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Edition #1701

January 28, 2026

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William Jewell VP for Athletics/Men’s Basketball HC Chris McCabe will step down leading the Cardinals to continue leading the MBB program and transition to a new role as Assoc. AD overseeing external relations and special projects. President Drew Van Horn: “Chris has done a fantastic job holding two important roles at the College. While I understand his desire to focus on coaching and his student-athletes, his successor will have big shoes to fill. I am excited that he will remain in leadership for the Athletics Department. He has accomplished so much on and off the court, and we are proud to have him as part of the Jewell family.” (link)

PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray joins BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott to reflect on his career as he retires this summer. After nearly three decades leading the league: “Being a Pennsylvania kid, getting to live here and work with these schools in my league, I believe that they have the right balance of athletics and education and the priority of the mission of educating our kids. I couldn't have landed in a better place and been here, found a better place for my personality and what I think is important in the world.” More from Murray...

➤ With a limited number of members joining and leading the league during his tenure, the PSAC currently has a fine of triple damages for exiting before being in the league for seven years. One pivot for Murray has been shifting the fine, especially for a school that wants to move to DI, from a punishment to covering the costs for scheduling changes and the impact on other members, noting: “If you’re going to move to Division I, if a Division II conference says it’s a million-dollar fine, they’re going to find a million dollars. It’s a question of ethically, what can you ask to protect yourself for those who remain?”

➤ On the transfer portal, coaches in the league have expressed concern, but Murray’s research found that around 20-25% of PSAC student-athletes entered the portal over the last few years, and around a third landed at another institution. Further, Murray found that there’s actually a net gain of student-athletes entering the league via the portal.

➤ As he looks into the future, Murray notes the PSAC has options planned for a potential loss of NCAA revenue, with options for members to pick up all, half, or none of the NCAA revenue. “I think anybody that doesn't have that in the back of their mind someplace in writing – it's just a one-pager for us – I think you're crazy as a conference commissioner, because I think there are some realities there.” Murray also believes DII is in the best place of the three divisions, as there’s less divisiveness than the other two divisions, and “I think that our philosophy is more together in Division II.” (link)

The NCAA spent $1.75M this past year on federal lobbying in an as-of-yet unsuccessful bid to convince Congress to pass legislation protecting what remains of its amateurism model, nearly double the amount the association logged in 2024, per Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich. Federal lobbying disclosures don’t necessarily represent the full breadth of spending on lobbying activities with the NCAA and power leagues having also retained outside PR firms and incurred travel expenses for sending commissioners and NCAA employees to Washington to lobby on its behalf. Christovich: “The specific effort to protect amateurism began in earnest in 2019. The group’s lobbying spending has grown steadily since then, from about $700K in 2019 to $890K in 2024. In all, the six (and now five, without the Pac-12) organizations—all of which are 501(c)(3) educational nonprofits with legal lobbying limits—-have spent more than $10M combined. … Last year, however, the NCAA launched an unprecedented blitz, upping that spending from $890K to $1.75M,” marking the first year of more than $1M in lobbying spending. More. (link)

College football officials plan to review potential changes to the targeting rule this offseason, such as to the disqualification punishment, per Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, who notes there will be no “backing up” on the rule since “it has been successful in its goal of making the game safer by changing player behavior related to head collisions.” Since the “height of targeting fouls” in 2020, there’s been an annual decrease, moving from a targeting penalty once in every four games in 2020 to one in every seven to eight games this past season. NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor Steve Shaw: “What targeting has driven in terms of player behavior change has been really good and the numbers reflect that. But how can we continue this trend of taking out more of these hits we don’t want in the game while being less punitive?” Dellenger: “When exploring the penalty structure this offseason, officials must determine if the disqualification — and the carryover disqualification — is still warranted. Could rules officials create two different levels of targeting fouls, similar to flagrant fouls in basketball?” In other rule-related news, Shaw observed “there’s not a medical player-safety driver to push us to change the kickoff,” and the new rule intended to prevent feigning injuries made the issue a “non-story” throughout the 2025 season. More. (link)

Introducing: The W Profile, a new twice-weekly publication featuring the women leading at the intersection of sports, media, and global business. From the executive suites of the world’s largest companies to the command centers of iconic brands, we profile the visionaries driving the most significant deals and cultural shifts in the marketplace. Through these stories, we uncover the tactical playbooks and personal convictions of the female executives who are redefining the modern sports and entertainment landscape.

This series reflects our deep commitment to the women in college athletics. As our industry adopts professional structures and evolves into a mainstream corporate enterprise, the lines between the campus and the boardroom have blurred. To thrive in this new era, it is instructive to look to the visionaries who have already mastered the complexities of the corporate world. The W Profile exists to bridge that gap, bringing the lessons of global business to the athletics community and ensuring that as our industry expands, our leaders have the insights necessary to build a lasting legacy.

Edition #1 published Sunday night and highlights Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, who is widely considered the most powerful woman in Hollywood. Walden stands as a top contender to succeed Bob Iger as CEO, meaning Walden would not only lead Disney’s creative and theme park empire but would ultimately oversee ESPN during its most pivotal transition toward a direct-to-consumer future.

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Edition #2 published this morning and spotlights NFL EVP/CRO Renie Anderson, who oversees the league's entire commercial portfolio that generates billions in annual revenue and rose from within the NFL over the last 20 years from entry level to C-suite.

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Saginaw Valley State has suspended Women’s Basketball HC Jenny Pruett and AC Rob McDonald “pending an investigation into an allegation of misconduct,” per MLive’s Hugh Bernreuter. Men’s Basketball AC Dylan Liddell will serve as Interim HC. (link)

Bowie State is expected to hire former Norfolk State (DI)/Southern (DI) HC Dawson Odoms as its new Football HC, per FootballScoop’s John Brice. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s Wrestling HC Lennie Zalesky will retire at the end of this season. (link)
➤ Mansfield hires high school Football HC Mike Pearson as its new Sprint Football HC. (link)
➤ Newman names Butler County (NJCAA) AC/alum Tori Provencio as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
➤ Northwood Men’s Soccer HC Stevie Shard resigns after eight seasons at the helm. (link)
➤ Check out this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire for the full rundown of coaching staff changes across the country this week. (link)

MLS x Polymarket, Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium-specific sponsorship program designed to monetize the venue's extensive non-football calendar, and the explosive growth of WWE’s custom belts are just some of the stories featured in the latest edition of CRO.ticker. There’s also this from Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley on the organization’s charge to “reinvent 50%” of the Australian Open each year: “From a leadership point of view, I tell the team to come and ask for forgiveness, not permission. The approach is: Just go for it. If it works, great. If it doesn’t, we’ll just make some adjustments and give it a go again." Check out the full edition! (link)

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(NEW!) Coordinator of Executive Services (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Coordinator of Executive Services serves as the primary manager of Executive Services, providing high-level administrative leadership and project management. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Executive Support Specialist (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Executive Support Specialist serves the University of Mary's Executive Services by providing comprehensive administrative, logistical, and hospitality support. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Branding Officer (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Reporting to the VP for Athletics, the Chief Brand Officer leads all brand, marketing, communications, and content for UH Athletics, driving fan engagement, partnerships, and revenue growth. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Executive Director of Cougar Pride (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Leads all athletic fundraising efforts, overseeing major, annual, premium seating, and sport-specific giving while collaborating with senior leaders to maximize revenue and engagement. (DI) More details HERE.

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Branding Officer (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Reporting to the VP for Athletics, the Chief Brand Officer leads all brand, marketing, communications, and content for UH Athletics, driving fan engagement, partnerships, and revenue growth. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Western New Mexico University / Silver City, NM): Assist in coaching and developing WNMU Men’s & Women’s Track & Field programs in Silver City, NM. Support recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes while promoting academic success. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (2) (Western New Mexico University / Silver City, NM): Provide athletic training services for WNMU student-athletes in Silver City, NM. Assist with injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and daily sports medicine operations. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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