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Edition #1684

December 12, 2025

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Frostburg State removes the interim tag from AD Rubin Stevenson, who has been leading the Bobcats since July. Interim President Darlene Brannigan Smith: “His institutional knowledge, commitment to FSU’s growth and his in-depth knowledge of NCAA athletics and the Mountain East Conference make him perfect for this role. Throughout his more than 30 years of service at FSU, Rubin has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep commitment to our student-athletes and a clear vision for the future of Frostburg’s athletic program. He has built and continues to maintain strong relationships with coaches, athletes, faculty and staff, donors and the community and I am confident that under his guidance, our athletic program will continue to thrive and his decisions will drive meaningful, impactful change.” (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker sits down for an interview with Yahoo’s Kendall Baker and explains that upon taking the job, he talked with upwards of 1,000 student-athletes to get a lay of the land, many of whom brought up issues around sports gambling. Baker points out the NCAA bears heightened responsibility because college athletes lack the buffers of professional players: “There’s a big difference between being a professional athlete with a lot of structure and a lot of advisors around you, and being a kid who eats in a dining hall. And studies in a library. And goes to class with their classmates. And is so much more gettable with respect to practically anything around this. So yeah, for sure, [we feel an added responsibility].” Baker also emphasizes that prop bet requests undermine team play even when they stop short of outright game-fixing: “It’s like, ‘Hey, I’m not asking you to do something awful or terrible. I’m not asking you to throw the game,’ right? But what you are asking them to do is not play the game the way they would choose to play it if their goal was to be a good teammate and win.” As for prediction markets: “You see DraftKings and FanDuel dropping out of the American Gaming Association… I'd be willing to conclude that a big part of their reasoning is they're going to get into the prediction market space. They can't afford to let those folks dominate all that green space they can't currently access. It just says this whole thing is going to get worse unless somebody does something about it. And solving it at the federal level is going to be really challenging because it's still new and not fully formed. So, I mean, you're basically talking about no rules, no oversight, no nothing. And that just feels catastrophic to me. Not just for us, but for everybody.” More. (link)

Wisconsin-Parkside receives a $1M donation from the Brookwood Foundation to support athletics and to establish and support a new Regenerative Environmental Research Collaborative for five years. The foundation also set up an undisclosed matching challenge grant. (link)

Efforts to overhaul NCAA men’s soccer may have received a boost from MLS’ recent decision to alter its schedule by moving its playoffs to the spring as part of a July-to-May season calendar switch, per Sportico’s Luke Cyphers, who adds the change “dovetails with reforms proposed by U.S. Soccer’s NextGen College Soccer Committee” which recommends “moving the men’s game, and perhaps the women’s, from the current fall-only schedule to one that covers the entire scholastic year and culminates in an April playoff festival.” New U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich: “If the two calendars are in alignment, the late spring becomes a chance for a celebration of soccer in the U.S. And if the right people get together, which I think they will, and align planning and marketing and broadcasting and those types of things, you can have a ton of synergy with high-stakes, postseason soccer in the springtime. … If you lay all of the college calendars on top of one another, you see this really interesting window between the end of March Madness and the start of the spring postseason for lacrosse, softball and baseball in that second half of April, early May timeframe. We feel very confident that we can activate the college athletics fan in a way that galvanizes and grows soccer.” More. (link)

West Virginia Wesleyan will add varsity pickleball, becoming the second college program in the country to do so. WVWC has hired Fairmont State Tennis AC Alex Moran as the program’s first general manager. AD Kyle Hoffman: “Renovating and utilizing the former home of WVWC Tennis will breathe new life into a facility that has hosted many matches and tournaments in the past. We look forward to creating a new home for WVWC Pickleball that will provide athletes the space they need to train at the highest level. We will be able to host local, regional, and potentially national college tournaments in the future.” (link)

Check out East Central’s plans for its upgraded football locker room, which began construction today. (link)

Next week, Elizabeth City State will cut the ribbon on phase one of the three-phase renovation plan for the R.L. Vaughan Center. (link)

Football Files…
➤ Arkansas-Monticello names former McNeese State (DI)/Valdosta State Football HC Gary Goff as the Boll Weevils’ new HC. (link)
➤ Central Washington Football HC Chris Fisk will depart for the same role at Portland State (DI). (link)
➤ Morehouse parts ways with Football HC Terance Mathis after two seasons. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Missouri Southern selects Neosho County (NJCAA) Men’s Soccer HC Elliot Chadderton as the Lions’ new women’s soccer HC. (link)
➤ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire will keep you up-to-speed on all the coaching staff changes across all sports from the past 48 hours. (link)

Virginia Union has been removed from accreditation probation by SACSCOC. President/CEO Hakim Lucas: “Reaffirmation is a powerful validation of the work we have done and the work we are committed to doing. This achievement reflects the strength of our governance, the innovation of our corporate strategy, and the transformational progress our university has made. VUU is rising, and our future is bright.” (link)

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates to a range of between 3.5% to 3.75% despite objections from several key Fed officials who believe the central bank should be prioritizing the higher cost of living instead. In a post-meeting news conference, Chair Jerome Powell said additional rate cuts will be tougher to justify, frequently pointing out that central bankers have now lowered rates three times this year. (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts (Texas Christian University / Fort Worth, TX): This position is responsible for supporting the philanthropic revenue growth of TCU Athletics. The primary focus is on cultivating and soliciting donors for commitments of $100,000+. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Track & Field Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): UIS is ready to expand its track & field program beyond to focus on distance and is looking for a coach to lead the campaign to recruit and coach sprinters and jumpers to the program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach Women's Volleyball (Westminster University / Salt Lake City, UT): The head coach for the Westminster University Women’s Volleyball program is responsible for oversight, leadership, recruitment/retention, student-athlete experience, and fostering a winning culture. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Shepherd University / Shepherdstown, WV): The successful candidate will be responsible for the organization, supervision and administration of an NCAA Division II intercollegiate women’s soccer program and department assigned duties. More details HERE.

Associate AD for Budget and Planning/Chief Operating Officer (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Provide visionary leadership to all areas of departmental internal operations. Liaison with areas across campus. Articulate and execute the department's strategic plan in a fiscally sound manner. More details HERE.

Associate/Assistant Director of Athletics - Revenue Innovation & Advancement (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Provide strategic leadership in all areas of revenue generation. Solicit support from various areas (sponsors, donors, alumni, etc.). Oversee staff planning and execution of major fundraising events. More details HERE.

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.

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