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Hope International Baseball wins the program’s first Red Banner. (link) 

The Lewiston Tribune’s Teren Kowatsch opines the NAIA Baseball World Series should remain in Lewiston with Lewis-Clark State. In the first world series without the Warriors since 1998, Kowatsch writes: “This year’s attendance at the Series was a concern with the Warriors not competing. There was a bit of a decline in overall attendance, but there was still enough community and fan support for Lewiston to reaffirm itself as the epicenter of NAIA baseball.” Further: “Next year’s NAIA World Series will be the last under the current contract. It’s not out of the question that Lewis-Clark State and the NAIA will extend the contract, as they have done multiple times in the past. But if that happens, it probably won’t be until after LCSC hires its new athletic director. The criteria for a ‘successful’ Series without the Warriors at Harris Field is nonexistent — before this year there hasn’t been one. This year should serve as that criteria. […] The NCAA Division I College World Series has been in Omaha, Neb., since 1950. ‘The road to Omaha’ is a phrase that is engraved in the fabric of the sport. It’s been used in social media posts aplenty, on-campus flyers and pendants and countless marketing campaigns. […] Omaha is synonymous with excellence in D-I college baseball. Future All-Stars, Cinderella runs, stars are made — all the sports cliches that fans (and writers) pop for. There’s no reason why Lewiston and Harris Field shouldn’t remain the NAIA’s Omaha.” (link)

Sterling has parted ways with Football HC Darren Jackson, just two weeks after he interviewed for the HC job at New Mexico Highlands (NCAA DII). Jackson writing on X (formerly Twitter): “Throughout this interview process and my return to Sterling, I made it adamantly clear to the administration that I was not turning my back on Sterling and was going to hear out the opportunity presented before me. I hope you understand interviewing is commonplace in this profession, and I owed my family the due diligence of interviewing.” (link); The Warriors have promoted Asst. HC Reggie Langford to HC. AD Scott Downing: “He has shown his abilities both as a player and a coach, and we look forward to giving him this opportunity as Sterling's next head coach to take this program to the next level. He is a high-energy coach who works well with the players.” (link)

A year ago, Learfield announced the launch of an intercollegiate rodeo division, anchored by the programs at Wyoming, Cal Poly and Montana State. Noting the hit TV series Yellowstone and 1883, Learfield College Rodeo VP/GM Brad Poe: “Rodeo is as popular as ever. There is a romance to this space (and a) lot of elements, culturally, that have increased the popularity of the sport. Our end is driven in a few ways: One is to grow upon and be supportive of our partner institutions, serving our sponsors and schools. We have those relationships, we have all that in place, we have resources at Learfield—a professional sales team—to elevate the sport and increase revenue while providing championship experience.” Most of the deals are structured as their own distinct contract, or as an addendum to an existing Learfield MMR agreement. Montana State and Idaho State, for example, will each get $35K from Learfield next year plus half of any sales above $70K. Sportico’s Daniel Libit adds context, “Montana State is among the few programs that exist under the umbrella of an athletic department. In the fiscal year, the team brought in $965,092 of revenue, while spending a little bit more, $968,262.” To date, Learfield has signed rodeo-specific sales representation agreements with 10 of its existing school partners, in addition to one region, with the hopes of securing another eight to 10 schools by the end of year. The goal, Poe says, is 40 teams, “and then we’ll see what the landscape looks like.” More from Libit. (link)

Central Methodist selects high school HC Dustyn Tung as its new Women’s Basketball HC. AD Jeff Sherman: “From the beginning of our search, it was clear that he possessed all the traits we wanted in the new leader of our women's basketball program with his detailed vision for success. Dustyn is a man of high character with a relentless work ethic, knowledge and passion for basketball and CMU. I believe he will lead our program putting student athletes first and committed to helping young women reach their full potential on and off the court.” (link)

Ottawa (KS) Men’s Basketball/Asst. AD Aaron Siebenthall is no longer with the Braves after a decade. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Missouri Baptist names Adams State (NCAA DII) AC Kelly Howell as the Spartans’ next Men’s Lacrosse HC. (link) 

+ Missouri Valley hires high school HC Nicole Murphy as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Southeastern Baseball HC Adrian Dinkel resigns after eight seasons and two national titles. (link) 

+ St. Andrews selects St. John Fisher (NCAA DIII) AC Henry Gorton as its next Men’s Volleyball HC. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ IU Northwest selects Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Vicki Román-Lagunas as the university’s interim chancellor, starting July 1. (link) 

+ FAFSA’s beset rollout may result in a “dramatic enrollment decline this fall, leaving colleges already on the brink of financial failure at the risk of falling over the cliff,” according to Inside Higher Ed’s Catherine Ambrose and Michael Nietzel, who assert that already the “FAFSA fiasco has caused hundreds of thousands of students either to not apply to college or face uncertainty about where they can afford to attend. … While estimates vary, tracking by the National College Attainment Network shows that as of May 24, 14.4% fewer high school seniors had completed a FAFSA than at the same time last year. That translates into almost 300K fewer high school graduates completing the form.” According to some industry professionals, this might translate to a 10-20% enrollment decline in the entering class. Oregon State (NCAA DI) Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Jon Boeckenstedt fears the problem “could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for some schools,” adding that “it’s not a revelation that small, poorly endowed, tuition-dependent colleges with small regional draws in areas that are saturated with private colleges and declining high school graduates will be most vulnerable.” More, including a list of what institutions facing financial uncertainty can do at this time. (link)

+ Viterbo has received a unique donation from Casagrande Consulting Founder and President Frank Casagrande – his consulting business. Starting July 1, the firm will be known as the Casagrande Institute for Higher Education Effectiveness and be overseen by VU’s Center for Professional Learning. Casagrande will serve as executive in residence until a permanent director is hired. (link) 

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(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing (Mercer University / Macon, GA): The position plans, creates, and executes all promotion elements of athletic events, including but not limited to: in-game promotions, script writing, video board, and event producing. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Communications, Football (Kennesaw State University / Kennesaw, GA): Plays strategically disseminating information about our intercollegiate athletic teams. Responsible for leading communication initiatives across diverse media channels. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletic Communications, SID Graduate Assistant (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Seeking an energetic individual to assist a highly competitive NAIA Athletic Program. Responsible for working closely with Assistant AD of Athletic Communications on phases of this successful program More details HERE.

(NEW!) Sports Information Intern (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): Join a team of creatives aiming to revitalize our athletic department's online presence. Create athletic website content through stories, photos and social media for several top-25 NAIA programs. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Men's Head Wrestling Coach (Lyon College Athletics / Batesville, AR): The head coach responsibilities will include the following, game day activities, recruiting, conducting practices, managing budgets and scheduling matches. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Lead and oversee all aspects of the men's and women's swimming and diving program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Full-time position that assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the operation of the Men's and Women's Tennis Programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Academics and Student-Athlete Development (Southeast Missouri State University / Cape Girardeau, MO): The Coordinator advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes; and coordinates life skills programming for student athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (The University of the South / Sewanee, TN): Manage athletic training staff, coordinate with team physicians, and handle insurance. Oversee medical care for varsity athletes in 24 sports. Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Salem State University / Salem, MA): Salem State Athletics seeks candidates for a Head Women's Lacrosse coach. This is a part time position, start date 8/1. Candidates should email resume and letter of interest to nwood@salemstate.edu (DIII) 

Creative Content & Visual Media Director (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): This position will provide management and administration of all streaming for athletics and the university as well as social media and marketing functions to enhance all athletic programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Women’s Lacrosse (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME: Responsibilities include administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, counseling of students, and compliance with NCAA rules. (DIII) To apply, email averspri@mit.edu.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Field Hockey (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME: Responsibilities include administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, counseling of students, and compliance with NCAA rules. (DIII) To apply, email sshute@mit.edu

Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (University of Maryland, Baltimore County / Baltimore, MD): Provides a clear vision of the role and mission of athletics, physical education and recreation, strategically lead and foster a program of academic and competitive success that develops champions (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Augsburg University / Minneapolis, MN): The head coach is responsible for planning and administration of the lacrosse program. They provide vision, leadership and oversight for the lacrosse program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Club Varsity Crew Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serve the primary function of day-to-day coaching of student-athletes participating in the men's freshman/novice rowing program. (DI) More details HERE.

Manager, Women's Basketball Operations / Assistant Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): This position will assist with on-court coaching responsibilities during practices and competitions, as well as assist throughout the student-athlete recruiting process. (DI) More details HERE.

Aquatics Facility Manager (SMU / Dallas, TX): The Aquatics Facility Manager is responsible for supporting the SMU swimming and diving programs, coordinating and implementing operational, logistical, and technical efforts for the swim program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of New Haven / West Haven, CT): University of New Haven is now accepting applications for their Director of Athletics position. DHR Global is overseeing the search process on behalf of the University of New Haven. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Northwestern College / Orange City, IA): Manage the athletics website while producing regular content within multiple media platforms to enhance the Red Raider brand. More details HERE.

Director of Tennis (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Join one of the fastest growing NAIA athletics programs in one of the NAIA's most successful, high profile tennis programs at The Woods. Director serves as the host coach for 2025 NAIA ITA Indoors in KC. More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Teaches and instructs the technical and motivational aspects of the sport of baseball (specifically pitching) to student-athletes. (DII) More details HERE.

Deputy Director of Athletics (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Supports the Director of Athletics & Recreation in leading and managing the daily operations of the department. Serves on the AD’s Cabinet. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Seeking a transformational leader that will direct and oversee all aspects of the Women's Wrestling Program, embodying a commitment to excellence in a nationally competitive NAIA Athletic Program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): We are looking for a passionate, skilled individual to assist our women's wrestling program and work with one of the more elite and competitive NAIA Athletic Programs in the country. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner, Compliance (The Big West / Irvine, CA): An outstanding leadership position that will serve as the primary compliance administrator, have sport and championship oversight and work with an amazing staff in sunny Southern California! (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (St. Thomas University / Miami, FL): St. Thomas University in South Florida NAIA seeks applicants to coordinate a team responsible for all communication activities relevant to the Department of Athletics Nationally ranked sports programs. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Historically excellent program that is set up for immediate success. Applicants must demonstrate sincere faith in Jesus and have significant coaching experience. SEU is the 2nd fastest growing in the US! More details HERE.

Head Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Basketball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our Basketball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential while fostering a culture of teamwork. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach (Arkansas Tech University / Russellville, AR): This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the men's & women’s golf programs, including GA supervision, recruitment & development of student-athletes, budget development and management. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Catholic University seeks a skilled leader to direct all aspects of a NCAA DIII program and is passionate about developing student athletes holistically. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director for Governance & Compliance (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association / Charlotte, NC): Be the go-to expert for compliance & governance queries from our membership. Manage CIAA/NCAA regulations and ensure our digital presence shines promoting excellence through championships. (DII) More details HERE.

Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Memphis / Memphis, TN): The Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the University’s intercollegiate athletic program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Baseball Athletic Trainer (University of Kansas/ University of Kansas Health System / Lawrence, KS): As a member of Kansas Team Health and under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the Baseball Team. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant to the Commissioner (Great Northeast Athletic Conference / Winthrop, MA with remote work possible): Assist the Commissioner with all aspects of the DIII conference operations. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field (LeTourneau University/ Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning to assist our Track and Field/Cross Country Program. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (LeTourneau University/ Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning to assist our Softball Program. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance & Eligibility (Southeast Missouri State University / Cape Girardeau, MO): Responsible for providing leadership to the department relative to education, monitoring, enforcement and maintenance of a culture of NCAA compliance. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Track and Field/ Cross Country (LeTourneau University / Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning to Direct our Track and Field/Cross Country Program. (DII) More details HERE.

Director, Broncos EmPOWERed (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Director assists with leadership development, personal development, financial education, career & grad school prep, community service, diversity & inclusion, personal brand mgt & Broncos4Life program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Clark University / Worcester, MA): Clark University invites applications for this position. Directing all aspects of an NCAA Division III program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Volleyball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our volleyball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Softball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our Softball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Bethany College (KS) / Lindsborg, KS): Seeking a skilled leader responsible for all aspects of the NAIA volleyball program. Responsible for the recruitment & overall development of volleyball student-athletes, athletically and holistically. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Seeking a skilled transformational leader that will lead and oversee all aspects of a nationally competitive NAIA Women’s Basketball Program, embodying a commitment to excellence on and off the court. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Responsible for providing the highest quality health care to the student athletes. Assist in the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Training Facility and Rehabilitation Clinic. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (tenure-track) (Kutztown University / Kutztown, PA): This position will provide leadership and oversight of a comprehensive Division II compliance program. This position is a tenure-track position and will serve on the senior leadership team. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (Hitting Coach) (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Join one of the fastest-growing small college athletic departments, working every day with hitters & recruiting NAIA-eligible student-athletes that meet the program's cultural standards. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Are you a certified Athletic Trainer seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We are on the hunt for a passionate, skilled individual to work with our Women's Volleyball team. (DI) More details HERE.

Deputy AD External Relations (Kansas City Athletics / Kansas City, MO): The position is responsible for the oversight of Fundraising; Fan Experience & Marketing; Ticket Sales & Service; Name, Image and Likeness; and Data Analytics. (DI) More details HERE.

Ticket Sales and Operations Manager (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Edwardsville, IL): Responsible for ticket sales and operations for SIUE's eight ticketed sports, including season ticket sales, renewals, group sales, community events, and assisting with ticket promotions. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Revenue Generation/Annual Fund (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Edwardsville, IL): Charged with the planning, execution, and growth of the Cougar Athletic Excellence Fund. Plan and execute annual fundraising strategies and events that support the needs and initiatives of all sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): This position will assist in increasing the overall visibility of UCM Athletics by leading and managing the marketing and fan experience department. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): As Head Athletic Trainer, oversees UAA's program, prioritizing student-athlete guidance on health, safety, and wellness. (DI/DII) More details HERE.

USU Athletics Learning Specialist (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to specific student-athletes (e.g. individual study skills instruction). Coordinate tutor/mentor program. Teach a section of USU 1730. (DI) More details HERE.

Women’s and Men’s Head Diving Coach (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Part-time position that works with the coaching staff on all facets of the diving program to include coaching, advising, recruiting admin work, travel, compliance and other duties as assigned. (DIII) To apply, e-mail: frenchm@mit.edu

Director Of Athletic Tickets (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Responsible for all facets of ticket sales to ORU athletic events, including season ticket sales, renewals, group sales, community events, and ticket promotions. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Be part of a growing health/wellness and performance department in the department of athletics at Catholic University as the Head Athletic Trainer. (DIII) More details HERE.

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