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John Carroll promotes AD Brian Polian to VP for Athletics and National Engagement. (link)

Former Cabrini AD/current Millersville (DII) AD Kate Corcoran chats with BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott about Cabrini’s closure, the announcement and aftermath, managing the final year and more. Asked about whether having a final year to close out the department was preferable to an abrupt closure, Corcoran says she went back and forth about which process was preferable, with the final year allowing student-athletes, coaches and staff more time to find their next home, alumni to celebrate the department’s history and more. Cabrini planned to have all sports compete during the final year, but pulled the plug on a few sports once they reached the lowest starting roster size. On conversations with the NCAA before the announcement regarding athletics’ future, Corcoran: “If you are able to maintain independence in the eyes of the Department of Education, the NCAA really doesn't care how you operate. It's just a matter of if you are an independent university within the eyes of the Department of Education, you can maintain independence.” Corcoran says she did not put thought into her next role until December or January, with an emphasis on finishing out the year, which Millersville allowed her to do. Lots more in the full conversation. (link)

The UMAC rolls out a new visual identity with the help of SKYE. Commissioner Corey Borchardt: “Our new logo and supporting marks along with the custom font provides a modernized look with intentionality and significance behind the various logo elements. […] As our conference continues to evolve, the rebrand will equip the league and its member institutions with more visual tools to further promote and recognize the success of our student-athletes and teams. We will strategically integrate the new logo and identity initiative into all aspects of our conference operations including digital and social media platforms, new external signage, various general and sport-specific championship enhancements, apparel offerings and other branding opportunities.” SKYE Founder Skye Dillon: “The new logo was designed to convey toughness, togetherness, and an upward trajectory – that's the conference story. Color also plays a key role in the new look. Icy blue was introduced to represent the harsh climate of the Upper Midwest, and maroon was retained as an accent to pay tribute to the UMAC roots.” (link)

BOCreativity Question: When should an entrepreneur's role change within the company they founded?

Peak Sports MGMT executives, Ryan Holloway (President) and Wes Abercrombie (Vice President), talk about evolving roles within the company. Holloway, co-founder and president, has been the technician, the manager, and the entrepreneur throughout the company's existence. Abercrombie started in an entry-level position and has worked his way up to the #3 executive within the organization. The two hash out roles and responsibilities as Abercrombie's role and influence has grown along with the company.

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Meta Strategic Partner Manager for Athletes Rebecca Wathen joins AthleticDirectorU’s Tai M. Brown to discuss Meta’s new partnership with the NCAA. The partnership features the expansion of Meta’s NIL Empower Program, which seeks to provide female student-athletes with additional NIL opportunities via Meta’s three platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Wathen notes that “this team didn’t exist three years ago but when NIL passed, we realized internally, this is a big opportunity. … This opens up a brand new crop of nearly 400K athletes a year that need guidance on how to take advantage of this.” Wathen goes on to share insight into the process for selecting student-athlete participants for the program and how Meta can help those athletes learn about their identity outside the sport they play. On the selection process: “We looked at a number of different factors. The first was their social media profile. We wanted a mix of diverse group of more experienced content creators, but also athletes who were just getting started and wanted to learn. So, first thing we're taking a look at your profile, we're seeing if you're consistent, if you’ve posted some Reels, if you have some base-level knowledge of content creation. We're looking at diversity of race, of sport, of school because we try to get an even mix of all representation of sports and schools [from] Division I to Division III. We also have a short-answer section because we want athletes that are leaned in and motivated and that we know are going to take it seriously.” More on ADU. (link)

Ithaca Asst. AD for Facilities, Athletics and Events Sarah Smith has added the title of Senior Woman Administrator. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Cairn welcomes back former Highlanders AC & On Deck Training Center/Total Skills Director of Softball Brady Tillotson as Softball HC. (link)

+ Millsaps names Samford (DI) Softball AC Jeff Gillespie as its new HC. (link)

+ St. Joseph’s Brooklyn selects SUNY Old Westbury Baseball AC Rich Pecoraro as its new HC. (link)

+ MIT Men’s Water Polo HC Austin Ringheim steps down after five years. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire features at least one change in 31 different sports. Check them all out for free. (link)

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved modifying video review challenges of runners leaving a base early on a pitch in softball. Under the new rule, coaches can challenge whether a runner left early if it is called on the field by an umpire or if a runner successfully advances a base on the play. However, the video review challenge would not be allowed on home runs, ground-rule doubles, foul balls and other scenarios. Other rule changes include allowing umpires to initiate a video review without requiring a coach's challenge at any point in the game when a play is not properly covered by an umpire and changing the penalty for pitch clock violations by the pitcher or catcher to an illegal pitch. (link)

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel also approved an optional rule to allow video review challenges for all women's lacrosse games and allot coaches two review challenges per game beginning with the 2025 season. Other rule changes include: “Charging will no longer result in a one-minute releasable penalty between the restraining lines. Instead, it will be categorized as a general foul for the upcoming season. Another tweak to an existing rule is that on a ‘simultaneous whistle,’ where the goalkeeper saves the ball inside or outside the goal circle but does not maintain possession, play will continue; a free position no longer will be awarded to the goalkeeper.” More on the video review guidelines. (link)

Continuing the theme, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved modifying the video review criteria in men's lacrosse so coaches can make challenges using the previously approved situations within the criteria at any point in the game, effective for the 2025 season. Officials can initiate video review only in the last four minutes of regulation and in any overtime period. Under the new rule, officials can initiate reviews to identify participants in a fight or determine whether flagrant misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct or contact to the head and/or neck took place at any time in the game. Another scenario that was added to the video review criteria will allow coaches to challenge whether a valid shot deflected off the goalie or the goal pipe to see whether the shot clock should be reset. Officials can initiate this type of video review, starting with the last four minutes of regulation. The panel also approved an adjustment to the faceoff officiating mechanic. Other rule changes: Players established in the defensive half of the field will only be able to bat or deflect the ball with their crosse to keep it in the offensive half of the field. Body contact with the ball will result in an over-and-back violation. A suspended coach or any other personnel cannot be in the confines of the venue from the time the team arrives until officials leave the field after the contest. Clear mouthguards will be permitted. (link)

Finally, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved placing red markings at each end of the men’s and women’s water polo field of play boundary lines to denote the goal area, effective for the 2024-25 season. Other rules changes include requiring member of the coaching staff to report a change in cap numbers to the referee; allowing the referee to issue warnings if delays in substitutions interfere with the progress of the game; and requiring individuals who receive a red card to leave the venue and remain out of sight and sound until the conclusion of the game. (link)

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(NEW!) Chief Operating Officer (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): The Gamecock Club seeks a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead and manage annual fund operations. The COO will oversee operations, develop strategies, and optimize processes to support our mission. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Deputy Director of Athletics (Elon University / Elon, NC): This role will provide day-to-day strategic vision and leadership in the areas of fundraising, sport program oversight (football), staff development, community engagement, and revenue generation. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Softball Coach / Intramural Coordinator (Head Coach (NAIA) (Indiana University Southeast / New Albany, IN): IU Southeast is now accepting applicants for the position of Head Softball Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men’s Water Polo Coach/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO): Responsible for providing leadership to the men’s and women’s tennis programs: on the court coaching; recruitment; budget management; team transportation; scholarship application; academic monitoring. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Wellness (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): This position will provide counseling services to the student-athlete population. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Luther College / Decorah, IA): The assistant men's basketball coach will assist with all aspects of the men's basketball program. More details HERE.

Director of Operations - Field Hockey (Transylvania University / Lexington, KY): The Director of Operations will direct the operational function of a competitive Division III team while following Transylvania University and athletic policies. More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's and Women's Golf (OUAZ / Surprise, AZ): OUAZ is seeking a dynamic Christian individual to lead the highly ranked golf programs in beautiful Surprise, AZ. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Framingham State University (Framingham State University / Framingham, MA): This position requires evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as well as some travel as the playing and practice season schedule dictates. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Covenant College / Lookout Mountain, GA): We are currently seeking an experienced Softball Coach who will be responsible for management and development of all aspects of an NCAA Division 3 softball program. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director/Director of Recreation Services (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Department of Athletics and Recreation seeks an innovative and forward-thinking leader to assume the role of Associate Athletic Director / Director of Recreation Services More details HERE.

Head Coach Women and Men's Cross-Country (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Head Coach is a member of the administrative staff of Chatham University, reports to the Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Assistant Equipment Room Manager (Luther College / Decorah, IA): Assistant Women's Soccer Coach will serve as lead assistant women's soccer coach with specific coaching responsibilities assigned by the head coach. More details HERE.

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! (DII) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director (Dickinson College / Carlisle, PA): The senior associate athletic director serves as the business manager for the athletic department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Curry College / Milton, MA): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing direct athletic training services to the student-athletes and assistance for the athletic health administration More details HERE.

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. More details HERE.

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (George Fox University / Newberg, OR): Lead, develop, and coach George Fox University's women's lacrosse team for competitive success, fostering athletic excellence, personal and spiritual growth, and academic achievement. More details HERE.

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. More details HERE.

Director of Aquatics & Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Director of Aquatics & Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming position. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as the Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's Track and Field (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): The Assistant Coach will be responsible for the assistant coaching duties of the new men's track & field program. This includes assistance in all areas of program administration. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Women's Track and Field (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): The Assistant Coach will be responsible for the assistant coaching duties of the new men's track & field program. This includes assistance in all areas of program administration. 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. 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. 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Baseball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as the Assistant Coach, Baseball within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Head Women’s Wrestling Coach Position. 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (New York University / New York, NY): NYU is seeking a dedicated and experienced Athletic Trainer to join our sports medicine team within the Division III setting of the University Athletic Association (UAA) conference. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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