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MSOE removes the interim tag from AD/Cross Country and Track and Field HC Bill Massoels. Massoels: "This is a great time for our programs and our student-athletes, and we plan on accomplishing great things. My goal is to win. Whether it's in the classroom, on the field, on the court, or in and around the community, we plan on being the pinnacle of athletics and academics in Division 3." (link)

The NCAA finished FY23 with $1.3B in revenue and $870M in net assets, according to Sportico’s Eben Novy-Williams and Daniel Libit, who note the record-setting figures are largely attributable to the NCAA’s investment portfolio, which returned $63M after losing $72.3M in FY22. As of August 31, 2023, the NCAA had $815.3M of financial assets available within one year of the balance sheet, based on meeting $45.8M in cash needs, $29.6M in accounts receivable and its investments and the DIII reserve totaled $42.1M, up from $41.4M in FY22. Media rights revenue increased slightly YoY to $945.1M from $940M, likely due to escalators in existing contracts. DIII expenses totaled $42.4M, up from $34.7M in FY22. YoY, Distributions and grants jumped from $4.9M to $6.2M, compensation grew from $2.6M to $4.5M, travel ballooned from $19.1M to $22.6M and event operations grew from $6.9M to $7.6M. (link, link)

St. Joseph's (Long Island) will add Men's Swimming to its portfolio as the 17th varsity sport. Women’s HC Chris Brandenberger will lead both programs. AD Melody Cope: “Building upon the proud history of success in our women's program, we look forward to forging a new legacy of excellence with our men's team. Under the leadership of Coach Brandenberger, whose proven track record and dedication have shaped our student-athletes over the past seven seasons, we are confident that our men's team will experience success in the pool, in the classroom, and within the community.” (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Eastern Mennonite teams up with TicketSmarter to be its official resale marketplace. (link) 

+ Grove City and SUNY Cortland has signed a Football home-and-home in 2025 (Cortland) and 2026 (Grove City), per In The D3FB Huddle’s Frank Rossi, who adds: “This also means that PAC is ending its full round robin and, according to sources, allowing up to two out-of-conference games for their #d3fb teams starting in 2025.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Albertus Magnus taps Volunteer AC/alum Kaitlin D'Agostino as its Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link) 

+ Maine-Presque Isle names high school HC/UMPI alum John Ala as its next Women’s Soccer HC. (link) 

+ Mississippi University for Women hires Eastern New Mexico (DII) Women’s Soccer AC Ana Ramos as HC. (link) 

+ Muhlenberg Cross Country/Track & Field HC Brad Hackett will retire after 25 years at the helm. AC Amy Filanowski will succeed Hackett. (link)

+ Ferrum selects high school cheer AC Alexis Hunt as its new HC. (link) 

The Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee proposed substitution rules changes for men's competition, effective for the 2024 season. The committee also recommended stopping the clock on all substitutions in the last 15 minutes of the second half and in overtime periods. Additional recommendations include expanding video review for potential PK situations, straight red card situations, offside violations and fouls that deny obvious scoring opportunities. Also, the committee is proposing using the sudden-victory format for postseason play. (link)

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark federal-funds rate steady in a range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the highest level in more than two decades, as it awaits more convincing evidence that a sharp downturn in inflation at the end of last year will continue. Fed Chair Jerome Powell: “It’s a highly consequential decision to start the process” of lowering interest rates “and we want to get that right. We’ve made a lot of progress on inflation. We just want to make sure that we do get the job done in a sustainable way.” (link)

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Assistant Commissioner (River States Conference / Footprint of the Conference / Middletown, OH): The primary day-to-day responsibilities include communications, facilitating website, awards and event coordination. Primarily work from home. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Associate Director, Creative Services & Digital Media (America East Conference / Boston, MA): Assist with all aspects of creative services, primarily graphic design and video content; Influence brand growth, social media and communications strategy; Located in Boston's lively Seaport District. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Inquiries, questions, and nominations can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner (Conference Carolinas / Greenville, SC): Headquartered in Greenville, SC, the conference seeks applications for two positions as Assistant/Associate Commissioner with experience and skills in external relations and athletics communications. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Looking for a motivated and passionate individual to serve as the inaugural Head Coach of Men’s Volleyball. This individual will build, recruit, and lead our newly created intercollegiate program. More details HERE.

Vice President & Director of Athletics (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Reporting to the President and as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPAD will lead and guide the department to competing as a high-level Group of Five athletic department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that reports to the head volleyball coach. Assists in the administration and promotion of all aspects of a successful D. women's volleyball program. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Athletic Trainer (University of Kansas / University of Kansas Health System / Lawrence, KS): Position to start June 2024**** Under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the Baseball Team. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach / Goalkeeper Coach Part-Time (9 months) (24-35) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): PT Men's Soccer Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach assists Head Coach with training members of the men's soccer team, recruiting, mentoring, as well as monitoring academic progress. Trains Goalkeepers. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Arkansas - Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock is now accepting applications for their Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position. Jobplex (a DHR Global company) is overseeing the search process on behalf of Little Rock. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervision of athletic training students and athletic training services for varsity athletic teams as determined by the Director of Athletic Training. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (American University / Washington, D.C.): The Director of Athletics and Recreation is responsible for the athletic budget, personnel, strategic planning, fund-raising, marketing, sports facilities, and overall management. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Commissioner (Northwest Conference (NWC) / Forest Grove, OR): Reporting to the President’s Council, the Commissioner will lead strategy development and conference operations in support of the mission, values, and student-athlete educational focus of the NWC. More details HERE.

Assistant AD/Director for Creative Strategy and Social Media (Abilene Christian University / Abilene, TX): This position will oversee all facets of the department’s digital and social media efforts as it relates to graphic design, photography and videography to tell the story of ACU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

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. (DII) More details HERE.

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. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer (Adrian College / Adrian, MI): Adrian is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional ready to make an impact in our Women's Soccer program. More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Football Coach. Reporting to the Head Football Coach, this position leads aspects in building a D3 program. 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. 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. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Henderson State University / Arkadelphia, AR): Candidate directs all aspects of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics including the overall direction, management, coordination and supervision of 14 sports teams and over 400 student-athletes. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Men’s Lacrosse (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, fixed term, benefits-eligible Assistant Coach for Men’s Lacrosse opportunity. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women’s Lacrosse (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, fixed term, benefits-eligible Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse opportunity. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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