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Johnson v. NCAA plaintiffs’ attorney Paul McDonald joins the Sports Wise podcast with Tulane Sports Law Director Gabe Feldman and emphasizes that this case has never been about comparing student-athletes on a sport-by-sport basis. “Our case has always been about comparing all of the DI college athletes to their fellow students in workstudy-style programs – some of whom, by the way, are on academic scholarship – comparing it to them and saying if they are recognized as employees, that's the benchmark, the athletes meet the same criteria more than those student employees do and so it defies logic to, for instance, say the student who took your ticket (at a game)...that student we know is an employee, but the student who's on the field (is not).” McDonald goes on to note that “DI college athletes have timesheets…just like the student who’s selling the popcorn at the games. So it begs the question, if you have timesheets for these athletes, you're basically treating them at all functions like you do the other students even though they're providing you services and working frankly harder than those other students, why don't you just fold them into the same system?” McDonald adds: "What this test is articulating, I don't see a difficulty in establishing that all of the athletes are employees." On if it applies to DII and DIII student-athletes: "I think to the extent you are talking about workstudy, the question again becomes are there workstudy students in DII and DIII because if there are workstudy students, if there are kids working who are selling popcorn at the game and being paid an hourly wage, then how do you as a matter of either legal principle or equity say that the athlete who creates the entire industry doesn't meet the criteria at least as much as they do." Doing so, McDonald continues, would also solve several other problems, including the question of international students earning income. “You can work 20 hours in a workstudy position if you’re on an F1 visa, whether it be tax implications – student-employment is exempt from FICA. … The question to ask is, is it a problem in workstudy? If it’s not a problem in workstudy then folding the athletes into that same system won’t create a problem.” Lots more. (link)

The NE10 inks a five-year, seven figure multimedia rights deal with FloSports, starting this academic year. Commissioner Julie Ruppert: “This partnership positions the league for continued success in the digital streaming space and capitalizes on our multi-year effort to enhance the viewing experience for our fans. Since the launch of NE10 NOW in 2018, the conference has been at the forefront of DII in ensuring our audience had live access to our sports, making us an early leader in content nationwide. This agreement provides important resources to our institutions, while allowing us the opportunity to become a central part of the FloSports and burgeoning FloCollege platforms. We remain ever grateful for the support of our membership during this process. They are on the front line every gameday, providing outstanding broadcasts and experiences for our student-athletes and fans.” The NE10 is the fifth DII league to partner with Flo. (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker last month presented to the DI Council a structure for a separate governing body involving the Power 4 conferences, according to CBS’ Dennis Dodd, who notes the proposal would “accommodate the Power 4's desire to have its own governance division to make its own rules. Not a full breakaway but a recognition that those commissioners don't want Division III presidents voting on roster caps anymore.” Currently, only 14 of the 40 members on the council are from the Power 4, and Dodd notes the “concern among those power conferences is that Council members who had no stake in an issue had the power to vote it up or down.” Also from Dodd: “While the Council presentation during the June 25-26 meeting was short on specifics, it's clear the NCAA is headed toward a further power shift. Such a move would bifurcate the 40-member Division I Council that is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the NCAA. Power conference administrators have long been frustrated at both the composition and voting structure of the Council. … Sources indicated there was acrimony and concern among smaller conferences when it became evident the structure would favor the Power Four. The initiative continues. A person with knowledge of the latest NCAA Council meeting told CBS Sports, ‘This was one of the more compelling presentations just in terms of the reality of where we are in college sports.’” More from Dodd. (link)

Bloomsburg AD Michael McFarland will serve as the next president of the D2 ADA. Daemen AD Traci Murphy, Converse AD Jenn Bell and Bowie State AD Clyde Doughty will serve as the first, second and third VPs respectively. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Morehouse President David Thomas will retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. (link)

+ Opendorse has named former Ware2Go CEO Stephen Denton as its new CEO. Current Co-Founder/CEO Blake Lawrence will shift to the role of president of Opendorse’s collegiate operations, while Co-Founder Adi Kunalic will continue to serve as COO. Lawrence tells Sportico’s Eben Novy-Williams and Daniel Libit: “Most of what we are known for is the collegiate side of our business, so for our college and [NIL] collective customers, nothing changes.” (link)

+ Jessup Deputy AD Brandon Bowling departs after eight years to become AD at Murray State College (NJCAA). (link)

+ American International Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Mike Lavato has been elevated to Senior Assoc. AD. (link)

+ Women Leaders in Sports announces its 2024 award recipients, with new Embry-Riddle AD Rachel Burleson earning the Nike DII Executive of the Year award. Women Leaders CEO Patti Phillips: “We are thrilled to celebrate this group of outstanding women who are blazing trails in the sports industry. During one of the most unprecedented years in women’s amateur and professional sports as well as one of the more unsettling years in sports in general, these women have exhibited exceptional leadership in their departments and resolve on behalf of athletes. We can’t wait to honor them in Baltimore.” (link)

Hillsdale unveils its upgraded Charger Champions Club fundraising arm. AD John Tharp: “Our goal is to create one club, one team and one family in support of Hillsdale athletics that allows every Charger -- whether they're past, present, or future – to play an important role in our success. The Charger Champions Club will make it easier than ever for supporters of Hillsdale College to contribute to our athletic department, and will allow us to provide more and better experiences for those supporters to interact with our programs and be a part of the Chargers family.” (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Saint Leo celebrates the return of Men’s & Women's Cross Country to its varsity sport offerings for Fall 2024 with alumnus Anthony Deleva slated to serve as HC. (link)

+ St. Thomas Aquinas announces the addition of Women’s Flag Football to its sports portfolio with play scheduled to begin in Fall 2025. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Walsh announces an agreement with Nike and BSN Sports to serve as the university’s official equipment and apparel supplier. (link)

+ Colorado State-Pueblo teams up with Icon Source to create an NIL marketplace for ThunderWolves student-athletes. (link)

+ The Peach Belt partners with wearable technology company Beyond Pulse. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ 13 former DII student-athletes were drafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. (link)

+ The Peach Belt adds Huntingdon (DIII) as an associate Esports member. (link)

Western New Mexico taps former Sam Houston State (DI) Women’s Basketball HC for the same position in Silver City. AD Scott Noble: “Coach Nichols brings not only great basketball experience at several levels, but also building winning programs. She has a rich history in the state of Texas and is very familiar with the Lone Star Conference.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Bridgeport taps Lewis Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving HC Evan Sholudko as HC of the Purple Knights. (link)

+ Clark Atlanta names Keiser (NAIA) Softball AC Nicole Bayona as its new HC. (link)

+ Hawai’i Hilo removes the interim tag in elevating Diego Marroquin to Men’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Montana State Billings hires Missouri Western State Softball HC Joe Yegge as HC. (link)

+ Roberts Wesleyan Women’s Soccer HC Sarah McClellan departs for the same position at Kenyon (DIII). (link)

+ Western New Mexico Director of Golf Operations and Men’s & Women’s Golf HC Kent Beatty retires after 27 years at the helm. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is now available. (link)

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(NEW!) Commissioner (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association / Hudsonville, MI): The Commissioner serves as the chief executive officer of the MIAA, reporting directly to and collaborating with the Presidents' Council. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Men's Basketball Coaching Assistant (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Coaching Assistant (Men's Basketball), under general supervision, assists with all phases of coaching an intercollegiate team, including recruiting, scouting, game management and promotions. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletic Communications (Southern Arkansas University / Magnolia, AR): Southern Arkansas University is seeking a motivated individual to lead our communication department and help promote our 16 programs and over 400+ student-athletes in Mulerider Country! More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletic Communications (Newberry College / Newberry, SC): Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Director of Athletic Communications position. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Harold Alfond Director of Athletics (Colby College / Waterville, ME): Colby is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader committed to elevating the athletics and recreation program to become one of the best in the country. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Coordinator of Athletics Management (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): This position provides administrative support for the department as assigned. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (University of Missouri – St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): University of Missouri St. Louis, a distinguished institution celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence, is excited to welcome an exceptional leader to become our next Athletic Director. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer - Northern State University (Sanford Health / Aberdeen, SD): Department Details Work in a D2 collegiate setting at Northern State University with great athletics support! More details HERE.

Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer (Sul Ross State University / Alpine, TX): The Athletic Trainer will provide professional health care, instruction, prevention, rehabilitation, first aid, injury assessment, and supervise and educate student athletic trainers. More details HERE.

Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Fencing (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Fencing opportunity. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Golf Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): The Head Men’s Golf Coach is responsible for all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III golf program. This requires a proven coaching background with success in recruiting student-athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and assists in the responsibility for institutional control of NCAA Compliance. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania / Easton, PA): Responsible for the administration of all phases of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II program at ESU. More details HERE.

Gifts Officer for Athletic Fundraising (Mars Hill University / Mars Hill, NC): The Gifts Officer for Athletic Fundraising is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. More details HERE.

Athletics Administrative Assistant (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): Serve as the first point of contact for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, providing clerical and high-level administrative support to the Director of Athletics and Associate Directors. More details HERE.

USU Academic Coordinator (Student Success Advisor) (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Position will support the academic needs of student-athletes and assist in the day-to-day operation of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS). (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. LEC Competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). More details HERE.

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. (DIII) 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. (DIII) 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.

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer is a senior leadership position within the university's athletic department, providing strategic oversight of all financial operations More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Athletic Trainer prevents, cares for, and treats athlete injuries using modern training principles, collects drug testing samples, and supervises and educates student athletic trainers. 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.

Head Softball Coach (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports competing in the NSIC Athletic Conference is seeking a Head Softball Coach. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Director of Athletic Communications develops and executes media plans to generate support for the promotion of MSSU's athletics department and 15 NCAA DII athletic teams. 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. (DIII) 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. (DIII) 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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Track Coach (24-76) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): Francis Marion University, an NCAA Division II institution, invites applications for the position of Men’s and Women’s Track Assistant Coach. This is a full-time,10-month position. 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. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track & Field (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): This is a full-time position that assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the operation of the Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Programs. 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.

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. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer (Elizabeth City State University / Elizabeth City, NC): The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer provides professional health care, instruction, prevention, rehabilitation, first aid, injury assessment, and counseling. More details HERE.

Head Men's Volleyball (Thomas More University / Crestview Hills, KY): Head Men's Volleyball coach in charge of all aspects of coaching an NCAA intercollegiate men's volleyball team. Currently transitioning from NAIA to NCAA DII. Send resume to: connort@thomasmore.edu More details HERE

Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Assists in the development and implementation of strength and conditioning program for sports listed above with an emphasis on football and baseball. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Head Athletic Trainer for Division II program 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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): The Department of Athletics at Kutztown University invites applications for the position of Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer II (California State University – Chico / Chico, CA): The incumbent will perform the full range of athletic training functions to support the 13 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams sponsored by the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Softball Coach w/ all aspects of the women’s softball sports program and monitors the development and wellbeing of student athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): This position is responsible for all phases of the program and other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information (Adelphi University / Garden City, NY): This position manages the daily operations of the Adelphi athletics sports information office including providing full coverage for all 23 athletic programs 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.

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.

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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing care and first aid to St. Mary's University intercollegiate student-athletes year-round. More details HERE.

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