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In a story by the AP’s Tim Booth on the nearly non-existent presence of DII Football on the west coast, Western Oregon AD Randi Lydum takes the glass-half-full approach to the Wolves repeatedly having to travel to other time zones: “That’s the biggest challenge, financially, but it’s also a really great opportunity for our department and our university because we’re very visible on the entire West Coast and down into Texas. I try to tell people that we’re like walking billboards when you see a football team walking through an airport and they’re all wearing their Western Oregon University gear.” Utah Tech (DI) (formerly Dixie State during its DII days) AD Ken Beazer provides his perspective being with the school since 2015: “There isn’t any appetite for Division II athletics in the state of Utah or the surrounding area. There’s just not. People can’t even tell you about Division II programs. Now in the Midwest or back East, Division II, I think, has some street cred. I think it has some viability and some equity. Out here, it does not athletically. And we found that out.” On the financial front, both Central Washington and WOU will have FB travel budgets north of $400K, with the pair offering 28-29 and 13-14 scholarships, respectively. (link)

More from LEAD1 CEO Tom McMillen, who acknowledges to On3’s Eric Prisbell that the latest round of realignment does not help the NCAA’s efforts to lobby Congress for a federal bill. “The NCAA should give any kid that wants to transfer in these realignments, they should allow it to happen. They need to give them mobility to move to another situation, even if they don’t have any transfer ability left. They’ve got to do some things like that to even the playing field.” Without a federal law, Prisbell asks how the NCAA could reconcile its differences with the myriad state laws, and McMillen explains: “It goes back to the Dormant Commerce Clause. … The Supreme Court ruled that an association needs to be able to have established rules and regulations. So, if you’re a school and want to challenge the NCAA, you’re going to be left on the sidelines for an extended period of time. Let me also say this, the CFP (College Football Playoff), if you look into their bylaws, I haven’t seen it but I am aware that their bylaws require compliance with conference and NCAA rules. It is just obvious. How can you have a football championship if the Green Bay Packers are going to come in and play in it? There are rules and regulations.” On the topic of revenue-sharing, McMIllen calls for a bifurcation of college sports to differentiate the high-revenue schools from the others but acknowledges that “how you get there is not easy. Because you do have Title IX. So, if you give $1M to football players, you have to give $1M to women athletes. It’s kind of a Rubik’s Cube. But it will have to be addressed.” Lots more in a wide-ranging interview. (link)

Fundraising & Facilities:

+ Southwest Minnesota State launches the Mustang Club – its official fundraising arm. AD Jennifer Flowers: “The ever-changing landscape of college athletics requires us to continue to be creative and forward-thinking in our fundraising efforts. We wanted to create a platform that would provide our supporters and donors the most efficient way to donate to Mustang athletics. […] We all genuinely believe that combining the fundraising efforts already established into one simplified and modernized effort, will lead to even greater support of SMSU Athletics. We are continually working to elevate the experience for our student-athletes and are confident the Mustang Club will help us do that.” (link)

+ Central Washington is working to finalize its $60.5M upgrade to Nicholson Pavilion with Volleyball set to start its season at home next month. HC Mario Andaya told the Daily Record if the PAV is not ready, it will use the Student Union & Recreation Center, which served as the team’s 2022 home venue, as a back-up. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Nova Southeastern promotes Asst. AD for Athletic Facilities & External Operations Ryan Romero to Assoc. AD for Athletic Operations. (link)

+ The NCAA released the list of its 2023-24 Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grant Recipients. (link)

RealResponse & U.S. Integrity launched an integrated solution giving athletic departments access to trained professionals in the sports wagering space through the RealResponse platform. Unlike the tip hotline they partnered on earlier this summer, the new gambling reporting tool is offered only to colleges and universities and is free for the more than 150 athletics departments that are clients of RealResponse. Key details from the AP: “When a report comes in, administrators can request U.S. Integrity investigators to assess, verify and route the report to appropriate authorities." (link)

The latest Candid Coaches series from CBS focuses on burnout and asks coaches whether they’ve experienced professional burnout in the past 12 months or so. 62% of coaches indicate they have not experienced burnout while 38% say they have. However, several HCs who answered “no” qualified their responses with one saying: “No, but I've enjoyed the job less than ever before. A combination of calendar never ends and portal/NIL factors." Another: “Not suffering from burnout, but I'm tired of too many non-basketball people offering opinions/suggestions about what the game and recruiting should be like. The recruiting schedule will never be convenient…also, this is what we signed up for when we decided to become coaches.” One coach who has experienced burnout remarks: “It is ridiculous. Complete unknown every day. ... The NCAA has zero concern for coaches and the reality is they are the ones who get the product to the floor." Another notes that “some wives have to feel like they're single parents with our calendars." Lots more. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Barry taps former Missouri (DI) HC Mark Leroux as its new Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ Bluefield State selects Mary Baldwin (DIII) Cross Country HC Wesley Arthur as Cross Country/Track & Field HC. (link)

+ Embry-Riddle (FL) names Post Men’s Lacrosse HC John Jez to the same position. (link)

+ Gannon welcomes back alumnus and USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program men’s team coach Zarko Sadikovic as Men’s and Women’s Water Polo HC. (link)

+ Jefferson taps prep coach Bob Baginski as Softball HC. (link)

+ Upper Iowa selects student assistant Bri Lawrence as the Peacock’s Cheer and Dance HC. (link)

+ Dozens & dozens of coaching moves across the nation at all levels of college athletics can be found in this morning’s Coaches.wire. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ As Chowan transitions to a “life skills university,” it unveils a new learning model that will have students concentrate on two classes at a time, four days per week, for seven-week sessions. (link)

+ Embry-Riddle rolls out its new five-year strategic plan with five areas of focus: The Student Experience, Enrollment Management, Academic and Faculty Excellence, Research and Innovation, and Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation (UW-Parkside Athletics / Kenosha, WI): The Asst. AD For Revenue Generation will provide leadership and strategic direction for all revenue-generating aspects within Athletics. Areas include sponsorships, fundraising, and ticketing. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Commissioner for External Relations (South Atlantic Conference / Rock Hill, SC): The position is primarily responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive external relations plan that promotes and aligns with the league's overall mission and strategic goals. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Marketing For Gameday Events (Loyola University Maryland / Baltimore, MD): Develop marketing plans focused on increasing attendance and further enhancing the image of Loyola Athletics. Plan, script and execute time lines for all home events that have been widely recognized! (DI) More details HERE.

Business Manager (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) / Norfolk, VA): Looking for an experienced Business Manager to oversee the finances of our conference office. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all matters of business. (DI) More details HERE.

Financial Analyst (Athletics Operations) (University of Minnesota Duluth / Duluth, MN): Ongoing financial & operational activities for UMD Athletics which includes monthly financial reporting, reconciliation, review, and analysis of budgets. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Graphic Design (SMU / Dallas, TX): Assistant Director of Graphic Design will play a crucial role in executing the SMU Athletic Department's digital, marketing, & social media strategy, to establish SMU as a leader in college sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Purdue University Northwest / Hammond, IN): Serve as Assistant Softball Coach reporting to the Head Softball Coach. Assist head coach in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the softball team Strong knowledge of softball skills. More details HERE.

Head Stunt Coach (Purdue University Northwest / Hammond, IN): Serve as Head Coach for the Stunt program and develop the foundation for the NCAA Division II STUNT program! Plan, organize, recruit and develop the Stunt, Cheer and Dance programs. More details HERE.

Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach (Purdue University Northwest / Hammond, IN): Serve as Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach develop the foundation for an American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 team! Plan, organize, recruit and develop the Women's Ice Hockey programs. More details HERE.

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 More details HERE.

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.

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