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Edition #1699

January 23, 2026

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Mercy AD Matt Kilcullen, Jr. will retire at the end of this academic year after a dozen years leading the Mavericks. President Susan Parish: “Over the past 12 years, Matt Kilcullen has been an outstanding leader for Mercy University Athletics, guiding the department through one of its most successful periods in its history. His vision and steady leadership elevated our programs at the conference and national levels while keeping the student-athlete experience at the forefront.” (link)

Nebraska-Kearney AD Marc Bauer joins ESPN Tri-Cities’ 'Doug and Daddy Show' to discuss system-wide budget cuts, the transfer portal and more. UNK is facing a 3% cut in 2027-28 and 2028-29, with a $200K decrease in athletic scholarships. Bauer: “We have to dip into getting more in sync with the University of Nebraska Foundation and connecting with our donors in terms of what our needs are if we want to continue to excel at a very high level. So the challenges are there, obviously, but at the same token, the means are there. We have to continue to get people involved and help support us at a very high level. We will get through this. Are things going to be maybe not exactly how our coaches want them? Yes, and that's the thing that I think we have to be most aware of and most cognitively cognizant of, because we don't want to lose coaches. That costs a lot of money. Obviously, when programs lose coaches, you will tend to see them slide backwards a little bit, and we don't want to slide backwards. We want to be competing for championships.” In the face of those cuts, Bauer is discussing adding women’s wrestling with around 20 programs in a 300-mile radius, but: “it’s very difficult to in the midst of cuts that are going on. … I just think that we have to show what it would do for the university.” More from Bauer. (link)

The NAIA COP Executive Committee has unanimously withdrawn the 2026 legislative proposal for a fifth season of competition, which comes after NCAA DII referred its own legislative proposal back to the governance structure last week. President/CEO Jim Carr, in an email to members: “The NAIA is committed to a thoughtful decision-making process, and this pause allows us to evaluate five seasons of competition more comprehensively, ensuring that we consider the implications for all parties involved. After more assessment, the COP will determine whether to bring forth a proposal in the future.” (link)

The DI Board of Directors has adopted a proposal amending the required voting threshold for rules changes involving membership requirements for Division I schools. Effective immediately, any alterations to rules governing DI membership “must be adopted by a majority that is greater than the number of votes that could be cast by representatives from the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference and Southeastern Conference, including student-athlete representatives. … The new voting requirements are a direct response to feedback and concerns from member schools since August.” They guarantee that at the conclusion of a five-year period specifying no changes be made to DI membership requirements, “membership requirements still cannot be changed without the support of at least one nonautonomy conference or voting representative.” (link)

The DI Cabinet has approved a rule change allowing programs to place additional commercial logos on uniforms, equipment, and apparel for regular season and preseason competition, effective Aug. 1. Teams will be permitted up to two patches on uniforms (max four square inches each) and one on equipment, with an extra logo allowed for conference championships. Cabinet Chair/Illinois AD Josh Whitman framed the move as a commitment to "drive additional revenues and fully fund" increased athlete benefits in the modern era. The Cabinet also supported exploring policies to allow commercial patches during NCAA Championships in the future. (link)

Sport Sponsorship…
➤ Eckerd announces the addition of men’s and women’s track starting this spring under the direction of Cross Country HC Aaron King. (link)
➤ Spring Hill will add women’s flag football as its newest varsity sport, starting in 2026-27. (link)

The SSC partners with Athletic Solutions to become the conference’s official NIL store provider. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Illinois Springfield selects Florida (DI) Asst. Special Teams Analyst Colin Wood as its first Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)
➤ Indiana (PA) Field Hockey HC Kelly Terwilliger departs for the same role at Central Michigan (DI). (link)
➤ Salem will hire a new Women’s Soccer HC, as HC Pedro Rodrigues is no longer with the Tigers. (link)
➤ Lots more coaching staff moves across the country. Check them all out in this morning’s Coaches.wire. (link)

More Higher Ed…
➤ Southwest Minnesota State has narrowed its presidential search to three finalists: former Nebraska Methodist (N/A) Provost/VP for Academic Affairs Amy Clark, Interim President David Jones and Arkansas-Fort Smith Provost/Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Shadow Robinson. All three will visit campus next week. (link)
➤ The higher education sector lost at least 9K positions across a tumultuous 2025, per Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody, who notes that “rising operating costs and an uncertain federal policy environment drove cuts at even the wealthiest institutions last year as universities with multibillion-dollar endowments shed hundreds of jobs after President Donald Trump restricted federal research funds, sought to limit international student enrollment and clashed with multiple universities over alleged civil rights infractions.” More. (link)

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(NEW!) Student-Athlete Academic Services: Academic Fellowship (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): FSU is offering multiple 1-year Student-Athlete Academic Services Fellowships (May 2026-May 2027), focusing on academic advising, NCAA eligibility, support services, and holistic student development. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) Head Coach - Men's Soccer (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): This position is responsible for leadership of a championship-caliber program and will create a culture that aligns with the vision of the department while leading our NCAA DII men's soccer team. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): CSU Pueblo Athletics seeks a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer with experience across multiple sports and a strong commitment to providing high-quality, student-athlete – centered care. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): The Head Coach is responsible for directing, supervising and overseeing all activities of the coaching staff and team. More details HERE.

Position Title: Director of Athletic Compliance (Lackawanna College / Scranton, PA): The Director of Athletic Compliance will play a critical role in supporting the College’s transition from the NJCAA to NCAA membership. More details HERE.

Performance Nutrition Program Director Football (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): Under the direction of the Head Team Physician, the Sports Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutritional counseling and education services to Football Student-Athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Kinesiology Faculty & Head Football Coach (Full-time, Tenure-Track) (Monterey Peninsula College / Monterey, CA): Monterey Peninsula College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Kinesiology and Head Football Coach. (3C2A) More details HERE.

Kinesiology Faculty & Head Women's Basketball or Softball Coach (Full-time, Tenure-track) (Monterey Peninsula College / Monterey, CA): Monterey Peninsula College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Kinesiology and Head Coach for Women's Basketball or Softball. (3C2A) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance - Tenure Track (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): The position reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with all Kutztown University, NCAA, and PSAC rules and regulations. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Hillsdale College / Hillsdale, MI): The position of Athletic Trainer will work under the direction of the Assistant AD-Sports Medicine and the Head Athletic Trainer to provide recognition, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries. More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Coach (Hillsdale College / Hillsdale, MI): The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for developing and managing student-athletes and teams in a safe environment, in accordance with the values and mission of Hillsdale College. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (University of New Mexico / Albuquerque, NM): UNM seeks a Vice President & Director of Athletics to lead 18 Division I programs, advancing academic, competitive, and ethical excellence while elevating the Lobos’ national profile. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services (University of Arkansas at Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock Athletics is in search of a Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services. This position will manage the overall coordination of all academic services of Little Rock’s athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Football Coach (Campbellsville University / Campbellsville, KY): Campbellsville University is seeking a Head Coach for our NAIA nationally ranked football program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Men’s Soccer Coach/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a full-time, 10-month appointment that will include the management and oversight of the men's soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Faculty Athletic Training/Kinesiology (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Assistant Professor for Athletic Training/Kinesiology reports to the Athletic Training and Kinesiology Department Chair. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Wilson College / Chambersburg, PA): The director of athletics provides visionary and strategic leadership for the comprehensive NCAA Division III athletics program and the varsity Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) teams. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Western Colorado University invites energetic, collaborative, and visionary professionals to apply for the position of Director of Athletics at a nationally recognized NCAA DII athletics program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Football - Offensive Coordinator (Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA): To serve in a full-time capacity as Assistant Coach of the University’s Men’s Football program. This position will specifically serve as Assistant Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Division II Head Men's Soccer Coach - playoff caliber team competing in the highly regarded Mountain East Conference looking for someone to continue the quest for a conference championship. More details HER

Senior Associate Athletic Director or Associate AD (University of Wisconsin – Parkside / Kenosha, WI): The Senior Associate AD or Associate AD - Partnerships & Development leads Athletics’ revenue-generating efforts, including but not limited to sponsorships, fundraising, and ticket sales. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Menlo School / Atherton, CA): Menlo School, a leading private independent school in Atherton, California, seeks a mission-focused, inspiring, and strategic leader to serve as the next director of athletics. More details HERE.

Chief Executive Officer (IPTAY / Clemson, SC): The CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for IPTAY by working with the Board, Clemson Athletics, and other University leaders to establish long-range goals and strategic priorities. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (College of Staten Island - CUNY / Staten Island, NY): CSI is seeking qualified candidates to lead the men's soccer program. The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of a Division II program in New York City. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (College of Staten Island - CUNY / Staten Island, NY): CSI is seeking qualified candidates to lead the women's soccer program. The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of a Division II program in New York City. More details HERE.

Commissioner (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference / Madison, WI): Reporting directly to the Council of Chancellors, the Commissioner serves as the Conference’s chief administrative officer, providing strategic leadership aligned with the WIAC’s mission and values. (DIII) 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.

Assistant Football Coach - RB Coach/General Manager (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): RB Coach/GM is responsible for all phases of the program i.e. administration, student-athlete recruitment, fiscal management, fund raising and pr, and other duties assigned by Head Football Coach. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Soccer (California State University – Stanislaus / Turlock, CA): The Head Women’s Soccer Coach oversees all aspects of the program, supervises assistant coaches, leads recruiting, manages scheduling, budget, and supports fundraising efforts with the AD. More details HERE

Foundation Development Director (MAPGA Foundation / Stafford, VA): Will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure financial support for our Foundation in the world of golf. Military and junior golf programs are the lead elements of our programs More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Minnesota State University – Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Provides athletic training and health care coordination for student-athletes at Minnesota State Moorhead, covering practices and events, coordinating care, and working with coaches and staff. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Championships, Administration and External Operations (South Atlantic Conference / Rock Hill, SC): Responsible for the coordination and administration of the Conference’s 24 championships (22 in 2026-27), oversight of sport policy manuals, and leadership of league external operations initiatives. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Lubbock Christian University / Lubbock, TX): Manage, direct, and develop all aspects of the institution’s intercollegiate Women's Volleyball program More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): The Director of Athletics is responsible for the successful leadership of all facets of the University – the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all athletics activities. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Mars Hill University / Mars Hill, NC): The Head Coach oversees all aspects of the Women’s Volleyball program. Mars Hill competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. More details HERE.

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