a number of topics. On the state of DII, serving as a member of the DII Management Council: “I think there are some people who see everything as a catastrophe and others who see everything as an opportunity. And in this very short time, I hope you've learned that I'm an opportunity kind of person. Things are different, but different doesn't always have to be bad. … I just think that right now we've got a chance to really be the leaders and step out in some courage and not wait to react to what's happening around us. I don't want to pull back the reins. I want to look at the possibilities and let's go in with both feet and let's make things happen. We have just a few short months left before I roll off, but I know that DII is in good hands. We've got great leaders across the nation. We've got great leaders at the NCAA office. And so I think we're going to continue to do that and continue to advance what we've got going.” Asked about the uniqueness of leading an all-women’s institution, Mott acknowledges she misses men’s sports at times but notes: “There isn't that conflict in the room in terms of where's the money going to go? Where are the budgets happening? The fact that it's very unique that every day and every dollar that we get to have, we get to pour into the lives of young women and set them up for lifelong success. I believe that's why we all do this work is that the skills they're learning in athletics are transferable to the rest of their life and that's the end game. The endgame isn't a championship. That's a wonderful step, but it's not the end game. The endgame is that they graduate and know that they can do hard things and that the skills that they've earned along the way are going to make them very successful the rest of their lives.” (link)

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have introduced the Helping Undergraduate Students Thrive with Long-Term Earnings (HUSTLE) Act, per Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos, who notes via the legislation, college athletes would get the opportunity to put up to $35K in unused NIL account funds into “tax-advantaged investment accounts for student athletes, require trustees to provide financial education, and establish regulations to prevent abuse.” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, who endorsed the act, remarks: “The HUSTLE Act represents a constructive approach by establishing tax-advantaged NIL investment accounts that encourage financial education, long-term savings, and responsible management of earnings. We appreciate Congress’s sustained bipartisan commitment to developing national, consistent standards that support student-athletes and enhance their opportunities in this rapidly changing environment." (link)

President Donald Trump posted a cryptic message on Truth Social, expressing concern for the future of college sports: “College Sports is in $BIG trouble, just like I said it would be. A judge, with no knowledge or experience, ruled and, rather than fighting, the sports reps FOLDED. Can’t do that.” Trump did not identify the judge or the situation to which he was referring, but the post comes exactly six months following Judge Claudia Wilken’s approval of the House settlement. (link)

The semifinals for football (link) and men’s (link) and women’s (link) soccer and the women’s volleyball (link) quarterfinals are set.

Of note from the world of DI, Athletes.org has published its first collective bargaining agreement framework that outlines clear terms between student-athletes and a governing body, comparisons to pro sports and the benefits for all parties. The four-year proposal would include a revenue share template agreement, “school-specific revenue-sharing percentage based on pro rata revenue per sport,” a five-year max on eligibility, a removal of third-party NIL limitations and more. Oklahoma (DI) AD Joe Castiglione: “We are facing a pivotal moment and must embrace the inevitable change. In order to do that successfully, we need to have all parties at the table to forge a path to a future with clear enforceable rules, alignment with our educational academy and a durable framework that appropriately shares both the investment and growth of our entire enterprise in a stable and sustainable way. Undoubtedly, it’s a complicated road to travel and new ideas will always oblige scrutiny and criticism. We can’t let that deter us. Athletes.org’s CBA draft may not be perfect today, but it’s one of the first concrete blueprints I’ve seen which integrates the athlete’s side of this paradigm shift. It includes the student-athlete’s very necessary perspective around their rights and realities but it also identifies pathways for a wider athlete ecosystem of general participation and Olympic hopefuls. There’s more work to do but efforts like this move the conversation from abstract talking points to workable solutions.” More. (link, link, link - full framework)

Quick Hits…
➤ Check out the upgrades at Southeastern Oklahoma State’s Spend Life Wisely Stadium. (link)
➤ Pace raised almost $119K for athletics during Giving Tuesday. (link)
➤ The CACC is the latest to become an enterprise partner with Women Leaders in Sports. (link)
➤ You’ve seen trophies. You’ve seen cool trophies. But have you seen the Leg Lamp Trophy that Upper Iowa took home for winning the Albanese Candy Bowl? (link)

Glenville State selects West Virginia (DI) AC Jake Casteel as its new football HC. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Central Washington Women’s Volleyball HC Mario Andaya will transition to a new role as Deputy AD, with Assoc. HC Lauren Herseth to become the Wildcats’ next HC. (link)
➤ Southern New Hampshire will hire a new women’s volleyball HC after HC Braden Zamore exits. (link)

➤ Twenty-two different sports have at least one coaching staff change in this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

S&P Global Ratings has presented a negative outlook for U.S. nonprofit colleges in 2026, with analysts noting institutions “will struggle to navigate through mounting operating pressures and uncertainty that will require budgetary and programmatic adjustments.” According to Higher Ed Dive’s Ben Unglesbee, the credit ratings agency pointed to federal policy changes, enrollment competition, rising costs and financial disruption from new revenue-sharing arrangements with college athletes as the major factors behind the negative forecast. Unglesbee: “Last year around this time, S&P analysts split their outlook for the sector in 2025, leaning negative for ‘highly regional, less-selective institutions that lack financial flexibility’ but positive for larger colleges with ready demand and ample resources. However, the Trump administration has since waged a painful campaign against many of those large, previously well-positioned institutions. The federal government has frequently frozen the research funding of the high-profile colleges it is investigating. It has also broadly curtailed college research funding, long a source of revenue and jobs at universities and innovation and knowledge for the country. Next year could bring more cuts to research funding as federal agencies push for limiting reimbursement for overhead research costs. However, federal courts have so far blocked those moves.” S&P analysts: “We believe that a continued contraction in funding could not only threaten the financial health of institutions across the country, but could also jeopardize graduate and postdoctoral programs, and overall research capabilities.” More. (link)

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Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's and Men's Golf Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): The successful candidate can build a coaching portfolio by assisting with the golf program in 2026-27 while enrolled in a master's degree and living in a campus apartment, if available. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Organize, develop, recruit and administer all functions of a D-II Women’s Volleyball program funded for national success. Other VB staff positions are FT Assistant and Grad Assistant. More details HERE.

Women's Flag Football Head Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Great opportunity to build a new women's flag football program, planning to compete in the spring 2027 season! Join our team of high achievers and build something special! More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach - Defense (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): Join the 17-time Learfield Director's Cup winning GVSU Laker Athletics department anchored in the relentless pursuit of greatness. Laker Football has two openings for an Assistant Coach. More details HERE.

Commissioner (Horizon League / Indianapolis, IN): Reporting to the Board of Presidents, the Commissioner works closely with the Chancellors/Presidents and Athletic Directors of the member institutions to advance the mission and vision of the League. (DI) More details HERE.

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

Athletics Communication Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Athletics Communication Coordinator. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Club Sports (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): This role provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and hands-on engagement with SBU’s growing Club Sports program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Volleyball (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the Volleyball HC and is responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, and evaluating of a successful volleyball program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

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.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

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.

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