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Charleston AD Bren Stevens sits down with D2.ticker’s Anthony Grassi at the 2024 Women Leaders in Sports Convention to discuss the culture she has built at UC, the process for improvement and more. The culture, as Stevens defines it, is “I want every coach to feel like they can bring their whole selves to work.” On the output from that culture given UC’s successes, Stevens credits hiring the right people into the right positions. Further, on coaches: “When I first became the AD, I was looking more as I'm hiring at do they have Division I experience? Are they a top-notch Division I assistant? And now when I hire, I'm asking is this going to be someone I want to work with? Is this going to be someone that our staff is going to want to hang out with and work with? And are they going to be someone that's going to really add to the synergy of our department? If it's not, then I'm probably not going to hire them. […] I think to be successful in probably any genre, but especially in the coaching world, you have to have that image part, where you're going to look the part and dress the part. You have to have that communication piece and can really communicate your verbal and non-verbal skills. The biggest piece is your character because when you think about it people get hired for their communication, does this person look like a coach, are they subject matter experts, but what do they get fired for? It's almost always for character.” As Stevens thinks about improving, her focus is often what UC can stop doing in order to be able to do new things. Tons more on BOSCA. (link)

Fitch Ratings is expecting a “deteriorating credit environment” for higher education in 2025, citing enrollment challenges, increased costs, and more. Fitch is projecting net tuition growth between 2-4% and 1% median budget growth, which is “unlikely to be sufficient to fully offset still-elevated labor and wage costs, rising capital needs and a sharply uncertain legislative landscape.” Senior Director Emily Wadhwani: “Variable enrollment, rising capital needs and continued operating pressures will continue to chip away at more vulnerable higher education institutions in 2025, even if inflationary pressures ease and interest rates fall. A widening credit gap continues to prompt an elevated level of consolidation, thus far concentrated among smaller, less selective and more tuition-dependent institutions.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ New Haven promotes Director of Internal Operations & Revenue Generation/Director of Club Sports Cole Richter to Deputy AD/Director of Club Sports. UNH Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Jared Orazio has departed to become a project manager at Classic Turf. (link)

+ Molloy promotes Asst. AD Kelly Sacco to Assoc. AD for Communications. (link)

+ College Sports Communicators announces its 30 Under 30 Class of 2024. DII honorees include Catawba Asst. AD for Creative Services and Athletic Communications Trae Harrell, Eckerd Asst. Director of Athletic Communications Brittany Iamele, Texas Woman’s Asst. AD for Communications Morgan Lair, Clark Atlanta Director of Athletic Communications Justin Mordecai, Colorado School of Mines Athletics Communications Coordinator Patrick Murphy and Post Director of Athletic Communications Michael Vesci. (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ Fort Lewis brought in more than $161K for athletics. (link)

+ Cal State San Marcos’ Giving Day raised over $149K for athletics. (link)

+ Eckerd’s Triton Family Challenge raised nearly $130K from a record 575 donors. (link)

+ North Georgia brought in $103K during its day of giving. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Young Harris partners with Influxer to provide additional NIL opportunities for its student-athletes. (link)

+ The GSC teams up with Truist to be the title sponsor for its Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. (link)

Barton Field Hockey will join the SAC as an associate member starting next year. (link)

North Greenville Football HC Jeff Farrington steps down after a dozen years at the helm. Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Donny Baker has been named Acting HC. (link)

Shaw decides to part ways with Football HC Adrian Jones after eight seasons in charge of the program. (link)

Sul Ross State Football HC Barry Derickson resigns after serving in the role since December 2021. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Caldwell Men’s Soccer HC Evan Marques resigns after three seasons to pursue other opportunities. (link)

+ Colorado School of Mines hires recent prep coach/former UTEP (DI) & Portland State (DI) HC Tobin Echo-Hawk as Softball HC. (link)

+ Indianapolis Volleyball HC Jason Reed resigns after a dozen seasons leading the Greyhounds. (link)

+ Palm Beach Atlantic names Converse Men’s & Women’s Cross Country HC/Track & Field AC Mark Rennix as Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field HC. (link)

+ Savannah State taps former Florida Memorial (NAIA) Baseball HC Florentino “Tino” Burgos for the same role with the Tigers. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is ready. Check it out to keep track of all the movements in college coaching so far this week. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Enrollment data this fall found 18-year-old freshmen enrollment fell five percent this fall compared to last year. Last year’s analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found the same metric ticked up three percent. Just three states saw an increase in 18-year-old freshmen enrollment – Alabama, Delaware and Louisiana – while the 46 states whose number fell averaged a 7.1% decrease. The drop in male and female 18-year-old freshmen enrollment fell by an identical 6.1%, with those whose gender was missing or unknown grew by 10.5%, as that cohort’s share of the population jumped from 5.5% to 7.3% in two years. By race, white students saw the largest decline at 10%, followed by multiracial at 8.3% and black at 8.2%. National College Attainment Network Senior Director Bill DeBaun: “My gut, as one who looks at a lot of FAFSA completion data, is that if we had had a normal FAFSA year last year, we would not be staring at a 5 percent decline in 18-year-old enrollment this semester. We were starting to build some real positive momentum coming out of the pandemic. And this is a full reverse on that momentum.” (link, link - data)

+ Minnesota’s State Grant program is facing a projected $211M deficit for the 2026-27 biennium. The program, which awarded $214M in FY23, supported 40K students in 2024 while the state system saw enrollment increase 8.1% this year. (link)

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NEW!) Head Volleyball Coach (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Lead D1 Volleyball Program in Newly Renovated Million Dollar Facilities including New Locker Room and Private Practice Gym. Please email any interest to kaity@bowlsbysportsadvisors.com (DI) More details HERE. The Coaches.dossier for this position is available HERE.

(NEW!) 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.

Director of Sales - Holy Cross Athletics (Peak Sports MGMT / Worcester, MA): This position focuses on cultivating B2B relationships with businesses to secure athletic partnerships for Holy Cross Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Midway University / Midway, KY): Come join our growing University. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Lacrosse (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time position. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Head Coach is responsible for all scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, scouting, communicating and training associated with the successful operation of the Women’s Volleyball NCAA D2 program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): Develop and implement marketing, promotional activities, digital and social strategies, and ticket sales plans for football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and men’s and women’s soccer. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Administration Intern (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): Gain experience in communication, marketing/PR, game day events, and student-athlete excellence. This position is available for one year and is eligible for a tuition waiver and on-campus apartment. More details HERE.

Visiting Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): UIS is seeking an assistant coach for the men's and women's cross country/track and field program. This position is eligible for a tuition waiver and an on-campus apartment. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): Under general supervision, responsible for all aspects of managing and directing a NCAA Division II women’s soccer program. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Adams State University is seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Football Coach to lead its football program. More details HERE.

Field Hockey Head Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): Rhodes College seeks a Head Field Hockey Coach to coordinate all phases of intercollegiate field hockey program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Relations (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Seeking individual to proactively grow the WT athletics brand and revenue through an innovated approach. Responsible for devising & executing strategies to increase exposure through social media. More details HERE.

Account Executive - Advertising (D2.ticker Parent Company: Drive & Company / Remote): Maximize revenue via advertising assets across its portfolio, namely industry-leading publications D1.ticker, D2.ticker, D3.ticker, NAIA.ticker, Coaches.wire, AthleticDirectorU & more. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Compliance (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): The Assistant Director of Compliance ensures Lynn’s 19 varsity sports, athletics staff, and representatives follow all institutional, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA regulations. More details HERE.

Director of Mental Health & Performance (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): - Counseling and consultation with individual student athletes. - Implementing a range of performance and mental skills training for student-athletes and coaches in individual and team settings. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (King University – Tennessee / Bristol, TN): Provide support for student athletes on a variety of athletic teams. More details HERE.

Dean of Athletics / Athletic Director (Lehigh University / Bethlehem, PA): Lehigh University Dean of Athletics / Athletic Director. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (LeTourneau University / Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a dynamic leader for women’s soccer to mentor student-athletes, recruit top talent, foster spiritual growth, ensure excellence, and manage staff, events, and budgets. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Redlands / Redlands, CA): Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics is the senior officer for the University’s athletic programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Otterbein University / Westerville, OH): Head Football Coach who will provide oversight of the program, focusing on the holistic development of the student athletes, academic excellence, and competitive success. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director - Sports Performance (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): The Associate Athletics Director for Sport Performance will be responsible for overseeing the complete physical development of all student-athletes at ENMU. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Austin Peay State University / Clarksville, TN): The Head Volleyball Coach will lead and manage all aspects of the volleyball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, and budgeting, promoting student success on and off the court. (DI) More details HERE. The Coaches.dossier for this job is available HERE.

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