#10: With the closest conference member an eight-hour drive away, Colorado College AD Lesley Irvine emphasizes the Tigers are proud members of the SCAC and excited about the membership changes within the league, adding: “We have such great colleagues and institutions who see the value in what CC brings to that conference. We work really hard to be great colleagues, members and teammates. We work really hard at providing a great experience, so we work hard around event management at CC. I say that because I think a lot of our member institutions from Texas who fly into Colorado Springs, I think they love it. That's the feedback we get, it's a great trip. I think they recruit to that, to say Colorado College is a member of this league and you'll get to get on a plane and go to the springs to play conference competition.” On how her leadership style has evolved since her time as a Field Hockey HC at Stanford (DI): “I think I would describe myself as very much a coach's AD and what I mean by that is I think anyone who's worked with me knows it's really important for me to be able to give feedback and create an aspirational environment, so I think that that's been consistent for me throughout the career. […] Thinking about my head coaching days, I don't sweat the small stuff as much. I think if something happens and something happens all the time, just evaluating whether you think, am I going to be worried about this in six months or not. And if you're not going to be worried about it in six months, I think we can let some of those things go.” More on BOSCA. (link)
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#9: Johns Hopkins Women’s Volleyball HC Matt Troy departs after six years with the Blue Jays to accept the same role at Elon (DI). (link) |
#8: Simpson selects high school HC Dani Kohut Lynch as the Storm’s new Men’s and Women’s Volleyball HC. (link) |
#7: Hobart and William Smith promotes Assoc. AD/SWA Liz Dennison to Deputy AD/SWA and Asst. AD Sean Cunningham to Associate AD for Scheduling & Event Management. (link)
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#6: The MIAA taps Florida Memorial (NAIA) Champions of Character Coordinator and Asst. to the AD Brianne Blades as Assistant Commissioner. (link)
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#5: 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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#4: The NCAA Board of Directors has voted to appeal the Diego Pavia court ruling but is also granting a waiver for junior college players in a similar position as Pavia, paving the way for the extension of the careers of hundreds of former junior college players. A statement from the board adds that DI leaders are “committed to advancing [player eligibility] discussions during January governance meetings.” Yahoo's Ross Dellenger adds: "Should be noted that this encompasses all 'non-NCAA' schools, which would include an athlete's stint at an NAIA program as well." (link)
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#3: Thiel selects Albright Director of Admissions/former Football HC Isaac Collins as its new AD. VP for Student Life and Athletics Mike McKinney: “His extensive experience in collegiate athletics and his proven leadership in recruitment and student-athlete development will make him a tremendous asset to our team. I look forward to working closely with Isaac as we continue to enhance the student-athlete experience and build a culture of competitive excellence throughout Thiel athletics.” (link)
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#2: SUNY Cortland Football HC Curt Fitzpatrick will depart after four seasons, a 45-5 record and one DIII national title for the same position at Fordham (DI). (link)
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#1: The fall DIII Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings are headlined by Johns Hopkins, followed by Middlebury, Washington & Lee, Tufts and Emory filling out the top five. The NESCAC leads all conferences with four schools in the top 10. The final fall standings will be released after the Football championship game. (link)
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