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Women Leaders in College Sports is evolving to Women Leaders in Sports. Pittsburgh (DI) AD/Women Leaders President and Board Chair Heather Lyke: "This is more than a mere name change. It is a brand evolution that reflects the impressive growth and impact our organization continues to have on women leaders beyond the collegiate athletics space. The advancement of women’s sports in terms of participation, investment, and attention is at historic highs. The time is right for our organization to broaden our impact to engage, inspire, and develop women in leadership at all levels of sports and society at large.” (link)

Centre launches the 1926 Collective aimed at providing NIL support for Women’s sports, the first female-focused collective in DIII. Co-founder Kate (Anderson) Dieruf: “As mostly former Centre College student-athletes, the founders of The 1926 Collective are proud to bring this opportunity to the next generation of women athletes. [...] This initiative strives to empower female student-athletes, to foster their confidence, enhance their potential, and set them up to be successful in their careers once they graduate.” Resources to include Brand Partnerships, Educational Workshops, and Community and Networking. (link)

The NCAA Board of Governors adds Boston Celtics VP of Team Operations and Organizational Growth Allison Feaster as one of its two independent voting members and Central Arkansas (DI) President Houston Davis as one of its four DI voting members. Baylor (DI) President/Board of Governors Chair Linda Livingstone: “Their combination of experience in higher education and athletics will be valuable as the Association continues to evolve and emphasize providing a world-class athletics and academic experience for our student-athletes." (link)

In a piece for the Chronicle of Higher Education that focuses on the benefits to small colleges of adding sports, Lynchburg VP for Enrollment, Marketing and Communications Aaron Basko asks and answers: “Is creating new athletics programs and expanding enrollment and the number of athletes on campus a magic bullet for small colleges? Probably not. There are a limited number of viable new sports to add, especially if colleges only consider those that do not come with a high price tag for new facilities. Coaches can also expand roster sizes only so much before their programs become unmanageable, or until their players become disgruntled at the lack of playing time and transfer or drop out. The other factor to consider is campus culture. When institutions become dominated by athletes, nonathletes can begin to feel like second-class citizens, which can hurt retention. There is a limit to how far colleges can ride the horse. At the same time, an enrollment-focused athletics strategy can be a big help to institutions on the margins, and can be particularly helpful in down markets. [...] As colleges revamp their student-success programs, sports can help. Athletes tend to stay enrolled at higher rates than nonathletes — they have stronger reasons to stay at the institution.  [...] Increasing revenue through retention can be just as important as raising revenue through adding new students.” (link)

An NCAA survey of compliance directors across all divisions finds that 3% of DIII schools have dealt with a sports wagering problem among student-athletes or staff within the past year. Overall, the survey found that some form of sports wagering education is occurring for student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators at at least 66% of DIII schools, with most programs focusing on NCAA rules and sports betting terminology. As for how concerned DIII compliance directors are about gambling, 64% are somewhat or slightly concerned and 26% not concerned at all, with many not seeing rules relevant to their student-athletes. (link)

PAC Commissioner Joe Onderko talks with the Observer-Reporter’s John Sacco about having games broadcast on KDKA+, the Pittsburgh CW station and the impact. “There are 26-27 NCAA Division III conferences that sponsor football. The PAC used to be ranked 16th. Last year, we were 12th. I saw a data group this year that listed us eighth. If you look at viewership numbers, interest is just growing exponentially. It’s a lot about the culture of the area. The importance of football in the Pittsburgh region is huge. The media interest, fans and alumni interest grows every single year with this conference. For a long time it was thought there was not a market for college football below Division I. The Stagg Bowl (NCAA Division III national championship) was one of the top viewed games on ESPN last year. […] It gives us something few Division III conferences have.” (link)

Another NIL bill hits the docket in D.C., this one from Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), which according to Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger, “prohibits collectives from entering into NIL deals with athletes until they are enrolled in school for 90 days, outlaws tampering with other teams’ athletes and creates a public-facing database of figures from NIL deals across college sports. In maybe the most interesting and unique section of the FAIR College Sports Act, the draft targets collectives, requiring them to register with an independent third party responsible for overseeing NIL called the United States Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (USIAC). As part of the registration process, collectives would have to disclose their registry of donors.” Lots more. (link)

D1.relocation announces its full launch into the marketplace after already simplifying the relocation process for dozens of families in college athletics over the past year. Notably, former USC Upstate (DI) AD Daniel Feig will serve as the company’s COO. Feig: “I understand the challenges of relocation from both the employer and new employee perspectives. I moved my own family four times in nine years. D1.relocation will simplify the transition for both parties.” The company points to a key value prop of a team of coaches’ spouses as its relocation specialists. Per the wife of an SEC (DI) football assistant coach: “The team at D1.relocation was so respectful and professional. They helped organize our moving and real estate needs. This was by far our family's most organized relocation.” (link)

Quick Hits:

+ The UCHC will grow its Men’s Ice Hockey membership to eight in 2024-25 with the additions of SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo. (link)

+ Anderson launches a new website via PrestoSports. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Concordia Chicago names former Benedictine (IL) Men’s Lacrosse HC Christopher Button to the same post. (link)

+ DePauw Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Scott Riggle retires and will be succeeded by AC Andrew Gregory. (link)

+ Lewis & Clark select Seattle Pacific (DII) Assoc. HC Chris Reed as its new Men’s & Women’s Track & Field HC. (link)

+ Misericordia taps King’s Men’s Wrestling HC Josh Roosa for the same post. (link)

+ Nebraska Wesleyan taps Utah (DI) Track & Field/Cross Country Director of Ops. Chad Berens as Men’s and Women’s Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Suffolk selects Saint Anselm (DII) Compliance Coordinator/Softball AC Megan Cook as Softball HC. (link)

+ Lewis & Clark appoints Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving AC Caitlin DeNise as Interim HC. (link)

+ McMurry appoints former Men’s and Women’s Cross Country AC Corey Koch as Interim HC. (link)

Under a rule proposed by the Biden administration, workers who make ~$55K a year or less would be eligible for overtime by default, an increase from the previous threshold of $35,568.  Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su: “A cornerstone of workers’ rights in this country is the right to a 40-hour workweek [and] the promise that you get to go home after 40 hours or you get higher pay. I’ve heard from workers again and again about working long hours, for no extra pay.” (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ SUNY Maritime President RADM Michael Alfultis will retire in July 2024. (link)

+ Johnson & Wales will pay the city of Providence $15.2M over the next 20 years, starting at $600K this fiscal year, as part of a voluntary agreement in lieu of paying property taxes. (link)

+ SUNY Fredonia intends to make $10M in unspecified cuts over the next five years. (link)

+ State officials have appointed a monitor to oversee all fiscal operations, budgeting, and staffing at New Jersey City. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Athletics (University of Washington / Seattle, WA): UW seeks an experienced, innovative leader to direct a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program, while demonstrating a commitment to a program of academic and competitive success. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletic Trainer (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Athletic Trainer supports the medical needs for all 22 intercollegiate NCAA Division III sports and 2 Division I sports (men’s and women’s ice hockey). More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Communications (Athletics and Recreation) (Centre College / Danville, KY): This position serves as a key member of the Athletics Administration, reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics and oversees and directs the communications efforts for 24 intercollegiate sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academic Services (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academic Services leads the efforts to ensure the Athletic Department maintains NCAA, MIAA, and MSSU compliance for MSSU's 15 Division II sports. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach – Women’s Lacrosse (Western Connecticut State University / Danbury, CT): Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of three years coaching experience at collegiate level, preferable at least two years as head coach. Knowledge of NCAA rules, etc. More details HERE.

Director for Communications and Broadcasting (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): Serve as the men's basketball communications contact, strategy into increased video production efforts needed for MW Network production, and cover additional sports as assigned from communications. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Softball Coach/Instructor for Physical Education (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics / Claremont, CA): This head coaching position manages all facets of the women’s softball program. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in PE courses. Full-time, non-tenure track, athletic faculty appointment. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Franklin and Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting a full-time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for the Men's Basketball program. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Facilities Operations and Event Management (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): This position oversees the day-to-day operations of all athletic facilities, event management, budgets for athletic facilities, and capital building projects. This position reports to the AD. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Development, Annual Fund (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The position is responsible for overseeing, promoting and expanding the Bobcat Athletic Scholarship Fund for Bobcat Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Radford University / Radford, VA): The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in the daily health care of student athletes and Sports Medicine Facility operation under the direction of the Associate AD for Sports Medicine. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Highlander Club (Radford University / Radford, VA): The Director of the Highlander Club is responsible for the strategic planning, communication, organization, and oversight of the Radford Athletics Highlander Club. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director (Boston University / Boston, MA): Oversees and directs all academic, compliance, social and community related activities for student-athletes, including leadership, career development and performance & wellness. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): As a part of the Department of Athletics and Recreation, be responsible for working closely with the Head Coach on administering phases of this varsity intercollegiate sport program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Responsibilities-all aspects of planning, managing, maintaining a successful men’s lacrosse program w/ recruiting quality student-athletes. Qualifications-BA or BS degree required, MA/MS preferred. More details HERE.

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. (DII) More details HERE.

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. (DII) 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.

Rowing Head Coach (Adrian College / Adrian, MI): Excited to find a strong and enthusiastic leader for our crew team! As head coach, you will have the opportunity to lead our men's and women's team at our private boathouse on a local lake. 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. (DII) 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.

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 Coach Womens Lacrosse (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): Responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse program. More details click here https://www.whittier.edu/jobs More details HERE.

Head Women's Swim Coach (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): Western New England University is seeking a Head Women's Swim Coach. 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. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Huntingdon College / Montgomery, AL): Full-time position assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of managing a successful program. Candidates with either a hitting or pitching background are welcome. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. (DII) 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. 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 (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Responsibilities include supervision of athletic training students and athletic training services for 19 NCAA II varsity athletic teams. Must have BOC Certification and be eligible for Iowa Licensure. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): Western New England University invites applications for a Head Coach for our NCAA DIII Women's Volleyball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Wrestling (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): The Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach will be responsible for a significant portion of the assistant coaching duties of the program. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Westminster College / New Wilmington, PA): Seeking one Athletic Trainer to join our team. 22 varsity sports and 500+ student-athletes, participates as a member of President’s Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level. 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. 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. 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. 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Staff Assistant for Intercollegiate Scheduling/Athletic Operations/Head Coach (Salem State University / Salem, MA): The Staff Assistant for Intercollegiate Scheduling/Athletic Operations/Head Coach coordinates of all aspects of intercollegiate scheduling & travel & assists with athletics operations & fundraising. 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. (DII) 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. (DII) 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. (DII) 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.

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. (DII) 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.

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