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Wooster names former Penn State (DI) Deputy AD for Administration Lynn Holleran as its next AD, starting January 8. President Anne McCall: “As a national leader in higher education athletics who is returning to her Div. III student-athlete roots, she brings a career-long commitment to excellence. Under Lynn's student-focused leadership, our students will thrive athletically, academically, and in their own leadership development.” (link)

Chicago AD Angie Torain sat down with Extra Points’ Matt Brown at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention to discuss the unique aspects of leading an institution with the academic prowess of UChicago, community engagement, how success is measured at the athletic and institutional level and more. Torain explains the principle of “both and” to create the best academic and athletic experience for student-athletes that can create challenges for coaches, such as having multiple practices to get their whole team present. “How do you relate? How do you adjust? How are you creative in making sure that your team and athletes can still get what they need? You could still have a competitive practice, but you can't think okay we're going 3 to 5 every day. … My job is to help our coaches be creative from a practice standpoint and remember why we’re there.” Full conversation only on Connect. (link)

As part of his sports law predictions for 2024, Sportico’s Michael McCann believes NCAA President Charlie Baker will attempt to settle ongoing litigation on multiple fronts. “Settlements would call for the NCAA and member schools to pay hundreds of millions or billions of dollars to resolve past harms to athletes. Former and current college athletes would be paid, and their attorneys would net healthy cuts, too. … What methodologies should be used to determine how much money each player gets? That question could lead to sharp differences of opinion, including among star and ordinary players and among athletes who play different sports, are on different teams and at different schools. Baker would also need to craft a plan that member conferences and schools—as well as their insurance companies and financial backers—could accept.” McCann also believes there is a strong chance the NLRB petitions involving Dartmouth (DI) and USC (DI) could succeed, but appeals will likely drag the process into 2025 or beyond. Meanwhile, the Power 4 is likely on the path to further contraction, as McCann notes some schools can afford to pay the players wages, share TV money and still comply with Title IX. “Provided the NCAA changes amateurism rules, the athletes at these schools could remain as students. There’s no law preventing a school employee from also being a student. That won’t be the world in 2024, but if the Pac-12 folds and the ACC struggles to maintain its membership in 2024, that world won’t be so far off.” More, including potential outcomes in Diamond’s bankruptcy proceedings. (link)

WeCOACH CEO Vanessa Fuchs sat down with Connect/MB Sports’ Matt Banker at the 2023 Women Leaders National Convention to dive into the group’s “We Connect” program, support offerings, encouraging a pipeline of future leaders and more. The program is a product of the feedback from coaches for a desire to have peer-to-peer learning, adding that they have benefited from learning across all sports and levels. Asked about the WeCOACH’s Catch A Vision program, Fuchs says the focus is creating a pipeline for future coaches which will allow for more diverse candidate pools. “It's really with the intent to start identifying early – that's I think going to be the key. We have to identify women as they're coming out of their high school playing careers, their collegiate playing careers, maybe they're even retiring from a pro career, and they aspire to get into this critical profession of coaching that we've got to identify them early and start to intentionally groom them for that first coaching job.” Check out the full conversation only on Connect. (link)

Claremont McKenna Men’s Basketball student-athlete Connor Printz has retired from basketball to focus on being a full-time basketball content creator. The senior played in just 16 games during his two years playing for CMS and has amassed over 150K followers on both Instagram and TikTok and 486K on Snapchat and signed over 80 NIL deals since he started creating content in June 2022. Printz telling Sports Illustrated: “I want to show athletes that NIL is not just for All-Americans. I was a guy who didn’t really have any followers when I got to college. I locked-in on content, growing my platforms and reaching out directly to brands to engage in NIL. […] NIL has really changed my life - of course on the financial side - but it has benefited me in so many other ways. I’ve been able to meet so many people who I wouldn’t have talked to without NIL, I've been able to learn how to promote myself and gain a ton of contract negotiation experience. NIL teaches you so many things that you might not learn before graduating college. […] I'm not a guy who has played on national TV. I never had that type of help to get me where I'm at today. It has all come through hard work and I pride myself on that. No matter what level you are at, you can be successful at NIL. Just stay committed to the process and believe in yourself.” (link)

Keystone has partnered with Women’s Basketball student-athlete Angelise Sanchez to sell her KC street-wear style designs. Sanchez: “What do the students want, what do the students like? That's kind of where I played a role in this... And I just felt like graffiti... it's more directed towards the younger population. […] The amount of people that came in and the vibe... anybody who was here that day would tell you the vibe that was here on that was immense, I've never felt anything like that.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Midwest Sprint Football League selects New Haven (DII) Interim AD Ron Prettyman as its new commissioner following the resignation of current Drive & Company (D3.ticker parent company) COO/former Fontbonne VP for Athletics Maria Buckel. Calumet College of St. Joseph (NAIA) President/Search Committee Chair Amy McCormack: “Ron has extensive leadership in collegiate athletics, and his past experience at the NCAA organizing championships and with administration duties align well with those of the MSFL commissioner. His energy, enthusiasm for the growth of the league, and his professional experience will be of great benefit as we expand the Midwest Sprint Football League in size and visibility.” (link)

+ Regent selects former Transylvania Field Hockey HC Katie Reyes as Asst. AD/SWA. (link)

Belhaven selects Wheaton (IL) AC CJ Nightingale as its next Football HC. President Roger Parrott: "CJ is ideally gifted, equipped, and prepared to be an outstanding head football coach. He has a track record of demonstrating love for his players, commitment to discipleship, and equipping young men to be highly competitive on the field and prepared for life beyond football. He is a student of the game, of scripture, and of life, plus he comes into this important leadership role with a servant's spirit and a track record of excellence.” (link)

Westminster (MO) hires Lake Forest AC Luke Butts as its new Football HC. AD Derek Zander: “He has a proven ability to recruit high-achieving student-athletes who desire a rigorous academic and athletic experience. During the search process, it became very apparent that Luke was a great fit for Westminster. I look forward to supporting Luke in his efforts to build a football program of which our students, community and alumni can be proud.” (link)

Wilmington Football HC Corey Fillipovich has resigned after two-plus seasons at the helm to spend more time with his family. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Baruch taps Women’s Volleyball HC Ezri Shor to also lead the Men’s Volleyball program. (link)

+ SUNY Morrisville Men’s Soccer HC Geoff Moore resigns after five years. (link)

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(NEW!) Athletics and Communications Video Specialist (Central College / Pella, IA): Responsible for the creative implementation of video content at successful Div. III institution for promotional use on multiple digital platforms with an emphasis on targeting prospective students. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (Stephen F. Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): This is a supervisory position responsible for managing a comprehensive compliance program to ensure all athletics programs & institutional support areas comply with NCAA & conference regulations. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the men’s soccer program while also providing significant contributions to the development of student-athletes. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

Director of Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation (New York University / New York, NY): The Director reports to the Senior Vice President of University Life and serves as a member of the Division of Student Affairs senior management team. 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. 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. 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. (DII) 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. 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.

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. More details HERE.

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. (DII) To apply, please email dbhead@trevecca.edu.

Vice President for Athletics (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Lead a dynamic, successful athletic program of dedicated coaches (22 NCAA D-III teams) to foster a holistic college experience for our student-athletes and take Hanover College into our 3rd century. 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. (DII) 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. (DII) 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. 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 (Wheaton College / Wheaton, IL): This full-time position serves as the Head Coach of the Women's Volleyball Team and assists with other departmental duties in the off-season. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Director of Athletic Fundraising (Colby College / Portland, ME): Colby Athletics is looking for a seasoned fundraiser to support the Athletics Annual Fund, cultivate and solicit six-figure athletics gifts, and oversee several Athletics Alumni Boards. More details HERE.

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