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Lenoir-Rhyne selects Saint Anselm VP for Athletics Daron Montgomery for the same role with the Bears. President Fred Whitt on the hire of Montgomery, an LR alum: "We are thrilled to welcome Daron Montgomery home to Lenoir-Rhyne. His passion for student-athlete development, commitment to academic excellence, proven leadership abilities and commitment to Lenior-Rhyne make him the ideal person to lead our athletics program into the future.” Collegiate Sports Associates assisted with the search. (link)

In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, NCAA President Charlie Baker called for a ban on college prop bets, the exclusion of bettors who harass student-athletes and the enhancement of data-sharing for integrity investigations. Baker notes many student-athletes have “received death threats from bettors and they also receive other in-person threats and accusations directed at them while they’re leaving or coming onto the field of play.” (link); Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) took aim at Baker over transgender participation in college athletics, with Kennedy asking why Baker supports allowing transgender women who were born as biological males to compete against biological females who identify as such. Baker responded: “Over the course of the past two years, five federal court cases involving this question – let me finish – five federal judges have all sided with participation as the standard. This is a very –” Kennedy interrupts and asks: “So, you’re saying you don’t have a choice?” To which Baker replies: “I'm saying that under the current dynamic there is not clarity on this issue legally.” Kennedy pressed further, asking why Baker doesn’t take the position that, if he agrees that biological males have a competitive advantage over biological females, he should lead the NCAA in legislation banning transgender participation. Baker: “Because federal courts have already taken the position that they do have the right to compete.” Kennedy consequently advises: “You can disagree and be sued.” Hawley piles on, asserting that the court has not ordered the NCAA to allow transgender participation, and charges Baker with personally allowing transgender participation, to which Baker reiterates the NCAA is complying with decisions made by federal judges. Later in the hearing, Baker is allowed to speak uninterrupted on the matter and says: “Part of the challenge is we’re dealing with a very murky set of court decisions at the state and federal level around this issue, which creates a certain lack of clarity around our policy because our policy ultimately needs to comply with federal policy, which is why guidance either on the regulatory side or on the statutory side would be very helpful.” Full hearing. (link)

Earlier this week, Oklahoma State Representative Anthony Moore (R-57) introduced HB 1017, the Oklahoma College Athletic Conference Act, which seeks to create a new DII conference of in-state institutions and the Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission composed of the presidents of 10 DII members in Oklahoma: Northeastern State, Southwestern Oklahoma State, Northwestern Oklahoma State, Southeastern Oklahoma State, East Central, Cameron, Rogers State, Oklahoma Christian, Southern Nazarene and Oklahoma Baptist. The commission will be tasked with evaluating the feasibility of a new conference, with the assistance of outside consultants if desired, and funded through a continuing fund, “not subject to fiscal year limitations.” Full text. (link)

Plaintiffs’ attorneys in the House case filed a motion seeking legal fees and reimbursements of around $484M. According to the motion, that figure represents 20% of the NIL settlement fund, 10% of the additional compensation fund, an injunction relief award of $20M paid by the defendants, and a little over $9M for “out-of-pocket litigation expenses.” Sportico’s Daniel Libit and Michael McCann note the motion also “cites the percentage-of-the-fund analysis and recent precedent of other class action lawsuits in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit…to have awarded class counsel above 25%. The plaintiffs’ attorneys also request they be awarded reimbursement of their litigation costs and expenses totaling approximately $9.1M. Meanwhile, the lawyers are asking that the class representatives in the case – Grant House, Tymir Oliver, Sedona Prince – receive $125K apiece. As to class representatives DeWayne Carter and Nya Harrison, each would receive a service award of $10K while class representative Nicholas Solomon would net a service award of $5K. Libit and McCann go on to note that the settlement “also entitles the class counsel to earn an annual percentage share of that athlete revenue over the next decade, with a starting share of 0.75% in the first year, scaling up to 1.5% in the 10th. That means the plaintiffs lawyers could earn tens of millions of dollars in addition to the $484 million they are currently seeking.” (link)

USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz reports a different figure, noting the attorneys are asking U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken “to award them nearly $525M in attorneys’ fees and costs. … In addition, as permitted by the proposed agreement, the plaintiffs' lawyers also asked for the right to apply annually to a judge or special master for additional amounts that, according to the filings, could total roughly another $250M. … The additional $250M for which the plaintiffs' attorneys are seeking to the right to apply comes from a provision in the settlement agreement that would allow them to seek 0.75% to 1.25% of the annual total amount spent by Division I schools on NIL agreements with athletes, and up to certain limits, new scholarships and academic achievement awards that were created when NCAA restrictions on education-related benefits for athletes were overturned by the Supreme Court in the Alston case in June 2021.” More from Berkowitz. (link)

Minnesota State Moorhead has rebranded the Dragon Fire Booster Club to the Dragon Fire Annual Fund, with a new goal of raising $300K this academic year. The move comes as MSUM works to make season tickets more affordable for fans, removing the requirement to first join the booster club. Assoc. AD for External Relations Jon Wepking: “Dragon Fire has always been a group of people dedicated to the success of our Dragons. Because of changes in our department staffing, technology advancements, and fan feedback...it is time to simplify and clarify our offerings to better meet the needs of our Dragon fans and balance what we're capable of delivering. […] Before, fans would have to give a charitable gift in order to get access to purchase season tickets. Now those who want to give can give and those who want to get tickets can get tickets.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Northwest Missouri State taps Southwestern (DIII) Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Yourison as Deputy AD. (link)

+ Newman Director of Bowling Billy Murphy has added Asst. AD for Athletic Advancement and Business Operations responsibilities to his role. (link)

Bentley Football HC Saj Thakkar is set to become the next HC at Davidson (DI), per FootballScoop. (link)

Adams State is set to hire West Texas A&M DC Levi Gallas as its next HC, per Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Cory Hogue. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Cameron selects Western Texas College (NJCAA) Women’s Volleyball HC Melissa Avila for the same role. (link)

+ Indiana (PA) Volleyball HC Lorelle Hoyer has accepted the same role at UNC Wilmington (DI). (link)

+ South Dakota Mines Men’s Soccer HC Bill Schaefer resigns after two seasons at the helm. (link)

+ Check out this morning's Coaches.wire for the latest changes from around the country. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Post has been acquired by Chilean university, Universidad Andrés Bello, with “the two institutions will continue to operate independently. Post University’s day-to-day operations, administrative and academic leadership, and the education offered both at the university’s main campus in Waterbury, CT and online will remain unchanged.” Post President/CEO John Hopkins: “This acquisition between two healthy, growing universities expands the possibilities for our entire community,” said John L. Hopkins, CEO and President of Post University. “Providing expanded educational opportunities for current students, while reimagining higher learning for the next generation, has always been central to our mission.” (link)

+ Data from the Commonfund Institute shows the Higher Education Price Index rose 3.4% in FY24, outpacing initial 3% projections. Of note: “Year over year, inflation rates for educational institutions declined in six of the eight components tracked by HEPI, with the most pronounced decreases in two components: utilities and supplies and materials. In recent years these have been the most volatile categories, inflating dramatically in FY2022 before cooling in FY2023 and deflating in FY2024. […] Comparing HEPI and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), while the former showed costs rising 3.4 percent in FY2024, costs rose in the latter by 3.3 percent. This is a return to the norm, as HEPI has exceeded CPI in eight of the past 10 years and historically HEPI exceeds CPI.” Full report. (link)

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(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Coker University is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Coker is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the South Atlantic Conference. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Soccer Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): Serve as a leader of the NCAA intercollegiate women’s soccer program that recruits and retains quality student-athletes who achieve success on and off from the field. Comprehensive benefit package! More details HERE.

(NEW!) Sports Performance Coach PT (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Part-time Sports Performance Coach to join MWSU Athletics. Provide comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance & mitigating injury potential for all sports. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletic Trainer - Associate (Missouri Western State University / Saint Joseph, MO): Athletic Trainer - Associate Collegiate, working with Missouri Western State University Athletics program. Full Time Status Variable Shift Pay: $49046.40 - $73569.60 / year More details HERE.

Commissioner (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference / Belleville, IL): Commissioner - St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference - Full-time August 1, 2025 - Perform all duties as associated with a commissioner position. Budgeting, compliance, championships, scheduling. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska – Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Seawolf Athletics is seeking applicants to join our team as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (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.

Athletic Director (Augsburg University / Minneapolis, MN): Reporting directly to the President, the Athletic Director is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, management and administration of the University’s athletic program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Cross Country Coach (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): The University of South Carolina Aiken, an NCAA Division II Institution and member of the Peach Belt Conference, is seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. More details HERE.

Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): This position is for a Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant with additional duties to serve as the Goalkeeper coach for the top ranked Men’s soccer program at St. Mary’s University. More details HERE.

Compliance Coordinator - Athletics (Missouri State University / Springfield, MO): To assist the Assistant AD for Compliance with day to day job duties in the area of compliance. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): Under general supervision, the Head Volleyball Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a NCAA Division II women’s volleyball program, More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Head Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for all areas including or running a Women's Soccer program including scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, scouting, communicating and training. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Fan Engagement, and Revenue Strategy (University of San Diego / San Diego, CA): Support attendance and revenue generation at athletic events through fan engagement initiatives and promotional campaigns. Oversee game-day experiences and community outreach in America's Finest City. (DI) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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