#10: NYU welcomes back Brandeis Women’s Soccer Assoc. HC and former Violets AC Scott Waddell as HC. (link) |
#9: SUNY Morrisville AD Matt Grawrock camped with Extra Points’ Matt Brown to dive deeper into the Mustangs’ new black field turf that took the internet by storm. Grawrock: “I thought we might get some regional media attention, maybe something in D3.ticker. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect ESPN, Sports Illustrated…all of this national attention.” Grawrock on the attention the turf can bring the school: “At our level, because you’re small, your fate isn’t always necessarily in your control…with this kind of project, we get to control things. This is our field; this is our story. And I think our student-athletes really, really gravitated towards that and having a unique identity. […] “Do I think we’re going to get a student or a recruit just because we have a black field? No. But I do think it can get us in some conversations that maybe we weren’t in before…and then, once we get them on campus, get them interacting with our staff… We need that oxygen, we need that enrollment, we need the opportunities to be able to give people a unique experience.” As for the questions over the temperature concerns, the university consulted research that shows black is two or three degrees hotter than green, with Grawrock adding: “We’re in upstate New York. Our average September temperature here is 65 degrees. We might actually want that extra temperature in November. We might want it for when our lacrosse team is out on that field in March. It’s not going to be this burning inferno.” (link)
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#8: Gordon AD Jonathan Tymann will retire at the end of the month after 14 years leading the Fighting Scots. President Michael Hammond: "Jonathan Tymann has built the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics into an exemplary program that cultivates leadership, competitive excellence, and Christian character in Gordon College student-athletes. His commitment to Gordon has connected with thousands of students over the last 31 years through his roles in Student Life, Alumni and Parent Relations, Development, and Athletics. Jonathan's drive to work hard is only matched by his heart for Gordon students and friends. Many of us will miss seeing his warm smile and pride in the Fighting Scots, knowing of his commitment to the Gordon College mission." Men's Lacrosse HC Brian Lane will serve as interim AD. (link)
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#7: NYU names School of Law alumnus Malik Williams as Assoc. AD for Compliance and Policy. (link) |
#6: For a full rundown of coaching changes across the entire industry from July 20-23, check out the new Coaches.wire. (link) |
#5: The MAC names Onondaga (NJCAA) Asst. AD Jalon Avent as Assoc. Executive Director for Communications. (link) |
#4: UChicago taps Johnson & Wales (NC) (USCAA) Men’s Soccer HC Phillip Kroft for the same role. (link) |
#3: Agnes Scott has named KIPP Atlanta Collegiate AD/Assoc. Regional AD Kanika Richardson as its new AD. ASC VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Chicora Martin: "We are excited for Dr. Richardson to bring her passion, energy and innovation to the Agnes Scott campus. Her leadership experience is vital as we explore the opportunities for Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation to inspire student success at Agnes Scott." (link)
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#2: UT Dallas has accepted an invitation to join the LSC (DII), with UTD expected to begin the three-year provisional membership process in 2024-25. President Richard Benson: “As we continue to rise in size and stature as a university, we’ve recognized for some time how our place in smaller-school Division III athletics is an anomaly among our peers. Changing NCAA athletics classification to the better fit of Division II makes sense as we seek to give all of our students opportunities to achieve at the highest levels of competition — inside and outside of the classroom. We’re excited to see yet another aspect of UTD’s campus experience take a large step forward and look forward to joining the Lone Star Conference, one of the most highly regarded Division II athletic conferences in the country.” The Comets’ exit will leave the ASC with five members. (link)
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#1: Blackburn selects Mitchell Assoc. AD/SWA Kim Camara-Harvey as the Beavers' new AD. Camara-Harvey: “Blackburn is a special place, with the unique Work Program and a strong commitment to Athletics, and the College has positioned itself for a bright future. I’m excited to continue to move this department forward by creating an exceptional student-athlete experience that will build and maintain a strong connection to Blackburn beyond graduation.” (link)
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