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Luther AD Renae Hartl will step down from leading the Norse after a new AD is hired in the spring, at which point she will transition to a new role as Assoc. AD for Facilities Development in addition to her Softball HC role. President Jenifer Ward: “From the time of my arrival at Luther, I've had tremendous respect for the work Renae has performed in her dual appointment. On behalf of Luther College, I want to express our thanks to her for her tireless work leading the Norse while still providing championship-level coaching to our softball team. Higher education, including Division III collegiate sports, is in a state of rapid change and increasing complexity. Going forward, a program as large and robust as the Luther Norse will have an administrator with undivided focus, and our softball team can continue to build on its extraordinary reputation with its accomplished and long-serving coach at the helm.” (link)

TCNJ removes the interim tag from AD Liz Shatkus, effective January 1. VP for Student Affairs Sean Stallings: “After careful consideration of Liz's extensive background in athletic administration, deep familiarity with TCNJ's athletic programs, and breadth of knowledge of NCAA regulations, I feel confident she will lead the department into a new era of success, while supporting her students as both scholars and athletes. Her tenure at TCNJ has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the department's operations, strategic goals, and the needs of student-athletes. She has garnered the full endorsement of coaches and administrators alike, who recognize her commitment to excellence and her ability to foster a collaborative environment. Her efforts in cultivating team development and supervising multiple varsity programs have been instrumental in creating a positive and competitive atmosphere for student-athletes.” (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker is confident the House settlement will ultimately be approved and tells Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Fischer he would invite increased government oversight of college athletics to ensure a more stable landscape beyond what is covered in the settlement’s 10-year window. “If the settlement gets approved—and I’m certainly hoping it will be given the preliminary approval—starting in July, this stuff has to actually work. Skip the issue of what it means in the long term, it’s got to work. People need to understand the decisions they’re making, kids need to understand the decisions they’re making.” Baker declined to indicate whether the NCAA would engage directly with Athletes.org or other advocacy groups but says he has encouraged schools to stay flexible and hopes athletes are educating themselves on the settlement and other pressing issues facing college athletics. “This is a fairly complicated exercise to implement. It doesn’t have a lot of ‘thou shalts.’ … We are all aware that you have 365 schools in DI, all of whom are going to have to make some decisions about how and where they want to play in the space. That’s one of the reasons why it’s an opt-in, opt-out model. I think you’re going to see far more kids on scholarship than you see today. And far more kids engaged in a school-based approach to NIL that, I think in the long run, will be much better for them and for the schools.” House plaintiffs’ attorney Jeffrey Kessler has emphasized that the settlement doesn’t solve every problem facing college athletics, and Baker says: “We’re still going to have to figure out some way to deal with the employment question. We have 36, 37 states with different NIL laws. … I’d be willing to do this in some way where we have to go through a checkpoint of some kind in the federal government to get approval for a rule that involves something that is a nationwide standard. To determine, if in fact, there are any antitrust issues there. … I sort of feel like, O.K., you gave us a mission, Congress. We’ve done a pretty decent job of following through on your mission.” (link)

More from Baker, where he acknowledged the House settlement will likely require a rewriting of several NCAA bylaws. “The creation of that institutional NIL model and some of the other pieces that are associated with that are completely different than anything that’s ever been in place. For us, that’s job number one. I also think we’re all hoping that the preliminary approval by the judge will sort of signal that we should go ahead and do the contingent work required to implement this.” In regards to getting an assist from Congress, Baker said: “We’ve already dealt with many of the issues we were told people wanted us to deal with and I think that’s enhanced the conversation we’ve had with Congress. [But] I don’t know exactly what it will be. Anybody who says they do is not telling you the truth. Politics and legislative writing is very messy.” Baker also commented on the construction of a fan database, which is an example of the kind of system Baker believes demonstrates the NCAA’s value to power conferences. “It would be hard to have a national championship and March Madness without us. It’s an ecosystem for all the people who work in it and it’s one that has been incredibly powerful and successful over a long period of time. This database, for example, would be really hard for anybody else to do.” Baker on sports betting: “My interest with sports betting is to get prop betting out of sports. Anyone who saw our data should know why we feel that way. The stuff that shows up online is appalling and disgraceful. Until the platforms and sports books want to have a serious conversation, it’s unlikely we’ll be that interested.” (link)

Grant House, Sedona Prince and Nya Harrison – the named plaintiffs in the House case – have sent a letter to U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken asking for her to address the need for a players' association, citing "a critical need for structural changes to protect athletes and to prevent the failures of the past." The plaintiffs are calling for Athletes.org to serve as the players' association, writing: "Without independent, formal representation, separate from schools or their affiliates, athletes will inevitably remain in a vulnerable position, perpetuating the cycle of inequity and paving the way for continued litigation. AO provides the infrastructure to offer the collective voice, legal guidance, and resources we need to address these challenges, constructively, ensuring a fair and sustainable future for college athletics." (link); Plaintiffs’ attorney Jeffrey Kessler tells ESPN’s Dan Murphy he doesn’t believe the letter will derail the settlement process. He also says the athletes advised him of the letter to Wilken and he did not have an issue with it. "I think the settlement is incredible for college sports, but it does not solve every issue in the world. The fact they might also need a players' association is a valid point. I have no problem with it." Murphy posits Judge Wilken is “unlikely to play any role in forming or blessing a players' association, but the athletes' letter could have an impact on how she views the long-term success of the settlement.” (link)

U.S. District Court judge Claudia Wilken has “no authority” to create a union or a players’ association, according to Sportico’s Michael McCann, who explains: “Her authority is limited to addressing the specific antitrust issues raised in the three cases and to review the settlement to ensure it meets the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 that it is fair, reasonable and adequate. That’s it.” McCann also notes that it’s possible Athletes.org or other advocacy groups could one day be recognized by the NLRB as unions. “But as of now, those organizations are not unions. They can’t collectively bargain on behalf of athletes. … That’s not to say the letter is irrelevant. During a hearing or as part of a written order, Wilken might opine she believes college athletes need a more organized voice to protect their interests. It’s less likely that she’ll opine, without review of facts and legal arguments, that college athletes are or are not employees and should or should not unionize. Wilken might also ask in a settlement approval hearing if the settlement is the right vehicle to accomplish the goals House, Prince and Harrison express in their letter. That would serve as another way of checking to make sure the settlement isn’t just an agreement by the lawyers without meaningful input by the client. The letter praises the settlement, but what the players seek—a collective voice—is well beyond the settlement and might make Wilken pause to ask whether the players understand the limitations of the settlement and the framework it prescribes.” (link)

Beloit announces the addition of Women’s Flag Football as its 19th varsity sport with competition slated to begin in spring 2026. (link)

Capital Men’s Basketball HC Damon Goodwin announces that he will serve the remainder of the 2024-25 season in a limited capacity while navigating some medical-related concerns. Current AC Anthony Gholson will serve as Interim HC for the rest of the current campaign. (link)

Marietta Football HC Andy Waddle steps down after 12 seasons at the helm to accept the same position at Valparaiso (DI-FCS). (link)

Muskingum Football HC Erik Leuter departs after six seasons in charge to return home to Michigan. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Carthage names longtime Corporate Operations Executive Bill Buss as Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ DePauw selects former high school HC Sue Anderson as its new Softball HC. (link)

+ Gwynedd Mercy welcomes prep coach Doug Smith as a Men’s & Women’s Track & Field AC. (link)

+ Hope Women’s Golf HC Greg Stafford steps down after 16 seasons leading the program. Assoc. HC & Recruiting Coordinator Megan Radaz has quickly been elevated to fill the HC role. (link, link)

+ Mount Mary Women’s Soccer HC Peter Knebel has resigned due to health reasons. (link)

+ Randolph-Macon Women’s Volleyball HC Bill Rogers resigns after 23 seasons at the helm. (link)

+ Vassar Men’s and Women’s Squash HC David Ames will step down at the end of the month to become the Squash Pro at a squash club. (link)

+ Additional coaching changes in the industry can be found in this morning's edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Coming out of SACSCOC’s annual meeting, Lynchburg’s has been placed on probation and warning and Guilford will remain on probation for good cause. (link)

+ Averett President Tiffany Franks announces she will retire next month and be succeeded by former Brevard/Ripon President David Joyce. (link)

+ Chapman selects EVP/Chief Advancement Officer Matt Parlow as its 14th president, effective September 2, 2025. (link)

+ Capital President David Kaufman will retire at the end of the academic year. (link)

+ Lake Forest President Jill Baren is no longer with the college effective immediately. Long-time trustee Rob Krebs will serve as interim president. (link)

+ Baldwin Wallace Acting President Tom Sutton has stepped down, with COO Greg Flanik to step into the interim president role. (link)

+ NJCU signs Interim President Andrés Acebo to a contract extension through June 30, 2026 with an additional one-year renewal option. (link)

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(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Alfred University / Alfred, NY): The Alfred University Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the organization and management of competitive varsity intercollegiate NCAA Division III men’s soccer program. More details HERE.

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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.

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Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Men’s Soccer Coach (Pomona and Pitzer Colleges / Claremont, CA): Teach within Pomona College's Department of Physical Education as an Assistant Professor and lead all aspects of the Pomona-Pitzer Men's Soccer program. More details HERE.

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