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The Mountain East has invited Point Park (NAIA) to join its league as the 12th full member, pending the Pioneers' acceptance into the DII membership process. Commissioner Reid Amos: “As we worked with our MEC Membership Committee this fall, Point Park University continued to emerge as an outstanding fit with an athletic department that we believe will be highly competitive in the MEC. The strategic vision for PPU’s academic and athletic future, led by President Chris Brussalis, gives us great confidence that Point Park is well positioned to successfully transition to NCAA Division II and to become a valued member of the Mountain East Conference.” (link)

The Peach Belt has invited Middle Georgia State (NAIA) to join the league. Lander President/PBC Board of Directors Chair Richard Cosentino: “Middle Georgia State University is a growing, vibrant and dynamic institution and a great fit for the Peach Belt Conference. The commitment they have demonstrated to their athletic programs along with their dedication to academic success for all students will enable them to succeed at the Division II level.” (link)

Cameron AD Jim Jackson will retire next month after 18 years leading the Aggies. CU President John McArthur: “Jim Jackson’s contributions to Cameron’s athletic programs have been significant. From his first day on the job, he has been committed to the success of our student-athletes and staff in competition and equally committed to their academic and career success. [...] Jim’s contributions to Aggie athletics are far-reaching. He has positioned the program for continuing success.” (link)

Cameron moves quickly and hires former American International VP for Athletics Lou Izzi as its next AD. President John McArthur: “Working alongside Jim Jackson for the first month of his tenure will give Lou a fast-track to the inner workings of CU’s policies and procedures. Combined with his experience in the world of intercollegiate athletics, he will maintain the high standards of success that Jim established in both athletic competition and in the classroom. [...] In just two years at AIC, Lou set and achieved numerous goals, including increased student-athlete retention, new student recruitment achieved by expanding athlete recruiting nationally and internationally, increased department revenue and athletics giving and multiple facility renovations. His strategic planning and energetic approach to achieving goals will propel Cameron athletics to continuing success.” (link)

Student-athletes across the NCAA report a decrease in binge drinking and the usage of narcotic pain medication and spit tobacco, according to the association’s latest study, which had more than 23K participants across all three divisions. The use of narcotic pain medication by student-athletes has decreased in the past decade, with 6% of the respondents reporting use with a prescription within the previous year, down from a high of 18% in 2013. Overall, 15% of all men's sport student-athletes reported using spit tobacco within the last year, which is down from 22% in the 2017 study. The percentage of users has steadily decreased since 2009. Since 2009, self-reported rates of binge drinking within the last year have decreased from 55% to 35%. Meanwhile, self-reported cannabis use by student-athletes within the last year increased slightly to 26% in 2023 (from 22% in 2013 and 25% in 2017). Additionally, daily vape users increased from 0.8% in 2017 to 6.0% in 2023. (link)

The MIAA will begin piloting instant replay at select Baseball and Softball institutions this season using the same SkyCoach system the league uses for Football replays. Supervisor of Baseball Umpires Chris Coskey: “Implementing a pilot instant replay program in the MIAA could significantly enhance the accuracy of critical calls during games, and ultimately, could positively impact the sport's integrity, competitiveness, and appeal, benefiting both players, teams, umpires and the broader Division II baseball community.” (link)

Drury will transition its STUNT program to an NCAA sport starting next year. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Bowie State taps Asst. AD for Student-Athlete Development Wanda Rene Howard as its SWA. (link)

+ American International selects Field Hockey HC Rhonwen Peters as SWA. (link)

+ The ITA announces President/CEO Timothy Russell’s retirement as well as the transition of Chairman of the Board Jon Vegosen to the positions of Chairman Emeritus and Special Advisor to the ITA Board of Directors. Russell: “The time is right to pass the baton to the next generation of leaders. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served the sport I love within the world of higher education.” The ITA has retained Bowlsby Sports Advisors to conduct a national search for the next CEO. (link)

Bluefield State parts ways with Football HC Tony Coaxum after three seasons restarting the program, per HBCU Gameday. (link)

Tiffin hires Saginaw Valley State Football AC Brett Ekkens as the Dragons’ new HC. AD Kelly Daniel: “While reviewing the resumes, Brett looked great on paper. When talking to him in person, he checked every box and then some. While reviewing his references, it literally gave me goosebumps to hear the great things that they had to say about him. The TU Dragons football program got a huge win in finding Coach Ekkens. It's not just about strategy or philosophy. It is about having great coaches and players, and we have both.” (link)

West Chester selects Delaware Valley (DIII) Football HC Duke Greco for the same position with the Golden Rams. AD Terry Beattie: “There was a deep and talented pool of candidates, and Duke impressed me more and more with each interaction. His record as a head coach, his ties to our region, and his commitment to the overall development of young men stood out to me.” (link)

Alaska Fairbanks Men’s Basketball HC Greg Sparling has been on leave since December 17. (link)

Elizabeth City State has terminated Men’s Basketball HC Andre Gray after one and a half seasons at the helm. The Vikings have selected former Old Dominion (DI) AC/ECSU alum John Richardson III as its Interim HC. (link, link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Drury selects Chadron State Cross Country HC Luke Karamitros as its new Cross Country/Track & Field HC. (link)

+ Ouachita Baptist hires Queens Charlotte (DI) Men’s Soccer AC Wes Holifield as its new HC. (link)

+ South Dakota Mines sheds the interim tag from Men’s Soccer HC Bill Schaefer. (link)

+ Western Colorado taps Colorado College (DIII) AC Joshua Alcala as its new Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Winona State Women’s Soccer HC Jill Leibforth resigns to take the same position at Kalamazoo (DIII). (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Northwood receives a $500K award from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation to fund a Football endowment to support the program’s salaries, equipment, travel and more. (link)

+ Carson-Newman Men’s Basketball student-athlete Nick Brenegan broke the DII record for three-pointers made in a game with 18 in last weekend’s game against Newberry. (link)

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(NEW!) Conference Commissioner (East Coast Conference / West Babylon, NY): The East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer of the conference. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Sport Information Director, Assistant (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Assistant Director, Sports Information, under general supervision, assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Albion College / Albion, MI): This position is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and oversight of the College's intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs. (DIII) More details HERE

Commissioner (University Athletic Association / Rochester, NY): Reporting to the President Council, the Commissioner is the principal administrative officer of the UAA and will work collaboratively with the Presidents to develop and execute a strategic plan. (DIII) More details HERE.

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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. (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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