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#10: Illinois Wesleyan Men’s and Women’s Wrestling HC Brett Robbins steps down. (link) |
#9: St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball HC David Staniger resigns after 24 seasons at the helm and a program record 287 victories. (link)
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#8: 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)
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#7: Millikin has begun work on the $12.3M David J. Rathje and Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center, which is set to open next summer. The project will include a new weight room, multiple team locker rooms and offices, training room and more. (link)
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#6: Outgoing MIAA Commissioner Chris Brown will join the Mountain West (DI) as Assoc. Commissioner for Governance and Compliance. (link)
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#5: Amherst names Centre Asst. AD for Facilities and Operations Nate Cash to the same position. (link) |
#4: Berry AD Angel Mason will serve as the VP of MOAA, with DePauw AD Stevie Baker Watson joining the association's executive committee. (link)
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#3: John Carroll promotes AD Brian Polian to VP for Athletics and National Engagement. (link)
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#2: Atlantic East Commissioner Jessica Huntley will resign after six years to take a position with Teamworks. Gwynedd Mercy AD Keith Mondillo: “As the commissioner of a brand new conference six years ago, Jess established the AEC as a respected body within the NCAA. Her connections within the national office and regionally, enabled the Atlantic East institutions to grow and prosper. We will all miss her professionalism and leadership!” Asst. Commissioner Rebecca Mullen will serve as Interim Commissioner. (link)
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#1: 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)
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