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Saint Rose AD Lori Anctil chats with the Times Union’s Mark Singelais about leading the Golden Knights through their final year. “To get to this point and to build it up where I feel like it’s at a really good spot and then to find out that’s it, it’s over, has been tough. But what I’m holding on to is all the experiences I have had that have just made me a better person and a better athletic director. That’s the part that I’m focusing on right now. […] I think it was important for [our student-athletes] just to hear from me and know that I ultimately wanted what was best for them. It was tough to get through, though. It was emotional. I needed to give them information, too, that would be helpful for them as they were trying to figure out their next steps and the decision they were going to be making.” Looking ahead, Anctil and Saint Rose coaches are working to help student-athletes find their next school, adding that no one has left the department yet. As for her own future: “I’m not 100 percent sure at this point. I’m trying to do the right thing here, but also take my own advice which I’m giving to others, which is, you’ve got to do what’s best for you. You’ll know when the timing is right.” (link)

The AP’s Steve LeBlanc examines how NCAA President Charlie Baker’s experience as a governor and health care CEO has prepared him for his current role, and Notre Dame (DI) AD Jack Swarbrick remarks: "There’s the question of how governable the NCAA is and I think Charlie sort of poses that question in real time, because he is such an effective leader and manager. If he can’t engineer the change, I don’t think anybody can.” New Hampshire law professor/Sportico’s Michael McCann adds: “He has the right background for what the NCAA needs to do, which is to reorient itself. He’s pragmatic, he’s reality-based, he understands the importance of deal making. … It’s a big undertaking and he knew that. I don’t know if there is a right person for the job because it is so challenging. The open-ended question is whether it’s too late for the NCAA.” (link)

Incoming Sioux Falls AD Jon Hart on what he learned from his tenure leading Dakota Wesleyan (NAIA): “At this level, you are exposed to a lot of different things that fall on your desk and you’re coming away with a wide set of experiences so being in this role for eight years and 12 years in athletic administration overall, a lot of things have happened and you feel really well prepared for dang-near any scenario you deal with or you know who is going to be able to help you through it.” (link)

Grand Valley State, Colorado School of Mines, Wingate, Charleston (WV) and West Texas A&M sit atop the final Fall standings of the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup. (link)

Salem will reinstate Men’s and Women’s Swimming in 2023-24 after a one-year hiatus, as well as launch a future Men’s Wrestling program. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ New Mexico Highlands selects Southern Oregon (NAIA) EVP Neil Woolf as its 19th president. Woolf has agreed to a five-year deal with a $290K annual salary. (link)

+ UNC Pembroke promotes Athletic Trainer Brendon Jonsson to Asst. AD for Athletic Training & Sports Medicine. (link)

Tusculum taps former East Tennessee State (DI) Assoc. HC Billy Taylor as its next Football HC. AD Josh Ealy: “I am thrilled to welcome Billy to the Tusculum family. Coach Taylor has a proven track record of winning football at multiple programs during his career. He is a man of high character and faith which makes him a perfect mission fit for not only our athletic department, but also Tusculum University. Being an East Tennessee native, Billy has strong recruiting and community relationships throughout the region.” (link)

Coaches.wire Hires:

+ USC Aiken names Saint Leo Men’s Soccer AC Nick Sakiewicz as HC. (link)

+ West Liberty selects Wheeling Softball HC Sara Pelegreen for the same role with the Hilltoppers. (link)

+ Incoming DII-Westcliff selects La Verne (DIII) Softball AC Brandon Wallace as its next HC. (link)

Coaches.wire Openings:

+ Cal Poly Humboldt is still searching for a Softball HC ahead of the season’s first pitch on February 2 after parting ways with long-time HC Shelli Sarchett. AD Nick Pettit telling the Times-Standard’s Dylan McNeill: “It’s not an ideal time to be looking for a head coach for a softball team. The problem is most softball coaches have jobs right now so you have to be a little creative. […] We’re keeping everything open at this time as far as possibilities. We have a lot of support from the university and flexibility there to be creative to make sure to make a decision that’s going to serve the student-athletes in the best way possible.” (link)

+ Former Saint Augustine’s Football HC Howard Feggins is suing SAU, VP of Business Administration Gwendolyn Kea and Interim AD Stephen Larson claiming breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, tortious interference and more. (link)

Our deepest condolences to the Quincy community on the passing of Men’s Lacrosse student-athlete Ethan Gunter. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Emporia State extends with adidas, via supplier Game One, through 2028. (link)

+ Fort Valley State reports more than 700,000 people tuned in to watch the Wildcats in the Battle by the Beach against Johnson C. Smith. (link)

+ Central Washington football student-athlete Tanner Volk becomes the first junior and CWU player to win the Cliff Harris Award. (link, link)

Nearly 80% of Americans surveyed in a new U.S. News-Harris Poll study believe higher education institutions are more worried about their endowment than creating leaders of tomorrow. The respondents indicate the biggest problem is that if colleges and universities don’t become more accessible to all people and emphasize diversity, then the leaders of tomorrow will all be the same. Meanwhile, more than 60% of those surveyed believe colleges and universities are prioritizing donors, press and other external factors over students. In regards to the Israel-Hamas war, two-thirds of Americans say they believe campuses should uphold free speech even if some deem the language deplorable, and 57% think that the entire issue is overblown since Palestinians are being harmed in the conflict as well. 63% believe that higher ed institutions aren’t handling antisemitism on campus effectively, and 60% believe that colleges and university presidents should be dismissed from their jobs. (link)

The U.S. GDP expanded at an annualized 4.9% rate during Q3, revised down from the previously reported 5.2% pace the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) forecasted in its third estimate of third-quarter GDP. Economists had expected GDP growth would be unrevised, but Reuters’ Lucia Mutikani notes the quarter still represents the fastest rate of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Vice President / Executive Director of Athletics (University of San Diego / San Diego, CA): Reporting to the President, the Associate VP / Executive Director of Athletics (AVP/EDA) is a member of the President’s Strategic Leadership Team and leads all areas of the Athletic Department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Development (Southern Utah University / Cedar City, UT): The Director of Development will oversee the day-to-day operations of SUU Athletics Development. The Candidate will assist with the organization and coordination of SUU Athletics Special Events. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW LINK!) Athletic Operations Coordinator (Barton College / Wilson, NC): The Athletics Operations Coordinator will be involved with all aspects of the department, with specific emphasis on providing support in the areas of compliance, finance, revenue generation, and the office of the Vice President. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) / Springfield, IL): Assist in the prevention, management, and care of injuries encountered in competitive athletics at DII institution in GLVC. More details HERE.

Director for Center for Sports Medicine and Performance (Indiana State University / Terre Haute, IN): The Director leads and is responsible for the daily operations of the CSMP to ensure student-athletes receive appropriate health care and conditioning and collaborates with medical professionals. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's Head Soccer Coach (North Central University / Minneapolis, MN): This full time, benefits eligible position is responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective and competitive NCAA Division III men's soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Women's Head Soccer Coach (North Central University / Minneapolis, MN): This full time, benefits eligible position is responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective and competitive NCAA Division III women's soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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