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Lenoir-Rhyne VP for Athletics Kim Pate has resigned. Pate: “Today is bittersweet as I conclude my time at LR and feel called to pursue another opportunity in athletics. It has been an absolute privilege to serve alongside an amazing group of coaches and athletic administrators who truly value and prioritize the student-athlete experience. Although my family and I have truly loved every minute of being a part of the Bears Family, it is time for us to embark on a new and exciting chapter.” (link)

In addition to a new $38M residence hall on the north end of Top Taggart Field, Ferris State plans to build a new indoor athletic facility on the south end of the stadium to support a number of Bulldogs programs. FSU expects to begin moving dirt on the residence hall project next spring. AD Steve Brockelbank notes the plans are “going to give this facility more of a stadium feel. […] The stadium is long overdue for numerous upgrades, so it's just great that there's a vision and there's a plan and intent and people all working in the same direction to make that happen.” On football scheduling and week 0: “We've had some challenges with football scheduling. There are teams in our conference, similar to us when you achieve a certain level of success, it's really challenging to get teams to come and play you because there's lots of teams available to play, but trying to encourage someone to come to Ferris State and play at Top Taggart against a program that's been as good as we've been […] so the challenge is finding teams to play. Week zero helps us in that, but it'll continue to be a challenge for us as we try to seek games out in the ‘25 ‘26 and ‘27. We do have a contract with a Division II team now in ‘25 and then again we're going to see them again in ‘27. So we'll continue to make progress on scheduling but I just hope everybody understands the hurdles and the challenges for us with our conference. With a limited number of members that play football, it really forces all of us to go out and find a large number of games and depending upon the success of your program that can become a real challenge.” (link)

At today’s Knight Commission meeting, Southern Conference (DI) Commissioner Michael Cross presented a draft of a new NCAA governance model that divides DI into Subdivision A: Power 4 + those they wish to include and Subdivision B: the others, according to Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger, who explains: “Subdivision B will also be known as ‘the Collegiate Premier Subdivision’ that is committed to an education-based model, says UNC Asheville (DI) AD Janet Cone. The draft is a 10-year plan where (the hope) is there is no change to NCAA championship access & revenue-distribution. Goal of dividing DI: (1) appease power leagues wishing to change rules to spend more of their $$ (pay athletes?); (2) appease lower-resourced leagues wishing to legislate competitive equity among themselves; (3) maintain competition between groups in regular season/championships.” (link)

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order prohibiting the NCAA or any conference or organization from enforcing or taking “adverse action” against Georgia schools for facilitating or offering NIL compensation to athletes. The EO states that until the House settlement is approved and in place, “legislative and executive actions across the country create a patchwork of inconsistent rules regulating intercollegiate athletics.” (link, link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Bridgeport will add Men’s Wrestling as its newest varsity sport starting next fall. UB has hired Maryville AC Mario Morgan as its inaugural HC. (link)

+ Dominican (NY) will add Field Hockey in 2025-26 as its 19th NCAA sport. Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Students John Burke: “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing diverse opportunities for student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically. Field hockey will not only enhance our vibrant campus life but also attract talented students who are eager to compete at the highest level while pursuing their education in an inclusive and supportive environment.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Central Missouri promotes Director of Marketing & Analytics Ben Remelius to Asst. AD for Marketing and Promotions. (link)

+ Lenoir-Rhyne Asst. AD for Marketing and Fan Engagement Gregory Richard is no longer with the Bears. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Alaska Fairbanks teams up with Influxer for co-branded NIL merchandise. (link)

+ Biola has partnered with Genesee Nutrition to support its fueling station in exchange for stadium signage. (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the Bemidji State community following the passing of Women’s Volleyball HC Kevin Ulmer. (link)

The NABC is currently pursuing an extension of its partnership with the NCAA, “with the goal of securing the NABC Convention’s future at the DI Final Four in 2025 and beyond. However, with negotiations still ongoing, plans for the 2025 NABC Convention have not yet been finalized. We are simultaneously hard at work preparing contingencies – which include engaging alternative sites – in the event an extension cannot be reached. This model would be consistent with other sports’ coach associations, nearly all of which hold their annual conventions separate from NCAA championships.” Executive Director Craig Robinson adds: “The origins of the NABC’s partnership with the NCAA date back nearly a century, and we believe collaboration between our two organizations serves the overall good of the sport. But our top priority in this process is the best interests of our members, and we are not prepared to sacrifice the NABC’s long-term wellbeing.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Adelphi hires former NYIT Softball HC Katie Apostolopoulos as its new HC. (link)

+ Clarion selects Maryland (DI) Baseball AC Johnny Poss as its new HC. (link)

+ Mansfield names De Anza (CCCAA) Cross Country/Track & Field HC Nick Mattis to the same role with the Mountaineers. (link)

+ Mount Olive Softball HC Luke Shamblin has departed after three years with the Trojans and is now an Academic Advisor at Rasmussen. (link)

+ Tampa hires Endicott (DIII) Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Anthony D’Angelo as its Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Texas Permian Basin taps Jessup Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Chris Tolson for the same role in Odessa. (link)

+ Check out all of the coaching moves from across the industry in morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

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(NEW!) Head Softball 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 liberal arts college in Indiana. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Academics (Dallas Baptist University / Dallas, TX): DBU is seeking an Asst/Assoc AD for Compliance and Academics to assist the Director of Athletics in planning, supervision and conduct of all NCAA and club sport athletic programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Villanova University / Villanova, PA): Villanova seeks a bold, collaborative and innovative leader to work with colleagues and across campus to provide strategic leadership to ensure the continued elevation of the Athletics Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Executive Director of the Bulldog Foundation/Assistant/Associate Athletics Director (Fresno State / Fresno, CA): Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Development, this position oversees the Bulldog Foundation's annual giving program and staff, including solicitation, retention, and stewardship strategies. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Wrestling (Emmanuel University (Georgia) / Franklin Springs, GA): Are you Lion material?? Emmanuel University, located in NE Georgia, has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Director of Wrestling to assist with both men’s and women’s wrestling programs. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Michigan Technological University / Houghton, MI): Oversee the direction of the Men’s and Women’s Varsity Tennis programs at the NCAA Division II level. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources (University of North Alabama / Florence, AL): Position is responsible for the fundraising activities for the division of Athletics, with primary emphasis on increasing philanthropic engagement on behalf of the division. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Illinois at Chicago / Chicago, IL): Reporting to the University Chancellor, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics will be part of an outstanding leadership team for the University focused on broad, far-reaching impact. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): Responsibilities of the Assistant Athletic Trainer include assisting in providing athletic training services to varsity intercollegiate athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The assistant coach will assist in coaching, managing, and directing all aspects of a competitive, NCAA Division II, intercollegiate swimming program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Tennis Coach (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): Assistant coach will support the women’s tennis program at the University of South Carolina by assisting with coaching, recruiting, and providing essential logistical support. (DI) More details HERE.

Vice President for Athletics (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): The vice president for athletics at Hanover College oversees all aspects of Hanover’s NCAA Division III athletic program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director of External Relations (Lewis University / Romeoville, IL): The Associate Athletic Director for External Operations position will collaborate with internal and external constituents for strategic planning of the athletic department and university. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Development and External Affairs (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Assists Development Officers and Institutional Advancement in securing philanthropic support for athletics. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Athletic Trainer prevents, cares and treats injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principles of athletic training. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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