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Southern Maine selects retired Men’s Soccer HC/current Exercise, Health and Sports Science Lecturer Michael Keller as Interim AD. (link)

UAA Commissioner Sarah Otey and WashU AD Anthony Azama sit down with the Student Life’s Riley Herron to discuss Otey’s plans for the league, WashU’s focus, football sponsorship and more. Otey on her short and long-term plans for the UAA: “I am taking over from a commissioner who’s been in the role for 37 years. He is a giant in Division III. So there’s no need for me to come in and make any massive changes. I think that there’s some modernization potential for the UAA brand — our external communications on our website, social media platforms — and that can begin in the immediate. The last thing that I think is relatively short-term: [The UAA comprises some of the] largest and most influential schools in the academic space, and I don’t know that we’re carrying that over into NCAA governance, so elevating the influence and profile of the UAA schools within the NCAA landscape is important to me.” Azama’s focus for this year: “The points of emphasis are people, resources, facilities. From a resource standpoint, we’re looking at continuously being aggressive with the W Club and Annual Fund, because that allows us to make sure we’re trying to provide an equitable experience. One of the areas that I look at and evaluate is strength of schedule. I want our young people to experience playing the very best, because that’s why they come here.And then there’s some things that we need to do from a facility standpoint. The next big project for us that will start at the end of the academic year is our locker rooms and then also our equipment room.” In conversations through her first few months leading the UAA, Otey says sponsoring football has not been a topic of discussion, adding: “So one of my harebrained ideas is whether we sponsor football or not, to create some type of environment where we can intentionally have UAA schools playing each other on some type of regular cadence and creating events out of those opportunities.” More. (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ Pomona-Pitzer has received a $1M donation from Pomona Trustee Emeritus Ranney Draper to support a new turf field at Merritt Field. (link)

+ The Wisconsin-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association will donate $1M to create a new Esports arena in the university library. Construction on the 2K square-foot facility will begin this spring and be completed prior to the fall semester. (link)

NCAA SVP for External Affairs Tim Buckley responds to a USA Today column expressing concern that the House settlement could endanger Olympic sports. Buckley acknowledges that “collegiate Olympic sports programs DO face long-term threats. But, they aren’t b/c of the proposed House vs. NCAA settlement. The settlement would do two things at once. 1) Offer the largest expansion of financial benefits for student-athletes in college sports history. 2) The settlement would allow every DI athletic program to continue to provide athletes with life-changing opportunities as they do now. It in no way calls for limiting investment in Olympic sports. The real threat to Olympic sports programs? Turning student-athletes into employees. Employment would not be optional. College Olympic programs would see massive impacts should student-athletes be forced to become employees. 95%+ of athletic depts operate w/ deficit & student-athlete leaders from all 3 divisions oppose employment. The NCAA is making changes to deliver more benefits to student-athletes. But only Congress can pass legislation affirming student-athletes are not employees.” (link)

SUNY Old Westbury unveils its new visual brand, with the help of Stronghold Studios. AD Lenore Walsh: “I am thrilled that we finally have a panther to call our own that represents the drive, passion and dedication of our student-athletes and coaches.” Take a look. (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Spalding will add Men’s Volleyball starting next season, with the Golden Eagles to compete in the MVCL. Spalding has hired club volleyball HC Eric Garvey as its first HC. AD Brian Clinard: ”Men's volleyball is a sport that has been gaining momentum and popularity, and we are eager to build a program that will foster both athletic excellence and academic achievement. We believe Garvey's addition as head coach will enhance our community and offer new opportunities for student-athletes to excel.” (link)

+ Luther is expanding its portfolio with the addition of Women’s Wrestling. AD Renae Hartl: “With both the NCAA and the American Rivers Conference set to add women's wrestling as a championship, the moment to join in is now. And with renovations underway at the future Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness, including an expanded wrestling training space, the timing is perfect.” (link)

Gettysburg has suspended two Swimming student-athletes after a racial slur was scratched onto a student’s body. A college spokesperson states: “The College has received a deeply concerning report of a racial slur being scratched onto a student using a plastic or ceramic tool. This is a serious report, which is being actively assessed through the student conduct process.” (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Conference of New England inks a three-year deal with Northeast Sports Network to broadcast select semifinal and championship events. (link)

+ Salisbury teams up with Influxer to provide co-branded NIL merchandise. (link)

Southern Maine selects Colby Men’s Basketball AC Mikey Coppersmith as its Interim HC. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Crown taps certified tennis pro Keagan Blancke as its new Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Elms selects recent Blazers grad DeAngela Fobbs as its Men’s and Women’s Swimming Interim HC. (link)

+ Hilbert hires Men’s Lacrosse AC/Athletic Facilities Coordinator Brandon Bitka as the Hawks’ new Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

+ Lake Forest brings in professional hockey player/LFC alum Amy Budde as its new Women’s Ice Hockey HC. (link)

+ Piedmont names club volleyball director Jeff Black as Interim HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is ready & includes dozens of coaching moves over the past 48 hours. (link)

The Federal Reserve voted to lower the benchmark federal-funds rate by 50 basis points to a range between 4.75% and 5%. The WSJ’s Nick Timiraos: “Quarterly projections released Wednesday showed a narrow majority of officials penciled in cuts that would lower rates by at least a quarter point each at meetings in November and December.” (link); U.S. Bank Managing Director/Sports Finance Group Head Steve Vogel tells Sportico’s Brendan Coffeey that rates coming down will benefit everyone.” Still, Vogel cautions being too optimistic about the market’s reaction: “It’s been long anticipated and in some ways it’s already built into the market. The leagues and team CFOs have been monitoring this, the market is anticipating this and some teams and leagues have taken advantage of this.” Meanwhile, Wells Fargo Sports Banking Group Manager Peter Dorfman notes: “There have been situations I have seen over the last couple of years where rates being at such a high level have caused a team to slow down and wait and see if rates would come down before executing a refinancing or potentially using a different financing structure. … In some situations, debt service costs are one of the larger expenses for a sports-related company, so to the extent there is a rate reduction, assuming they’re borrowing on a floating rate basis, that will lower their debt service costs. That will provide them with more flexibility to spend money on other things to generate a higher profit margin.” (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Asst coaches are involved in all facets of the profession, including, but not limited to recruiting, film editing & review, game planning, conducting drills and one-on-one workouts, and operations. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Team Lead of Transfer Eligibility (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) / Kansas City, KS): The transfer team lead will manage eligibility for students with breaks and transfers in the NAIA, overseeing team workload and maintaining resources, procedures, and training materials. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Associate Athletics Director of External Relations (Pepperdine University / Malibu, CA): The role will report directly to the director of athletics, and will lead and execute the brand, marketing and revenue generation strategies for Pepperdine Athletics, using a data driven approach. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant AD, Bronco Productions & Digital Strategy (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Responsible for all creative video projects and production efforts for the athletic department. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Professor of Physical Education/Associate Director of Athletics (Washington & Lee University / Lexington, VA): Washington and Lee University is recruiting to fill an opening for Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Washington & Jefferson College / Washington, PA): The assistant athletic trainer is responsible for all phases of operation of the athletic training room and services, helping to administer 26 highly competitive NCAA Division III varsity sport teams. More details HERE.

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. 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.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): This position will work in conjunction with the athletic training staff to coordinate the healthcare and overall well being of Student-Athletes for a department on the rise. More details HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN, MN): Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is looking for a full time assistant volleyball coach to join an athletic program on the rise 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.

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 Director of Athletics/Head Athletic Trainer (Salem State University / Salem, MA): Salem State is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Athletic Trainer! Lead training, wellness programs, and thrive in Salem, MA. Salary: $75K-$82K + competitive benefits & retirement plans! More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer (full-time) Department: Athletics & Recreation Reports to: Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine More details HERE.

Head Women's Hockey Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Lead and mentor a program on the rise that made it to the MIAC Championship game last season for an athletic department on the rise! More details HERE.

Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): The Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement manages the Institution's athletic marketing programs and collaborates with Institutional staff on annual signature events. More details HERE.

Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach (Full-Time) (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Lake Forest College, located just north of Chicago, invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Wrestling Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Job Description Summary Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III Wrestling program by teaching and coaching student athletes, recruiting highly selective students More details 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. 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. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Maryville College / Maryville, TN): Maryville College seeks an experienced Director of Athletics who will lead a program that promotes athletics as an integral part of students’ overall educational experiences. 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.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Assistant coaches are involved in all facets of the profession, including, but not limited to recruiting, film editing & review, game planning, conducting drills and one-on-one workouts, & operations. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Softball (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as Head Varsity Softball Coach: Demonstrate effective teaching and coaching skills, tactics; Plan and implement game strategies for demonstration at practices and varsity competitions. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women’s Track and Field Coach/ Assistant Cross Country Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University is seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach to join our athletic department. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & External Operations (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): This position will be responsible for assisting with building revenue generation, game day atmosphere, and branding and campus outreach engagement 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.

Track and Field Intern/Assistant Coach – Throws (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of the program, including scheduling/implementing practices/skill development, team supervision/ops/travel, meet prep, recruiting/scouting, & coaching. More details HERE.

Track and Field Intern/Assistant Coach – Sprints/Hurdles (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of the program, including scheduling/implementing practices/skill development, team supervision/ops/travel, meet prep, recruiting/scouting, & coaching. More details HERE.

Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University is on the hunt for a visionary and energetic Head Coach to take the helm of our Women’s Hockey program. More details HERE.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach provides the operation, oversight, design, implementation, and direct supervision of the S&C programs for all 24 varsity sports in the athletic department. More details HERE.

Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Full-time position responsible for 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.

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