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Edition #1339

December 22, 2025

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North Central (IL) and Wisconsin-River Falls will face off in the Stagg Bowl on January 4, 2026, on ESPN. (link)

Concordia (TX) AD Matt Wallis sits down with Big Daddy Media’s Chuck Licata to discuss being named the Tornados' next AD in October after serving as the interim since February. As the interim, Wallis was given a “long runway, take off and do what you need to do. Implement ideas if you have them. That was really one of the first things out of their mouth when offered the interim position. So, I felt like I'm just going to move forward as if I'm the full-time person and that this is my gig moving forward. Again, I couldn't do that without the support of Dr. Kristi Kirk and then the coaches.” In that official transition to the permanent role, Wallis felt “a little bit of relief. I tell our coaches, we're all our own worst critics. So, we put the most pressure on ourselves.” On the new leadership at CTX with President Kristi Kirk, who began last year: “It’s an exciting time … because you see there are new ideas being able to be implemented. There are new visions and I feel that Kristi Kirk and I are really working side-by-side in this. … I feel really fortunate to be in this role and be supported by the administration. You know, I've talked to many coaches over the years or administrators that don't feel that they have that support and usually their time in those situations is really short-lived. They try to move on to find what I found here at Concordia.” (link)

The DIII Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement has recommended the Management Council approve a series of changes to the cross-divisional issues policy for reinstatement that would eliminate “confusion surrounding cross-divisional issues and eliminate the administrative burden on the NCAA Governance and Member Services staff when given reinstatement requests and waivers involving cross-divisional issues. Moving forward they will be processed by the respective divisional staff of the applicant institution.” With the association’s merger of its governance and academic and membership affairs staffs, the NCAA has created a DIII Governance and Member Services team. Full report. (link)

Last week’s ruling granting a preliminary injunction to former Tennessee (DI) Football HC Jeremy Pruitt, that, for now, prohibits the NCAA from enforcing a six-year show-cause penalty, has longtime NCAA observers believing it “could serve as the groundwork for anyone looking to challenge any NCAA penalty, including show causes.” Per ESPN’s Dan Wetzel: “NCAA enforcement was already struggling with penalties written for a bygone era in the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics. What were once bedrock sanctions such as scholarship reductions are largely moot and easily worked around in an era where direct revenue-sharing or NIL deals can allow for a star player to just pay his own tuition as a ‘walk-on,’ for example. The show cause was still effective at keeping rule-breaking coaches out of the college game. Now, perhaps, even that is at risk due to the NCAA's own infractions structure.” Mars Law Firm Founder Tom Mars: “This can become an existential threat to the enforcement system. The rules on their face are inconsistent with how justice is administered everywhere else in the United States.” More. (link)

Rochester receives a gift from trustee Tyle Zachem and his wife, Karen, to endow the men’s basketball HC position, the first for the Yellowjackets. (link)

Pablo Torre Finds Out’s eponymous host reports: “Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) … is talking with leagues and players associations and sportsbooks about federal legislation that will heavily regulate prop bets.” Schatz in a statement: “In just a few years, sports betting has grown into a billion-dollar industry, changing the way fans engage with sports, while providing new revenue streams for leagues. But when every in-game moment and outcome can be wagered on, it creates real risks. Integrity is essential to competitive sport, and recent allegations about gambling in the NBA and MLB have made it clear we need federal protections. We’re working on legislation to stop the kind of prop betting that gives a single bad actor the ability to manipulate a specific, singular outcome for a big payout. This is about protecting fans and restoring public trust in sports.” (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Catholic promotes Assoc. AD/Women’s Lacrosse HC Meghan McDonough to Senior Assoc. AD. (link)
➤ Stevenson selects Catholic Asst. AD for Facilities and Operations Cullen Moore as its new Asst. AD for Facilities and External Partnerships. (link)

Lewis & Clark has parted ways with Men’s Basketball HC Shanan Rosenberg in his first season, as first reported by Hoopsville. AC Shawn Carson is serving as Acting HC. (link, link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Adrian Track & Field HC Kaylie Laskody resigns due to personal reasons. Siena Heights (formerly NAIA) AC Matthew Gipple will serve as Acting HC for this season, with Siena Heights HC Kirk Richards to serve as the Bulldogs’ next HC after this upcoming season. (link)
➤ Concordia Moorhead hires Augsburg Men’s Soccer AC Nick Zuchowski as its new HC. (link)
➤ North Central (IL) Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Nathaniel Boatright is no longer with the Cardinals. (link)
➤ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is ready for your perusal. (link)

Paramount has amended its offer to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery with billionaire Larry Ellison agreeing to “personally guarantee $40.4B of equity financing for the deal and publish records related to the family trust that backstops it,” per The Wall Street Journal’s Lauren Thomas. This comes after Warner previously recommended its shareholders reject Paramount’s bid stating it felt Netflix’s proposal for its studios and HBO Max streaming service was still superior. Thomas: “Warner’s rejection had focused on what it had called an ‘illusory’ offer, raising concerns about the credibility of the equity being offered by Paramount. It had focused on the structure of the Ellison family’s commitment to funding the deal, and called for Ellison to provide a more enforceable personal commitment. Paramount’s revised offer aimed to address those concerns. … It also increased the fee it would pay if the deal was blocked by regulators, matching Netflix’s unusually high $5.8B offer. Paramount extended the expiration date of its tender offer to Jan. 21, from Jan. 8. … Warner and its shareholders will now have to decide if the new Paramount bid answers their doubts about closing the deal.” (link)

TikTok has signed agreements with investors regarding the sale of its U.S. unit to a joint venture, per CNBC, which reports company CEO Shou Chew confirmed in a memo to employees the closing date of January 22, 2026, for the new deal. CNBC: “[Chew] notes that they have signed the agreement and he notes that the U.S. joint venture will be half-held … by a consortium of new investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX with 15% each, 30.1% held by affiliates of certain existing investors of ByteDance and 19.9% retained by ByteDance.” The U.S. joint venture is expected to oversee data protection, algorithm security, content moderation and software assurance. (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Assistant Softball Coach (Wheaton College – Massachusetts / Norton, MA): Assist the Head Softball Coach with all aspects of running a competitive D3 Softball Program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director for Football Academics (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): Texas A&M Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Football Academics to lead academic support operations for the Football program within the Center for Student-Athlete Services. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Coordinator, Digital & Social Media (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): This position will assist with the execution of the Conference's digital and social media strategy, including social media management, email marketing, website development, and more. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director Of Athletics Communications (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College seeks a passionate and strategic Director of Athletics Communications to drive engagement and excitement for our Athletics program, connect with our vibrant community. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director (Principia College / Elsah, IL): The Assistant Athletic Director plays a key leadership role within Principia’s athletics program, serving as the Deputy to the AD and supporting the institution’s vision and Division III philosophy. More details HERE.

Executive Director of Principal Giving, USC Athletics (University of Southern California / Los Angeles, CA): Strategic frontline fundraiser to secure $1M+ gifts for USC Athletics, cultivating elite donors to advance student-athlete experience, facilities, and competitive excellence. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's Head Soccer Coach (John Brown University / Siloam Springs, AR): A strong commitment to the importance of discipling students in the Christian faith and to the academic success of the student-athlete. Build on the strong foundation in place for competition! (NAIA) More details HERE.

Deputy Athletic Director/Development (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Senior Leadership position leading Development, Fundraising, Sponsorships, and Ticketing efforts for Division 1 Athletic Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach Women's Soccer (University of California – Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach leads a competitive intercollegiate athletics sports program. More details HERE.

Women’s Flag Football Head Coach (Newberry College / Newberry, SC): Newberry College (NCAA D2) seeks qualified applicants for Women’s Flag Football Head Coach. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (St. Mary's College of Maryland / St. Mary's City, MD): St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting résumés for the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach position. Duties include managing all phases of a Division III Men's and Women's Tennis program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Mount Holyoke College / South Hadley, MA): The Assistant Lacrosse Coach supports all management aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III program, reporting directly to the Head Coach. More details HERE.

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.

Dietitian (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Part time athletics dietitian, about 8-10 hours a week. Can be flexible/hybrid model. More details HERE.

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. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Volleyball (Rowan University / Glassboro, NJ): Head coach for the Rowan University Women’s Volleyball program who will be charged with oversight, leadership, recruitment/retention, student-athlete experience, and ensuring a winning culture. More details HERE.

Intern / Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of WLAX program, including game prep/film evaluation, practices/skill development, team supervision/ops, recruiting/scouting, fundraising, & coaching. 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. (DII) 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Juniata College / Huntingdon, PA): Lead a dynamic NCAA Division III athletics program, driving student success, competitive excellence, and strategic growth across 24 varsity sports. 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. (DII) 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! (DII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Western Connecticut State University / Danbury, CT): Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the position of Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Manage all aspects of CUA’s football program, including coaching, staff supervision, recruiting, retention of student athletes, fiscal management, fundraising and facility assistance. 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.

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.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Luther College / Decorah, IA): Luther College seeks a dynamic Head Women’s Volleyball Coach to lead the program, develop student-athletes, recruit talent, and foster a competitive, positive team culture. More details HERE.

Women's Field Hockey, Head Coach (Transylvania University / Lexington, KY): Seeking knowledgeable individual to lead overall vision, direction, and day-to-day operation of the program including student-athlete well-being, academic achievement, and competitive success. More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Kenyon College / Gambier, OH): A full time, 10-month reporting position with benefits. Will be in charge of the NCAA DIII Field Hockey program in accordance and compliance with NCAA, NCAC, & Kenyon College policies & regulations. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Football (Hamline University / St. Paul, MN): The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching, program planning, and recruiting. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Leadership Giving (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): The Assistant/Associate Director oversees a giving program dedicated to meeting annual athletics fundraising goals and expanding the number of leadership-level donors. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director (SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Cobleskill / Cobleskill, NY): The Assistant Athletic Director reports to the Athletic Director and plays a key leadership role in the administration of the Fighting Tigers' NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program. More details HERE.

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