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#10: USC Aiken AD Todd Wilkinson says the Lady Pacers’ Softball facility is on target to be complete in September, adding: “The facility that we’re building is made for softball. It’s gonna be a synthetic turf field– Satcher field is actually repurposed from a baseball field into a softball field. So, the dugouts are originally set up for baseball, and they weren’t quite at the angle they needed to be and the dimensions may have been a little awkward. But this field is being built right from the start as a softball facility, and a first-class softball facility for sure.” (link)
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#9: Slippery Rock AD Roberta Page sits down with D2.ticker/Collegiate Sports Connect’s Bryan Fischer from the 2024 NACDA Convention to dive into key issues facing the division as a member of the DII Management Council, staff retention, what’s next for The Rock and more. On what is next for the Management Council: “I think we're moving the division forward. I love the leadership we have at the NCAA so I'm excited to see about this regionalization discussion, the think tank that's going to happen with getting some great leaders across the country, getting some student-athletes involved in there just to talk about what's happening in our division, what do we need to be talking about so that we can continue to thrive. I think some membership issues may be coming our way especially for schools that maybe are at the lower Division I level that maybe can't sustain what they're doing and maybe they'll look to see if Division II is a better fit for them.” Asked about the key to retaining coaches and staff: “I always want our staff to feel like they're valued, that their voice is heard, that I recognize that, that I celebrate that and that I care about them. I do whatever I can to push whether it's for recognition, better facilities, whether we're able to buy them something just to enhance their program, I always want our coaches and our staff to feel like I have their back all the time.” Check out the full conversation on Connect. (link)
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#8: New West Texas A&M AD Doug Lipinski was introduced and sat down with Press Pass Sports’ Kale Steed about his decision to take this job, his vision for the Buffs and more. On what drew him to the opportunity: “People always talk about the fit, and WTAMU was truly a fit. The programs here are all successful and the academics are top notch, and the school has great facilities. It was a great interview process and having an impact on the institution as well as athletics was a big selling point to me.” How will he evaluate coaches? “I think we have the best coaches in the country in all sports. We’ll be evaluating everything and the way we go about evaluating from A-Z is the student-athlete experience. We want the best for our student-athletes. It’s about teaching and if we are good teachers. It’s not always about wins or losses. At the end of the day, it’s about the student-athletes.” More. (link); In Canyon, WT officially opened its $12.5M Bain Athletic Complex. (link)
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#7: UNC Pembroke Assoc. AD for Marketing & External Revenue Jack "Bull" Slavin is no longer with the Braves. (link)
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#6: Cedarville Men’s Basketball HC Pat Estepp has resigned to accept another position after 24 years with the Yellow Jackets. (link) |
#5: William Jewell selects former South Dakota Mines AD Joel Lueken as its new Deputy AD. (link) |
#4: Texas Permian Basin Assoc. AD Hayley Hudson and Asst. AD for Compliance Stan Phelps are no longer with the Falcons. (link)
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#3: North Georgia rolls out its finalized rebranding with the help of Rickabaugh Graphics. AD Mary Rob Plunkett: “Partnered with the institutional trajectory, we're excited to unveil our refreshed brand identity that embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence that has long defined our athletic programs. This new look not only reflects our rich history, but also our commitment to pushing boundaries and achieving new heights. We look forward to continuing our tradition of success with this revitalized image, inspiring our athletes, fans and community alike.” (link)
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#2: Cal State San Marcos removes the interim tag from AD Morod Shah, who has been leading the Cougars since April. Shah: “Over the last 25 years in CSUSM athletics, we have been able to grow and evolve as a department at an unprecedented rate, and I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the growth over the last 11 years here. I want to honor the past 25 years, and I am excited to move and grow our department of athletics forward, together for CSUSM.” Mammoth Sports Consulting assisted with the search. (link)
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#1: Nova Southeastern AD Michael Mominey will step down after 22 years leading the Sharks for another opportunity in athletics. Mominey: “My time at Nova Southeastern University has been filled with joy, growth, lifelong memories, and opportunity. I want to thank all the administrators, coaches, staff and student-athletes, that I have had the privilege to lead and interact with throughout the years - you truly are my reason WHY. I believe I have received more than I have given.” (link)
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