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Welcome, Mr. President:

+ Freshly minted NCAA President Baker tells The Athletic’s Auerbach he has two main goals during his first 100 days: meet virtually with every conference in every division and conduct a SWOT analysis to inform his strategy. “I have gotten very comfortable with this whole notion that 90% of college athletic programs are investments made by schools to support their infrastructure and their student body and all the rest, and it isn’t really a money-making activity. … One of the things I would like to figure out how to do in this job is to recognize and understand what’s going on with the revenue-positive folks, but at the same time not do something that’s going to put the rest of DI, DII and DIII in a position where they can’t continue to provide what I think most people believe is a tremendously valuable element of that collegiate experience.” (link)

+ On NIL, Baker says the most consistent theme he’s heard from stakeholders is the lack of transparency around the topic. “There needs to be some sort of protective skin put around this stuff either congressionally, which obviously comes with all 50 states — ‘here are the rules and the standards associated with that’ — or something that’s done by us. One way or another, we’ve got to address it.” (link)

+ Regarding whether student-athletes should be paid, Baker says the discussion is part of the larger discourse about how college sports is changing. “I've actually had a lot of student-athletes tell me they would rather be student-athletes than be employees for a whole bunch of reasons. I think that will be, in fact, a big part of the dialogue going forward. But from my point of view, the goal here should be to figure out how to deal with this issue in a way that actually addresses some of the concerns people have about the very successful and financially successful programs, recognizing that there are literally hundreds of thousands of student-athletes who don't play in those programs and for whom the idea of being an employee is really not an attractive one. And I think people need to keep that in mind.” Pressed on when the NCAA should give up on the prospect of Congressional action, Baker replied: “You want a date? I mean, that's a hard question to answer. … I think your question about when is enough is a good one. But I can't answer that today.” (link)

+ Baker tells ESPN it’s important to “make sure we control, to the extent that we can, our own destiny on this stuff, to recognize and understand that means that we need to make some decisions and move a little more quickly than maybe we have in the past." In doing so, Baker hopes the NCAA can avoid the "all or nothing" options for revamping the rules governing all three divisions. “It's [5,000] to 10,000 athletes at the Power 5 schools, and then it's all the rest of college sports. I don't think we can treat them both the same. My hope is we can figure out some way to bridge those two universes in a way that makes them both better instead of ending up in a situation where the whole thing comes tumbling down." (link)

Outgoing NCAA President Emmert sits down with D1.ticker/Connect’s Fischer to discuss his tenure, his decision to walk away now, the changing landscape, his advice to Governor Baker and lots more. The potential for student-athletes being classified as employees is “absolutely the biggest issue” facing college sports right now, Emmert explains: “People need to look beyond just the top 50 football teams and the 100 basketball teams. They need to look at what does that mean for half a million young men and women. What does that mean for 1,100 schools and what does that mean for 22 other sports other than football and men’s basketball, and I think that’s where people miss the big picture in all of this… and I think that is an area where Congress will have to weigh in because you’ve got some states that are weighing in right now, and you’re going to wind up with that same crazy quilt of some states doing this, some states doing that.” Emmert observes it’s a particularly daunting task in the current political climate to get Congress to agree on anything complicated but notes incoming President Baker’s political connections and experience should help in that regard. “It is utterly essential that we have some national legislation passed that creates a landscape – just an ecosystem – that college sports can operate in. You get critics out there [saying], ‘Well, the NCAA is just begging for Congress to solve its problems.’ That’s not true at all. But the legal environment right now won’t allow the NCAA to solve those problems without some change in that environment. It can’t run college sports with 30 or 40 different state rules around NIL or pay-for-play or anything else, and that’s where it’s heading right now.” Lots more in a comprehensive exit interview. (link)

Extra Points purveyor Brown, in a look at potential mid-major DI realignment, notes that the OVC (DI), which initially was interested in Midwest expansion through Grand Valley State and UIndy, may now be looking southward at West Georgia, which Brown’s sources say has mutual interest. Brown also notes that the ASUN (DI) could make a run at UWG, while GSC rivals West Florida and Valdosta State “are not considered major reclassification candidates in the short term.” (link)

Simon Fraser S&D student-athletes will miss the NCAA championships due to the programs not reaching the minimum number of sanctioned events. Per HC Tissira, SFU was told last year that “there’s no rule that prohibits age groupers from attending college competition, college-hosted meets. So we said, ‘OK, we are safe.’ And then this year they said, “no you can’t.’ So we don’t know why they shifted their interpretation from this year to last year. We understand if it’s the rule it’s the rule, but not why last year it was OK and not this year. [... ] They said, ‘last year with COVID we were soft, but now we cannot let anything slide.’” (link)

Postseason Updates:

+ With Selection Sunday this weekend, Glenville State, Nebraska-Kearney, Assumption, Ashland, Texas Woman’s, Tampa, Catawba and Cal State Dominguez Hills sit atop their respective regions. (link)

+ Indiana (PA), Northwest Missouri State, Bentley, UIndy, Nova Southeastern, Fort Lewis, UNC Pembroke and Point Loma lead their respective regions in the latest MBB rankings. (link)

+ Men’s and Women’s Indoor T&F qualifiers were announced. (link)

+ The fields for the NCAA men’s and women’s skiing championships have been set. (link)

U.S. District Court Judge Mendoza earlier this month ruled that esports does not count as a sport for the purposes of Title IX, citing among other cases Biediger v. Quinnipiac University (DI), where in 2012 the U.S. Second Circuit upheld a district court ruling that competitive cheerleading did not qualify as a sport. Its reasoning was that there was no favorable OCR presumption for competitive cheerleading since the NCAA doesn’t sanction it. Mendoza concluded that competitive cheerleading is a “close call” for recognition as a sport, but “the same cannot be said about esports.” Mendoza, Sportico’s McCann notes, underscored that “while competitive cheerleading is physically challenging and requires competitors to have strength and agility, ‘esports does not require athletic ability.’” Mendoza also cited the lack of a national governing body for esports. Mendoza’s decision came in a ruling in Navarro v. Florida Institute of Technology, in which male rowers argued FIT was not compliant with Title IX. FIT sought to include e-sports team members in its calculation. McCann: “The case is not over, and FIT can appeal. But colleges curious about how their esports programs intersect with Title IX calculations ought to be paying close attention to Navarro v. FIT.” (link)

The DII Committee on Infractions determines that a former UIndy S&D HC violated ethical conduct rules. Per the release: “The violation occurred when the former head coach wanted to increase the scholarship value for a student-athlete but did not have enough scholarship funds available, so he arranged for the student-athlete to be hired as a lifeguard and compensated for approximately 20 hours of work per week without performing that work. The student-athlete, who initially expressed concern about the arrangement before being assured by the former head coach that the arrangement was permissible, subsequently submitted time sheets every two weeks, and the former head coach approved those time sheets.” Penalties include one year probation, a $2,500 fine, a scholarship reduction in 2023-24, vacation of records and a four-year show cause order for the former HC. (link)

Online ticketing platform AudienceView is currently down due to technical difficulties after a nation-wide data breach reported by the company last week that includes payment information for individuals who have used the platform since early February. (link); Per Northern Michigan, the “system is not expected to be able to resume normal operations for 5-7 days,” and will therefore impact events this weekend. (link, link); Virginia Tech (DI) police are reportedly investigating a potential instance of credit card fraud that may have occurred on the AudienceView Campus platform. Hokies Director of News and Information Owczarski: “A number of our students made Virginia Tech Police aware that their credit cards had been hacked into and there were charges against their credit cards that were not their own.” The school is currently working with students and AudienceView to resolve the issue. (link); The issue has also impacted Buffalo (DI), which notes AudienceView reported a data breach that could have impacted up to 292 customers. The company says it will provide “further details along with free credit-monitoring services.” (link)

Arkansas Fort Smith MBB HC Boone retires after four seasons with the Lions and 37 leading others including California (PA), Tusculum, West Virginia Wesleyan, Delta State and a pair of DI programs. UAFS AD Janz, on the search for a successor: “Our goal as we begin this process will be to find a coach who embodies the unique aspirations and goals of Division II athletics, prioritizing academic success, community engagement, and a balanced approach to student-athlete development.“ (link)

Texas Tyler MBB HC Wilson resigns after four seasons. (link)

Western Colorado MBB HC Schafer has resigned after nine seasons. (link)

Central Missouri MBB HC Karleskint resigns after a 135-119 record over nine seasons. (link)

Minnesota Crookston WBB HC Roysland retires after 17 seasons. AD Helgeson: “Mike and his family have been a staple in the sports community in this region and the state. I will always look up to his dedication and hard work displayed daily as coach at UMN Crookston. Every day he brought great enthusiasm and commitment to the basketball program. I will be forever grateful to Mike for the impact he had on me when he was my volleyball coach in high school, an impact that has remained throughout my life. [...] Because of Mike we will always remember to 'make it a great day.'” (link)

Northeastern State WBB HC Suiaunoa will not return after six years in the role. (link)

Cedarville will hire a new WBB HC after the departure of HC Smith after two seasons. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ East Central WVB HC Lindsay steps down after three seasons. (link)

+ New Haven Field Hockey HC Lykens heads to Lehigh (DI) in the same role. (link)

+ King names alum Tolbert as Bass Fishing HC. (link)

+ Sports Illustrated’s Johnson identifies the most influential Black leaders in college football. Administrators included: CIAA Commissioner McWilliams, SIAC Commissioner Holloman & Celebration Bowl Executive Director Grant. (link)

Our deepest condolences to the Clark Atlanta community on the shooting death of Baseball student-athlete Jatonne Sterling. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Northwest Missouri State selects Troy (DI) Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer Tatum as the university’s 11th president. (link)

+The Higher Learning Commission removes the sanction of probation on Wheeling that has been in place since March 2021. (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Head Women's Basketball Coach (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Must develop a culture which expects excellence in the classroom, competition, and character of the student-athletes. Must have previous collegiate coaching experience to be considered. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Saint Mary’s University is seeking to hire an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position will work in conjunction with an amazing staff to coordinate the healthcare of Student-Athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Commissioner (Southern Athletic Association / Atlanta, GA): The SAA seeks a commissioner with strong leadership and communication skills, an understanding of the national landscape of NCAA Division III, and a passion for building and promoting the achievements (DIII) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Leads the athletics fundraising team, setting and implementing fundraising goals, strategies and priorities in collaboration with colleagues in Athletics, Alumni Relations & Development (ARD)... (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant or Associate Athletics Director for Compliance (Hawaii Pacific University / Honolulu, HI): Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and review of the institution's NCAA compliance program and the daily operations. Apply @ hpu.edu careers. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Football, Basketball, and Baseball (Ohio Valley Conference / Brentwood, TN): Oversee all matters pertaining to administration of football, baseball, and basketball. Including tournament director, liaison to head coaches, developing schedules, managing officiating program. (DI) More details HERE.

Women's Volleyball Coach (Oregon Institute of Technology / Klamath Falls, OR): The Oregon Tech Athletics Department is accepting applications for the 12-month, full time position of Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at the Klamath Falls Campus of Oregon Institute of Technology. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Strategically plan, implement, manage, and enforce all aspects of NCAA, GLVC and UIS compliance for 17 sport programs to provide fair, inclusive, and fulfilling environment for student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant for Athletic Communication (Point Loma Nazarene University / San Diego, CA): Assist PLNU Athletics in media relations and gameday operations. Involved in the promotion of athletic events through social media, in-game activation of promotions and postgame coverage of teams. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Compliance and Student Success (Ferris State University / Big Rapids, MI): To coordinate and provide oversight in the University's comprehensive NCAA compliance program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Ferris State University / Big Rapids, MI): The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist with the daily operations of the sports medicine program and help prevent, treat, and rehabilitate student athlete injuries. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): Run workouts and conditioning programs for assigned sports and teams. Assist in developing year-round sport specific training programs for all teams, CPR and First Aid certified. (DIII) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Facilities and Events (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): Assisting the Facilities and Events department in game day set up and break down, assisting the Senior Associate Athletic Director in running NJAC/NCAA events, daily maintenance of facilities. (DIII) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Multiple Assistant Coaching Positions (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): *Please indicate the sport you are applying for* Assistant coaching positions available for Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, and Men's Swimming. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (Grinnell College / Grinnell, IA): The Director of Athletics and Recreation oversees operations of the College's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program as well as intramural, outdoor and physical recreation programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Development, Major Gifts (Arkansas State University / Jonesboro, AR): Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, as defined by working with the Red Wolves Foundation, from initial identification through stewardship. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Student Services and Development (Arkansas State University / Jonesboro, AR): Maintain accurate degree plans, monitor NCAA Progress Toward Degree requirements (6, 18, 24 and percentage), participate in the certification process for assigned student-athletes, evaluate high school… (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): Responsible for all aspects of the football program, including strategic planning, budgeting, recruitment, personnel management, and campus and community relations. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach who will be responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student-athletes. Apply at apptrkr.com/3909207 (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Training Internship (Kentucky Wesleyan College / Owensboro, KY): Kentucky Wesleyan College seeks Athletic Training Interns. Posit is unpaid, 10 months 08/23-05/24, under supervision of the College’s Athletic Training staff. 25-30 hours per week. Stipend included. More details HERE.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education Head Men's Cross Country/Track And Field Coach (Pomona and Pitzer Colleges / Claremont, CA): The Department of Physical Education is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Coach of Men’s Cross Country/Track and Field. (DIII) More details HERE.

Major Gift Officer (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): GMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks qualified applicants for a Major Gift Officer. Identifies and cultivates major gift prospects. Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Manage Athletic Training staff to fulfill all needs of 19 varsity sports. Additional club sport needs as assigned. Needs entail, practice & training coverage, game day coverage, office hours, & more. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Morningside University / Sioux City, IA): Morningside University is now accepting applications for a full time Head Men's Volleyball Coach. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the intercollegiate men's volleyball program. (NAIA) Contact employment@morningside.edu for more details.

Director of Athletics (Wilkes University / Wilkes-Barre, PA): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic organization is required. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/Athletics Communications (Public Affairs/Communication Specialist III) (California State University, Dominguez Hills / Carson, CA): The Assistant Athletic Director/Athletics Communications role will strategically develop communications for the intercollegiate athletics program through written publications and other media. More details HERE.

Business Office Assistant Athletics (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking a Business Office Assistant who will be responsible for support activities within the Athletic Business Office, focusing on procurement, & payables. apptrkr.com/3861370. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Head Coach—Cross Country/Track and Field (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for overseeing all duties associated with competitive DIII track & field (indoor & outdoor) and cross country programs. The position reports to the AD & CC/T&F HC. Negotiable start date. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Provide vision and leadership in the development of a competitive DIII WLAX program. Oversee all aspects of the program including team travel, scheduling of games & practices, budget management, etc. (DIII) More details HERE.

Equipment Manager (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): The George Mason University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for a full-time Equipment Manager. Apply for position at: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/56420. EOE (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Bluffton University / Bluffton, OH): The head coach will coordinate all aspects of the men’s basketball program including, recruiting, coaching, team management, organizing, planning, player development. It also includes budgeting. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics (The Catholic University of America / Washington, D.C.): Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics serves as a member of the Vice President for Student Affairs leadership team. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics/Head Women's Soccer Coach (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): Will provide direction for planning, recruiting, budgeting, organizing and maintaining a well-balanced, competitive, and successful NCAA Division II Women's soccer program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Dallas Baptist University / Dallas, TX): The Director of Athletics is responsible for developing, managing, and supervising a competitive intercollegiate athletics program with more than 15 sport programs along with 9 club sport programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Washington University in St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Primary contact for varsity sports teams. Website Management. Social Media. Student staff supervision. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Turf & Field Specialist (University of Texas at Austin, Intercollegiate Athletics / Austin, TX): Maintain Athletics facilities and fields for practice and game day events. Maintenance and care of assigned areas. Provide general field maintenance, building services and coordination of resources. (DI) More details HERE.

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