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The NAIA will add two new members starting next fall: Mount Mary from NCAA DIII and Trinity Western from Canada. MMU plans to join the CCAC and TWU is looking to join the CCC. President/CEO Jim Carr: “These institutions exemplify a strong commitment to character-driven athletics and will enrich our association with their distinctive contributions.” (link); Mount Mary AD Natalie Balleto: “We believe the overall experience for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and spectators will be enhanced. Having the ability to offer athletic scholarships will allow us to recruit more competitively and attract a larger pool of talent. We are also inspired by the NAIA's commitment to supporting small colleges and their dedication to character-driven athletics. We've felt a true partnership throughout the process and a strong connection to their values, which align with our university mission.” (link); Trinity Western’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs will join the NAIA, with the rest of the Spartans sports to continue to compete in U Sports. (link)

Bethel (TN) names Assoc. AD of Communications/Radio Broadcaster Dave McCulley as Interim AD. (link)

Weather Impact:

+ In preparation for Hurricane Milton, New College of Florida, Southeastern, Warner and Webber have closed campus and canceled activities through the end of the week. (link, link, link, link); Florida College and Florida Memorial will be closed through Thursday. (link, link)

+ Montreat will delay reopening campus as restoration efforts continue. Classes will move online starting October 14. (link)

+ Warren Wilson will resume classes starting October 21, after fall break, with the method of education contingent on restoration of water to campus. Athletic activities through next week have been postponed or canceled. AD Robin Martin-Davis: “We are determined not only to restore, but to improve Warren Wilson College and leave it in a better place. I look forward to brighter days ahead as we engage with the recovery efforts. Rest assured, we are working closely with the NCAA to minimize any disruptions to our student-athletes and their athletic experiences.” (link, link)

@1QLeadership Question: Should substance abuse in sports be viewed as more than just a disciplinary issue?

Ryan Cain, CEO of The Hope Desk, and Shelly Mullenix, Senior Associate AD for Health and Wellness at LSU, discuss the mechanics of providing mental health services for former LSU student-athletes. Mullenix talks about studying social work to further impact the people she has served for nearly three decades. Cain gives his story of recovery and how it led him to create The Hope Desk, which serves people dealing with similar issues that he dealt with.

• substance abuse must be viewed beyond simply a disciplinary issue

• a family system approach is just as important as a diagnosis

• people begin the mental health journey by searching for a lower level of care than they may actually need

Through the Tiger Legacy Care program, Mullenix hopes to help out any and all former LSU student-athletes that need help. Cain and The Hope Desk are expanding services to more schools throughout the country. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast.

It’s Personnel:

+ Northwestern Ohio promotes Strength and Conditioning HC Scott Millsaps to Asst. AD. (link)

+ UPike promotes Men’s & Women’s Bowling Assistant Coach Andrew Dekowski to Men’s Bowling HC. (link)

Rio Grande Men’s Soccer HC Scott Morrissey is the winningest NAIA HC with 563 wins following the Red Storm’s over Brescia this weekend. (link)

The GSAC is the latest to team up with uReport for content generation. (link)

According to a Wall Street Journal analysis of the latest available Education Department data, the number of Northerners going to Southern public schools went up 84% over the past two decades, and jumped 30% from 2018 to 2022. The WSJ’s Douglas Belkin and Andrea Fuller: “Students say they are searching for the fun and school spirit emanating from the South on their social-media feeds. Their parents cite lower tuition and less debt, and warmer weather. College counselors also say many teens are eager to trade the political polarization ripping apart campuses in New England and New York for the sense of community epitomized by the South’s football Saturdays. Promising job prospects after graduation can sweeten the pot. … Though far more students apply to Ivy League schools than in 2002, some of the hottest Southern public schools—including Clemson and Georgia Institute of Technology—have seen even a bigger spike in interest. At Alabama, applications were up more than 600% in the same period—about three times as much as bids to attend Harvard.” Lots more. (link)

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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