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Montclair State and Bloomfield (DII) have unveiled the athletics plan following the institutions’ merger, subject to NCAA approval. Montclair will transition Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse to club and add Women’s Flag Football this upcoming year for a department of 17 varsity DIII programs, plus “Four Bloomfield programs – men's and women's basketball, men's soccer and softball – will continue to compete at the NCAA Division II level, with Bloomfield maintaining affiliate membership in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). The remaining Bloomfield sports, baseball and women's volleyball, will transition to club status to ensure more access to all students to participate in the sports at a competitive level.” Montclair also has plans to make additional investments into Bloomfield’s successful esports program. MSU AD Rob Chesney: “This new model is an innovative approach to ensuring every student has as many options to participate in athletics as possible. Whether it is new NCAA programs or enhanced club sports opportunities, we are creating a future in which all students will have a platform to develop leadership, teamwork and wellness skills to further enrich their overall campus experience.” (link)

The U.S. Senate voted to not extend Lauren McFerran as NLRB chairman for another five years. Had she been confirmed, Democrats would have controlled a majority of NLRB for the first two years of Donald Trump’s term. The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty: “But Joe Manchin + Krysten Sinema voted no on McFerran, meaning Trump will nominate someone to fill the vacancy created at the end of the year. That will flip the NLRB to R control. In turn, progress toward college athlete employment w/ the NLRB could really, really slow down.” (link)

Hartford AD Alicia Queally sits down with STN Sports’ Ryan Hughes to discuss her first year, goals, growth and more. A year into the role, Queally says there is a different energy around the department. On the challenges taking over the Hawks last year: “It's more of getting that buy-in and and seeking that trust and earning that trust from not just the coaches and staff, but the student-athletes because there's been a lot of instability. I’ve been very intentional in how I'm leading, having really pointed dialogue with individuals, listening, doing a lot of listening. People have been hurt and people have a little bit of trauma attached to that and really hearing them out and figuring out how do we move forward from that, based on the fact that the reality is is they chose Hartford for a particular reason and it was taken away from them so how do we heal that and how do we move forward.” Queally’s goals include winning more championships, a 3.4 department GPA, creating a genuine relationship with those across campus, growing the “long-term” affinity people have with athletics, creating a genuine authentic energy on campus, raising funds for lights and more. Full convo. (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ John Carroll will add Field Hockey as its 25th varsity sport. The Blue Streaks will compete as a club team this fall before transitioning to varsity in fall 2026. AD Brian Polian: “We believe that this is a positive development for a number of reasons. We are creating increased opportunities for female student-athletes, we are able to compete against our partners in the NCAC, and we are going to use field hockey as a vehicle to introduce JCU to prospective students in our national markets." (link)

+ Norwich announces the addition of Women’s Wrestling to its portfolio with competition slated to begin in the 2025-26 academic year. Cadets Men’s Wrestling & Women’s Rugby AC Connor Keating has been selected as the program’s inaugural HC. (link)

+ Shenandoah highlights plans to add Men’s Volleyball as its 23rd intercollegiate sport with play set to begin during the 2025-26 academic year. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ The Conference of New England selects Johnson & Wales Asst. AD/SWA Julie Beer as Assoc. Commissioner/SWA. (link)

+ Keuka Assistant AD for Facility Operations & Student-Athlete Experience/SWA Michelle Broadhurst is no longer with the Wolves. (link)

Last night’s NYU-Yeshiva Men’s Basketball game was closed to the general public, with attendees having to be verified via guest list, after a nearby pro-Palestinian protest earlier in the day. (link)

The official 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four logo was unveiled Friday, featuring elements and colors that represent Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt: "We are excited to be back in our hometown of Indianapolis for the 2026 men's basketball championships — it's special for all of us to have the Men's Final Four in the same city on the same weekend as the championships in Divisions II and III, and we know our community will come out to support all of the fantastic student-athletes.” (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the Trine community following the passing of Men’s Basketball student-athlete Fred Garland. (link)

Franklin announces the return of Mike Leonard as Football HC, following a previous stint in charge of the Grizzlies from 2003-19. AD Lance Marshall: "We are beyond excited to welcome Coach Leonard back home. With an exceptional track record of success and a deep commitment to building champions both on and off the field, he is the perfect fit to lead our football program. His passion, vision, and dedication will undoubtedly inspire our players and elevate our team to new heights." (link)

Hiram hires Catawba (DII) AC/former Terriers AC Xavier Dupree as its next Football HC. AD Scott Pohlman: "Xavier impressed our administration throughout the interview process and proved he was the best fit for our football program moving forward. In working with Xavier in the past, I think highly of his ability to lead and connect with student-athletes. I look forward to seeing him lead our student-athletes to success on the field and in the classroom before graduating from Hiram College.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Berea Men's Soccer HC Jake Hofmeister is no longer leading the Mountaineers. (link)

+ Franklin taps Hanover Men’s Soccer AC/Recruiting Coordinator Josh Hughes as HC. (link)

+ Gustavus Adolphus Men’s Soccer HC Tudor Flintham resigns after seven years at the helm. (link)

+ Marian names prep coach Blake Badtke as Men’s & Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Saint John’s Baseball HC Jerry Haugen announces that the 2025 campaign will be his last after 48 seasons leading the program. He will transition into a Coach Emeritus role for 2026. (link)

+ St. Joseph’s Brooklyn hires prep coach Domenico DeLisi as the Women’s Flag Football program’s inaugural HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is ready and full of fall sports movement. (link)

S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings last week issued their respective forecasts for higher education in 2025, and both pointed to financial opportunities for some and continued challenges for others. Specifically, S&P indicated the 2025 outlook is negative for what analysts called “highly regional, less-selective institutions that lack financial flexibility” but positive for larger colleges with broad reach, steady demand and ample resources. Moody’s gave the higher education sector a stable outlook as “revenue and expense paths converge,” and the firm’s analysts noted that colleges generally stand to benefit in 2025 from increases in state funding, as well as other revenue sources, such as tuition, donations and income from university healthcare systems. The agency also pointed to slowing inflation as a financial relief valve for the sector. Despite the easing cost pressures, some colleges will continue to struggle to balance their budgets. Moody’s analysts also project that “approximately one-third of private universities and 20% of public universities will continue to have compressed margins and a limited ability to further reduce costs, resulting in operating deficits greater than 2%.” (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Men's and Women's Wrestling (Eastern University / St. Davids, PA): Seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Men’s & Women’s Wrestling to build, lead, and manage all facets of the newly established men’s and women’s wrestling 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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