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The DIII Management Council has selected Wisconsin-Eau Claire AD Jason Verdugo and Luther FAR Rob Larson to serve as chair and vice chair through January 2026. The council also approved budget increases in FY25 and FY26 of $3.5M for live streaming stipends, a national platform for preliminary NCAA championship round live streams, bracketing flexibility and more; $3.5M towards bracket expansion, per diem increase and a joint Men’s Basketball championship; and $438,500 for various enrichment fund initiatives. The council approved emergency legislation to change the year-in-residence rule, pending Presidents Council approval and will sponsor a quartet of 2025 NCAA Convention proposals: creating a collegiate championship for Women’s Wrestling, altering the legislative process, creating a waiver to reduce the reclassification process from three to two years and creating an eligibility exception for student-athletes who graduate from a DIII institution and continue their education at a non-athletics member that has a formal partnership with the DIII school. Also of note, the Management Council is discussing potential changes to sports gambling rules, including allowing betting on professional sports. (link)

The long-form House settlement has been filed with District Court Judge Claudia Wilken. Check out all of the details from the NCAA and power conference defendants (link), Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger (link) and USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz (link).

East Texas Baptist elevates VP/AD Ryan Erwin to Senior VP for Campus Life/AD. (link)

Alfred will add Field Hockey as its 27th sport, starting in fall 2025. The upstart program will compete at Merrill Field at Yunevich Stadium during its inaugural season before moving to the new $30M Saxon Hill Sports Complex the following year. (link)

Brandeis unveils a new primary stylized B logo and custom Judges font that will be introduced over the course of the 2024-25 athletic seasons. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Cedar Crest partners with Spry to streamline its athletic department’s internal processes. (link)

+ Pacific Lutheran inks an agreement with Olympic Sports & Spine to provide cutting edge medical coverage for its 18 varsity programs. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Wabash elevates Asst. AD for Internal Operations Allison Manwell to Assoc. AD for Internal Operations/SWA, Asst. AD Tori Gregory to Assoc. AD and Asst. Director for Facilities, Equipment and Game Operations Clark Tinder to Asst. AD for Operations. (link)

+ Christopher Newport promotes Manager of Athletic Administration Bobby Woollum to Asst. AD for Administration and Manager of Athletic Facilities & Game Day Operations Danny Garay to Asst. AD for Operations. (link)

+ UMass Boston taps Brown (DI) Manager of Athletic Multimedia and Production Becky Schoenecker as Asst. AD for Athletic Communications. (link)

+ North Park elevates Head Athletic Trainer Eric McQuaid to Asst. AD for Athletic Healthcare. (link)

+ King’s announces a pair of transactions as Women’s Basketball HC Caitlin Hadzimichalis adds the title of Senior Woman Administrator, while Director of Sports Information Bridget Walsh has been elevated to Asst. AD for Athletic Communications. (link)

+ Illinois Wesleyan Asst. AD for Athletic Communications Katie Gonzales has been tabbed for a position on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Executive Board of Directors for 2024-25. (link)

Edgewood selects Marietta Women’s Basketball HC Kole Vivian for the same position with the Eagles. AD Suann Saltzberry: "Kole is an experienced coach who can elevate our women's basketball program to the national stage. He has proven to be a coach that can lead a team to consistent NCAA tournament appearances, having reached the tournament four times; including the last three seasons. I am eager to see how Kole can build off the current foundation and take our program to the next level." (link)

Rockford welcomes Cal Poly (DI) Director of Women’s Basketball Operations Ta-Rel Franklin as Women’s Basketball HC. AD Jason Mulligan: “Coach Franklin is a dynamic and passionate leader with a lot of coaching experience at the collegiate level. I am confident that he will continue the upward trend of our women's basketball program." (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Adrian Men’s Hockey HC Adam Krug resigns after 10 seasons at the helm to accept an AC position with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. (link)

+ Bard names Hamilton Women’s Tennis HC Mandy Gamble as Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Benedictine selects Carthage AC Mike Stevens as Eagles Men’s Volleyball HC. (link) 

+ Berea Men’s Basketball HC Austin Newton adds to his role by also taking on Men’s Golf HC responsibilities. (link)

+ Bridgewater Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC Jordon Robinson steps away after 10 seasons to pursue another opportunity outside of college athletics. (link)

+ Caltech names Southwestern Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC Nyssa Peele as Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ DePauw Baseball HC Blake Allen resigns after eight years in charge to accept another opportunity. (link)

+ Ferrum taps Patrick & Henry (NJCAA) Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field HC Andre Kidd for the same role with the Panthers. (link)

+ Hampden-Sydney names Marietta Baseball AC Michael Mulvey as its new HC. (link)

+ Lake Forest selects Beloit Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving HC Andrew Lind for the same position. (link)

+ Methodist removes the interim tag in naming Scott Handback as Men’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Mitchell picks Stony Brook (DI) Women’s Soccer AC Jim O’Brien as HC. (link) 

+ Pacific Lutheran taps Canterwood Golf & Country Club Asst. Pro Al Patterson as Men’s & Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ Penn College Men’s Wrestling HC Pankil Chandler departs after two seasons to accept another full-time coaching opportunity. (link)

+ Ramapo names Field Hockey Interim HC & Women’s Lacrosse AC Kelsie Stefkovich as Roadrunners Field Hockey & Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

+ Roanoke opts for Ferrum Baseball AC/Recruiting Coordinator Brett Kaminski as HC. (link)

+ Stevenson chooses club coach Emma Lorenzen as Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ SUNY Poly appoints Hartwick Men’s & Women’s Track & Field HC Jerry Tine as Men’s & Women’s Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Thiel hires SAGU (NAIA) Men’s & Women’s Track & Field HC Terry Gaitor as Director of Track & Field/Cross Country. (link)

+ Washington & Jefferson welcomes back alumnus and prep coach Jacob Bow as Men’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

+ Waynesburg Baseball HC Perry Cunningham steps down after 17 years with the program. (link)

+ Westminster (MO) hires former Fontbonne golfer Alex Kueker as Men’s & Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ Wisconsin-Stout hires former Augsburg Women’s Lacrosse Interim HC Mikayla Knudson as HC. (link)

+ Heidelberg announces Wartburg AC CarrieAnn Randolph as the Women’s Wrestling program’s inaugural HC. (link)

+ Hendrix names alumnus and prep coach Jordan Toland as Esports HC. (link)

+ To keep up with all the changes in the coaching ranks over the past few days, check out this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

From in front of the Law360 paywall, the NCAA has told a Georgia federal court that: “As a private organization, the NCAA cannot be sued for violating an athlete’s Title IX rights and should be dropped from the proposed class action that seeks to overturn its transgender athletes eligibility rules.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach (Full-Time) (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Responsible for assisting with the management of all areas of the program, supporting the team comprehensively in their student-athlete experience, and enhancing our rich Tradition of Excellence. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Sports Information Specialist (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position will assist with the daily operations of Sports Information Department. This position is interim for one year and then you are able to apply for a permanent position. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Track & Field/Cross-Country Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Support daily program operations, recruit and develop student-athletes and support their academic success, and maintain alumni relations. Successfully coach assigned track & field events. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Baseball Coach (DePauw University / Greencastle, IN): Recruit, coach, mentor, and graduate outstanding student-athletes in an environment that supports nationally competitive athletics opportunities at the #1 national liberal arts college in Indiana. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Business Operations (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Assistant Director of Business Operations oversees all daily procurement tasks for the Business Office and assists with reporting and projections for the Athletics and Recreation department. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Athletic Trainer supports the medical needs for all 22 intercollegiate NCAA Division III sports and 2 Division I sports (men’s and women’s ice hockey). More details HERE.

Recreation - Facilities and Aquatics Coordinator (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Facilities and Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for managing the Facilities & Aquatics teams as well as the day-to-day operations of the Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation & Well-Being. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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