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Wilberforce is set to join the GCAC starting in 2024-25. WU President Vann Newkirk: "Currently, Wilberforce University has few regional rivalries. This impacts fan interest and the ability of the University to garner the interest of students. Joining an all-HBCU conference allows graduates of the institution to rekindle relations with schools that the University historically had rivalries. It also allows us to tap into regional HBCU alumni bases and thus increase our ability to earn a few dollars to support our athletic programs. Finally, for our students, it allows them to participate against similarly funded programs and to attend games against familiar teams. [...] We don't expect to earn millions like the big schools, but we know that at our level every penny counts, and running an athletic program is a business. This move will energize our alumni base which in turn will help us to increase attendance and overall interest in the University." (link)

Facility Features: 

+ College of Idaho cut the ribbon on its new Beach Volleyball facility. (link)

+ Benedictine (KS) partners with Perch, “an AI-backed platform uses a combination of 3D cameras and machine learning to quantify weight room performance and enhance an athlete's motivation, safety, and on-field performance.” Director of Athletic Performance Zach Ruhland: "This state-of-the-art velocity-based training technology promises to revolutionize our entire athletic department. Perch allows us to train our athletes with better precision and efficiency, while giving us a better understanding of athlete readiness and fatigue on a weekly basis, empowering our athletes to continue to unleash greatness and reach their full potential." (link)

Deal Digest:

+ The Frontier inks a five-year apparel and equipment deal with Nike and BSN Sports. (link)

+ Xavier Louisiana Baseball student-athlete Jayden Smith reports signing a five-figure NIL deal with Mathnasium. The deal was arranged through the HBCU-focused Icon 1901 Collective. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Florida Memorial promotes Senior Assoc. AD for Student Success & Compliance Kevin Nesfield to Deputy AD. (link)

+ Trinity Christian elevates Men’s Basketball AC Dominique Nelson to Interim Women’s Basketball HC. (link)

+ Ave Maria selects Timber Trails Golf Course PGA pro Patrick Sams as its new Men’s & Women’s Golf HC. (link)

Flag football will be included in the 2028 Summer Olympics along with cricket, baseball and softball, pending IOC approval. Lacrosse and “potentially squash” could also be added. FootballScoop’s Zach Barnett: “While it remains to be seen if flag football will catch on as a full-fledged Olympic sport (the 2032 Olympics are set for Brisbane, Australia), that's almost beside the point. … Monday's news will allow the NFL and USA Football to continue to push for other states and colleges to add men's and women's flag football as full-fledged varsity sports over the next five years.” (link)

The federal government is overhauling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as part of a project known as FAFSA Simplification, delaying this year’s opening from October 1 to sometime in December, and Inside Higher Ed’s Katherine Knott and Liam Knox note financial aid administrators, admissions officers and high school counselors are preparing for a chaotic rollout. James Madison (NCAA DI) Financial Aid Director/AVP for Access and Enrollment Management Brad Barnett: “We’ve got a plan in place. The question is, will the plan be accurate? This is where we’re going to have to be nimble as an institution. It could cost us more or less than what we’re anticipating based on what actually happens.” Knott and Knox point out that if students’ financial aid goes up, colleges and universities may have to increase institutional aid, “and if it goes down, they may need to use their own funds to make up the difference – especially for current students, who will be immediately affected by the new calculations.” Barnett adds that right now there’s not much else administrators can do: “At this stage of the game, we’re as prepared as we can be until we see the full application and what it actually looks like and how it actually works.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lindsey Wilson College / Columbia, KY): Mid-South Conference and the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 27 varsity/club sports programs consisting of 36 teams and 800+ student-athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated ATC to join our growing athletic staff. The successful applicant will work with our 3 other ATCs in supervising and caring for athletes in our 17 sports. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Pfeiffer University / Misenheimer, NC): Responsible for all functions relating to the management and development of a successful Division III Women’s Lacrosse program, including recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and player development. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Pace University / Pleasantville, NY): This position will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the overall management of the athletic training room operations. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Meredith College / Raleigh, NC): Oversight of all aspects of the athletic training department for 11 varsity women's teams. NCAA D3. Full-time 11-month position (off in July). Beautiful campus in the heart of Raleigh, NC. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Director (The College of Wooster / Wooster, OH): The Director of Athletics (AD) serves as the senior administrator for the NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program and campus recreation (intramural) programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Development Coordinator (Fresno State Bulldog Foundation / Fresno, CA): Join our Bulldog Team! Renew and solicit new annual fund donors, assist with graphic design/social media, and with donor events. Build a great foundation for a future in athletic development. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Development / Assistant Athletics Director (Fresno State Bulldog Foundation / Fresno, CA): Join the Red Wave working in development activities: major gifts for capital projects, sport specific, endowment fund, and the annual fund. Position supervises two Bulldog Foundation staff members. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Retention (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): The Coordinator of Ticket Sales is responsible for selling a full menu of ticket options to athletics events and soliciting contributions to Tigers Unlimited Foundation. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities and Operations (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Leads and manages the daily operations and maintenance of Athletics buildings, including access to facilities, maintenance scheduling and oversight, general housekeeping and event support. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student athletes for a NCAA Division I men's lacrosse program, within the guidelines, rules, and regulations. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (Southern Connecticut State University / New Haven, CT): Lead a comprehensive and competitive program that won 10 NE10 Conference Championships in the last 2 years and join a dynamic university highly committed to graduating students and changing lives. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Wofford College / Spartanburg, SC): The Director of Athletics is responsible for providing leadership, strategic vision, direction and management for the college’s athletics program. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): George Mason University, assisted with search by Renaissance Search & Consulting, seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development. Apply for position # FA67KZ at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. EOE (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Women's Hockey (College Hockey Inc. / Remote (ideally in a hockey-oriented locale)): Ideal candidate is a highly motivated entrepreneurial person capable of identifying, creating, and pursuing initiatives designed to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women’s college hockey. More details HERE.

Head Coach for Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications to our available full time (at least 37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Head Coach for Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field position. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Tufts University / Medford, MA): Provide quality athletic training services to all student athletes involved in intercollegiate & select club sports. Provide appropriate sports medicine coverage at assigned practices & events. (DIII) More details HERE.

Men’s and Women’s Golf Graduate Assistant (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Assist the Director of Golf with daily tasks, including administration, coaching, and recruiting. Traveling with the Golf teams is required. $1,000 stipend per semester. (DII) To apply, e-mail your resume to: cmccarthy@stmarytx.edu

Coordinator, Athletics Advancement & Athletics Friends Groups (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): This position supports the overall function of the Athletics Advancement team emphasizing on the oversight of communications & annual events for the 18 sport-specific varsity Athletics Friends Groups. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Operations (Barton College / Wilson, NC): Leadership/oversight for all game-day operations, daily scheduling/ maintenance of athletic facilities, revenue generation re: ticket sales, camps/conferences/etc. Serves on Ath. Sr Leadership Team. (DII) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Operations and Events (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serve as a game day events manager for various athletic events. Work closely with various University offices, the coaching staff, student-athletes, outside groups, and spectators. (DI) More details HERE.

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