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The NSIC and Augustana will host a Congressional Engagement Listening Session tomorrow afternoon with NCAA President Charlie Baker and U.S. Senator John Thune to discuss the student-athlete relationship and amateurism with key administrators and student-athletes from area institutions. The event is open to the public and will be streamed live tomorrow. (link)

Maryville Forum Sports Editor Jon Dykstra opines on the future of the MIAA with regards to expansion. While he thinks a 10-team Football conference is “ideal,” that ship has sailed and he sees 16 Football schools and 20 total members as his new preferred option. 8-team North and South divisions for Football would lend itself to one non-conference week, two cross-division games, seven intra-division contests and one additional cross-division match-up based on standings. Citing Commissioner Racy wanting to position the league to catch DI defections, Dykstra suggests Kansas City (DI) and Omaha (DI) as options with big market size upside. Also puts forth a handful of schools each from the GAC, NSIC and GLVC as potential fits. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ SAC Asst. Commissioner for External Operations Cameron Whicker will exit to become the Asst. AD for Facilities & Events at Queens Charlotte (DI). (link) 

+ Albany State selects Association of Young Christian Higher Ed Professionals Consultant Shaquana Miller as its new Asst. AD for Student-Athlete Success and Compliance/SWA. (link)

+ Eckerd names College of Charleston (DI) Sailing HC Ward Cromwell to the same position with the Tritons. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Central Missouri renames its Multipurpose Building for former AD Jerry Hughes, who served in the role for four decades before his passing earlier this year. (link)

+ Eastern New Mexico partners with TalkSpace to provide free mental health services to all student-athletes. (link)

+ Walsh rolls out a new mobile app via SIDEARM Sports. (link)

The Worldwide Leader: 

+ Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy pens that if Apple wants to be a force in live sports then it should buy ESPN and in so doing, Apple would get rights to the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, the PGA Tour, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, many NCAA championships and college football’s Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences — plus ESPN’s first two Super Bowls after the 2026 and 2030 seasons. Notable author James Andrew Miller says Apple wouldn’t even need to buy 100% of ESPN for it to be a “game-changer… Apple has enough change in their couch cushions to fundamentally alter the media rights landscape.” McCarthy points out that “Even with ESPN’s economic model under pressure from cord-cutting, it’s uncertain whether [Disney CEO Bob] Iger would want to turn off that revenue spigot. Since ESPN will air its Super Bowls and the NBA Finals on ABC, its sister broadcast network would likely have to be included in a deal.” More analysis. (link)

+ Could Verizon be the strategic partner ESPN is looking for? The Information’s Sahil Patel reports Verizon has initiated a conversation with the Worldwide Leader. A bit further, “Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg has made no secret of his openness to such an arrangement [and his] interest in partnering with Disney on the distribution of a streaming version of ESPN earlier this summer.” Verizon currently has 92.5M wireless subscribers. (link)

Our deepest condolences to the Mercyhurst community on the passing of Men’s Rowing student-athlete Joseph Talarico. (link)

Inside Higher Ed’s Katherine Knott details how regulatory changes from the Department of Education are making college mergers more complicated with lawyers noting a department review now takes six to eighteen months when it used to take 45 to 60 days. One major change is the point at which the department begins its process, where it now only reviews a merger once it has been signed off on by an accreditor. Another concern for practitioners is the proposed moves around financial responsibility, which, if approved, would require a buyer institution to post a 10% letter of credit should the selling institution not have the financial resources to operate. Thompson Coburn Partner Aaron Lacey: “The department has just added a disincentive into the mix, and they’re saying, ‘Well, the school is distressed that you’re thinking about helping out—you’re gonna have to also post a 10 percent letter of credit or something else that the secretary decides.’ […] It means students are less likely to re-enroll and finish any program. It also means that all those employees lose their jobs, potentially. It’s not a good outcome.” (link) 

Rainfall totals in Los Angeles from Tropical Storm Hilary reached as high as 6.46 inches in some places. Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday received 2.99 inches of rain, shattering its previous record of 0.03 inches. LAX, meanwhile, got 2.54 inches and Long Beach Airport reported 2.62 inches, compared with their previous records of “a trace” of rain. Widespread flood warnings continue throughout the area. The first tropical storm to hit the area in 84 years, HIlary made landfall the same day a 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook the area yesterday. So far, no significant injuries have been reported due to the storm. (link, link)

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(NEW!) Men's and Women's Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach (Wisconsin Lutheran College / Milwaukee, WI): 24-month position, starts 9/1/23. Assist w/ the program, including recruiting, coaching & planning. $17,500 stipend & daily meals. Submit cover letter, resume and references to charles.woodall@wlc.edu

Head Women's Hockey Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Lead a competitive NCAA Division III women’s hockey program that provides a unique, and memorable collegiate athletic experience for student-athletes (DIII) More details HERE.

Sr. Staff Psychologist, Athletics Emphasis (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The Embedded Mental Health Clinician will follow NCAA Mental health Best Practices Guidelines and be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Montana. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Texas A&M University-Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): The Assistant Softball Coach assists the Head Softball Coach in directing all activities of the softball program within NCAA, LSC, TAMUK, and TAMUS policies, guidelines, and procedures. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Saginaw Valley State University / University Center, MI): Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning. More details HERE.

Director of Advancement, Division of Athletics (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Manage a portfolio of major donors/prospects to solicit gifts of $50,000+ in support of CatholicU Athletics' priorities. Partner directly w/ Athletic Director; report directly to Univ. Advancement. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Marketing (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): This role is primarily responsible for assisting in the creation of marketing plans targeting ticket sales and purchase media across platforms that will help achieve the marketing groups annual goals. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Content Strategy (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): This role is primarily responsible for creating compelling and on-strategy social media content through collaboration with cross-functional groups and through use of software. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Mens Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Assist in coaching, training, and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Assist during athletic events. Attend coaches' preparatory meetings. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men and Women's Golf Coach (Sterling College / Sterling, KS): A four-year private Christ-centered, liberal arts college seeking dynamic applicants for the position of head men and women's coach. This is a full-time staff position plus benefits. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible (Pole Vault) (Grinnell College / Grinnell, IA): This position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning with regards to the pole vault group. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Track Coach, Term, Not Benefit Eligible (Sprints and Hurdles) (Grinnell College / Grinnell): This position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer (Elizabeth City State University / Elizabeth City, NC): The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer provides professional health care, instruction, prevention, rehabilitation, first aid, injury assessment, and counseling. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Compliance and Event Management (Southern Wesleyan University / Central): In the beautiful upstate region of South Carolina; NCAA Div II/Conference Carolinas. Assists Assoc. AD with compliance and event management. Compensation is 50% grad tuition discount & $5,000 stipend. More details HERE.

Assistant Manager of Events and Rentals (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) / Cambridge, MA): Will work in conjunction with MIT departments, students, faculty, and staff in the planning and management of their events; coordinate event support services with all appropriate providers. (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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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