#10: 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)
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#9: Maine Maritime names Football HC Bill Mottola as the Mariners’ next AD as AC Nick Sheehan will succeed Mottola as HC. Interim President Craig Johnson: “During our search, one candidate rose to the top for Director of Athletics. Bill's impressive career covering many roles in collegiate and high school athletics coupled with his deep love for and understanding of our Maine community make him the perfect choice for this role. We are pleased for him to continue the good work that had occurred in our athletic programs. Coach Nick Sheehan has earned the respect of our players and fellow coaches, and together with the current staff will usher Mariners Football into their first varsity season next fall. We couldn't be more pleased with these selections.” (link)
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#8: TCNJ taps former Villanova (DI) Baseball HC Joe Godri/current Daktronics Regional Sales Manager Joe Godri as its Interim HC for the upcoming season. (link)
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#7: Shenandoah Women’s Volleyball HC Kent Clayberg is no longer leading the Hornets. (link)
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#6: Keuka has parted ways with Field Hockey HC Erika Profenno. (link) |
#5: 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)
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#4: The Conference of New England selects Johnson & Wales Asst. AD/SWA Julie Beer as Assoc. Commissioner/SWA. (link)
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#3: The 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)
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#2: William Smith Women’s Soccer HC Aliceann Wilber has been awarded the 2025 Pat Summitt Award. (link)
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#1: Bates AD Jason Fein will step down at the end of the month after seven and a half years leading the Bobcats. President Garry Jenkins: “Jason’s tenure at Bates has been marked by significant improvements to our athletics program and major achievements by our teams and their coaches. His commitment to our student-athletes has enhanced student success and heightened the pride we all feel in our college through the success of our Bobcats. On behalf of Bates College, I express our thanks for his dedicated service and I look forward to a bright future for Bates Athletics that builds upon his legacy.” (link)
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