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Amidst the ongoing financial and accreditation crisis at Saint Augustine’s, the Falcons will compete in 11 sports this upcoming season, per AD Lin Dawson. Notably absent from the list of sports is Football. (link) 

Administrators and coaches at Gannon and Edinboro chat with the Erie Times-News’ Mike Cooper about the impact of Mercyhurst’s move to DI on their program. Golden Knights AD Lisa Goddard McGuirk: “We truly believe Division II athletics provide us the best student-athlete experience. We have no plans to change that. […] It was always great to have that local competition which draws interest from the fans and community. Even though Mercyhurst is leaving the PSAC, we’re still fortunate to have another (Edinboro) in our county. Other rivals in the PSAC will emerge.” Edinboro Football HC Jake Nulph: “If you look at it on paper, we should be looking at the same players. We could steal a couple of them because their recruiting base has to go to the next tier.” Fighting Scots Men’s Basketball HC Justin Jennings, on the other hand, does not expect much of an impact on recruiting as the Lakers recruited a lot of student-athletes from outside of the area. (link)

Rules & Regulations:

+ The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved new optional technology rules in football beginning with the 2024 season. Across all divisions, teams can have up to 18 active tablets for use in the coaching booth, sideline and locker room. Tablets cannot be connected to other devices to project larger additional images and cannot include analytics, data or data access capability or other communication access. All team personnel will be allowed to view the tablets during the game. The panel also approved a two-minute timeout in the second and fourth quarters, allowing conferences the option of using a collaborative replay review system and penalizing horse-collar tackles within the tackle box. The panel did not support a uniform rule proposal made by the Football Rules Committee. Panel members were not comfortable with on-field officials having to enforce the recommended rule. (link)

+ The NCAA Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee recommended that, in all three levels of men's and women's soccer, the clock be stopped on all substitutions made by the team leading the game or if the score is tied in the last 15 minutes of the second half and in overtime periods. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved expanding video review to allow referees to initiate reviews for penalty kick situations, potential straight red cards, potential offside violations on goal-scoring opportunities and denial of obvious goal-scoring opportunities. The panel also approved the golden goal overtime format for postseason play. (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Kentucky Wesleyan will suspend its Women’s and Men’s Bowling teams indefinitely. From the Panthers: “With the recent departure of the programs' fourth coach in the past four years, Kentucky Wesleyan College had the chance to evaluate the reality of sustaining these two programs in an ever-growing competitive environment. Men's bowling was re-classified as a self-funded club sport in the fall of 2023 along with other sport reductions announced in October. It was hoped that the program would be able to fundraise and become self-sustaining; however, this goal has not been realized.” (link)

+ As Point Park (NAIA) awaits approval into the DII membership process, the Pioneers will add Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse and Wrestling to its portfolio, with the department hoping to have all four HC hires made by the middle of May. The lacrosse programs will compete at Highmark Stadium, home of the USL’s Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, with Montour Sports Complex as a backup, similar to Point Park’s Soccer programs. PPU is in the process of outfitting an unused space in the student center to serve as the wrestling practice space. (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ Lenoir-Rhyne raised over $227K between its day of giving and BeaRaPaLooZa raffle. (link) 

+ Adelphi brought in over $165K for athletics from 1,039 donors. (link) 

Deal Digest:

+ The NE10 Conference announces a partnership with USCAH to bolster its health and safety methods for student-athletes. (link)

+ Cal State Monterey Bay is teaming up with Stripe Creative Agency and alum Benjamin Mayberry on a rebranding project to align with the university’s new branding unveiled this week. (link)

The Biden administration has released new Title IX regulations which will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct while school officials investigate complaints against them. The new rules do not include provisions regarding the eligibility of transgender athletes, which had been included in an earlier Department of Education proposal. ESPN’s Paula Lavigne notes that “officials separated that issue from the broader Title IX rules, and those regulations are not expected until after November's presidential election. Asked during a call with reporters Thursday whether the delay was politically motivated, a senior administration official said those rules have a separate process, which is several months behind. The regulations also address what to do when schools are trying to investigate a complaint of sexual assault at the same time as law enforcement, especially when police or prosecutors ask them to hold off. A federal official says the rule emphasizes the need for a "prompt" process even while a criminal justice process is pending. The official added that while some aspects of the case may need to be paused, not all of them should be put on hold and not indefinitely. Schools are also instructed to return to the "preponderance of evidence" standard – also known as the 51% threshold – to determine whether evidence supports a finding of misconduct. (link)

Johnson C. Smith selects IUPUI (DI) Assoc. HC Antwain Banks as the Golden Bulls’ Men’s Basketball Interim HC. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Shippensburg selects club/prep coach Taylor Zerphey as Head Cheerleading Advisor. (link)

+ Southwest Baptist Men’s Soccer HC Eric Bourdo will step down after being hired last month to return to his previous post as HC at Dordt (NAIA). (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Former Quincy Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Brian Holzgrafe has been awarded $2.9M in a countersuit against a former student for defamation. (link)

+ Adams State Men’s Track and Field student-athlete Romain Legendre broke the DII 5000m record. (link) 

The FDA has approved a rapid concussion blood test developed by a team led by Pittsburgh Steelers team neurosurgeon Dr. David Okonkwo. According to the test's manufacturer, it can rule out concussions with a 95.6% accuracy when assessed within 24 hours of the injury. Okonkwo: “The nature of the studies performed to gain FDA clearance for these tests were done in patients brought to level one trauma centers. We have every reason to believe there is significant overlap with the injuries to athletes who sustain a concussion, but we need to do studies specifically in that patient population to confirm that use.” (link)

According to workforce analytics firm ActivTrak, which analyzed 75K workers across North America, the average worker now signs off an hour earlier on Fridays, at 4:03 pm, than in 2021. That’s also an hour earlier than the average quitting time the rest of the week. Founder/CEO of Interactive learning platform Albert, Luke Liu, who moved to a half-day Friday police in 2022, says of his all-remote staff’s productivity: “On paper, it’s a 10% loss of time. In reality, it’s a 2% to 5% loss.” The Wall Street Journal’s Vanessa Fuhrmans “Friday, of course, was always the day we might dress down or cut out early for Happy Hour. The difference now is that it’s become a repository for all the ways we—and our employers—want to fix work life. Welcome to the meeting-free zone of Focus Fridays. Need a respite from the grind? More bosses are instituting year-round Summer Fridays as an antidote.” More data around the shift in the Friday schedule. (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Services (Minnesota State University Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Services: Looking for a dedicated leader to provide administrative leadership for the athletic training department. NCAA DII, 350 student-athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (24-50) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): Francis Marion University, a NCAA Division II institution, invites applications for the position for an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Please see our ad for position details. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): #3 Learfield Cup Standing - Milligan University invites applications for two (2) full-time, 10-month positions of Assistant Athletic Trainer with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance & Academics (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): As a part of a complete department restructure, this position will serve as a senior member responsible for all areas related to NCAA Eligibility and Compliance as well as managing academic services. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for Events & Recreation (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for the marketing, staffing, and management of all home athletic events and a growing intramural program. More details HERE. 

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for media relations, game day operations, web site and social media administration, and livestreaming. More details HERE. 

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for the healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes. More details HERE. 

(NEW!) Head Athletic Trainer (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and is responsible for the organization and operation of a successful athletic training program for 18 NCAA teams. More details HERE. 

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and is responsible for assisting in the operation of a successful athletic training program for 18 NCAA teams. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Strength & Conditioning Coach (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and is responsible for development and management of a strength and conditioning program for 18 NCAA teams. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Head Women's Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division II program including recruiting, scouting, and other duties as assigned. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications (2 positions) (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and assists with all areas of operating an elite college athletic communications department. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and promotions plan to increase ticket sales and game attendance, and enhance the fan experience for Augustana Athletics events. More details HERE.

Assistant A.D. for Business and Finance (HR Title: Financial Business Manager) (SMU / Dallas, TX): This position will oversee the financial operations of the Athletics department including budget management, financial management, compliance, reporting and other duties as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Creative Content (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): As part of the external relations team, the assistant director will lead, develop and create video content promoting Princeton’s 38 teams across multiple platforms to generate increased engagement. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer for Adams State University. More details HERE.

Coordinator for Governance & Compliance (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) / Charlotte, NC): Be the go-to expert for compliance queries from our vibrant membership and fans. Manage the CIAA/NCAA calendar and guidelines to champion governance across the conference. Make a difference with us! More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Coordinates and leads all aspects of an NCAA compliance and rules education program. Serves as the institutional contact on all NCAA compliance and eligibility issues. More details HERE.

Human Resources Generalist (Georgia State University / Atlanta, GA): Assist the athletics department in all HR matters (benefits, talent, payroll, time, absence, class & comp). (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Women's Volleyball (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME - responsibilities include: administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, etc. Submit resume, cover letter, 3 references to pdill@mit.edu. (DIII)

Assistant Director, Creative Media (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for the creation of video content that promotes the Duquesne brand, student-athletes and the strategic plan, with a heavy emphasis on distribution via social media platforms. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Broadcast and Live Event Production (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for all broadcast productions, serve as the athletic department’s primary engineer for broadcasts and manage all video production for external events in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. (DI) More details HERE. 

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Pennwest-California Athletics / California, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of the women’s volleyball program, also responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, & mission of the University its intercollegiate Athletic Program. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner (External Relations and Communications) (Conference Carolinas / Greenville, SC): The conference seeks applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Commissioner with experience and skills in external relations and athletics communications. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Serve as the institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities, fulfill all sports information responsibilities at the Department, RMAC, & NCAA level. More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): Milligan University, a member of the NAIA and the Appalachian Athletic Conference, invites resumes for the full-time (year-round) position of Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Utah State University / Logan, UT): We are looking for a passionate, skilled individual to join our team and work directly with our Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Track & Field - Distance (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Full-time position is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach with all facets of conducting successful men and women's track & field programs. More details HERE.

Head Spirit Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Head Spirit Coach directs, plans & manages the operation of the Spirit program including academic performance of athletes, coaching, training, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, public relations. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): The Director of Athletics is the chief athletics officer representing the athletics department and reports directly to the President. This position provides oversight, guidance, and supervision. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer (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. please apply with the link. More details HERE.

Head Golf Coach (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach oversees all aspects of the golf program, including teaching, coaching, training, performance, and recruitment of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director - External Operations (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Reports directly to the VP/Athletic Director, the Sr Assoc AD is a member of the executive leadership team, provides oversight of all external units, and has assigned sport administration duties. More details HERE.

Director Sport Specific Giving (West Point Association of Graduates / West Point, NY): Be part of a team that leverages & coordinates USMA's donor community. Expand the Black Knights community presence. (DI) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Business and Game Operations (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): The Business and Game Operations Graduate Assistant will support the day-to-day business, fiscal, and administrative functions for the Athletics department. (NAIA) More details HERE.

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.

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