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Wingate AD Joe Reich sits down on the first episode of the OneDog Podcast to discuss moving from the sideline to the AD chair and what’s on the horizon for the Bulldogs. On handing the reins of the football program to Rashaan Jordan: “We've been on a good run, but we could do better. I have to be honest, but we could do better. I could do better and I think from that standpoint, my answer to that is okay, as the new athletic director is to move Rashaan up to the head coaching position. […] I think he’ll bring some good juice to the program.” Asked about what he wants WU to achieve, he points to growing the sports portfolio, adding: “What I've told the coaches is I just want you educating [our student-athletes]. Just educate them and make them better human beings so when they walk out of here, they're better spouses, they're better parents, they're better human beings, they're going to contribute to our world in a positive way. That was number one. Number two is a win. I think a lot of times if you're going to be a good human being and you're going to do things the right way, you’re probably going to win a lot of games anyway.” (link)

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Representative Alma Adams (D-NC) have reintroduced a bill that includes provisions designed to strengthen Title IX public reporting requirements for schools. USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz: “Per summary from Murphy's office, the bill "will help weed out reporting tricks by programs to skirt non-discrimination laws and make it easier for athletes and stakeholders to evaluate persisting gaps in athletic programs or use publicly available data in their claims against schools.” (link)

Facility Features:

+ Mirmow Field, Claflin’s Basbeall home, has undergone $200K in improvements including updated locker rooms, dugouts, warning track and more. Further, the facility will add new stadium seating by the end of the summer. (link)

+ Bowie State cut the ribbon on its new Esports Center. (link)

Take a look at how your DII peers announced their new signees on National Signing Day in this D2.ticker database. (link)

Truman State Football HC Gregg Nesbitt announces his retirement after 14 seasons leading his alma mater. AD Jerry Wollmering: “He has led our program with class and humility having a huge impact on the players, coaches and community. He was very supportive of the transition our athletics program made to the GLVC in 2013. It was a great pleasure to work with him and wish him and Jackie the best in the next chapter of their journey.” Nesbitt says all recruits who signed this week were aware of his decision prior to signing. (link, link)

After signing 37 football student-athletes, Ferris State Football HC Tony Annese addressed how the Bulldogs went about building the class: “They’re starting to know Ferris State really well, but they may not know us great. So, when I talk to them, I’m like, I’m not looking for D-2 guys, I’m looking for D-1 misses. (In Florida) we got D-1 misses because the transfer portal has impacted high school recruiting.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Christian Brothers names prep coach Jared Marks as Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Concordia Irvine transitions Men’s Soccer AC Erik Kirsch to Interim Men’s HC, while Director of Soccer Chris Gould moves his focus solely to serving as Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Findlay Women’s Soccer HC Michelle Rick has resigned to become Robert Morris (DI) HC. (link)

+ McKendree taps Pittsburg State Women’s Volleyball AC Miranda Rodriguez as Women’s HC/Men’s AC. (link)

+ Southwest Baptist alum and Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC Joao Almeida announces he will resign after the 2024 spring season to explore family and professional opportunities. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Midwestern State will host Missouri Southern in week 0 to kick off the 2024 Football season. (link)

+ The Peach Belt signs a deal with BWM Global to become the league’s official promotional item partner. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Central State selects VP for Research and Economic Development/CSU alum Morakinyo Kuti as its 10th president. (link)

+ Alabama System Chancellor Finis St. John is stepping down to take over as the executive director of the Shelby Institute for Leadership on the flagship Tuscaloosa campus, effective April 1. UA System General Counsel Sid Trant will serve as interim chancellor. (link)

+ Winona State has narrowed its presidential search to three finalists: SUNY Delhi (DIII) Acting President Mary Bonderoff, Bridgewater State (DIII) EVP/Provost Karim Ismaili and Interim President Kenneth Janz. (link)

For years, colleges and universities have been bracing for the enrollment cliff whereby the number of high school graduates is expected to shrink across the next 5-10 years by as much as 15%. The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Dan Bauman reports the U.S. Census Bureau initially “figured that, after cresting at 4.3M in 2025, America’s population of 18-year-olds would shrink, then hover around 4.2M each year until 2034. Following this period of stagnation, the Bureau predicted that the nation’s 18-year-old cohort would expand, growing to 4.45M people by 2045.” Now, however, the Bureau has revised its forecast. Instead of rebounding at some point in the mid-2030s, the number of 18-year-olds is now projected to contract after reaching a ~4.2M apex in 2033, shrinking to around 3.8M by 2039. After that, the Bureau doesn’t anticipate the population of 18-year-olds will exceed 4M people in any year this century. Bauman notes nothing is yet set in stone as the class of 2045 hasn’t even been born yet; however, Georgetown (DI) Edunomics Lab Director Marguerite Roza still advises universities to remain ready to adapt, something for which higher ed institutions are not traditionally known. “At many institutions, you can’t make changes without the faculty voting on them. And faculty have a preference for doing things the way they did last year. So being super nimble and adaptive isn’t what we normally see for universities. Normally what they do is layer on new things. And it’s much harder for them to trim away, and cancel programs and majors and eliminate departments.” (link)

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(NEW!) Graduate Assistantship Opportunities (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Our one-year graduate program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your chosen sports career. Online or In-Person Options FREE Room & Board for Grad Assistants. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men’s Soccer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Head Men's Soccer Coach develops, manages, implements, and advances competitive intercollegiate men's soccer program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA D II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference, and Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Women’s Basketball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Strength & Conditioning/Sport Performance (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Men’s Lacrosse (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Wrestling (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Women’s Lacrosse (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Women’s Soccer (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Volleyball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Sports Information (2 Positions) (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Event & Sport Operations Graduate Assistant (DePaul University Athletics / Chicago, IL): Supports game operations for men's and women's basketball, coordinates special events, and assists with travel logistics for various Olympic sports within DePaul Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director for Sports Performance (Edward Waters University / Jacksonville, FL): Assist the Director for Sports Performance in developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive sports Nutrition and Wellness Program for Edward Waters University Intercollegiate sports. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (Edward Waters University / Jacksonville, FL): Women’s Soccer Coach will provide comprehensive instruction and leadership to student athletes and develop a competitive program within the (NCAA) and (SIAC) conferences. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Edward Waters University / Jacksonville, FL): The Head Athletic Trainer implements the administration of athletic care within the required guidelines to ensure athletes receive proper athletic conditioning, training, and emergency care. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Minnesota State / Moorhead, MN): Leadership, operation and management of MSUM Soccer Program. Minimum 2 years college coaching or 5 years HS/Club coaching within past 8 years with a proven level of success. Some teaching in HPE. More details HERE.

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. 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. 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. (DIII) 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.

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. 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.

Director, Athletic Communications (Texas A&M University-Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): The Director of Athletic Communications, under general direction, manages the development and implementation of most athletic marketing promotions and public relations programs directed to numerous internal and external constituencies. 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. (DIII) 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.

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.

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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