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MTN Sports' Slim Kimmel chats with leaders around Dickinson State’s move to the Frontier Conference in 2025. AD/Football HC Pete Stanton: “Just over a quarter of our 400 athletes are Montana students, as well, so there’s a very strong connection. There will be a very strong connection with the athletes and coaches that we have on campus with the competition that we have in Montana. […] We know it's a very good conference. We have to keep building for that on our end. That’s our goal, is to build all our programs to be competitive in whatever conference we’re in. We understand how good the conference is in all the sports.” Frontier Conference Commissioner Scott Crawford adds: "What’s best about this for me, and I think my member schools would agree, is that adding a school the caliber of Dickinson State University, both academically and athletically, (benefits the Frontier Conference). They didn’t even toot their horn, but they won their commissioner’s cup two of the last three years. Probably have a good shot at winning it this year and next year in the North Star, as well. And to bring in a school of that caliber just sort of reinforces what the Frontier Conference is doing." (link)

Outgoing Dakota Wesleyan AD Jon Hart on the position of the university: “There’s a handful of small, private colleges out there that are struggling and I don’t think we’re on that end of the spectrum," he said. "We’ve done some great things in terms of enrollment and admissions going and our community supports the university immensely. We have a huge backing in our community. Right now, with the shift in conference alignment, there’s a lot to be said about being in a very stable league in terms of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. There’s comfort in that and I think all signs point to things being successful here under new leadership.” What will he take from his tenure leading DWU to his new job leading Sioux Falls (NCAA DII)? “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)

Indiana Wesleyan, College of Idaho, Cumberlands (KY), Milligan, Keiser and St. Thomas (FL) have accumulated the most points in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings through the completion of Fall competition. (link)

Dakota State Foundation & Alumni Association VP for Institutional Advancement Jon Schemmel has been named the next AD at South Dakota (NCAA DI). Schemmel, who served as USD’s Senior Assoc. AD for Development from 2012-17: “My family and I are ecstatic to return to USD and the Vermillion community. This is truly a full-circle moment for us. To have the opportunity to come back to a place that has meant the world to me and my family is incredibly exciting and humbling. I look forward to reconnecting with the entire Coyote community.” (link)

Holy Cross College has launched the Saints Athletic Association, HCC’s fundraising arm with giving levels between $50 and $5K. (link)

Lawrence Tech taps prep coach Scott Merchant as Football HC. (link)

Missouri Valley selects Concord (NCAA DII) AC Casey Creehan as its next Football HC. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Ave Maria elevates Volleyball AC Teigan McCormick to HC. (link)

+ Columbia (SC) selects Union Men’s Soccer AC Jack Smith as HC. (link)

+ Dakota Wesleyan removes the interim tag from Men’s and Women’s Golf HC Jeff Meyerink. (link)

+ Indiana Tech Men’s Soccer HC Paul Gilbert has accepted the same position at Longwood (NCAA DI). (link)

+ Oklahoma Panhandle State taps Northeastern (NJCAA) Women’s Soccer HC Ken McAlpine for the same role. (link)

+ Park Gilbert names Athletics Operations Manager and youth club coach Pisila Tukia as Women’s Volleyball HC, with additional oversight for Beach Volleyball as well. (link)

+ Stephens Women’s Volleyball HC Trevor Koelling steps down after one season to pursue his doctorate. (link)

+ Westcliff hires La Verne (NCAA DIII) AC Brandon Wallace as its new Softball HC. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Trinity Christian will cut 10% of its faculty and staff as it will drop tuition by 40% this year. (link)

+ The Department of Education has released details on the FAFSA rollout, noting that the previously announced December 31 deadline represented a “soft launch period,” during which officials will monitor for technical issues, field concerns from families and make last-minute tweaks. The department will also periodically pause the process to allow students already working on FAFSAs to continue doing so; however, new forms cannot be started. The department clarified that “full processing” of forms will not begin until late January. (link)

According to a meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Buffalo (NCAA DI), one in 10 college students is a pathological gambler, far higher than the 2-5% of the U.S. general population estimated to have a gambling problem, according to Time’s Oliver Staley, who adds: “Other studies place the number of student gambling addicts lower, but still higher than the overall population of pathological gamblers.” Staley points out the behavior on college campuses isn’t limited to sports betting and also includes ETF trading, cryptocurrency trading and other forms of gambling. The common denominator among all these behaviors are mobile phones. Psychiatrist James Sherer: “You don’t have to go to a casino, you don’t have to go to a bank, you don’t need to carve time out of your schedule, you can do it at work, you can do it in the middle of the night.” Meanwhile, TV ad spends for gambling sites have increased from $197M for all of 2021 to $305M through November of this year and Sherer notes: “Because of the way advertising works these days, even if you are trying to avoid it, you are going to be served up more options and opportunities to re-engage in that behavior than if you were someone who never engaged in that behavior in the first place.” (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!) Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): Seeking an enthusiastic leader to take on the role of full-time Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. Manage all facets of the program, from recruiting to coaching and team administration. (NAIA) 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. (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. (DIII) 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.

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.

Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator) (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Join fast, responsible growth in the NAIA as the inaugural football team's Offensive Coordinator. Seeking dynamic, prepared individual to establish foundational football success in Mid-Missouri. 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.

Associate Head Women's Golf Coach (Trevecca Nazarene University/ 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.

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 Women's Volleyball Coach (Lawrence Tech / Southfield, MI): Leads and manages various aspects of the women's volleyball program, while aligning with the University Mission and Athletic Department Mission, and developing young women to be leaders. 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.

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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