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Birmingham-Southern announces it will close at the end of May. Board of Trustees Chair Keith Thompson explaining: “The Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to close the College after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program on which our future depended failed to win sufficient support in the Alabama House of Representatives. Without that funding, the College does not have the resources to continue.” (link); In the D3FB Huddle’s Frank Rossi adds some athletics context: “This also provides an interesting opportunity for at least one more ASC team to join the SAA as a football member -- OR for some ability for scheduling to improve for the remaining ASC teams. Long story short, this news could have another domino effect for southern #d3fb team affiliations, which could either help or hurt both the ASC & the SAA.” (link)

Dickinson AD Joel Quattrone will retire at the end of the academic year after 38 years with the Red Devils. Quattrone: "When I took over as Athletic Director, I wanted to foster a welcome and inviting atmosphere for everyone that was a part of this department whether they had been here for 20-plus years or were a recent hire. Anyone that has worked with me or for this department since I ascended to this role will notice that my door is always open and that is not by accident. It has always been my belief that actions speak louder than words, so when I say I wanted the department to feel welcome I meant it and what better way than to allow anyone to stop in to either ask a question or simply say hello. I want everyone to feel that I was a guy who attempted to form solid relationships with everyone and anyone that I met. In addition, I want it to be felt that I always worked hard to impact everyone in any way that I could whether that be a player on the field/court/pool/track, a coach or fellow staff member with a question or using my network to assist our students in procuring employment somewhere it has always been my goal to help anyone that needs it." (link)

Brandeis selects American International (DII) AD/alum Jessica Chapin as its next AD. Former Judges AD/current Asst. VP for Student Affairs Lauren Haynie: “Andrea and I worked very closely with the search committee, campus colleagues, faculty, department staff and student-athletes to identify experienced and qualified candidates for the role. Jessica's energy, passion, and clear enthusiasm for Brandeis were evident through every step of the search process, and we cannot wait to see how she seizes this opportunity.” (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker announces the association will be contacting officials across the country in states that still allow prop bets on student-athletes to try and convince them to “join Ohio, Vermont, Maryland and many others and remove college prop bets from all betting markets. The NCAA is drawing the line on sports betting to protect student-athletes and to protect the integrity of the game – issues across the country these last several days show there is more work to be done.” (link); Sportico’s Michael McCann and Eben Novy-Williams play devil’s advocate and note that some “worry that banning bet types that are widely available via black market sites will only serve to push consumers to those sites and away from regulated, legal sportsbooks.” Legally speaking, they point out that “consumers who like placing prop bets could assert they should have a ‘right’ as law-abiding adults to bet on what they wish. Sports betting operators could also urge against Baker’s plan on grounds that it is better to legalize and regulate than to render illegal and invite a black market to fill the vacuum and take bets. This has been the argument used against those dozen states that don’t allow wagering on local college teams.” Congress could also play a role, as McCann and Novy-Williams explain that Murphy v. NCAA didn’t prohibit lawmakers from passing a federal law. Rather, it forbade the federal government taking away the autonomy of states to legalize sports betting when there is no accompanying federal standard. If a federal law is passed, “states might argue Congress lacks the authority to preempt state betting laws. For its part, Congress would rebut by insisting sports betting impacts interstate commerce and thus falls within the purview of federal law.” (link)

NCAA EVP for Regulatory Affairs Stan Wilcox joins the On the Fly podcast to discuss the governance process overall and reiterates that while the NCAA is in charge of interpreting and enforcing the rules, it is the schools themselves who set the policies. Wilcox notes there are over 180 NCAA committees and “these rules are not created in a vacuum, and these rules are just not thought up willy-nilly. These are very strategically thought out proposals and rules as people are thinking about how this may impact the wellbeing of student-athletes.” Legal proceedings brought by state attorneys general are particularly difficult for the NCAA, Wilcox explains, because it “puts us in a position where we then maybe think, ‘Okay, this might be an issue that the entire membership needs to talk about because maybe the membership feels a certain way about a particular rule the same way that this school may feel about it as they decide to go the legal route to get a remedy.’” Through the NCAA legislative process, Wilcox points out changing a rule could be a yearlong endeavor, “whereas going through the legal process, some schools have found, particularly those who have gotten favorable outcomes, have found that that might be quicker to address the issue.” These rulings, Wllcox continues, are “somewhat detrimental for the association because now you’re putting the rulemaking, to some degree, into the hands of the legal system. And that might help, it might be good for that one institution, but that may not be good for the vast majority of institutions who all agree that this is how the rules should be and this is how it should operate.” Lots more from Wilcox. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Spalding announces a partnership with Opendorse to support Golden Eagle NIL opportunities. (link)

+ Hendrix becomes the latest to partner with TicketSmarter. (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Waynesburg will add Women’s Wrestling as its 21st varsity sport, starting in 2024-25. AD Tim Fusina: “We have seen a great deal of interest in this sport over the last few years and it is a natural fit to our athletic department. With women's wrestling being designated as an emerging sport and the popularity the sport has in our region, we are looking forward to providing female student-athletes the opportunity to compete at our institution." The Yellow Jackets select amateur MMA fighter/prep HC Karli Thomas as its first HC. (link)

+ St. Norbert will add STUNT, starting in 2025-26. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Rochester’s March Matchness raised over $210K from 1,617 donors. (link)

+ SUNY New Paltz will open its new fueling station next week. (link)

SUNY Maritime selects Nassau (NJCAA) Football HC Jamel Ramsay for the same role with the Privateers. AD Mike Berkun: “It was clear throughout the interview process that Jamel was the exact candidate we were looking for. His experience, positive attitude, proven success and passion for the job were apparent the entire time.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Gettysburg Men’s Wrestling HC Gino Frank steps down after four years in the role and 17 total years on staff. (link)

+ North Central (MN) hires Green River (NWAC) Women’s Soccer HC Keith Bleyer as Men’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Long-time Springfield Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC John Taffe will retire after 35 years leading the Pride. (link)

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

Football Rules Considerations:

+ Members of the Football Rules Committee will be monitoring the NFL’s implementation of a new kickoff rule this season. Adopted from the XFL, the new modification requires all players on the kicking team to line up at the receiving team’s 40-yard line while the receiving team lines nine players up on its own 35. Two players will line up downfield as returners, and the kicker will still kick off from his own 35. The kickoff team defenders wouldn’t be permitted to move until the ball lands on the ground in the “landing zone” inside the receiving team’s 20-yard line. If the ball lands short of the landing zone or goes out of bounds, the ball would be moved to the receiving team’s 40-yard line. The ball will be moved to the receiving team’s 30-yard line on touchbacks. Georgia (DI) HC Kirby Smart, who is a member of the committee: “I think the NFL is the model. They know what they want. They know what they’re trying to do. And they’re going to get it right, and then hopefully we can look into it ourselves, if the kickoff is not part of our game.” The number of touchbacks in college football has increased from 41.2% in 2020 to 49.6% in 2023. Smart points out the increasing number of touchbacks takes away significant development opportunities for young players who cut their teeth on special teams. “If a guy last year started on all the (special teams) units, (he) will probably start at a position this year. So you need those plays to be a part of it. But you need them to be safe.” (link)

+ NFL owners unanimously voted to institute a 15-yard penalty for what’s known as a “hip-drop tackle,” which occurs when a defender grabs or wraps his arms around a runner and “unweights himself by swiveling and dropping his hips and/or lower body” while landing on and trapping a runner’s leg at or below the knee. In addition to being penalized, players will also be subject to a potential fine for doing it. Despite it being a player safety issue, the NFLPA opposes the new penalty, explaining in a statement that it “cannot support a rule change that causes confusion for us as players, for coaches, for officials and especially, for fans.” Atlanta Falcons CEO/NFL Competition Committee Chair Rich McKay insists that “we have an obligation from a health and safety standpoint to protect players when there’s unreasonable risk of injury. There’s pure data: it’s an unreasonable risk of injury.” (link)

“An Illinois federal judge has denied a bid by former NCAA football players for issue-only classes in multidistrict litigation over concussion injuries, saying a settlement from a prior MDL specifically prohibits issue-only classes. … '' More behind the Law360 paywall. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Occidental selects Fort Lewis (DII) President Tom Striukas as its 17th president. (link)

+ Monmouth names Graceland (NAIA) President Patricia Draves as its 15th president. (link)

+ Meredith taps William Woods (NAIA) Provost/Chief Academic Officer Aimee Sapp as the college’s ninth president. (link)

+ The Lesley Faculty Senate has cast its third no confidence vote in President Janet Steinmayer. (link)

+ Northland updates on its fundraising goal to raise $12M by next Wednesday, stating: “we have a long way to go to reach our goal of $12 million and the next week will be critical to our appeal. […] On April 4, the Board will review progress and share an update with the community.” (link)

+ Next month, the New York State Board of Regents will review a potential amendment to state regulations that would “eliminate unnecessary hurdles” for institutions to merge with in-state and out-of-state institutions. State Assembly Chair for the Committee on Higher Education Patricia Fahy: ”Across the country, we’ve seen financial tightening and enrollment struggles … and colleges have absolutely had to be more creative. We saw this as a way of trying to give that early guidance to help make sure that if there is an issue, colleges have some ways forward.” (link)

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(NEW!) Athletic Trainer (Track & Field) (Auburn University / Auburn . AL): Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for a Track & Field Athletic Trainer! The individual in this position provides preventative and rehabilitative health care for student athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Basketball Coach (John Brown University / Siloam Springs, AR): Provides overall leadership including Christian discipling, recruitment and retention of students. Managing all aspects of the program and supervision of PT assistant. Culture that aligns with JBU. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach of Men's Soccer (Washington & Lee University / Lexington, VA): Full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Responsibilities include organizing, developing and administering all phases of the men’s soccer program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Basketball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St. Joseph, MO): Responsible for leading the women’s basketball program as an intercollegiate sport and is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of operating a DII program. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Student-Athlete Experience/Assistant Coach - Women's Ice Hockey (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College is seeking a Director of Student-Athlete Experience/Assistant Coach - Women's Ice Hockey. For more information, go to: https://tinyurl.com/3av4tafv. More details HERE.

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.

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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