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Simon Fraser AD Theresa Hanson will depart today after eight years leading the Red Leafs. Vice Provost, Students and International Rummana Khan Hemani: "Theresa led Athletics and Recreation for eight years with commendable integrity, professionalism and loyalty. Over her tenure she guided SFU's athletics and recreation programs through unprecedented growth with the primary focus of enhancing the student and student-athlete experience. [...] As the only Canadian university to compete in the NCAA, Theresa has been a tireless advocate, promoting a unique opportunity for student-athletes to obtain an outstanding education at SFU while competing in the NCAA." (link)

Sioux Falls AD Pam Gohl will resign after five years leading the Cougars to become the Deputy AD at Minnesota State Moorhead. USF President Brett Bradfield: "Pam is the consummate professional. Beyond her incredible work ethic, her commitment to the overall welfare of our student-athletes has been second to none. Under Pam Gohl's leadership, our athletic department has achieved extraordinary success on and off the competitive landscape." MSUM AD Chad Markuson: “Pam brings to the department a diverse range of experiences and strengths. Having been both a coach and an Athletic Director in the NSIC will allow her to hit the ground running when she arrives at Nemzek. The next chapter of Dragon athletics and Minnesota State University Moorhead has begun with the arrival of President Downs and adding Pam Gohl to the Dragon Family at this key time will play a pivotal role in our growth. With Pam's help, our hope is to continue to build and ascend as a department and university.” (link, link)

More Big Chair Developments...

+ West Virginia Wesleyan introduced new AD Rae Emrick yesterday. Emrick on what brought her back from a hiatus to serve in this capacity: “As I came back [on a temporary basis], I initially was trying to feel some things out. I wasn’t sure if I was quite ready to come back to all the ins and outs of the day. As time went on, I realized I can make an impact here, and it goes back to the great network of coaches we have and the people we have on staff that there’s a lot of energy in this building, and I was inspired by that to come back and help fill the void and serve in the Director of Athletics role.” Further: “I am excited to revamp some things and kind of restart some initiatives of the past to get our Wesleyan community greater involved in the department of athletics, our campus community, our local Upshur County community and then expand from there so we can begin to fill our stands and our stadiums with Wesleyan supporters.” Full presser. (link)

+ William Jewell appoints Men’s Basketball HC Chris McCabe as Interim AD. (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker has released the key findings from a review conducted by Bain & Company of the NCAA’s business operations as well as a series of goals for the association and strategies for achieving them. Those goals are: Coordinate and deliver safe, fair and inclusive competition directly and via members; provide world-class services to student-athletes and members that leverage the NCAA's collective scale; grow the college sports ecosystem; and deliver sustainable funding for the NCAA mission. Additionally, Baker's plan calls for action around NIL opportunities; sports wagering; mental health resources; and other forms of student-athlete support. Baker: "I believe the results of this review provide a compelling and detailed vision that every NCAA action should anchor to. … It won't happen overnight, but we must make major progress on items that are immediately in front of us in order to set the table for next year.” (link)

Lewis Rice has released its assessment of the NCAA’s implementation of recommendations made by the Kaplan gender equity report and finds the NCAA “has addressed, or is in progress of addressing, nearly all of Kaplan’s recommendations. Those that remain in progress or under consideration are those that were most exposed to and stymied by the remaining and persistent obstacles we outline below.” Those obstacles include a historical lack of “ownership of gender equity” which was “proliferated and prolonged by significant turnover in the NCAA’s senior leadership over the last three years, including in the positions of NCAA President, Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Vice President over the Office of Inclusion.” That said, Lewis Rice finds that “during this assessment, we observed that the NCAA National Office staff has a markedly heightened awareness of, and focus on ensuring, gender equity. This appears to be a shift in awareness and focus since the 2021 Kaplan EGERs. … We also repeatedly heard and sensed that the NCAA is committed to creating lasting and dynamic systems to identify, prevent and address gender disparities. Indeed, one NCAA senior leader told us that it was long overdue to “imprint gender equity on the NCAA’s DNA.” Overall, the assessment finds the NCAA has “addressed” Phase 1 recommendations and is either “in progress,” has addressed, is considering or has slated for future consideration Phase 2 recommendations. Full assessment. (link)

The NCAA will offer member schools post-eligibility injury insurance coverage for student-athletes beginning Aug. 1, 2024. The coverage will be for two years after student-athletes complete their college athletics experience and will cover injuries that occur while playing for their school. President Charlie Baker: “Student-athletes deserve the coverage offered in this plan, no matter their division. Thanks to the many voices who have supported this idea since the Division I Transformation Committee formalized it in their final recommendations earlier this year. It's another occasion where the NCAA can show its unwavering commitment to and support for student-athletes." The policy's annual premium is projected to be $26 million. It will have a $90,000 excess limit per injury, with no deductible. There will also be limited coverage for mental health care related to the documented injury. (link)

HBCU Gameday’s Gaither and Wheeler report funding was a key theme for coaches at CIAA Media Day. Johnson C. Smith HC Maurice Flowers, on the Southern Division dominance of Fayetteville State: “They have 36 scholarships, the maximum in Division II. They have the maximum amount of coaches you can have. And so to compete with Fayetteville State, you’re going to have to have what they have or something close to it. [...] We have 36 scholarships for the first time in school history and very proud to say we’ll be at nine full-time coaches for the first time in school history.” Flowers also emphasizes a new turf field, weight room and locker room that are helping JCSU keep pace from a facilities standpoint: “We can say that we have something similar to Fayetteville State, schools like Lenoir-Rhyne and Wingate. Those are schools that Johnson C. Smith could never win recruiting battles with, and a lot of times it came to facilities. [...] We’re winning some recruiting battles in the portal and with high school young men and it has to do with the commitment our university has made to athletics.” Saint Augustine’s HC Howard Feggins credits the commitment made by Falcons administration: “Well, the great part is with Dr. Dawson, initially, there was 25 full scholarships, as we know, 36 full in all Division II. Well, since he got there, we’re up to 30. And so he said, ‘Howard, I’ll get you six more. So it makes a difference.” (link, link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Henderson State Chancellor will resign on Sept. 15 after nearly two years. (link)

+ Fort Lewis names North Central (MN - DIII) AD Mike Knipe as its new Deputy AD for External Relations. (link)

+ Colorado State Pueblo promotes Asst. AD of Facilities and Events Jenna McKinley to Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development/SWA. (link)

+ Tusculum elevates Dom Donnelly to Assoc. AD for Communications, Bobbie Clarkston to Asst. AD for Academics and Chris Lenker to Asst. AD for Sports Medicine. (link)

+ UT Permian Basin GM of Corporate Partnerships Hayley Hudson has transitioned to the role of Assoc. AD. (link)

+ Southern Nazarene promotes Director of Athletics Communications Philip Younts to Asst. AD of Operations. (link)

+ Alaska Fairbanks Asst. AD of Marketing, Fan Engagement and Sponsorships Kellie Lafferty is no longer with the Nanooks. (link)

+ Pace names Rhode Island (DI) Assoc. Athletic Trainer Carrie Hurlman as its new Asst. AD for Sports Medicine. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Arkansas Tech names Hendrix (DIII) Men’s and Women’s Golf Assoc. HC Josh Spangler as HC. (link)

+ Barry Women’s Golf HC John Koskinen resigns after one season for an unspecified HC position. (link)

+ Cedarville taps club pro Karl Monson as Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ East Central names prep coach and former Central Oklahoma Baseball AC Kevin Paxson as HC. (link)

+ New Haven selects Southern Connecticut State Softball AC Kelly Paterson as HC. (link)

+ Saginaw Valley State names Georgia Southwestern State Women’s Tennis HC Andrew Sendek (link) and Aquinas (NAIA) Men’s and Women’s Golf HC Michael Masten (link) to the same posts, respectively.

+ Post elevates Women’s Soccer AC Renato Potalli to HC. (link)

+ Roberts Wesleyan names high school HC Andy Braun as its new Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Seton Hill selects prep coach Vince DeAugustine as Men’s Wrestling HC (link) and alumna and prep coach Megan Satira as Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Western Colorado taps Southern Oregon (NAIA) Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country AC Mark Badowsky as Men’s and Women’s Track & Field HC. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Wrestling Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serves within the Department of Athletics and Recreation and is responsible for the on-mat coaching of academically-qualified student-athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Deputy Athletics Director for Revenue Generation (Texas A&M University-Commerce / Commerce, TX): The Deputy Athletics Director for Revenue Generation is responsible for leading all external units within the athletics department. Primary emphasis will be on the development. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Commissioner (American Rivers Conference / Cedar Rapids, IA): The A-R-C seeks a commissioner to lead the league into its second century of athletic and academic success and national prominence. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director, Sports Information (Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX / Laredo, TX): Job Summary The Director, Sports Information ensures that information about the University's intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director, Strategic Communications (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for managing all aspects of athletics media relations, communications, and statistical operations as well as serving as the primary departmental and men's basketball media contact. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Vice President, Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Serve as the senior compliance administrator ensuring compliance with NCAA, MIAA, and UCM policies and procedures. Oversee student-athlete services (academics, athletic training, compliance, etc). More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (Missouri State University / Springfield, MO): Responsible for the administration NCAA compliance program. Will oversee all operations of the athletics compliance department including but not limited to rules education, visits, & financial aid. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach-Pitching (Texas A&M University--Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): The Assistant Baseball Coach-Pitching, under general supervision, assists with all phases of coaching an intercollegiate team, including recruiting, scouting, game management and promotions. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Marketing- Athletics (The Citadel / Charleston, SC): Assistant Director of Marketing in Athletics assists with all marketing and promotional efforts for the Department of Athletics. For more information, and to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4411011 (DI) More details HERE.

Deputy Athletic Director (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Deputy Athletic Director is a full-time professional that will be responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics in the overall management, supervision, and leadership of the department. More details HERE.

Major Gifts Officer (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Candidate joins high preforming team of professionals in a Comprehensive Campaign. Responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors. Works with athletics, academic units, & others. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assist in the direct provision of injury evaluation, ATC, and rehabilitation services for student-athletes, practices and game coverage, design & supervision of rehab programs, & administration duties More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Baseball (part time) (The University of Scranton / Scranton, PA): Assists head coach in daily operations & administration of varsity intercollegiate sport program and instruction of student athletes. Position will also develop a collegiate level pitching program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): MWSU, St. Joseph, MO near Kansas City. seeks FT Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (NCAA Division II). Assist Head Coach in all aspects of the sports program to ensure success of student athletes. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Le Moyne College / Syracuse, NY): Responsible for the day to day organization and administration of the Athletic Training Room and providing a full range of work direction to the other athletic trainers and student staff. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Information Director and Internal Operations Manager (23-57) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): FMU seeks an energetic Assistant Sports Information Director and Internal Operations Manager. This is a full-time, 12-month State position with benefits. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for working closely with the Head Coach on administering phases of this varsity intercollegiate sport program. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Certification Officer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials of current, former, and potential student athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletics Director (Appalachian State University / Boone, NC): The Assistant/Associate Athletics Director serves as lead facility and event management administrator at regular and postseason athletic events hosted by App State. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Creative Media, Bronco Productions (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Create, produce, & execute digital, multimedia, video board & live stream assets to expand marketing & publicity efforts that yield results to grow brand awareness, fan loyalty & generate revenues. (DI) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Track & Field and Cross Country (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Assists with organization of all aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations. More details HERE.

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Work with coaches to establish programs for 19 NCAA DII sports in the GMAC, supervising lifts, conditioning sessions, training events, and training schedules. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Marketing and Fan Engagement (Catawba College / Salisbury, NC): The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Engagement will develop and oversee a comprehensive marketing program for Catawba athletics to include promotions, special events, fan & game day experiences. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for providing coaching expertise, leadership, management, rules compliance and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division II program. More details HERE.

Director, Operations and Facilities (Insignia Event Services / Glendale, AZ): Direct and oversee the strategic workflow, transactions, and processes for the company's facilities, operations, and safety and security departments including daily and event operations. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletics Director for Student Athlete Success and Compliance (Albany State University / Albany, GA): The Assist/Assoc. Athletics Director for Student Athlete Success and Compliance is responsible for all matters regarding academics and compliance of select programs. This is a full time position. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Administration (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Marketing and Internal Operations (Kentucky Wesleyan College / Owensboro, KY): Seeking a full-time director to generate revenue and manage home athletic event operations. Create marketing materials. Develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors. Oversee tournaments. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach/Instructor (Penn State Behrend / Erie, PA): Manage a competitive Division III program. Recruit, instruct, manage 16 women. Serve as an instructor in our KINES offering. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Development Operations (SMU / Dallas, TX): Director of Athletic Development Operations will manage donor relations and daily operations on behalf of the Athletic Development team, and lead the Mustang Club's communication strategies. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications & Creative (The Citadel / Charleston, SC): Manage and supervise staff members to ensure responsibilities are being coordinated, communicated and executed at a high level. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Assistant Softball Coach Responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student athletes. For more information, and to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4389628 (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director: Operations and Community Relations (Colorado State University Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): This position provides a senior-level leadership role for the Department while having managerial responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day operations including facilities, events, and community. More details HERE.

Director of Golf (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Full-time position reports to the Athletics Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the Men's and Women's Golf programs. More details HERE.

Senior Associate/Associate AD for External Relations (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Member of AD's executive/senior leadership team. Oversees marketing, tickets, event operations and liaisons with communications. Responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of these areas. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of UNC Asheville Outdoor Sports Complex and Events (UNC Asheville / Asheville, NC): This position has oversight for the planning, development, coordination, and management of event operations at the Outdoor Sports Complex venues. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): This position serves as the second assistant position for the program and includes the execution of Goalkeeper workouts, overall training, and is responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director / Director of Recreation Services (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The department of athletics and recreation seeks an innovative and forward thinking leader to assume the leadership role. This role directs the planning process for Recreation Services. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services/ Director of Student-Athlete Support Services (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Louisiana Tech University is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Student-Athlete Support Services/Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Support Services. (DI) More details HERE.

Head STUNT Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): Planning, designing, and administering programs, policies, and services that will contribute to the academic and athletic welfare of students through Saint Mary’s College varsity athletics. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as varsity Head Coach for Women’s Basketball. Assumes additional secondary duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Athletics and Athletics Advancement or their designee PI224739145 (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Business Operations (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Assistant Director – Business Ops is responsible for the execution of day-to-day business operations while providing administrative support to the Finance, Business & Administration department. (DI) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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