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The NAIA Council of Presidents unanimously approved a policy to require student-athletes to compete according to their assigned gender at birth. NAIA President/CEO Jim Carr says of the measure, which passed in a 20-0 vote: "We know there are a lot of different opinions out there. For us, we believed our first responsibility was to create fairness and competition in the NAIA. ... We also think it aligns with the reasons Title IX was created. You're allowed to have separate but equal opportunities for women to compete." Carr also tells CBS’ Dennis Dodd that student-athletes who are no longer eligible for women's competition could still participate in men's sports. “It's important to know that the male sports are open to anyone.” The policy doesn't apply to team activities like practices, exhibition games and scrimmages. St. Ambrose President/Council of Presidents Chair Amy Novak: “The task force spent nearly two years reviewing research, meeting with experts to better understand potential policy challenges, and obtaining feedback from multiple membership groups. With this policy, the NAIA has made its best effort to allow for the inclusion of transgender athletes in any way which does not impact the competitive fairness of women's sports. Our priority is to protect the integrity of women's athletics and allow them equal opportunity to succeed." (link)

The DII Men’s and Women’s Soccer Committee voted to move the 2024 championship to Matthews, NC and conduct the 2025 championships in Colorado Springs, CO at Switchbacks FC Stadium. (link)

@1QLeadership Question: Should interns specialize in one area or learn as much as they can about everything?

NCAA Post Graduate Intern (and 1Q guest host) Kendee Hilliard asked Rose-Hulman Athletics Director Ayanna Tweedy about the choice between specialization or getting broad experience during the early developmental years in one's career.

• Be multifaceted
• Say yes to everything
• Learn as much as possible
• Allows you to understand what is needed later

Tweedy brings her insight and experience to the conversation as Hilliard launches her career in intercollegiate athletics. Listen on Spotify (link) or Apple Podcasts (link)

Pitt-Johnstown Softball is set to host the third doubleheader at its new on-campus stadium tomorrow after the Mountain Cats were forced to find a new home this fall. AD Pat Pecora: “We really needed it. You feel bad for the team when you don’t have your own home field. It’s tougher to coach and recruit when you’re playing on Little League fields. This is a new beginning for the softball program. It’s something they can call their own. It’s a college field on campus. We’re excited about it.” HC Niki Pecora: “The team is so excited just to have something on campus. It’s easier to get the student body here to support us. Being on campus is more of the home feel. The girls love that they’re able to have a home. […] Our biggest thing is this is our home. We’re able to make adjustments when needed. When there is bad weather, we don’t have to juggle field and practice times with other organizations.” (link) 

Lees-McRae will transition its ski-snowboard club program to varsity starting this fall and become the first United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association team in ski/snowboard team in the Southeast Conference. President Lee King: “This new designation is well-deserved. Our ski and snowboard team has more than proved that they are the ones to beat on the national level. Through the incredible talents of our student-athletes, the dedication of Coach Aaron Maas, and the strength of our partnership with Beech Mountain Resort, this team has truly put Lees-McRae on the map.” (link) 

It’s Personnel:

+ Regis promotes Events and Administration Manager Brian Loftus to Deputy AD for Operations and Events. (link)

+ Livingstone Assoc. AD/SWA/Head Athletic Trainer Jaime Kent is no longer with the Blue Bears. (link)

Southern Arkansas selects USAO (NAIA) Women’s Basketball HC Darrick Matthews to lead the Muleriders. AD Steve Browning: "It was obvious from the moment Coach Matthews stepped foot on campus that he is the visionary leader that our women's basketball program needs. His enthusiasm, knowledge, professionalism, and passion for teaching not only the sport of basketball, but for how to win in life, will make him a great asset to our University." (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Lake Superior State hires Olivet (DIII) Swimming & Diving HC Erik Richardson as the inaugural HC of the Lakers. (link)

+ Lubbock Christian removes the interim tag in naming Alistair Caldwell as Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is available. Keep track of all the college coaching changes across all sports. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Flagler raised over $133K for athletics during its Roar & Raise 2024 Challenge. (link) 

+ Clark Atlanta announces the launch of its new mobile app, powered by SIDEARM. (link)

+ Cal State San Marcos student-athlete Jillian Albayati became the first DII student-athlete to ever play in a Softball and Baseball game on the same day, as she also became the Cougars’ first woman to play for the Baseball team. (link)

Since the NCAA’s call for states to ban prop betting on college games and athletes, Ohio, Maryland, Vermont and Louisiana have done so, joining nine other states who already prohibited such wagers. Meanwhile, Wyoming and Michigan are also looking into the issue, and according to XLMedia’s Robert Linnehan, regulators in New Jersey, Kansas, Illinois, and Indiana say that even though the NCAA has not approached them, they are willing to consider the policy change. Straight to the Point’s Steve Ruddock subsequently asks: “The lingering question is does the NCAA stop with a ban on prop bets, or does it continue to chip away at college betting markets? The stated goal is to prevent player harassment and maintain game integrity. However, these bets are easily placed offshore, a far greater threat to integrity. And, as I’ve noted regarding player harassment, ‘If you bet on a team and a specific player makes a mistake or misses a key shot, isn’t a deranged bettor still going to blame the player?’” (link)

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(NEW!) General Manager (Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Lead the Central Missouri athletics corporate sponsorship & ticket sales program. Duties specifically include all aspects of day-to-day revenue generation efforts. More details HERE.

Director, Athletics Annual Fund (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): Director, Athletics Annual Fund George Mason University Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for the position of Director, Athletics Annual Fund. To apply https://jobs.gmu.edu/. EOE (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for the care, prevention, medical coverage, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes competing in Lynn University's athletic programs. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Wartburg College / Waverly, IA): Responsible for leadership and oversight of all coaching duties for the men’s basketball team. May include additional duties as assigned. Reports to the Athletics Director. (DIII) To apply, e-mail: hr@wartburg.edu

Athletic Trainer (DII) - Full Time (Slippery Rock University / Slippery Rock, PA): Rock Athletics supports 15 sports programs and is excited to hire an Athletic Trainer to provide health care for student-athletes. Visit our website to see our beautiful campus and successful programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Oversee NCAA eligibility & compliance, Ivy League compliance, NIL & rules education. Candidate must understand the fundamental role that athletics plays in the education of the student-athlete. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Cross-Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Executing and coordinating the recruiting plan & distance events. Responsible for direct supervision and work out plans. Coordinate home competitions with collegiate & high school levels. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Swimming and Diving Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Executing and coordinating recruiting plan. Direct supervision and work out plans. Manage the annual budget, travel, and equipment needs. Coordinate home swimming and diving meets. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics, Ticket Sales & Operations (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Lead, develop, coordinate and execute all departmental ticketing initiatives aligning with and in support of the overall external relations strategy of the department. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Defensive Football Coach (Pennwest-California Athletics / California, PA): In collaboration with the Head Coach, or his/her designee, the assistant coaches and the support staff is responsible for the administration of the collegiate football program. More details HERE.

Senior Director of Athletics Advancement / Senior Associate Athletic Director (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Plans and manages development-focused programs to increase philanthropic support for funding priorities aligned with intercollegiate athletics strategic objectives. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossiers Lite is available for this opening. D1.dossiers Lite features salary comparisons for analog roles at peer institutions, as well as tenure, cost of living and inflation-related data for each comparative position. (link)

Head Coach, STUNT (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. More details HERE.

Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): The graduate assistant (12 month) will work closely with our athletic administrative team to assist with the operational needs of a NCAA Division II athletic department. More details HERE.

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.

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. (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women’s Basketball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. 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. 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. 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. (DIII) 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. 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.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX / Laredo, TX): Responsible for the development, management, and successful coaching of the TAMIU women’s volleyball team. 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. (DIII) 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.

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.

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.

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