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Lynn removes the interim tag from AD Kathy Kroupa, who has been leading the Fighting Knights for the last seven months after previously serving as Deputy AD/SWA. President Kevin Ross: "Kathy gives our athletics department and student-athletes the best opportunity to inspire and succeed. Her vision and strategic direction as an athletic director will pay dividends for high-level coaching and training implementation as she continues to lead and build strong relationships with Lynn's community, parents and student-athletes." (link)

Lubbock Christian names Texas Tech (DI) Assoc. Director of Development Andrew Sorrells as its next AD. LCU President Scott McDowell: “I have been incredibly impressed by his depth of character and his winsome ability to connect with people. His passion and energy are contagious, and I’m enthusiastic about both his ability to partner with our already successful coaching staff and his ability to serve as a role model for our remarkable student athletes. LCU is a standard-bearer for Christ-centered athletics, and Andrew has the ability to grow that influence even more to build on the rich legacy of this place.” (link)

With the addition of Conference Carolinas Football in 2025, the DII Championships Committee has approved a new super region alignment that will see four conferences in each super region: CIAA, Mountain East, NE10 and PSAC in super region 1; Conference Carolinas, GSC, SAC and SIAC in super region 2; GLIAC, GLVC, G-MAC and NSIC in super region 3; and GAC, MIAA, LSC and RMAC in super region 4. The move also “reduces the range of the number of institutions in each of the four super regions (from 32 to 46 institutions to 36 to 47 institutions); and keeps most institutions within a specific super region more closely aligned to each other geographically than is the case in the current super regional alignment. Historical or perceived strength of conferences did not factor into this recommendation.” The committee also decided to maintain its position on changing the Softball schedule, in spite of DII SAAC feedback that supported a reversion to the current format in festival years. The committee believes the benefits of being aligned with the DI and DIII softball and DII baseball seasons are in the best interest of DII softball student-athletes. (link) 

Ahead of tomorrow’s DII Football championship game between Harding and Colorado School of Mines, GAC Commissioner Will Prewitt is happy for the league to ride the Bisons' momentum to the title game, telling the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Erick Taylor: "Several other teams have just been on the precipice of reaching the playoffs. Southeastern [Oklahoma State] was a game away from the playoffs a few years ago. [Southern Arkansas] could've been in the playoffs this year. So I think we're more than just a couple-of-teams league, but I also think it's one of those 'rising tide helps all boats' kind of thing. It makes it that much more tangible and visible that our people can get to that highest level and compete at that highest level of Division II.” On the strength of the league and the competitiveness of super region three: "I think the league has been really good since its inception. But when you live in a neighborhood where there's a mansion on every block and your next door neighbor is the [Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association], and you share a region with the [Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference] ... [and] you've got the [Lone Star Conference] and the [Gulf South Conference] next to you. There's just so many good teams in this part of the country that you can get a little bit overshadowed. But I think that we've been as good as almost all those other leagues over the past 10 years or so. […] It's frustrating when you see people in other parts of the country who may get a 7-4 team or an 8-3 team in a first-round game, which is a matchup you feel like you should win. Over here, there's just no easy games when right off the bat in this region, you've got to play a semifinal- or quarterfinal-type opponent. Your reward for having a great regular season is that you're going to play a Ferris State or a Grand Valley State or a Northwest Missouri.” (link)

The AFCA is assisting the MIAA in surveying DII Football student-athletes about their feelings about proposed week 0 legislation that will be voted on at next month’s NCAA Convention. Per MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy, the survey had around 2,500 responses as of Wednesday, which represents 15-20% of all DII FB student-athletes, with 93% understanding and being in favor of the week 0 legislation. Racy: “Now it’s the division’s chance to put up or shut up. A real big moment in January for the Division II membership to really answer that question, ‘How much do we value the voice of football student-athletes and what they say about this important piece of legislation?’” (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ Georgia College’s Day of Giving brought in $121K from 827 donors. (link) 

+ Wisconsin-Parkside raised $120K this fall for the Ranger Impact Fund. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ The MIAA extends its partnership with Hollis + Miller through 2025 as the league’s official architects. (link)

+ Francis Marion partners with Spry for compliance and operational solutions. (link)

Allen hires Alabama A&M (DI) AC/former Central State HC Cedric Pearl as its next Football HC. AD Jasher Cox: “His ability to connect with recruits, his passion and love for his players and his alignment with our vision and values are among the many reasons he has been selected to lead our program.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ D’Youville hires Syracuse (DI) Director of Player Development & Operations Sean Hallas as its new Men’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Mercyhurst Interim Baseball HC Charlie Spano will depart to become the VP of Scouting for Pennsylvania for PBR. AC Jimmy Latona will serve as Interim HC for this upcoming season. (link)

Honors, Awards & Records:

+ Central Missouri Football student-athlete Zach Zebrowski wins the Harlon Hill Trophy after becoming the first DII QB and sixth CFB player ever to throw for 60 TDs and breaking the DII records for total offense, yards and TDs responsible for. (link) 

+ Colorado School of Mines Football student-athlete Will Ramsey takes home the Elite 90 award. (link) 

+ Roberts Wesleyan Women’s Track and Field student-athlete Brynn King broke the DII pole vault record, with a 4.42m jump. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Saint Augustine’s hires Claflin VP of Institutional Advancement Marcus Burgess as its interim president. (link)

+ Costs for U.S. colleges and universities rose 4% during FY23, according to data from the annual Commonfund Higher Education Price Index. It’s the second-highest rate of inflation since FY08, when the HEPI was at 5%. Costs increased 4.5% at private institutions compared to 3.8% at public institutions. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Bloomsburg Athletics / Bloomsburg, PA): Join best in class Athletic Training Department focused on compassionate evidence- based medicine & leadership development, through personal & professional growth, centered around life work balance. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Communications Assistant (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Reporting to the Director of Sports Information and Promotions, the Athletics Communications Assistant will support the overall mission and vision of the University of Chicago and Athletics. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering athletic training services to the student-athletes of Adams State University. This is a full-time position. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Associate Commissioner, Internal Operations (America East Conference / Boston, MA): Serve in a key leadership role at the conference office, located in Boston's lively Seaport District, overseeing all aspects of internal operations including financial operations and human resources. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Asst/Assoc. Athletic Director for Compliance (East Stroudsburg University / East Stroudsburg, PA): We are hiring an Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. This position is responsible for all NCAA Athletic student compliance and is a 12 month tenure track faculty role. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Full-time position responsible for the management of all areas of the program, supporting the team comprehensively in their student-athlete experience and enhancing our rich Tradition of Excellence. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Head Women's Golf Coach (Trevecca Nazarene Univeristy / Nashville, TN): Assist the Director of Golf in all aspects of coaching the women's golf team to include, but not limited to the following: daily practice, team travel, NCAA compliance, budgets, and player relations. To apply, please email dbhead@trevecca.edu.

Director of Athletic Communications (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for assisting in promoting a positive image, both internally and externally, of the University's 13-sport NCAA intercollegiate athletics program. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Sprint Football/Athletic Administrator (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): Responsible for all facets of the sprint football program including; recruiting, scheduling, player development and administrative duties as assigned. More details HERE.

Women's Soccer Head Coach (Wells College / Aurora, NY): Full time position that oversees all aspects of the Women’s Soccer program, to develop and encourage individual and team success, and recruit academically and athletically talented student-athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Development Officer - Athletics (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): The selected candidate will plan, organize, and implement fund-raising activities for one or more organization units within Auburn University. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Houghton University / Houghton, NY): Responsible for all facets of the volleyball program including; recruiting, scheduling, player development, budget management, understanding of NCAA rules, additional duties as assigned. (DIII) More details HERE.

Men's and Women's Golf Coach (University of Dallas / Irving, TX): The Golf Coach is responsible for overall operation and conduct of the men’s and women’s golf programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Meredith College / Raleigh, NC): Head coach opening in the heart of Raleigh, NC. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. Head coach will oversee all aspects of this NCAA DIII program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Coordinator for Football/HPES Staff Instructor (Luther College / Decorah, IA): Luther College, a top liberal arts college located in the beautiful Driftless region of northeast Iowa is looking to hire a Defensive or Special Teams Coordinator with a proven track record of success (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/ Athletics Health Care Administrator (Barry University / Miami Shores, FL): Provides leadership and direction to the athletic training staff for 19 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sport teams and our club sport program. Oversees management student athlete insurance plans. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Men's Soccer (Washington University / St. Louis, MO): The position will manage the daily operations of a NCAA Division III intercollegiate sport program competing in the University Athletic Association (“UAA”). This is a 10-month, full-time position. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Strength Coach (Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX): The Head Strength Coach is responsible for the development and administration of individualized speed and strength conditioning programs for student- athletes to optimize performance. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics and in coordination with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (AEAG), the Assistant Director, Athletics-Alumni Engagement. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Millersville University / Millersville, PA): Director of Athletics (Millersville University): A 12-mo contract responsible for the organization and administration of the athletics’ program including; program, fiscal, facility & staff management. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Troy, NY): The Assistant Athletic Director for Communications assists with the day-to-day operations of the athletic department as well as program/coach evaluation & supervision. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Coastal Carolina University / Conway, SC): Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position: Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Sports Information (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for all phases of the prevention, medical coverage, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and administrative duties of assigned athletic teams. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Missouri Valley College / Marshall, MO): Candidates will oversee all aspects of the program to ensure its success, including but not limited to scheduling, recruiting, retention, fundraising, staff management, alumni and community engagement (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Bowling Coach (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): Seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual eager to create a new bowling program. The successful candidates will begin recruitment and plan for a competitive team to begin play in 2024-25. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics (Tarleton State University / Stephenville, TX): Serving as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics will provide leadership, guidance, and fundraising for Tarleton's Athletic Department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): SJSU is looking for a Director of FUN! Come enjoy running an exciting gameday experience for tremendous student-athletes. Come work in a culture that provides the freedom to be innovative. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Northeastern State University Athletics / Tahlequah, OK): Ideal candidates will be able to ensure the program's success by excelling in recruitment, budget management, game plans, fundraising, and fostering community/alumni support. Blue-collar work ethic. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Assistant AD for Ticket Operations, the Assistant Director of Ticket Operations will assist with the management of the Ticket Office and the ticketed SMU Sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Basketball Operations (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Assistant Director - Basketball Operations will work and collaborate with the department staff in overseeing all issues related to basketball and tournament operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Director - Creative Strategy & Design (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Director - Creative Strategy & Design is primarily responsible for developing and executing creative concepts and design work that promotes our brand. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Football (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): The coach is responsible for recruiting and organization of the College’s football program. More details HERE.

Offensive Line Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Ripon College is accepting applications for the position of Offensive Line Coach. This is a full-time position. The position has the potential for coordinator duties for the right candidate. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Loyola University Chicago / Chicago, IL): Serve as primary public relations contact for department and assigned sports, collaborate with content and marketing teams to promote athletes, coaches, and staff, and lead the communications team. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Ticket Operations (Colorado College / Colorado Springs, CO): The Director of Ticket Operations manages all aspects of ticketing for the Athletics Department and Division I Hockey at Ed Robson Arena. Salary range of $55,000 to $57,123, plus excellent benefits! (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Texas A&M-San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Texas A&M-San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

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