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More from Trinity (CT) AD Drew Galbraith’s Athletic Director in Residence. The Bantams are currently in the midst of its largest facility project in two decades with a 40K square-foot addition to the Ferris Athletic Center, which “will serve as the front door to our athletic department and impact nearly every student on campus. […] In addition to benefiting varsity, club, and recreational athletes, this addition will allow us to expand community partnerships and usage.” What’s up next? “Once this new space is completed, we will refocus our attention on our existing facilities and identify areas that require renovation or expansion. Input from coaches, athletes, and staff is crucial in this process. All facility projects must align with the strategic goals of the athletics department and the College as a whole.” On revenue generation, Galbraith says the department regularly assesses all revenue streams and explores new opportunities. “While it is fun to think about ways we can generate passive revenue, we know that the most straightforward pathway to increased resources is through the success of our annual giving and endowed athletic funds.” Check out all of the answers. (link)

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports that “all sides are working to complete the longform of the settlement in the House case, which is expected to be finalized in the upcoming weeks and presented to Judge Wilken. A few details need to be hashed out in the near future, per sources. The range of roster limits being discussed is between 100 and 110, with the Big Ten (DI) lobbying for the higher side of that range. There’s discussion of a ‘phase in’ on this, so teams with giant rosters – think 130/140 – potentially don’t have to make immediate giant cuts for 2025. “There’s framework being discussed about the enforcement mechanism around collectives. Those details may not be fully hashed out until after the longform is done. Enforcement, always, is vexing for everyone. Don’t expect immediate clarity on how athletic departments will handle monetary distribution. That’s still a major topic, but not one required to be addressed in this settlement.” (link)

Sportico’s Michael McCann and Daniel Libit break down Chalmers et al. v. NCAA et al and note that “effectively, the new lawsuit attempts to provide a vehicle for at least a subsection of former NCAA athletes who are time-barred from receiving House settlement money to seek recompense for the appropriation of their NIL that occurred within the statute of limitations. … The Chalmers plaintiffs seek actual and treble damages as well as a permanent injunction that would enjoin the NCAA ‘and any person acting through it from relying on any unenforceable assignment of publicity rights.’” Attorneys for the plaintiffs contend in an email to Sportico that “the anticipated settlement in the House case provides compensation for college athletes who competed since mid-2016. But the NCAA’s illegal conduct harmed and continues to harm many more former student athletes.” As for how the case may play out, McCann and Libit explain that “probable defenses include contesting the statute of limitations argument offered by the plaintiffs. In addition, the NCAA could cite First Amendment protections for use of newsworthy events. … Players could rebut that defense in several ways, including by stressing that pro athletes are routinely compensated for the use of their NIL in broadcasts and video. However, at least one federal appellate court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, has rejected players’ claims regarding use of their names and images on televised broadcasts.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Denison promotes Senior Assoc. AD/Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics/SWA Sara Lee to Deputy AD/SWA. (link)

+ Johns Hopkins elevates Assoc. AD/Director of Recreation Jessica Coppolino to Deputy AD. (link) 

+ Tufts bumps up Asst. AD for Business Operations Matthew McMasters to Assoc. AD. (link)

+ Ozarks promotes Baseball HC Aaron Gentry to Asst. AD, in addition to his coaching responsibilities. (link)

+ Vassar names Track and Field AC/Facilities Assistant Nicole Galewski as its new Asst. AD for Facilities, Events and Scheduling. (link)

Hampden-Sydney receives a $1M pledge from trustee John Kirk and wife Shireen to support improvements, including a new scoreboard, to Lewis C. Everett Stadium and Fulton Field. (link)

The LEC will add Husson, Maine Maritime and SUNY Delhi as affiliate members in Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving, effective 2024-25. (link)

Spalding is set to add Men’s and Women’s Wrestling. (link)

Chicago Football HC Todd Gilcrist has stepped down after two seasons, per FootballScoop’s Doug Samuels. AC Max Andrews will serve as Interim HC. (link, link) 

Cairn welcomes back alumna and former Highlanders AC Amie Eppolito as Women’s Basketball HC/Asst. AD. AD David Babb: "We are excited to have Amie join our athletic department staff as an Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach. Amie's experience as a player, assistant coach and that of mentoring young women will serve her well in this role.” (link) 

Coaches.wire:

+ Averett selects former Albion Cross Country/Track and Field AC Annika Seuschek as its new Director of Track and Field/Cross Country. (link)

+ Concordia (TX) names Jones (NJCAA) AC Jordan Parron as its new Men’s Soccer HC. (link) 

+ Gordon promotes program alumna and Softball AC Lily Rivera to Fighting Scots’ HC. (link)

+ Maine at Presque Isle brings in Fort Scott (NJCAA) Cross Country HC McKinley Ward-La Salle as its new Track and Field HC. (link)

+ Oberlin taps Marietta Women’s Lacrosse HC Malory Nadrah for the same role. (link) 

+ Tufts removes the interim tags in naming George Munger as Director of Rowing and Lily Siddall as Women’s Rowing HC. (link)

+ UMass Boston names Bucknell (DI) Men’s & Women’s Track & Field AC Ozzie Brown as Men’s & Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Vassar hires Gordon Baseball HC Tad Skelley for the same role with the Brewers. (link)

+ York (NY) Women’s Soccer HC Winston Willabus has resigned after two seasons. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is ready for those looking to keep up with these changes and more. (link)

@1QLeadership Question: Is life different when working at an off-campus job after a career working on campus in college athletics?

Brittney Whiteside, VP of ASP College at Altius Sports Partners, shares her insight on her role at a college athletics adjacent organization and how life has changed without on-campus pressures. Serving on the Board of Trustees at her alma mater, Whiteside also talks about being in a position to provide insight to the leadership at Wright State about athletic matters.

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More Higher Ed:

+ North Central (IL) President Anita Thomas will exit after one year leading the college. (link)

+ St. Mary’s (MD) President Tuajuanda Jordan announces she will step down at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. (link)

+ Waynesburg has been issued a warning by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education citing insufficient evidence WU is meeting an educational effectiveness assessment standard. (link)

Fitch Ratings has released its latest annual medians report for U.S. private colleges and universities, which shows that despite an increase in net tuition revenue growth, the “uphill battle continues” for the sector. Fitch Ratings Senior Director Emily Wadhwani: “Looking ahead, additional operating pressure is expected through with many institutions grappling with elevated costs and a fractured enrollment environment. Cash flows and coverage are likely to face continued pressure, particularly emerging from an admission cycle fraught with FAFSA issues this spring casting concerns over fall enrollment expectations. … Limited increases in tuition will be insufficient to mitigate still-elevated operating costs, which over time will further widen the credit gap between larger, more selective institutions versus their smaller, less selective and more tuition-dependent counterparts.” Strong balance sheets for these schools allowed for the available funds levels to hold steady in FY23 against expenses and adjusted debt. Further, Fitch’s release notes that “Leverage and liquidity medians returned to slightly better than pre-pandemic levels, a favorable development which will in time be tempered by still-narrow operating margins and hampered operating flexibility.” (link)

Tennessee (DI) professor Shannon Scovel discusses the role of equitable publicity in Title IX compliance and says there is this “presumed expectation that certain teams get certain coverage and certain teams get certain publicity support. So this is something as simple as cheerleaders – if they only cheer for the men’s football team and no women’s teams, that’s a potential violation. There’s more flyers promoting the men’s football team than the women’s basketball game – that’s a potential Title IX violation. And it all depends on how [schools] balance that promotion with other sports at the school and the gender breakdown of students at the school.” While media companies are not beholden to Title IX, Scovel notes the media’s “perception of interest is impacted on what they know, which is often a result of schools’ publicity – who are schools promoting in their press releases, who their school sports information director is sending pitches to journalists about certain athletes, who’s kind of in the public ethos, public discussion as an relevant athlete. And so a lot of that does fall on schools and yes, sports information directors overworked. They have a lot of things on their plate. But their job is to promote their athletes and the success stories of the student athletes on their campus, and they should be doing that in a way that celebrates men and women athletes.” In a study conducted by Scovel, she found that “80% of the 300 articles that were published during that [first week NIL was legal] that used the phrase ‘name, image, and likeness’ were about men – specifically men’s basketball players and men’s football players – and the argument that journalists [made] very subtly was that these are quote revenue-generating athletes. … These journalists were telling us which athletes were important, which athletes were ideal ambassadors, and why and which businesses should then sponsor these athletes.” Lots more. (link)

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(NEW!) Head Track & Field Coach (Albright College / Reading, PA): Head coach of the Track & Field and Indoor Track programs, this part-time position is responsible for all facets of the program including coaching staff, recruiting and retention of student athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Intern/Assistant Baseball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of the program, including scheduling/implementing practices/skill development, team supervision/ops/travel, game prep, recruiting/scouting, & coaching. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Transylvania University / Lexington, KY): This is a full-time nine-month position that will assist with the management and coaching of the men's lacrosse program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Washington & Lee University / Lexington, VA): W&L is hiring an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of managing a highly competitive NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Program. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): Lead St. Lawrence University’s NCAA Division I hockey programs and 33 Division III/interdivisional sports, integrating Athletics with the campus community as a visionary leader. More details HERE. 

Athletic Trainer (Webster University / Saint Louis, MO): Provides health care services to student-athletes, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, & rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Counsels athletes on issues related to their overall health. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director - Athletic Communications (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Come to one of the fastest growing institutions in the country! The athletic communications department is well situated to support 20 sports. Applicants must be a mission-fit for a Christian school. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Director of Events and Event Services (University of Dayton / Dayton, OH): The University of Dayton's Athletics department is hiring for a Director of Events and Event Services for the historic University of Dayton Arena! This is a full-time benefit eligible position. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): FT assistant coach assisting in all aspects of the operation of the softball program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, scouting, practice planning & student-athlete development. More details HERE.

Head Esports Coach (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): FT Head coach to start an Esports program that will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will coach and recruit for the program directly in line with all University guidelines. More details HERE

Associate Head Coach, Track & Field (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): This is a 12-month salaried position with benefits and is responsible for coaching the sprints and hurdles program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Track & Field, Pole Vault (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a part-time assistant coaching position. More details HERE.

Sports Equipment Manager (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): This position is responsible for managing all aspects of athletics equipment, uniforms and other department owned supplies. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Webster University / St. Louis, MO): The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the softball program, including but not limited to recruiting, practice planning and organization, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Basketball (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): The Head Coach - Women's Basketball will manage the daily operations of the program competing in the UAA as well as serve in an administrative capacity on the department’s Senior Leadership Team. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (Tufts University / Medford, MA): The head coach for baseball is responsible for effectively operating all aspects of an NCAA Division III men’s baseball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and management of strength training programs for student-athletes participating in the NCAA intercollegiate athletics program More details HERE.

Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): Job Title: Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach Department: Athletics & Recreation Reports to: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): The Athletic Trainer will assist in the administration, direction, operation and coverage of a NCAA sports medicine department for 17 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams. (DII) More details HERE.

OAC Commissioner (Ohio Athletic Conference / Alliance, OH): The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), a 10-member NCAA Division III Conference, seeks a dynamic and strategic leader as its next commissioner. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the athletic training program. More details HERE.

Event Manager and Assistant Director for Athletic Communications (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): The Event Manager and Assistant Director for Athletic Communications will oversee event management and assist with many aspects of athletic communications for 20 intercollegiate programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Softball Coach (Monmouth College / Monmouth, IL): The Assistant Softball Coach provides assistance to the Head Softball Coach in all facets of the program to develop an elite NCAA DIII women’s softball program. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (SUNY Canton / Canton, NY): Full time, 10 month position that will lead and oversee all aspects of the baseball program (NCAA DIII), embodying a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Saint Joseph's College of Maine / Standish, ME): Full-time head women's lacrosse coach to oversee all aspects of a competitive Division-III women's lacrosse program. Additional duties in support of the athletics department will be assigned. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Strategic Communications (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): This position will assist with proactive communication initiatives that place our conference, its members institutions, and its 28 sponsored sports at the forefront of intercollegiate athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach - The College of Wooster (College of Wooster / Wooster, OH): The Head Field Hockey Coach is responsible for leading the NCAA D-III Field Hockey program in compliance with NCAA, North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) and The College of Wooster policies. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Track & Field/Cross Country (Chapman University / Orange, CA): Assist the head coach with comprehensive responsibilities associated with Chapman University’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Track and Field Coach (Pole Vault) (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): This position will be responsible for specific practice plans for men’s and women’s Pole vault events and plan and lead practice for the team. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. This position leads all aspects in building a national Division III athletics program, More details HERE.

Assistant Sport Performance Coach/Assistant Director of the Buck Fitness Center (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. This position leads all aspects in building a national Division III athletics program, More details HERE.

Coordinator for Media Services in Athletics (University of Central Oklahoma / Edmond, OK): This position coordinates multimedia services (including setup, production and postproduction) for athletic events, meetings, and the like for UCO's 15-team NCAA Division II athletics department. (DII) More details HERE. 

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Aquatics/Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Aquatics/Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach Department: Athletics & Recreation Reports to: Assistant Director of Athletics for Campus Recreation More details HERE.

Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach and Athletics Communications Assistant (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): Responsibilities include: recruiting, administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, scheduling of competitions, and support of athletic communications office. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (California Lutheran University / Thousand Oaks, CA): The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for the identification, recruitment and instruction of California Lutheran University student athletes in the women's lacrosse program More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Backs (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Assist in the successful operation of the program through recruiting, assisting in training sessions, game day prep and coaching, and monitoring student-athletes to reach academic success. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach - The College of Wooster (College of Wooster / Wooster, OH): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for leading the NCAA D-III Women’s Basketball program in compliance with NCAA, North Coast Athletic Conference and The College of Wooster policies. More details HERE.

Scholastic Supervisor (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): The Center for Student-Athlete Services at Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for the position of Scholastic Supervisor for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field. The Job Requisition is R-074485. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): This position is to assist the head coach with on-court coaching during practices and matches, with opportunities for greater influence and professional development for the right candidate. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): This position is to assist the head coach in managing all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Communications (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (Husson University / Bangor, ME): The Head Men’s Soccer Coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the men’s soccer program. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Football (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant position for Football. This position is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree. More details HERE. 

Head Softball Coach (Husson University / Bangor, ME): The Head Softball coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the softball program. More details HERE 

Director of Marketing/Fan Experience (HR title: Marketing Specialist I) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Associate A.D of Marketing & Fan Experience, this position is responsible for assisting with the creation preeminent experiences for the SMU fans on gameday. (DI) More details HERE. 

Assistant AD of Digital Marketing (HR title: Digital Marketing Specialist II) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): Working with the Associate A.D of Marketing & Fan Experience, this role is responsible for the development & execution of digital marketing campaigns focused on sport amplification & revenue generation. (DI) More details HERE.  

Associate Director of Development (Fresno State / Fresno, CA): The Associate Director is responsible for identifying, prospecting, soliciting and stewarding both major gifts & annual scholarship fund donors. (DI) More details HERE. 

Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. More details HERE.

Director of Strategic Communications, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (Wellesley College / Wellesley, MA): Senior level position managing strategic communications for all three areas of the PERA department. Seeking a high energy, creative and collaborative communications professional. More details HERE.

Wide Receiver Coach (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College is seeking a part-time Wide Receiver Coach. More details HERE.

Athletics Operations Assistant (Macalester College / Saint Paul, MN): The Athletics Operations Assistant will gain exposure to multiple areas of athletic leadership and will support the administration and guidance of Macalester's 21 varsity programs. More details HERE. 

Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student - Athlete Services (Central Washington University / Ellensburg, WA): Central Washington University is recruiting an Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services to join our Athletics Administration team in Ellensburg, Washington. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Missouri State University / Springfield, MO): The Director of Athletics is the chief administrator for the University’s intercollegiate athletics program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's & Women's Tennis Coach/Assistant in Athletics Facilities (Luther College / Decorah, IA): Assistant tennis coach will assist head coach will all aspects of the men's and women's tennis programs at Luther College. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is hiring an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to assist with on-court coaching and recruitment of student athletes for a Division I Basketball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): Rhodes College seeks a Head Field Hockey Coach to coordinate all phases of intercollegiate field hockey program. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): This position is a full-time, 12-month, benefited union staff position. Salary: $55,307.20 - $61,339.20/year https://mainemaritime.edu/employment-at-mma/staff-positions/ More details HERE.

Athletic Facilities and Equipment Coordinator (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): The College of New Jersey's Athletic Department is seeking professional, customer-oriented, and highly organized candidates to serve as an Athletic Facilities & Equipment Coordinator. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communication and Administration (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): This role will be instrumental in creating comprehensive communication strategies across all platforms, managing social media, overseeing webcasting, and supporting the operations of the department. More details HERE.

Head Coach Women's Volleyball (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Head Coach of Women's Volleyball More details HERE.

Intern/ Men's & Women's Assistant Golf Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic, resourceful coach to lead a successful M & W Golf program, including all aspects of planning-managing-maintaining program w/primary emphasis on recruiting quality student-athletes. More details HERE.

Intern/ Men's & Women's Assistant Track & Field Throws Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of the program, including scheduling/implementing practices/skill development, team supervision/ops/travel, meet prep, recruiting/scouting, & coaching. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic 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 Softball Coach (SUNY Canton / Canton, NY): Full time, 10 month position that will lead and oversee all aspects of the softball program (NCAA DIII), embodying a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. More details HERE.

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