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Erskine names retired Newberry AD/former Flying Fleet VP for Advancement and MBB HC Patterson as its new VP for Athletics, starting today. AD/MBB HC Peeler: "We have seen remarkable growth in Athletics over the last six years. Now we are at a critical point where we need facilities and scholarships to help us compete at the NCAA Division II level. Ralph has a challenging task as the division's VP for Athletics and lead fundraiser, but we are confident he is the right person at the right time for Fleet Athletics." (link)

The GSC extends Commissioner Wilson’s contract for an additional three years through June 2026. Union President/GSC Board of Directors President Oliver: "His strong leadership in the complex landscape of higher education athletics is commendable. Matt is forward-thinking, strategic, passionate, fair, professional, efficient, collegial, solutions-oriented, and committed to the mission of the Gulf South Conference and its member institutions.” (link)

Emporia State AD Spafford joined KVOE to recap his first year, noting: “We’ve done a pretty good job restructuring and reallocating our resources in a way we can make ourselves successful,” as the Hornets strive to finish in the top 25 of the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup. On scholarships, ESU ranks in the top three or four in the conference per sport, adding: “As we look forward with that, we want to become more sustainable. We’re going to need to start working into having endowments put in place to have that sustainability to alleviate the financial pressures that we’ll have.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ The NCAA promotes Managing Director of Human Resources Oren to VP of HR. (link)

+ Lenoir-Rhyne promotes Assoc. AD for Athletic Communications Zalacca to Senior Assoc. AD. (link) 

+ Montana State Billings AD Bazemore will serve a four-year term on the DII Membership Committee. (link)

Deals, Deals, Deals:

+ Missouri Western inks a three-year extension with Peak Sports MGMT. (link)

+ Spikemark Golf will replace Golfstat as the provider of golf scoring and ranking services for the NCAA beginning in 2023-24. (link)

+ ScoutSMART, a predictive analytics company that helps football programs find the best players to fit their program's specific scheme and style of play, is offering free access to their database for the upcoming season for all Division II, Division III and NAIA schools. (link)

Facility Features:

+ Montana State Billings has opened its new on-campus indoor golf practice facility. (link)

+ Delta State unveils its updated FB locker room. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Emporia State T&F HC Blocker will transition to a faculty position at ESU. (link)

+ Florida Tech adds T&F/XC HC to the duties of Director of Athletic Partnerships and Promotions Small, who previously served as the Director of T&F at Florida A&M (DI). (link)

+ Northwood elevates Baseball AC Baldwin to HC. (link)

+ Colorado Colorado Springs names Fort Lewis Softball HC Sanders to the same post. (link)

+ Notre Dame College names club PGA pro Williams as its new Director of Golf. (link)

+ Franklin Pierce Men’s Ice Hockey HC Millerick has accepted the same position at Rivier (DIII). (link)

+ Davenport Esports HC Graham steps down after four years in Grand Rapids. (link)

+ Michigan Tech hires former North Dakota (DI) Esports Director Isbell as its Director of Esports. (link)

+ McKendree hires former GA and student-athlete Bibee as its new Women’s Bowling HC. (link)

Connect/MB Sports’ Banker and NCAA Assoc. Director of Leadership Development Pottinger sit down at the NACDA 2023 Convention to discuss the NCAA Postgraduate Internship, how the national office is leaning into the student-athlete holistic model and the importance of incorporating student-athlete feedback. Pottinger also talks about how the national office is helping student-athletes find opportunities for life after sports. “Yeah I think it goes back to the postgraduate internship program. While it's only 30 individuals, we do prioritize making that a space for former student-athletes, so that's one piece. But on a larger scale we do our Career in Sports Forum every year for about 200+ student-athletes, and that is a way for them to gain professional development, career development skills for life at the sport. So, juniors, seniors and graduate students can now kind of discover what they want to do in sports, but also you know learn more about the strengths, the values, get really high level tips on a resume and interviewing skills as well.” Lots more in the full conversation on Connect. (link)

Population Trends = Recruiting Trends? The South – specifically, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida saw notable increases in their share of the national Gross Domestic Product between 2012 and 2022, according to Axios’ Allen, who notes every state west of the Dakotas save Wyoming and New Mexico also experienced gains. Utah and New Mexico increased their shares by over 20%. Conversely, most of the Midwest and all of the Northeast experienced decreases in their shares, and Allen reports a “flood of transplants helped steer about $100B in new income to the Southeast in 2020 and 2021 alone, while the Northeast bled out about $60B,” according to IRS data. (link)

Meta announces its NIL Empower 3.0, “an incubator program aimed to empower female college athletes to maximize NIL opportunities and prepare for life after sports.” Instagram is on the hunt for 30 female student-athletes to go through the five-month program, which is threefold: 1) education; 2) incentives; 3) career development. Applicants must have at least one semester of eligibility remaining, among other requirements. Applications close July 23. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Softball Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Full-time position that reports to the Head Softball Coach and is responsible for performing the duties and requirements of the assistant coach for the Softball program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Esports Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Part-time position that aiding the Esports Head Coach in connecting, recruiting and interacting with student-athletes as well as assisting in overseeing competitions, tournaments and open play nights. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Golf Coach/Coordinator of Special Functions (Cameron University Athletics / Lawton, OK): Head Men's Golf Coach is responsible for development & implementation of a high-quality collegiate athletic program conforming with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations, & policies. More details HERE.

Director - Women's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Coordinate basketball communications with campus constituents and national organizations, assist with game & schedule processes, prepare & disseminate game management manuals, etc. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Assists with ticket operations and sales for all 9 varsity-ticketed sports with select oversight of designated sports. Participates in other athletics department sales, ticketing outreach. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Strategic Communications (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Managing communications for Baseball and other Olympic Sports; distributing relevant information; managing various related events and supporting all other sports programs as needed. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): Primary duties include oversight of the finance unit of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Campus Recreation and Intramurals, and will be the financial spokesperson for the department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position will coordinate athletic facilities and operations. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the selected candidate will serve as a member of the Athletic Department Senior Staff More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice University seeks a transformational leader to partner with President DesRoches in efforts to elevate the university brand, on-campus experience, and engagement of the university’s alumni base. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this opening is available HERE.

Associate Athletic Director (Meredith College / Raleigh, NC): Assist the athletic director in all aspects of athletic administration with direct oversight of DIII compliance, eligibility, student-athlete affairs, and facilities. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for developing & running a competitive DIII softball program. Additional duties include: fitness center oversight, game management as assigned and hiring & management of student workers. (DIII) More details HERE.

Executive Director, The Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center (Roxbury Community College and Beverly & Associates / Roxbury, MA): Seek an innovative, community-centered, and dynamic 21st Century leader, with experience in facilities, community engagement, and external affairs. The position will serve on the RCC senior team. (NJCAA) More details HERE.

Head STUNT Coach (Texas A&M University--Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Reporting to the Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics, the Head STUNT Coach directs all phases of the day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville STUNT program. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Softball (Cameron University Athletics / Lawton, OK): Get hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with a family atmosphere. You will receive a great education and we will get you ready for your next position. (NCAA Division II) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Men's Cross Country/Track (Cameron University Athletics / Lawton, OK): Get hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with a family atmosphere. You will receive a great education and we will get you ready for your next position. (NCAA Division II) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Operations & Event Management (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): This position will oversee all operational elements of the athletic department, including facilities, transportation, events and championships hosted by ESU Athletics. More details HERE.

Associate VP and Director of Athletics (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Troy, NY): Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Life, the Associate VP and Director of Athletics oversees operations of the University's NCAA Division I/III intercollegiate athletics program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Suffolk University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time 12-month position as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. The candidate will help oversee a growing community of 20 intercollegiate sports. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M University-Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Athletic Trainer, under direction, prevents, cares and treats injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Supervise student trainers. More details HERE.

Deputy Director of Athletics (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): Will serve as member of Division of Athletics Leadership Team. Functions as the athletic department’s Title IX designee. In the absence of the Director of Athletics, leads the department. More details HERE.

Assistant Head Softball Coach (Linfield University / McMinnville, OR): A .83 full-time position with both coaching and administrative duties that include the administration of daily softball operations, recruiting, team training, practice organization, scouting, etc. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletics Operations and Facilities Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Athletic Operations and Facilities Coordinator reports to the Athletic Director and supervises two student Interns and seven to twelve student workers during the school year. More details HERE.

Compliance Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Compliance Coordinator is a full-time professional that will be responsible for the strict compliance of the athletic department to the NCAA and RMAC rules and policies. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Jr Mountaineer Camp Director (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The position is responsible for assisting in all operations of the Women’s Soccer Program. The assistant coach will also be the Jr Mountaineer Camp Director throughout the summer months. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student-athletes for an NCAA Division I women's soccer program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): The fundamental responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer position includes managing all aspects of the Athletic Training room, and reporting directly to the Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, assessment and treatment of athletic-related injuries for our 18 sports and 500+ varsity student-athletes. Reports to the AD. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics Facilities (Marquette University / Milwaukee, WI): The position will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks and functions to assist in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the Facility & Event Management unit for Marquette Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine (The George Washington University / Washington, DC): The Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine will oversee the athletic training staff and daily operations of the Athletic Training Rooms. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Administration (HR Title: Executive Assistant Senior) (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Independently plans, directs & performs advanced, diversified, & confidential administrative activities & projects for AD, manages HR, hosts a variety of external populations, & member of Exec team. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director for Athletic Communications (Texas A&M University--Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; Produces and edits game programs, notes More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Keiser University / West Palm Beach, FL): Keiser University is looking for a FT Assistant Athletic Trainer to join one of the top athletic departments in the country. Sport assignment will be determined based on the candidate's experience. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (UT Dallas / Richardson, TX): The position supports and complies with the mission of the athletics department in the development and successful administration of a competitive intercollegiate men's basketball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Anticipated start date is August 2023. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Public Relations (Bowl Season / remote): The Bowl Season Director of Public Relations will assist in all aspects of managing the college football bowl system focusing specifically on all public relations initiatives. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Development (University of Texas Arlington / Arlington, TX): Execute a comprehensive giving strategy for and develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy and plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal giving donors for UTA (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Western’s Men & Women Track & Field program. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Men's & Women's Diving Coach/Assistant Director of Aquatics (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assist the Head Men's/Women's Swimming & Diving Coach in all aspects of coaching and teaching for an NCAA Division III sport program. Teach and coach student athletes, recruit. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head STUNT Coach (Texas A&M University - Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Reporting to the Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics, the Head STUNT Coach directs all phases of the day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville STUNT program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Services (Texas A&M University - Kingsville, / Kingsville, TX): Under general direction, maintains and administers a comprehensive academic support system for all student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA, LSC, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville policies and procedures. Responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining a program that provides quality and comprehensive academic support services to athletic programs. More details HERE.

Head Track and Field Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): Seeking applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for our Head Track and Field Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletics External Affairs (Oklahoma City University / Oklahoma City, OK): New full-time position responsible for ticket sales, marketing and promotions, coordinating special events and assisting with sponsorships, development, graphic design and media relations activities (NAIA) More details HERE.

Video Coordinator, Women's Basketball (Duke University / Durham, NC): The Video Coordinator is responsible for all video needs related to the Duke Women’s Basketball program including scouting video, all video filming and breakdown for practices and games. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Services (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): This position will be responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation, and monitoring all aspects of the NCAA Division I athletics compliance program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Operations (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the ticket office, game day management, and all aspects associated with the successful administration of the SDSU Athletic Ticket Office. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) / Springfield, IL): Develops, manages, implements, and advances competitive intercollegiate baseball program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA DII and GLVC. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's/Women's Bowling (Lourdes University / Sylvania, OH): Full Time position responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student athletes, monitoring academic development and on-going recruitment. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full time (37.5 hours per week), year-round (12 months per year), exempt, benefits-eligible Assistant Athletic Trainer opportunity. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletics Compliance Coordinator (Student Services Professional II or III) (California State University, Chico / Chico, CA): The ACC provides department support to ensure compliance with NCAA Division II and conference rules while providing support for academic eligibility, financial aid and progress toward degree. More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): Full-time coaching position, including administration, organization, instruction, development, fundraising, and management of the university’s Women’s Golf Program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Saginaw Valley State University / University Center, MI): The Director of Athletics (AD) leads the strategic direction and administration of the university’s NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Senior leadership/management position requiring the ability to supervise, lead, and provide strategic direction and oversight for the execution of day-to-day operations of varsity athletics programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Communication (Bentley University / Waltham, MA): The Director of Athletic Communications will serve as the primary storyteller and communicator for all varsity sports at Bentley University. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director Business Operations (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Primary duties are financial planning & reporting, budget oversight & liaison to Univ. budget office. Works with coaches/staff to ensure fiscal integrity, adherence to NCAA rules & budget management. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Bowling (Lincoln Memorial University / Harrogate, TN):The bowling director manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling. Planning all travel related to recruiting and away tournaments. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and Strategic Initiatives (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): Serve as a member of the Athletics senior leadership team and assist with overall strategic direction for an expanding department. Oversee departmental units and designated sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Tennis (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): MWSU, located in St. Joseph, MO, invites applicants for Assistant Tennis Coach (DII) to join our Athletics department. 9 month, part-time contract, Sept 1 - May 31st, annually renewable. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Reporting to the Athletic Director, the responsibilities include but are not limited to all aspects of coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, and budget management. For complete ad see website. (DIII) More details HERE.

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