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Kentucky Wesleyan will discontinue Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field, Men’s Bowling and Cheer at the end of the cross country season, with the latter two to move to club sports status. AD Mark Shook stating: “The hard truth is that we cannot continue to support such a high number of intercollegiate programs given the reduction of tuition revenue that is being generated currently by fewer number of students who are attending colleges across the country. We have to reduce our sport offerings to better match our resources, facilities and staff within our athletic program. There is no good time to deliver such difficult news. We have decided to move forward with the announcement now to provide our student-athletes and recruits with as much time as possible to explore options in the coming months, and to preserve their eligibility, should they elect to continue their collegiate athletics careers elsewhere. … We are committed to having an athletics program that is competitive and offers a transformative student-athlete experience for our student-athletes. An athletics program that gives our coaches and student-athletes a chance to compete and succeed at a high level." (link) 

U.S. Senators Richard Blumnethal (D-CT) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) have introduced the “Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act” – a three-page bill that would allow international student-athletes to participate in NIL opportunities by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act. Blumenthal: “International students should be fairly compensated—just like American citizens—when profits are made from their athletic prowess. They should have rights to name, image and likeness proceeds—resulting from their diligence, discipline and determination. Their blood, sweat, and tears are equally deserving of monetary reward as other student athletes. The current visa system puts them at risk of losing their legal status here if they earn any NIL money. This provision is deeply unfair and demonstrably outdated, and must be reformed, as our legislation would do.” (link, link - Full bill)

The NCAA Softball Rules Committee approved 12 rule changes for the 2024 season. According to D1Softball, the rule changes will allow “both feet of pitchers to disengage from the playing surface during the delivery when pushing off the pitcher’s plate;” simplifying the definition of obstruction; expand video review to include tag-up plays, all home runs, catch/no catch and more; reduce the pitch clock time from 25 seconds to 20 seconds, which will require batters to be ready within 10 seconds and pitchers to pitch before time expires; require new venues to have a 200-foot distance in left and right fields; allow for a double first base; allow one-way communication devices and more. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Auburn Montgomery names Central Alabama (NJCAA) Women’s Tennis HC Michael O’Brien as Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Caldwell taps former Springfield (DIII) student-athlete Amanda Picozzi as Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

+ Fort Lewis Men’s and Women’s Golf HC Jim Foltz is no longer in the role. (link)

+ Minot State lifts the interim tag from Cross Country HC Steven Schultz. (link)

+ Saint Rose removes the interim tag from Softball HC Tony Kurucz. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Carson-Newman teams up with Spry to support its compliance, communication and NIL efforts. (link)

+ Lake Erie’s multi-team Men’s Basketball event will feature Utah Tech (DI) and Youngstown State (DI). (link)

+ East Stroudsburg launches a redesigned website via SIDEARM Sports. (link)

Upper Iowa selects Interim President/CFO Kathy Franken as its 22nd president. (link) 

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(NEW!) Head Coach for Men's Lacrosse (Emmanuel University / Franklin Springs, GA): Full-time Head Coach to lead our Lacrosse program to the next level. Our rural campus is located in northeast GA with easy access to city amenities. Check us out to see if you're ready to be a Lion! More details HERE.

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.

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 Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Success (Lincoln University of Missouri / Jefferson City, MO): The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Success/SWA is charged with executing the day-to-day management and operation of the athletics compliance office. 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.

Head Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): As a direct report to the Director of Athletics, the fundamental responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer position includes managing all aspects of the Athletic Training Room. 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. (DIII) 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. 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. More details HERE.

Athletic Operations Coordinator (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): The coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, the day-to-day duties of overseeing the areas of the athletics facilities’ office, game/event operations and department of athletics student. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): This position monitors, directs, reports and ensures compliance in the intercollegiate athletics program in accordance with NCAA, MIAA, and MSSU rules for all 15 NCAA DII sports and the spirit squad. 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. (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. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position will help organize and design strength programs for assigned sports. Will also work in conjunction with coaches and athletic trainers and assist in training of student athletes. 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.

Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications & Operations (University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) / Springfield, IL): Oversight & supervision of athletics marketing communication, including the athletics website, social media, and home event management. 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.

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.

Athletics Strength, Conditioning and Fitness Specialist (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the improvement of the physical development and overall performance of all varsity sport student-athletes through sports-specific training. 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. 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. (DIII) 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.

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