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The NCAA unveiled the host sites for the 2026-2028 championships, as the association shifts from a four-year to two-year cycle. The Stagg Bowl will return to Salem Stadium in 2027, before moving to Canton, Ohio and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in 2028. The Women’s Basketball Finals will be held in Cedar Falls, IA in 2027, with the 2028 Semifinals to take place in Salem, VA, with the 2028 championship in Indianapolis as part of the joint WBB championship. On the Men’s side, the 2027 and 2028 finals will be held in Pittsburgh, PA at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Full list. (link)

NCAA VP of Championships Anthony Holman sits down with D1.ticker/Connect’s Bryan Fischer to dive into changes coming to the NCAA championship bids process. The NCAA has moved from a four-year to two-year cycle, following a business review brought upon by NCAA President Charlie Baker early in his tenure, which will also align the process with media rights agreements. The shift will schedule championships throughout 2027 and 2028 and give the NCAA around 18 months to conduct more analysis leading into the next cycle. Holman says the biggest takeaway from this cycle was the “more deliberate and aggressive approach, as opposed to just sitting back and saying who wants us.” This included “an aggressive campaign to go to trade shows and be in the space where potential hosts and bidders might go […] to be informed about it, so that was all a part of the education process. That was pretty intense and extensive to do that, but we feel like we saw great dividends from that commitment to do it that way. You asked what we do with our committees and President Baker said that this was the probably the most data-driven, informed cycle that we've had for our committee, so there were a number of tools, analysis that we created, dashboards and scorecards and travel analysis and hotel information, all of these components that we used to provide information and guidance to our committee, and the staff took a far more directive approach in this process than we have before even with our committees. Before even sharing with with them what the bid options were, helping them to identify what are the important factors, what are the key guiding principles that we want to identify even before we look at the bids, and then once they did that, helped us not swing at every pitch or people not be influenced by any internal bias, so that was really helpful.” Full conversation on Connect. (link)

Centenary (LA) AD David Orr chats with KTAL’s Taylor Nettle about the return of the Football program. Asked about the vision for the program: “The vision actually started with the community before it started with the gridiron. Football brings together people like no other sport. It’s a unique animal and we couldn’t wait to have Shreveport root for a home team in college football.” On the community support, Orr: “It has been more than I thought it was going to be. At first when you say we’re bringing back football, then you look at your own coaches before we had football and they’re wondering what is this going to be like? Is this going to be positive for me or negative for me? And after we bring it back and they see the first home football game, all we saw was smiles and positivity, that ‘rising tide lifts all ships' mentality.” (link)

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) recently held an informal discussion with membership on the topic of modifications to sports betting policies, including the possible deregulation of sports betting, that could allow student-athletes to begin betting on professional sports. Per current rules, if the NCAA sponsors a sport, student-athletes are not allowed to bet on pro, intercollegiate or amateur competition in that sport. However, with the proliferation of legalized sports betting over recent years, the membership has seen the need to examine the best way to move forward on the topic. Among the questions discussed by CSMAS were if policy prohibitions work to prevent gambling disorders, if current NCAA prohibitions have prevented student-athlete sports betting, what the most effective strategies are for preventing problem or disordered gambling and what makes for effective problem or disordered gambling educational programs. Overall, CSMAS noted that prohibitions are generally ineffective at stopping unwanted gambling behaviors. CSMAS also voted to support reinstatement of the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program data request process to share with member schools working on sport injury epidemiology projects. Details of that process could be completed by early 2025. (link)

McMurry will add Men’s and Women’s Wrestling starting next academic year. AD Larry Dockery: “As we continue to build a competitive and inclusive athletics department, wrestling is a natural fit. It brings a rich tradition of discipline, teamwork, resilience, and values that align with our university's mission both on and off the mat. By adding men's and women's wrestling, we are not only expanding opportunities for scholar-athletes but also creating an even stronger sense of community and school spirit.” (link)

Bates has cut the ribbon on its new Russell Street Track & Field after the college was able to complete the $2M renovation for a new synthetic turf surface and lights. (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ Vassar raised more than $540K for athletics from 3,187 donors. (link)

+ Southwestern’s Pirates for Pirates Challenge brought in over $342K from 1,240 supporters. (link)

Wisconsin-Stevens Point officially rolls out a new, expanded premium seating option, the Pointer Premium Experience. The PPE includes a three-course meal and beverages in a courtside dining space for 90 individuals. AD Brad Duckworth notes the experience was soft launched last season with UWSP selling out the back half of the season, adding: “We needed to think about different ways [for fans] to experience Pointer athletics including men’s basketball. So we started to think about how we could make a special atmosphere through a unique, exclusive area.” As of this week, the Pointers have sold 75 season tickets at $455 a piece. (link)

The Empire 8 will add SUNY Canton as an affiliate Men’s Golf member, effective immediately. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Grinnell inks President Anne Harris to a contract extension through June 2030. (link)

+ New Jersey City taps Rutgers-Newark Director of Athletic Communications Tom Krychkowski as Asst. AD of Communications & Marketing. (link)

+ Bard selects Baseball Assoc. HC/Facilities Coordinator Justin Gomez as its Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee. (link)

+ Knox is the latest to partner with D3.jobs powered by CollegeSports.jobs for an unlimited jobs bundle. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Austin College launches a redesigned website in partnership with PrestoSports. (link)

+ Case Western Reserve announces the release of its new mobile app in conjunction with SIDEARM Sports. (link)

+ Carthage and Keene State both partner with Influxer to provide their student-athletes additional NIL opportunities. (link, link)

+ The MAC is partnering with Susan G. Komen to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness. (link)

+ Virginia Wesleyan teams up with CompleteU to be the presenting sponsor of WVU’s Esports program and fund major upgrades to its Esports Arena. (link)

Western Connecticut State hires prep coach/former Southern Connecticut State (DII) AC Maria Conlon as Women’s Basketball HC. AD Lori Mazza: "As you can see by her accolades, both as a player and coach, we look forward to having [Maria] continue that success here at WestConn. Her experiences at various levels give Maria the blend of proficiency needed at this time and a vision for our long-term success. Her knowledge, competitiveness and well-rounded experiences in the real world will not only be a great mentor on the floor but off the floor. I know the players are excited to get started and establish a strong foundation for Maria's tenure here as our head coach." (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Carthage Baseball HC Augie Schmidt IV announces his retirement following the 2025 season after 38 seasons and more than 1,000 victories. AC John Lequia will succeed Schmidt as HC. (link)

+ Oglethorpe Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Paul Danielson will step down later this month. AC Francis Ali will serve as Interim HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is available, stay in-the-know on coaching changes across the industry. (link)

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(NEW!) Executive Director (College Sports Communicators / Fully Remote, US): College Sports Communicators (CSC) is seeking a proven and innovative leader with passion for the college sports communications and content creation industry to serve as its next Executive Director. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Accountant (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): The Senior Accountant supports the Controller with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the integrity of accounting information while providing timely financial reporting. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Softball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the Knox College softball program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director Facilities (Elmira College / Elmira, NY): Responsibilities include administrative oversight of all aspects of the Murray Athletics Center budget management, facilities scheduling & staff hiring/supervision. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Director Of Athletics (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): The Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Administration works to support the mission and integrity of Knox College and the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Esports (Albion College / Albion, MI): Director of Esports program. More details HERE.

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(NEW!) Assistant Football Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This is a part-time, 12-month, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Football Coach More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Volleyball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Volleyball Coach More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Sports Information Director (Augsburg University / Minneapolis, MN): Assistant SID will primarily serve as director of the Athletic Department's video production strategy, in addition to assisting in the communication and promotion. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletic Director, External Affairs (Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO): Deputy AD responsible for external arms of the department: corporate sponsorships, booster club, and fundraising specifically. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach-M/W Cross-Country/Track (LaGrange College / LaGrange, GA): This position is part-time, non-benefited upon initial hire, but will become full-time benefited in July 2025. The Head Coach will support all aspects of the intercollegiate program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics/Business Operations/NCAA Compliance Officer (Elmira College / Elmira, NY): The Assistant Director of Athletics supports the overall operations of Elmira College Intercollegiate Athletics. This position oversees all business/financial operations as well as compliance. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Hockey Coach and Athletics Administrative Assistant (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): This role provides a comprehensive opportunity for an individual looking to immerse themselves in both collegiate coaching and administrative support within the athletics department. More details HERE.

Executive Director, Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation (United States Coast Guard Academy / New London, CT): The CGAAC Executive Director will lead a start-up non-profit, manage all operational, financial, and programmatic requirements of the organization and display a passionate, entrepreneurial skillset. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Augsburg University / Minneapolis, MN): Assists with the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, and recruiting prospective student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Wisconsin – Platteville / Platteville, WI): The Assistant Athletic Trainer evaluates athletic injuries, consults with team physicians and/or healthcare professionals, provides health care, and referrals for patients in support of injury care. More details HERE.

Academic Advisor for Student Athletes (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): The Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes supports RPI athletes by advising on courses, monitoring NCAA eligibility, and collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure academic and athletic success. More details HERE.

Box Office Manager (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): The Box Office Manager at RPI handles ticketing, customer service, and revenue for athletic events, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexible hours. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): Colorado School of Mines Department of Athletics invites applications for the Head Softball Coach. Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science. (DII) More details HERE.

Intern/Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of WLAX program, including game prep/film evaluation, practices/skill development, team supervision/ops, recruiting/scouting, fundraising, & coaching. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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