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According to a poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 55% of American adults believe NCAA athletes should not be permitted to form unions that would allow them to collectively bargain with their schools as employees. However, younger Americans, Democrats and Independents are more open to unionization. About 6 in 10 adults under the age of 45 support allowing college athletes to form unions. That figure drops to 36% among those between the ages of 45-59 and 23% among those 60 and older. Across party lines, 56% of Democrats and about half of Independents say athletes should be permitted to form unions. Only 23% of Republicans are supportive. Additionally, 55% of non-white adults support college athletes being allowed to unionize, compared to 34% of white adults. The survey also found that 53% of U.S. adults say colleges and universities with major athletic programs should provide athletes with a share of any revenue received from broadcast rights. However, less than half support giving athletes additional spending money, a salary or exemptions from certain academic courses that they need to graduate. (link)

Angelo State receives a $5.2M anonymous donation towards a new golf facility. The 3,600 square-foot building will include swing simulators, hitting bays, locker room and more with an outdoor short-game course. AD James Reid: “A facility like this will allow us to take our golf program to the next level. It will be a top-notch facility that will rival anything you see at our counterparts in the Lone Star Conference and NCAA Division II, and even many Division I programs. It will be a great benefit to our current team and also enhance our ability to recruit and retain future Rambelles golfers.” Construction is set to begin this month and be open this fall. (link)

The initial Men’s (link) and Women’s (link) Golf regional rankings are live – released in alphabetical order. 

Legal Matters:

+ A total of 16 former female student-athletes have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA “challenging NCAA regulations allowing male athletes to compete in women’s sports. This suit follows in the wake of a legal demand letter, sent by ICONS (The Independent Council on Women’s Sports) in 2023. The lawsuit seeks to change the NCAA’s policies that allow male athletes who identify as transgender to participate in women’s sports. The plaintiffs, representing a broad coalition of female athletes across multiple sports, argue the NCAA’s regulations compromise the fairness and integrity of women’s competitive sports and discriminate against women, violating Title IX’s core principles.” ICONS, the press release continues, is providing “exclusive funding” for the suit. ICONS Co-Founder Marshi Smith: “This lawsuit against the NCAA isn’t just about competition; it’s a fight for the very essence of women’s sports. We’re standing up for justice and the rights of female athletes to compete on a level playing field. It’s about preserving the legacy of Title IX and ensuring that the future of women’s sports is as bright as its past.” (link)

+ From in front of the Bloomberg Law paywall: “Hawaii Pacific University will be tried on whether it discriminated against the head coach of the women’s softball team by paying her less based on her gender. The university says that unlike the men she compares herself to, the coach was classified as a part-time employee and that she repeatedly refused to accept full-time status and the full-time pay that comes with it.” (link)

A 277-page congressional commission report released this month envisions wide-scale changes to the USOPC movement. Recommendations include a greater role for government and oversight, governance changes for the USOPC, and greater independence for athletes and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. However, USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland tells SBJ’s Rachel Axon the committee is not content to wait for Congress to put the recommendations into action: “With the amount of time and the practical realities of getting anything to happen in the government, it would be irresponsible of me to sit back and hope. We’re going to work on the things we can influence.” University of Baltimore law professor Dionne Koller, who co-chaired the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics: “I believe in all the recommendations. I think they’re all doable because they were a result of a bipartisan commission that came to consensus as we studied the issues and saw where the facts led us.” Anthem Engineering Chief Engineer/Commission Co-Chair Han Xiao adds: “We’re cautiously optimistic right now. We’re really encouraged that because of our really bipartisan process, that’s being reflected in bipartisan interest in Congress to be able to draft legislation. We understand it’s an election year. The window is short to be able to get anything done.” (link)

The Oklahoma Senate has passed a bill that would allow universities in the state to pay student-athletes in the event federal lawmakers or the NCAA change the current rules prohibiting universities from hiring athletes as paid employees. Senator Dave Rader (R-Tulsa), a former QB at Tulsa (DI): “I don’t want to put our universities at a disadvantage. We’re talking about a lot of money here, and I take pride when our schools win. But I’m sorry to see something that was really, really good come to an end and be replaced, with the honor of pursuing an education being replaced with a paycheck.” The bill will now go to the House. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ West Virginia State partners with Influxer to provide student-athletes with an avenue to monetize their NIL. (link)

+ Hillsdale announces an agreement to make TicketSmarter the official ticket resale partner of Charger Athletics. (link)

Emporia State Men’s Basketball HC Craig Doty has accepted the same position at Houston Christian (DI). (link)

Ouachita Baptist Women’s Basketball HC Robert Dallimore has decided to step down to pursue other opportunities after five seasons leading the Tigers. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Barry selects USC Beaufort Women’s Soccer HC Jay Harris for the same role with the Buccaneers. (link)

+ Nova Southeastern removes the interim tag in naming Amy Vaughan as Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ New Mexico Highlands taps Mary Baldwin (DIII) Women’s Soccer HC Amanda Evans to lead the Cowgirls. (link); The Cowboys select Lander Assoc. HC Chris Freije as its new Men’s Wrestling HC. (link)

+ Tusculum names South Alabama (DI) AC Hannah Barrett as its next Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

Honors, Awards & Records:

+ Ouachita Baptist Men’s Swimming & Diving student-athlete Elijah Christenson (link) and West Florida Swimming & Diving student-athlete Brooke Door (link) won their sport’s respective Elite 90 Award.

+ Colorado Mesa Men’s Swimming student-athlete Benjamin Sampson sets the DII 400 IM record. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Minnesota Duluth has narrowed its search for a new chancellor down to three finalists: former Wisconsin-Whitewater (DIII) Chancellor Dwight Watson; UC Merced (NAIA) Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies; and Lehman (DIII) President Fernando Delgado. (link)

+ Livingstone has received its third seven-figure donation in the last six months. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of the Panther Fund/Assistant AD-Panther Fund (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Supports all athletic fundraising efforts-donor stewardship and cultivation, event planning, data management, gift processing and annual fund solicitation. Develop a multi-year fundraising plan. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Media and Communications (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): Serves as media liaison between LR Athletics and local media, SAC, and NCAA. It also provides alumni, fans, prospective students, and the public an increased awareness of our amazing LR BEARS ! More details HERE.

Development Officer, Athletics (University of Alaska Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Seawolf Athletics is looking for our next Development Officer to lead philanthropic efforts, donor cultivation, relationship management and community engagement. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine / Athletics Health Care Administrator (Barry University / Miami, FL): Provides leadership and direction for the healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and oversees the procurement and management of the SA health plan. More details HERE.

Athletic Equipment Specialist - Football (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Manages day-to-day operations of athletic equipment rooms. Oversees athletic equipment purchases & inventory, staff & facilities. Follows University, state & NCAA policies. Football exp. preferred. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (Lubbock Christian University / Lubbock, TX): Direct all aspects of the women’s soccer program including player recruitment, practice supervision, game scheduling, opponent scouting, and ensure student academic performance meets appropriate goals. More details HERE.

Director, Sports Information (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Director, Sports Information ensures that information about the University's intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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