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NCAA President Charlie Baker outlines progress being made on several fronts, including gender equity, updated NIL guidelines, the creation of a health insurance fund and key business review findings. Baker says of gender equity progress: “Since the NCAA completed an exhaustive third-party gender equity assessment in 2021, staff have been implementing recommended changes to ensure that women's sports receive equitable support and that the experiences of student-athletes in those sports are every bit as inclusive, fulfilling and rewarding as those of their counterparts in men's sports. The NCAA has made great strides in closing gaps, and recent progress was analyzed by outside experts and released last week. Progress has been made, but more work remains. This week, I designated Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement, to head up these efforts for my team.” Overall, Baker notes: “While there are limitations on what we alone can accomplish — which is why we continue to simultaneously advocate for Congress to take action to stabilize the future of college sports — we are committed to exhausting every avenue for reform within our control. This has been an exceptionally productive time for the team at the NCAA as we continue to work together to support more than 500,000 student-athletes participating in NCAA sports across the nation.” (link)

The Colorado Office of the State Auditor published financial data for DII public schools for FY22 with the eight schools finishing with an operating deficit or gap that required institutional support between $4.9M for Fort Lewis on the low end and $10.4M for Colorado School of Mines on the high end. Mines, Colorado Mesa and Colorado State Pueblo led the group with eight-figure budgets – $13.7M, $11.9M and $10.1M, respectively. On the revenue side, student fees accounted for $7.7M or 14% of all institutional support with contributions and in-kind donations accounting for $8.3M or 48% of all self-supporting revenue across all schools. Over the last four years, self-supporting revenue increased 41% for the octet, while expenses grew by 11% and the gap between the two increased 6%. During that window, Colorado State Pueblo saw the largest revenue increase of 35.9% and expense increase of 20.4%. FB financial aid was led by Mines with 94.7% of student-athletes receiving aid for an average of $48.7K per student, with Western Colorado as the only school over 80%. For basketball, Mines Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Colorado Mesa MBB, MSU Denver WBB and Western Colorado WBB offered aid to all student-athletes. Lots more. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Ashland President Carlos Campo will depart mid-2024 for an as-yet unspecified position. (link)

+ Western New Mexico goes with WNMU Athletics producer/director Josh Brown as Asst. AD of Media Relations. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ The GAC will work with SkyCoach on Football instant replay this fall. (link)

+ Wayne State (MI) inks a deal with FloSports to stream Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Volleyball behind the paywall. (link)

+ Academy of Art (link) and Central Missouri (link) have partnered with HomeTown Ticketing.

+ Daemen unveils a new website with SIDEARM Sports. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Belmont Abbey removes the interim tag from Men’s Wrestling HC Randy DeAngelo. (link)

+ Central Oklahoma inaugural Women’s Soccer HC Mike Cook will retire after a quarter century at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. (link)

+ Holy Family inaugural Men’s Lacrosse HC Dan Keating steps down, per PhillyLacrosse.com. (link)

+ Lees-McRae taps Catawba Valley (NJCAA) Softball HC Josh Bumgarner for the same post. (link)

+ Mercyhurst brings back Allegheny (DIII) Women’s Lacrosse AC and former Lakers AC Lindsay Weaver as HC. (link)

+ Missouri S&T elevates Men’s Volleyball AC Ryan Thompson to HC. (link)

+ Mount Olive welcomes back alumnus and Jamestown (NAIA) Men’s Volleyball AC Yigit Erkek as HC. (link)

+ Nova Southeastern selects Fort Lauderdale (NCCAA) HC Jonathan Carter as its new Cross Country/Track HC. (link)

+ Wingate Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Kirk Sanocki steps down after 22 years. (link)

+ Saint Augustine’s appoints SAU professor and former Fayetteville State Cheerleading AC Lamont Sparrow as Director of the SAU Spirit Squad. (link)

+ Lee welcomes back alumna and youth coach Melissa Scannapiego as Cheerleading HC. (link)

+ Dozens & dozens of more coaching changes across all levels of college athletics can be found in this morning’s comprehensive Coaches.wire. (link)

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(NEW!) Senior Associate Athletic Director Strategic Initiatives & Leadership (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Responsible for identifying and managing issues emerging within collegiate athletics. Responsibilities include managing the strategic planning initiatives of the department. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Assist in the prevention, management, and care of injuries encountered in competitive athletics More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing programs for the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitative treatment to athletes involved in athletics at the University. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): FT Coach/recruit for the program directly in line with all University, Conference and NCAA guidelines. Participate in the Saint Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as a NCAA DIII member. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Lacrosse Operations (Women’s) (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Director of Women’s Lacrosse Operations works to support the mission and integrity of Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics Department. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Expected to serve as the public face of the program, creating and maintaining a positive public image while recruiting and training student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. More details HERE.

Coordinator – Athletic Facilities and Event Operations (Wayne State Athletics / Detroit, MI): Assist in administering all facets of athletics facilities operations and coordination of various event operations. This includes day-to-day & gameday set-up and breakdown of facilities for practices More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Marketing (Western Washington University / Bellingham, WA): This position contributes to the management and financial stability of the program by emphasizing extensive and robust community engagement programs and revenue generating opportunities. More details HERE.

Director of Development - Athletics (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The Development Director is responsible to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors for charitable financial support for intercollegiate athletics through gifts, grants and sponsorships. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Relations (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Works closely with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the leadership of athletics department in strengthening and growing revenue through the marketing, advertising and promotion efforts. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director of Development (Catawba College / Salisbury, NC): Catawba College is seeking a dynamic professional who will have direct responsibility for overall program strategy, implementation, and evaluation of athletics fundraising. More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Coach Basketball (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Design, implement, supervise and manage a comprehensive, year-round athlete development program, including teaching, coaching and educational activities for men’s and women’s basketball programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Wrestling Coach (Kentucky Wesleyan College / Owensboro, KY): Assists with instruction of student athletes in wrestling and sport-related topics. Supports recruitment and retention of student athletes. Free meal plan included as part of compensation. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): The head coach will embrace building a program respected for its commitment to the mission and core values of the University, and will communicate a vision to reach unprecedented levels of success. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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