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Allen names Morehouse Assoc. AD for Operations Phillip Wallace Jr. as its next AD. President Ernest McNealey: “We are pleased to have Phillip Wallace Jr. join us. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in NCAA Division II athletics and the SIAC, in particular.” (link)

New St. Edward’s AD Jim Sarrá sits down with the HIlltop Views student newspaper’s Anna Pratts about his goals for SEU, on which he says: “When you look at the integrity, honesty, work ethic and everything that this institution is about;, transforming people, helping them grow, that is really how I want our athletics department to be viewed. I want us to contribute and collaborate with the rest of the university as much as possible. It is really about one goal, and that is to advance St. Edward’s.” On the impact he wants to have with the Hilltoppers: “There are some really good things that are starting to happen, that have always been happening. Debbie (Taylor) set the table, she pretty much built the house, and it’s now my turn to add a second story to it, maybe even a third.” (link)

The RMAC Athletics Administrators Council has approved the new hoops schedule, which will see the 15 basketball members split into three-team pods with each member playing 20 conference contests. The schedule will see teams play Thursday and Saturday, allowing for a day in between games. Also of note, the RMAC will require two cameras for Volleyball challenge reviews, extend its partnership with WeCOACH and will see San Francisco State withdraw as a Men’s Wrestling associate member. (link)

Ferris State unveils plans for a new 300-bed, $38M residence hall in the north endzone of Top Taggart Field. The hall will include community spaces open to the stadium. President Bill Pink: “This new living space puts students right in the heart of the action at Ferris State University. We are creating an unmatched student experience in our residence halls to accompany the work we’ve done in our classrooms. This will be a state-of-the-art facility with all the modern conveniences students today are looking for, with the added benefit of being attached to an entertainment complex that will host events throughout the year. These students will truly have the best seat in the house.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ American International names UMass ACHA Hockey Head Athletic Trainer Rob Kearney as Asst. AD for Sports Medicine and Performance. (link)

+ King Women’s Basketball HC Josh Thompson adds Asst. AD responsibilities to his role. (link)

+ Lincoln (PA) taps former Delaware (DI) Equipment Department Intern Chuck Sisler as its new Asst. AD for Equipment & Facilities Management. (link)

+ Ursuline promotes Athletics Coordinator/Women’s Tennis HC Kelly Russell to Asst. AD for Operations & Community Engagement, in addition to her coaching responsibilities, and elevates SID Grace Gravino to Asst. AD for Communications. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Pittsburg State partners with Teamworks Elite to utilize its Hub, Compliance & Recruiting, Influencer, Academics, and Communities tools. (link)

+ Elizabeth City State teams up with Spry to support the Vikings’ compliance and team operations. (link)

+ Arkansas-Monticello inks a deal with Influxer to provide personalized NIL merchandise. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ American International selects Springfield (DIII) Men’s & Women’s Cross Country GA Liam Murphy as Men’s & Women’s Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Carson-Newman names Roane State (NJCAA) Women’s Golf HC Bo Harris to the same role. (link)

+ Emmanuel hires Georgia College Softball AC Kenneth Bellamy as HC. (link)

+ Findlay elevates Women’s Lacrosse AC Beth Hemminger to HC. (link)

+ Florida Tech welcomes Hendrix (DIII) Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving HC Tony Marleneanu as Men’s & Women’s Swimming HC. (link)

+ Missouri S&T announces Three Rivers (NJCAA) Softball AC Summer Anagnostopoulos as HC. (link)

+ Another slew of coaching staff moves across the industry over the last two days. Check them all out in this morning’s Coaches.wire. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Southwestern Oklahoma State received a major sponsorship from partner Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities to facilitate a new videoboard at Milam Stadium. (link)

+ The MIAA headquarters will stay in Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City through 2029. (link)

+ Sioux Falls started its Football season by knocking off DI member St. Thomas who had not lost a home game in 31 contests. (link)

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced its official roster for the 2024 Paralympic Games, which includes 69 former, current and incoming student-athletes with connections to NCAA championship sports and Emerging Sports for Women. A total of 116 athletes — more than 50% of U.S. Paralympians on the 2024 roster — competed in college on their way to Team USA, including those who played club sports and non-NCAA championship sports, as well as athletes who competed at the junior college level and in the NAIA. In all, 90 schools will have one or more Paralympic athletes competing in Paris. Of the 90 schools, 69 are NCAA schools that span 42 conferences and all three divisions. When considering all collegiate sport organizations, six U.S. teams have at least 50% collegiate participation on their U.S. Paralympic rosters: paratriathlon (58%), powerlifting (50%), rowing (100%), swimming (61%), track and field (71%) and wheelchair basketball (92%). (link)

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(NEW!) Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): Position serves as the leader of the NCAA intercollegiate women’s lacrosse program that recruits and retains quality student-athletes who achieve student-athlete success on and off from the field. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletics Communications (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) / Kansas City, MO): The Director of Athletics Communications is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the department's day-to-day operations. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Media Relations (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Director of Athletics Media Relations. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): UTD seeks experienced and energetic athletic trainer who will provide education, assessment, treatment and prevention services for athletic-related injuries and illnesses. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): Reports to the Head Swimming and Diving Coach and assists in all aspects of the program, including and not limited to, coaching, recruiting, camps and swim lessons. More details HERE.

Director of Advancement & Stewardship (Rose Bowl Stadium / Pasadena, CA): The Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, the 501c3 of the Rose Bowl Stadium, is recruiting for a Dir. of Advancement & Stewardship to support the preservation, protection and enhancement of America's Stadium. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Adelphi University / Garden City, NY): The head softball coach is responsible for the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN): The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) seeks an experienced, relational, and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (AD). More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Reporting to the President and serving on the President’s, the Director of Athletics oversees operations of the College's intercollegiate athletics program, as well as campus recreation. (DIII) More details HERE.

Ticket Sales & Service Manager (Pepperdine University / Malibu, CA): The Ticket Sales and Service Manager is responsible for managing the Pepperdine Athletics Ticket Office needs for indicated sports regularly, while managing postseason ticketing needs for all sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Events & Recreation (Christian Brothers University / Memphis, TN): This position is responsible for administration of all home athletics events, management of the intramural program, sport management, and other administrative duties. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships & Fundraising (Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO): Position is responsible primarily for building the corporate sponsorship base and running fundraising events for the department and individual sport programs. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletics Director / Chief Revenue Officer (University of California – Los Angeles – UCLA / Los Angeles, CA): Lead our revenue-generating efforts & bring your strategic thinking skills, deep understanding of the industry, proven leadership success, & strong constituent engagement abilities to UCLA’s program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): This position teaches and instructs on the technical and motivational aspects of softball. As well as develops, coordinates and supervises the practice and training of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): The primary function of this position is to be Assistant Athletic Trainer working under the supervision of Head Athletic Trainer providing support for intercollegiate athletic teams at UIS. More details HERE.

Visiting Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): This position is eligible for a tuition waiver as well as a stipend for on campus housing for 2024-25. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance will strategically plan, implement, manage, and enforce all aspects of NCAA, GLVC, and UIS compliance for all UIS intercollegiate sport programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Assistant Baseball Coach will assist the Head Baseball Coach w/ all aspects of our baseball program. Will coach and monitor the development and wellbeing of student athletes. Also Recruits talent More details HERE.

Head Acro-Tumbling Coach (Emmanuel University (Georgia) / Franklin Springs, GA): Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a full-time Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach. More details HERE.

Marketing Specialist (RefQuest, LLC / Indianapolis, IN): This individual will be responsible for selling advertising space, creating informative and engaging newsletters for various stakeholders, and managing our social media presence. More details HERE.

RQ Pay and Finance Specialist (RefQuest, LLC / Indianapolis, IN): This role focuses both on the RQ Pay platform and the internal financial operations of RQ+. The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of both collegiate sports and financial concepts. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (St. John's University – New York / Queens, NY): Provides leadership for a department of 90 coaches and staff who are deeply committed to the success of more than 300 student-athletes across 17 varsity sports that bear the moniker "New York's Team." (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference / Edison, NJ): The Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs will oversee all external operations of the Conference, including initiatives set forth in the strategic plan to elevate the conference's profile. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Development (Athletics) (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Athletics Director of Development is responsible for initiating and managing relationships with St. Mary's community of alumni, foundations, corporations, and other constituencies. More details HERE.

Fiscal Coordinator (University of Alaska – Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Athletic Department is seeking applicants to join our team as a full-time Fiscal Coordinator. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach – Men's Tennis Coach (part-time) (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Assistant Coach – Men's Tennis Coach (part-time) (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field (Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA): Coach the Speed/Power disciplines (sprints, jumps, hurdles). More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Director of Sports Medicine is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for coordinating the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for varsity student athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

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