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Wisconsin-Platteville names Fort Lewis (DII) Deputy AD for External Relations/former North Central (MN) AD Michael Knipe as its next AD, starting May 13. Chancellor Tammy Evetovich: "He brings a lot of energy, as well as a deep understanding of NCAA DIII athletics and a passion for what makes UW-Platteville unique. He is an excellent fit for our university and will further the exceptional work happening in Athletics." (link)

Postseason Brackets:

+ NYU Women’s Basketball completes its undefeated season to win the Violets’ second national title. (link)

+ Trine Men’s Basketball wins the Men’s Basketball National Championship in its first-ever NCAA Tournament. (link)

+ Wisconsin-River Falls takes the Women’s Ice Hockey national title, completing the second undefeated Women’s Ice Hockey season in DIII history. (link) 

+ Augsburg Men’s Wrestling brings home its record-tying 15th DIII championship. (link)

+ The Men’s Ice Hockey Championship is down to Trinity (CT)-Adrian and Hobart-Utica, with the semifinals to face off on Thursday. (link) 

More Postseason News & Notes:

+ The DIII Men’s Basketball National Championship game in Fort Wayne broke the attendance record, with 4,526 fans. (link)

+ The Hobart-Curry Men’s Ice Hockey quarterfinal finished as the second longest game in DIII history, with four (!) overtimes. Curry Goaltender Shane Soderwall tied the DIII record with 98 saves. (link)

+ St. Norbert Men’s Hockey HC Tim Coghlin was suspended for the Green Knights’ quarterfinal game against Adrian for “an act of misconduct following a first-round game against St. Olaf College.” Upon appeal, Coghlin’s suspension was upheld. (link)

 @1QLeadership Question: Where do marketing, PR, advertising, branding, and content creation overlap?

Jason Cook, VP for Marketing and Communications at Baylor University, shares insights on communicating with a specific objective. In this episode of One Question Leadership Podcast, we take a deep dive into Cook's One Brand method of marketing higher education institutions and using college athletics strategies to recruit students who aren't athletes. Listen on Spotify (here) or Apple Podcast (here)

NCAA President Charlie Baker sits down with AthleticDirectorU’s Jason Belzer to discuss the future of college athletics, including the development of the NCAA’s fan database, transparency issues in NIL, the impact of sports wagering on the integrity of competition and his belief in the power of the student-athlete voice. Belzer asks whether the NCAA has gotten too big in the way it is governed and structured, and Baker says: “It’s not so much about how big it is. It’s about how diverse it is. When you literally have hundreds of schools that spend less than $5M on sports and hundreds that spend less than $10M and hundreds that spend less than $20M and 70 that spend more than $150M and over $200M in some cases, your issue there is less about size and more about spread…which is why I do think the bigger challenge is to stop thinking everybody’s the same. … Let’s give the more heavily resourced schools the ability to do more and then leave it up to the schools to make decisions because the way it’s set up now, you can’t do that. Some of the schools have said to me a number of times that they would like to do more, but the way we currently organize and operate makes it hard for them to do that and they’re right.” Baker also contends that if all student-athletes became employees tomorrow, “it wouldn’t work for 90% of the schools. … If you’re spending $5M on sports and you’re making $500K on those programs and you now have to create an employment infrastructure that sits on top of it, I think you’re going to basically just say, ‘We can’t do this.’” He adds: “Many [student-athletes] worry a lot about what that employee status would mean to their ability to succeed academically if they can’t perform as an employee. … If the issue is compensation, we can solve that one and if the issue is some of the other concerns that people have about voice and influence, they sit on all of our major committees – student-athletes do – and their voice is being heard in a big way.” Lots more in the full interview on ADU, which includes a full transcript. (link) 

It’s Personnel:

+ Rockford removes the interim tag from President Patricia Lynott. (link) 

+ Averett elevates Athletics Program Coordinator Emma Olsson to Asst. AD. (link)  

+ Waynesburg selects Milligan (NAIA) SID Andy Sanko as its new Asst. AD for Athletic Communication/SID. (link)

RIT Men’s Basketball HC Bob McVean announces his retirement after 40 seasons leading the Tigers. AD Jacqueline Nicholson: “Bob set a high standard for achievement on and off the court during his tenure at RIT. For four decades, he has been the face of the program and is responsible for generations of players becoming not only good basketball players, but good people when they left campus. He will forever be associated with RIT basketball.” (link)

Centenary (NJ) removes the interim tag from Men’s Basketball HC Chris LaBelle. (link)

Dominican (IL) Women’s Basketball HC/Compliance Coordinator Antonio Rivas has transitioned to a new role as Asst. AD and will be succeeded by Assoc. HC Tethnie Carrillo. (link, link) 

Simpson Men’s Basketball HC Brad Bjorkgren will step down after nine years leading the Storm. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Marywood Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field HC Dylan Gearinger is no longer leading the Pacers. AC Kevin Borrelli will serve as Interim HC. (link)

+ Meredith names Virginia Tech (DI) Women’s Volleyball Assoc. HC John Wasielewski as the Avenging Angels’ new HC. (link)

+ Maine Maritime Men’s Basketball HC Dan McNeely will add Men’s Golf HC responsibilities to his role. (link)

+ The full rundown of coaching staff changes across all of college sports can be found in this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

Sportico’s Michael McCann and Daniel Libit unpack the new lawsuit filed by former Kentucky (DI) swimmer Riley Gaines and other former student-athletes concerning transgender participation in college sports. “Core to the legal argument made by Gaines and her co-plaintiffs is that since Title IX guarantees men and women equal opportunities to compete in athletics, allowing transgender female athletes to compete deprives other women athletes. The plaintiffs also claim violations of equal protection of the law, alleging they and other women are being treated unfairly. … Expect the NCAA to argue its transgender eligibility policy reflects international consensus and is consistent with the law. The NCAA will also question the application of Title IX, the applicability for which requires federal funding.” Looking ahead, McCann and Libit posit that the continued debate over trans athlete participation “threatens to further reduce what is the already unlikely chance Congress can converge on a college sports reform bill addressing NIL, athlete employee rights, and the antitrust status of the NCAA. That legislative effort, which once carried an air of across-the-aisle comity, has increasingly shown signs of splitting along partisan lines.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics Communications (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College, a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/3IFX8UM. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. More details HERE.

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.

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. (DI/DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College is seeking an Assistant Coach of Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving. For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3vua565v. 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.

Full Time Assistant Swimming Coach (Wheaton College / Norton, MA): Assist the head coach in all aspects of a successful NCAA DIII swimming & diving program 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. (DII) 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. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Swimming (Whitworth University / Spokane, WA): If you're passionate about coaching swimming, integrating your Christian faith into your work, and empowering athletes to reach their fullest potential, come and be a part of our campus community. More details HERE.

Assistant Swim Coach + Pool Manager (Augustana College / Rock Island, IL): Responsible for assisting in the overall management of the College's men's and women's swimming programs including coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Augustana College / Rock Island, IL): Aids in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic and general medical injuries/illnesses utilizing all the resources within the community. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant: Cross Country + Track and Field (Augustana College / Rock Island, IL): Is responsible for assisting in the overall management of the College's track & field and cross country programs, including coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach Women's Basketball (71101) (Pratt Institute / Brooklyn, NY): Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Head Coach Women's Basketball (71101). Lead team development, game scheduling, compliance. Salary $62.5k - $68.5k + benefits. Full-time onsite. Apply now! 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. More details HERE.

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Assists the Head Coach in leading an intercollegiate athletics Women's Soccer program. Is responsible for assisting all aspects of the program, executing program objectives and strategies for success. 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. 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. More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (SUNY New Paltz / New Paltz, NY): Full-time, ten-month position responsible for the vision & operations for the sports medicine/athletic training services on campus for our student-athletes. They will manage the sports-medicine needs. 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. (DII) 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. 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. (DII) 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.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Averett University / Danville, VA): Averett University, a Division III member of the NCAA and Old Dominion Athletic Conference is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. To apply, e-mail: atassistantsearch@averett.edu

Intern Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking Intern for Women’s Volleyball for '24-'25. Responsible for assisting head coach w/daily activities, recruiting. Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, computer skills required. $12K+housing+ More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Volleyball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as varsity assistant coach for women’s volleyball sport. Assumes additional secondary duties assigned by the AVP, Athletics and Athletic Advancement or their designee. PI236896985 More details HERE.

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