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The DIII Management Council have enacted a number of changes following their meeting this week including a two-year blanket waiver for mental health hardship and increase championship per diem to $125. Looking to the NCAA Convention in January, the council supported establishing STUNT as an emerging sport, amending the DIII Philosophy Statement and lowering the number of participants for tennis from six to four. Further, the Management Council supports a recommendation to hire a consultant to conduct a financial analysis of DIII and will solicit feedback on championship budget enhancements for the 2024-26 budget cycle. (link)

Another Congressional hearing on NIL went down yesterday on Capitol Hill, this time with the Senate Judiciary Committee, which was full of equally insightful & head-scratching comments. A number of high-profile industry reporters, including USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz & Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger were on hand for the festivities…

+ Here’s NCAA President Charlie Baker’s full written testimony. (link)

+ Sen. John Kennedy tells Baker: "You might regret asking Congress to intervene here. ... I'd be real careful about inviting Congress to micro-manage your business."

+ Sen. Ted Cruz: "Bad things will happen, I believe, if government takes over college sports."

+ Sen. Richard Blumenthal: In addition to need for national NIL standards, Congress "needs to address enforceable safety standards" for college sports.

+ Judiciary Committee ranking member Lindsey Graham says that between NIL and the transfer portal, "college football is in absolute chaos" but a federal solution "can't make it so expensive" that it affects lower budget schools in D-1 and schools in D-2 and D-3.

+ Saint Joseph’s (DI) AD Jill Bodensteiner, a witness at the hearing, asks an important question: Why are all NCAA athletes in jeopardy of becoming employees “based largely on the issues in one sport (football)"?

+ A quote from Baker about DII and DIII schools getting out of athletics without Congressional action was slightly out of context, as the statement was made in response to a question regarding the consequences of DII and DIII student-athletes being made employees. (link)

+ For lots more, here’s Berkowitz’s full thread (link)

+ And Dellenger’s account (link)

+ As well as On3’s live blog (link)

+ Also, Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich’s wrap-up (link)

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) wants any NIL legislation to also address student-athletes’ rights, and she plans to hold a Commerce Committee hearing on the topic within the next 60 days, USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz reports. Cantwell also characterized the current trajectory of college sports as a “race to the top, where people are like, 'Yeah, we're going to get the two biggest conferences and the two biggest teams, so we're going to get all the revenue and then you guys all get, you know, short shrifted.’ I don't think that's what we want. And so we're going to have to…figure this out. And I think the problem is we have been hoping the NCAA for some time now would figure that out. And yet here the college presidents are – they're in the card game, basically. They're in the card game. And that's a challenge.” Cantwell’s bottom line: “You could do a lot of different things here. And so the question is: Is there something that we could get agreement on that would be an immediate thing on trying to not create a process without transparency that is giving some schools advantages right now while we still look at the larger issue? … We're just going to have to get everybody together and see. I'm trying to find a win-win-win situation here. … We’ll see.” More. (link)

Postseason Updates:

+ The initial Field Hockey (link), Men’s Soccer (link) and Women’s Soccer (link) regional rankings are live and listed in alphabetical order.

+ In The (D3FB) Huddle’s Frank Rossi reports that Landmark Football would return to region 2 from region 3 this season. (link)

NCAA News & Notes:

+ The NCAA renews its multi-year partnership with On Location to serve as its official ticket and hospitality partner. On Location EVP/Chief Commercial Officer Scott Jernigan: “The NCAA fan experience is fantastic, and our unique partnership creates a suite of products that elevate that experience into memories that will last a lifetime. The NCAA is a fantastic partner who is equally vested in this elevated experience, and the extension of our relationship is a testament to our long-standing track record of unlocking maximum value on a truly unique scale. Demand is only increasing, with 2024 sales off to a record start, and we're excited to continue creating even more industry-defining experiences for the NCAA and its fans.” (link)

+ The NCAA announces that Clippd will provide NCAA golf scoring and ranking services, taking over from Spikemark following an agreed upon handover period. NCAA SVP of Championships Joni Comstock: "We are confident that Clippd will lead us through technology challenges faced during the 2023 fall season, and serve as a valuable partner into the future, as well. The goal of this partnership is to fully deliver the quality services that our student-athletes and the college golf community deserves." (link)

Trinity (CT) will break ground this year on a $30.1M expansion of the George M. Ferris Athletic Center that is projected to be ready by March 2025. The 37K square-foot addition will include seven new squash courts with seating for over 1K fans, meeting rooms, recreation spaces and an open-air terrace. Athletics Campaign Committee Co-Chair Elissa Raether Kovas: “The new squash courts will position our varsity teams for the future to continue competing at the highest level each year. Additionally, the variety of new spaces available in the wellness and recreation center provide us opportunities to strengthen already existing relationships with community organizations that support wellness for the youth of Hartford.” (link)

Adrian Football HC Jim Deere has stepped down after 14 years at the helm. OC Harry Bailey will serve as Interim HC. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Keene State selects Cal State Northridge (DI) Club Men’s Ice Hockey HC Rob Morgan as its first Women’s Ice Hockey HC. (link)

+ New Jersey City promotes AC Jason Estevez to Men’s Wrestling HC. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ The Hodson Trust has made two record donations with $54M to Hood and $54.7M to Washington College. Both major gifts will go towards scholarships and student financial support. (link, link)

+ Elmhurst broke ground on a new $30M, 45K square-foot health sciences building – the first new building at the university in 15 years. (link)

+ Facing an $18M budget shortfall, Wisconsin-Oshkosh will layoff 140 staff and eliminate another 110 positions for an overall 17.5% reduction in workforce, pending an additional reduction in adjunct educators. These cuts and the termination of in-person instruction at a satellite campus in Fond du Lac are expected to save $14.7M. (link, link)

+ Whitman rolls out its new $200M Upward Together fundraising campaign, which has already raised $138M. (link)

+ Bluffton receives a $4M gift from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation to name the university’s new science center. (link)

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(NEW!) Athletic Assistant for Women’s Wrestling (Utica University / Utica, NY): This position runs August 1-May 31. $6,700 stipend for 10 months (prorated based on start date). 12 graduate tuition credits. On-campus or college-owned housing will be provided. Bachelor's required. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Executive Director (Blueprint Sports / Fayetteville, AR): The Executive Director of this Power 5 University will be responsible for the management, leadership, revenue generation, strategy, and administrative relationship representing this collective. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach, Women's Tennis (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as varsity Head Coach for Women’s Tennis. Assumes additional secondary duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Athletics and Athletics Advancement or their designee More details HERE.

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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