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NCAA President Baker asserts in an op-ed for The Athletic that “for too long, rules meant to govern and protect one generation of student-athletes have been broadly applied to a generation whose needs and priorities have shifted dramatically.” Baker outlines several initiatives the NCAA has recently undertaken to support student-athletes over the past year, including the creation of health insurance funds, scholarship protections, and academic counseling, financial literacy and career preparation requirements. Baker also points to the need for legislative assistance from Congress on the heels of NIL changes by the DI Council, stating: “While we can – and are – adapting the NCAA, we can’t expand our own legal authority. Our new NIL bylaw proposals will improve outcomes for student-athletes in an uncertain environment, but there is opportunity to do more. … Schools, conferences and the NCAA are exploring ways to expand the benefits we provide to student-athletes. However, to fully pursue this priority, we need Congress to affirm that student-athletes are not employees. Without that action, courts may implement one-size-fits-all mandates that require all student-athletes across all sports and all divisions receive identical benefits,” which Baker adds would be “untenable.” Full op-ed. (link)

The CCC updates how it will continue to handle Hartford’s provisional transition to DIII. In 2023-24, year two of the process, the Hawks will continue to honor all athletic scholarships for student-athletes and play a full slate of games in men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and men’s and women’s lacrosse, but these games will be classified as non-conference and not count in the league standings. The Hawks can compete, but not score, in championships for men’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s track and field. In 2024-25, UH will no longer offer athletic aid and all contests against CCC opponents will count in the conference standings and the Hawks will be eligible for conference tournaments, but not for NCAA AQs. (link)

Local KTXS profiles the non-conference travel burden placed on DIII Football programs in Texas, particularly Howard Payne and Hardin-Simmons, that have designs on building an at-large resume. HSU AD John Neese, on flying to Wisconsin and Massachusetts for games: “Regardless of what we look at, there's no inexpensive option right now. [...] Is it something everybody wants to do? Probably not. But it's something we need to do, and we want to do for our athletes.” HPU AD Hunter Sims indicates a charter flight to Oregon has jumped $60K to around $200K in the past five years. When asked if the cost burden is sustainable, Sims echoes Neese: “It's going to have to be. We're going to have to find a way, not that we have any other option.” (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Framingham State will grow its varsity sport sponsorship to 15 in 2024-25 with the addition of Women’s Ice Hockey, which will be led by former Men’s Ice Hockey HC Robert Lavin.  (link)

+ Mount Union will add Women’s Wrestling to its portfolio next year, with Men’s Wrestling HC Ryan Riggs to lead both programs. (link) 

Speaking of Women's Wrestling, the DI Competition Oversight Committee earlier this month was informed that women’s wrestling has exceeded the threshold of 40 sponsoring institutions to be considered for a potential transition from an emerging sport to championship-sport status. The Committee on Women’s Athletics (CWA), which oversees the emerging sports process, is “working on the various steps that must be accomplished to consider the transition, including socializing the concept among the three NCAA divisions. The CWA has indicated it may recommend during its February meeting that the three divisions introduce/sponsor legislation for possible adoption during the 2024-25 academic year (the 2025 NCAA Convention for Divisions II and III; April or June 2024 Council meetings for Division I). The CWA has acknowledged that the earliest a championship could be staged would be in winter of 2026.” (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Maine Maritime Men’s Wrestling will compete in the New England Wrestling Association beginning in 2024-25. (link)

+ Claremont McKenna brings in more than $400K from its 1946 Challenge. (link)

Vermont State Lyndon taps Men’s Basketball AC Brennen Morton as the Hornets’ new Women’s Basketball HC. AD Chris Gilmore: “Brennen has been an integral part of Lyndon basketball for over eight years. He has been an assistant in both our Men's and Women's basketball programs distinguishing himself as a vital asset to both programs.  His hard work and dedication to our programs has not gone unnoticed.” (link)

Coaches.wire: 

+ Adrian promotes Volunteer AC/Bulldogs Tennis alum Kyle Haines to Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Babson elevates Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC Michael Kopelman to Director of Tennis and will hire a new WTEN HC as Kopelman leads the Men’s program. (link)

+ Randolph names Bluefield State (DII) Women’s Wrestling HC Brooke Richards as its inaugural leader. (link)

+ Sweet Briar taps prep HC Bucky Morris as its new Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

U.S. Council for Athletes' Health (USCAH), in partnership with CaringWire and with support from Walmart Health Virtual Care, has unveiled the Holistic Athlete Health Solution (HAHS) platform tailored for student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The launch aims to address the increasing external pressures - from scheduling challenges to social media. CaringWire CEO Michael Sentz: "In the face of mounting stressors, our mission is to ensure that athletes are provided with immediate, comprehensive, simple and secure health and well-being support, no matter where they are." More on how HAHS is reshaping athlete health and wellness. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Earlham President Anne Houtman will retire at the end of this academic year after four years at the helm. (link) 

+ Husson President Robert Clark will also retire next summer. Currently he is the longest serving university CEO in the state. (link)

+ Hamline has surpassed its $110M goal for its “Take the Lead” campaign, which includes $10M raised for athletics. (link) 

+ Ohio Northern’s $100M Forward Together capital campaign concluded with over $112.7M raised, the most in ONU’s history. (link)

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(NEW!) MBB Athletic Media Specialist,Sr (New Mexico State / Las Cruces, NM): Maintains, develops and enhances media relationships, writes news releases; researches and prepares background and briefing materials for interactions with MBB and Baseball. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Oversee NCAA eligibility & compliance, Ivy League compliance, NIL & rules education. Candidate must understand the fundamental role that athletics plays in the education of the student-athlete. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Baseball Operations (Kansas Athletics, Inc. / Lawrence, KS): Kansas Baseball is hiring for a Director of Operations to join their team! This role will support the Head Coach and manage all operational matters related to the baseball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): UCSC seeks a director of athletics and recreation. Apply by 11/8/23 via the Spelman Johnson website at https://apptrkr.com/4680764. Salary range is $165,000 to $200,000 annually. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): This position will assist with the design, implementation, development, and management of individual and group strength and conditioning programs for both men and women student-athletes. (DII) More details HERE.

Head STUNT Coach (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): Provide vision and leadership in the development and administration of a competitive and inclusive Division II STUNT Program within the guidelines of the university, Lone Star Conference and NCAAII. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Ideal candidate is highly motivated and will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining and developing a very competitive softball program. Work in a high-paced and collaborative environment. More details HERE.

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. More details HERE.

Track and Field Intern/Assistant Coach (Hanover College Athletics / Hanover, IN): Assist head coach in overseeing / Track & Field program, including recruitment, scheduling, prep, and scouting. Throws and/or Multi background desired. Assists w/ all aspects of team management. 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.

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. 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. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Part-time (Franklin and Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership and management of the Men's Basketball program. 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.

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. 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. 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

Athletic Trainer (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): The Athletic Trainer reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and provides consistent athletic training coverage for varsity student athletes. More details HERE.

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