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Postseason Updates:

+ Kenyon Women’s Swimming and Diving wins its 25th national championship, the most of any women’s program in any sport and any division. (link)

+ Emory Men’s Swimming and Diving completes the three-peat. (link)

+ Hobart Men’s Ice Hockey beat Trinity (CT) to win its second-straight national title, extending its unbeaten streak to 25 games. (link)

+ Wisconsin-Oshkosh Women’s Gymnastics goes back-to-back-to-back with its third straight NCGA Championship. (link)

NCAA SVP of External Affairs Tim Buckley takes AthleticDirectorU’s Jason Belzer behind the scenes of the association’s efforts to lobby Congress for support on issues such as NIL transparency and outcomes, the codification of health and wellness standards, the possibility of student-athletes being deemed employees and the creation of a revenue-sharing model for athletics. Buckley explains the NCAA would like to bring “some order to the NIL world by working with Congress on some of the things we just can't do ourselves, like changing state laws. The other thing we'd like to work with Congress on – just about everybody agrees we need some basic rules around competition eligibility. Right now, when some of those rules are put in place, they're challenged. We’re taken to court weekly over some of these things. We can't do anything about that on our own, but by working with Congress, we can empower the association and conferences to set reasonable rules around eligibility and fair competition.” Asked how the NCAA is preparing for the potential of a revenue-sharing model, Buckley cites Project DI and says that concept, in conjunction with some help from Congress, would hopefully provide a way to deliver enhanced benefits to student-athletes without them having to be classified as employees. “We think it’s an important signal that the NCAA put forward…to show that there is a way to do this, there is a way to deliver more benefits to the student-athletes and do it in a way that that keeps intact that opportunity for Divisions III, II and all of I who may not be in a position financially to do the same thing.” Full interview on ADU. (link)

Wisconsin-Eau Claire AD Jason Verdugo sits down with D3.ticker/Connect’s Anthony Grassi from the 2024 NCAA Convention to talk about his first year leading the Blugolds, hiring coaches, the impact of the new Sonnentag Complex and more. As he meets with coaches, staff and constituents, Verdugo’s focus is similar to his leadership style – consistent, honest, aggressive and personal. “The consistency in which we go about our work every single day and listening. Honesty, giving honest feedback whether receiving it or giving it. The aggressive pursuit to try to be successful as soon as possible, and then for those that are in a really good position, how do we capitalize that and continue to do that. I think many would agree that sustained success is at times harder than getting there. Then the personal approach, which has changed for me I'll be very honest. It changed for me in the transition. I've been much more intentional to try to connect with the group, where being critical myself I may have lapsed that at times in my previous place at Hamline.” In hiring multiple HCs early in his tenure at UWEC, he leaned on Assoc. AD/SWA Robin Baker and current HCs to understand “what has worked here and what’s going to retain here because I think that’s one of the things at our level. If you look, success is really critical in having somebody stay there for an extended period of time even if they have aspirations to move up and on.” On the impact of the nine-figure Sonnentag Complex, Verdugo notes “one of the things that I championed when I first came on was ‘people win,’ but this is going to be a significant enhancer in continuing to get the type of people that want to be a part of a championship brand.” Check out the full conversation on Connect. (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Bridgewater announces the addition of Men’s Volleyball as the institution’s 25th intercollegiate sport with competition set to begin in 2025-26. President David Bushman: “With nearly a third of our students playing an NCAA sport, we understand the importance of the student-athlete experience and the lifelong skills that are intrinsically instilled as part of a team, including time management, goal setting and teamwork. We're glad to be able to offer that experience to even more students.” (link)

+ Mount Saint Vincent will add Esports this fall and join the ECC (DII). (link)

 @1QLeadership Question: When should a coach or administrator hire an agent?

Garry Rosenfield, Coaches Agent for Coaches Inc., discusses his process for valuing coaches contracts and why he believes agents are an asset in terms of representation. 

• Football sets the standard for contracts across sports
• Women's Volleyball has the biggest potential
• Process for valuation varies across schools
• Counsel can be necessary beyond negotiating contracts

While many people think agents are only hired for money, jobs, and contracts, Rosenfield believes representation is also necessary for counsel on many of the things required that allow a coach to focus on being a successful coach. 🎧Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Fundraising Wins:

+ Alfred raised over $108K for athletics during its Go Saxons Day of Giving. (link) 

+ Roanoke brought in nearly $100K from 373 donors for athletics. (link) 

Coaches.wire:

+ Lewis & Clark removes the interim tag from Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Caitlin DeNise. (link)

+ North Central (MN) selects former Nicholls State (DI) Women’s Soccer AC as its next HC. (link)

+ Stevens Tech Men’s Wrestling HC Joe Favia steps down after over a decade leading the program and will be succeeded by Assoc. HC Anthony Bonaventura. (link)

+ Wellesley Swimming & Diving HC and Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (PERA) Assoc. Professor Bonnie Dix announces her retirement at the end of the 2023-24 academic calendar after 37 years at the helm. (link)

+ For the full rundown of coaching changes across all sports, check out this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

Colby Women’s Swimming and Diving student-athlete Eleanor McGrath (link) and WashU Men’s Swimming and Diving student-athlete Alex McCormick (link) win their sport’s Elite 90 awards.

Game Plan is expanding its partnership with Wells Fargo and will offer “free financial education to all 1,200 collegiate athletic departments – including those at 107 HBCUs, courtesy of Wells Fargo.” Game Plan CEO Mike Banville: “With the NCAA life skills mandate being implemented in August and at a time when student-athletes stand to gain more than ever through NIL, this is the perfect time to offer this enhanced financial education program.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts (HR Title: Major Gifts Officer III) - (DEA00000428) (Southern Methodist University / Dallas, TX): The Assistant AD for Major Gifts will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, implementing strategies to encourage philanthropic gifts in support of the SMU Department of Athletics' priorities. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Development Officer, Athletics Annual Giving & Donor Engagement (HR title: Stewardship Officer 1) - (DEA00000427) (Southern Methodist University / Dallas, TX): The position assists the Athletics Development Office with donor acquisition and retention strategies and supports the department's annual giving efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Development / Eagle Club Director (Carson-Newman University / Jefferson City, TN): Oversee Corporate Sponsorship. Oversee all workers regarding annual fund-raising initiatives Oversee staff, students, outside workers, or volunteers who contribute to revenue generation initiatives. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Organize and administer all aspects of the men's basketball program. Establish goals and objectives for the men’s basketball program on a long-range and annual basis. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Elmhurst University / Elmhurst, IL): Elmhurst University is looking for a head coach for our newly announced women's wrestling program. Elmhurst University is looking to compete in the Fall of 2024 and will compete in the CCIW. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Part-Time) (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): The part-time Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the team including, directing, supervising and overseeing all activities of the coaching staff and team, fundraising and recruiting. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Serving on the department senior leadership team. Direct three full-time staff. Oversee all communications operations. Oversee MIT Athletics social media. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Vice President of Athletics (Lasell University / Newton, MA): The AVP 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 Director of Creative Video (HR title: Videographer) (SMU / Dallas, TX): Cinematic storytelling and organic behind-the-scenes footage to season intro videos and compelling recruiting campaigns, your mission will be to curate a captivating collection of moments. (DI) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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