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West Alabama AD Kent Partridge will retire at the end of the academic year after 14 years in Livingston and the last three leading the Tigers. President Ken Tucker: “It has been a pleasure to have worked with Kent over the last few years in his current position as Director of Athletics, a role he has successfully undertaken with professionalism, commitment, collegiality, and a tireless work ethic, and always with what is best for the University uppermost in mind. […] I have especially valued Kent's leadership, communication skills, and ability to maintain and grow successful relationships. His knowledge and expertise will be difficult to replace. The University will expeditiously begin the challenging task of finding his replacement, but now is the time to thank Kent for his valuable service and wish him well in his upcoming retirement.” (link)

The list of 180 Men’s Wrestling Championship participants have been released. Wrestlers will hit the mat in Wichita, KS on March 15. (link); All brackets will be finalized on March 12. (link)

Dollars & Deals:

+ The G-MAC inks a conference-wide partnership with ARMS. (link)

+ Chico State’s giving day raised over $178K for athletics. (link)

+ Wayne State welcomes 925 Leaders to serve as the department’s official cultural and character development coaches. (link) 

+ West Virginia State and Western Colorado each announce partnerships with Influxer to provide additional NIL opportunities for their student-athletes. (link, link)

Coaches.wire, Hoops:

+ Alabama-Huntsville begins the search for a new Women’s Basketball HC as Andrea Lemmond tenders her resignation following 10 seasons at the helm. (link)

+ Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Basketball HC Everick Sullivan has resigned after eight seasons. (link)

+ Southern Arkansas Women’s Basketball HC Adam Collins submits his resignation after six years leading the Muleriders. (link)

+ Southern Wesleyan removes the interim tag in promoting Joel Stites to permanent Men’s Basketball HC. AD Julia Reininga: “Coach Stites has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and a profound commitment to the success and development of our student-athletes. I am excited for the future of Southern Wesleyan University Men's Basketball.” (link) 

Coaches.wire, Continued:

+ Newman Men’s & Women’s Cross Country HC Josh Schepis announces his retirement after 23 seasons in charge of the Jets. (link)

+ Southwest Baptist announces that Women’s Soccer HC Stefan Skillman is stepping down to transition into a new role as Asst. AD for Operations/Facilities and Game Management. (link)

+ Bowie State Women’s Volleyball HC Edric Poitier has been selected to serve on the DII Volleyball National Committee. (link)

Fitch Ratings warns that delays in processing FAFSA applications could threaten the credit and even the viability of small private colleges that serve low-income students. “For colleges that are almost solely dependent on student-generated revenues, this enrollment uncertainty is wreaking havoc on their already tight budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year. For colleges that suffer enrollment losses, even marginal, one-time disruptions in producing a robust incoming freshman class will dampen finances for several years.” (link)

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there is “no reason to think” the U.S. is headed toward a recession and suggested to the House Financial Services Committee that rate cuts are on the horizon this year – but not until officials have “gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably.” Powell adds: “We want to see a little bit more data so that we can become confident. We’re not looking for better inflation readings than we’ve had. We’re just looking for more of them.” (link); In a second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his position that the central bank was looking for greater confidence that inflation was returning to its 2% target, but he went one step further in noting how soon interest rates may come down: “When we do get that confidence, and we’re not far from it, it will be appropriate to dial back.” Powell went on to say he thought interest rates “now are well into restrictive territory” and “well above neutral,” an expected rate that would occur when supply and demand are in balance. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Athletics (Colorado Christian University / Lakewood, CO): Provide leadership to 15 varsity sports, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II programs in the beautiful Rocky Mountain region of Colorado. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletics (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic and diverse organization are required. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate AD, Marketing and Fan Experience (SMU / Dallas, TX): This position will assist in increasing the overall visibility of SMU Athletics by leading and managing the marketing and fan experience department. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Looking for a motivated and passionate individual to serve as the Head Coach of Women's Basketball. This person is responsible for all aspects of the program and oversees a full-time assistant. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): St. Edward’s University is seeking a Director of Athletics. Master's degree in sports management or related field or relevant experience. Responsible for Game Management, Finance, Budgeting Strategy. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Oberlin College / Oberlin, OH): The Oberlin College Department of Athletics and Physical Education invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a FT, 12-month Admin & Professional position. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking a Head Coach. This position will lead a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program within an athletic department on the rise. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics; External Operations (Southeastern Oklahoma State University / Durant, OK): The employee will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and will coordinate/supervise marketing, promotions, branding, game operations, corporate partnership relations. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference / New Haven, CT): Assist with management of the CACC in accordance with NCAA /CACC policies. SAAC liaison. Sport and budget supervision, compliance responsibilities, and significant interaction with CACC membership. More details HERE.

Senior Academic Counselor, Athletics (SMU / Dallas, TX): The Senior Academic Counselor promotes the ethical and holistic academic success of all SMU student-athletes by monitoring individual and team academic progress, retention & eligibility. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Missouri Western State University / St. Joseph, MO): Seeking candidates for our Athletics department to serve as the Director of Communications! Join a successful Athletics Department and share the "Go Griffs" message! 45 minutes north of Kansas City. More details HERE.

Director of Business Operations, Athletics (SMU / Dallas, TX): The Director of Business Operations will work primarily with coaches and staff to implement efficient and effective partnerships with University business and finance partners. (DI) More details HERE.

Chief Executive Officer (Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) / Open): The Chief Executive Officer will provide leadership to the ITA and college tennis, including the articulation of the Association’s vision, mission, transformative purpose, goals, and accomplishments. To apply, e-mail: kyle@bowlsbysportsadvisors.com

Athletic Trainer II (California State University, Dominguez Hills / Carson, CA): 12 month position. Duties include game, practice and team travel coverage. Evening weekend holidays & summer. Care of athletes, PPEs, maintenance of medical files, Insurance billing & claims. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position will assist the Director of Athletic Performance in organizing and designing strength, power, speed, agility, and flexibility programs for assigned sports (up to six sports). More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): The Director of Athletics leads the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Athletic Department. This position provides oversight for all aspects of the 15 varsity athletic programs sponsored by UIS, More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Northern Iowa / Cedar Falls, IA): As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Athletics will inherit a tradition-rich athletics department with aspirations of conference championships in all competitive endeavors. (DI) To apply, e-mail: kyle@bowlsbysportsadvisors.com The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): Milligan University, a member of the NAIA and the Appalachian Athletic Conference, invites resumes for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Game Operations & Facilities (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.

Assistant AD - Compliance (Gardner-Webb University / Boiling Springs, NC): Lead the Athletics Compliance Office. Duties include the monitoring of NCAA DI academic, amateurism, eligibility and financial aid rules. Rules ed, annual reporting, and serve as campus liaison. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Head Coach is responsible for all scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, scouting, communicating, and training associated with the team. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care and management of the 13 sports at Saint Martin's University, under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

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

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.

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