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AMCC Commissioner Donna Ledwin will retire after 23 years as the league’s only commissioner, effective at the end of June. Penn State Behrend Chancellor/AMCC Presidents Council Chair Ralph Ford: “Donna has been instrumental in shaping the AMCC into the thriving conference it is today. As our first and only commissioner, her vision and leadership over the past 20+ years have been invaluable. We are deeply grateful for her dedication to our student-athletes and their holistic development.” (link)

With Mammoth Sports Consulting managing the CUNYAC, Mammoth VP Kurt Patberg will serve as the league’s commissioner. The CUNYAC has also added New Hampshire (DI) Senior Assoc. AD for Compliance, Policy and Governance Shawn Green as Deputy Commissioner, former Cabrini Assoc. AD for Compliance/SWA Laura Bourdo as Assoc. Commissioner and Goucher Asst. AD for Communications and Operations Greg Royce as Director of Communications. (link)

Hanover will hire Kentucky Wesleyan (DII) VP of Athletics Mark Shook for the same role leading the Panthers. (link)

The Stagg Bowl between North Central (IL) and Mount Union on ESPN averaged 222K viewers, the same as last year on ESPNU. Sports Media Watch’s Jon Lewis: “The move from Friday night to Sunday opposite the NFL canceled out any benefit from moving up from ESPNU to ESPN.” (link)

The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Patrick Reusse asks what many have “Will Divisions II and III follow and also grant the extra eligibility for JUCO athletes? And, since the waiver announcement stated ‘non-NCAA school,’ does this mean athletes competing at NAIA schools would be eligible for extra eligibility as transfers to four-year NCAA schools?” NSIC (DII) Commissioner Erin Lind, who sits on the DII Management Council, hopes more clarity will come following next week’s NCAA Convention in Nashville. Jamestown (DII) AD Austin Hieb says the Jimmies are checking about how the waiver applies to them as they move from NAIA to DII. (link)

The Observer-Reporter’s John Sacco chats with local ADs and high school student-athletes about the changes stemming from the House settlement and the impact it will have beyond DI. California (PA - DII) AD Karen Hjerpe: “I believe we’re starting to see individuals who have been impacted by this already in the transfer portal. Division II and III students-athletes could be looking for a place to call home. I think the (roster reductions) could create more challenges for high school athletes as they move forward. Some of the implications might lead to a Division IV expansion of club sports. We’ve been seeing how athletics are used to build the student numbers in building a university or college. It’s been a strategy that will likely continue. I think the impact will happen pretty quick once the agreement is approved.” Waynesburg AD Tim Fusina: “Division III schools should have some opportunities to gain student-athletes through the changes. It’s going to create a 24-7 recruiting process for all sports with dealing with transfer portal, recruiting high school athletes and keeping tabs on some recruits who got away initially but might turn to your program if things don’t work out.” More. (link)

The U.S. House of Representatives will fast-track the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, according to Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich, who notes the bill is one of 12 that will be fast-tracked to the House floor for a vote. “The package states that almost nothing can get in the way of a vote for these 12 bills, save a couple of provisions including one hour of debate.” Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL): “The radical left is not in step with the American people on the issue of protecting women’s sports.” The bill would add language to Title IX to make it a violation for a school to “permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women.” The definition of “sex” would be solely defined as “a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.” The bill would apply to all educational institutions receiving federal funding, including colleges and universities. (link)

Stevens Tech announces a pair of promotions as Asst. AD for Campus Recreation & Athletics John Maurizi is elevated to Assoc. AD for Campus Recreation, while Field Hockey HC Meredith Spencer-Blaetz adds duties as Asst. AD for Recruitment & Retention to her role. (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the Case Western Reserve community following the passing of Asst. AD/Senior Director of Development Gary Pillar. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Here’s an eye-opener: As of yesterday, there were 5,795 players in the football transfer portal, including 789 from DIII schools. According to SportSource Analytics, 238 players have entered in the last seven days and 627 have entered in the past 14 days. (link)

+ Skidmore unveils a redesigned website in conjunction with SIDEARM Sports. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Albright names National Wrestlers Coaches Association (NWCA) Director of Coaching Development Kerry Regner as Men’s Wrestling HC. (link)

+ Alverno announces high school HC Matthew Schmuch as Softball HC. (link)

+ Clark Men’s Soccer HC Matthew O’Toole steps down after 13 seasons leading the program. (link)

+ Delaware Valley taps Albright Field Hockey AC Hannah Armstrong as HC. (link)

+ Hamilton hires Davidson (DI) Men’s Tennis Assoc. HC Billy Boykin as its Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Hendrix Men’s Soccer HC Matt Kern resigns after nine seasons at the helm. (link)

+ LeTourneau welcomes Montreat (NAIA) Women’s Soccer AC/Recruiting Coordinator Karrigan Falber as HC. (link)

+ Mount Mary names Brew City United GM/Coach Dr. Robert Baker as Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ North Central (IL) selects Aurora Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Assoc. HC Kevin Kustura as Men’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Washington College Men’s Rowing HC Bill McLean has resigned. Alum/Navy (DI) AC Alex Kincaid will serve as Acting HC through the spring and become the full-time HC on July 1. (link)

+ Check out this morning’s Coaches.wire to track every coaching staff move across the country. (link)

A record 1,991 CEOs in the U.S. left their jobs in 2024, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, who began tracking such data in 2002. The figure surpasses last year’s previous record and represents a 60% increase over two years ago. Sherwood’s Claire Yubin Oh with more context: “It might not just be short-term stock envy that’s driving CEOs away; there may also be a pandemic hangover at play. Indeed, departures have been consistent except for a small dip during the Covid years, presumably because it didn’t seem prudent to change leadership during such a tumultuous time. Last year’s churn could also reflect a growing risk appetite for ‘leaders who can navigate increasing complexity’ across corporate America, said consulting firm Russell Reynolds. … Or, it may reflect another simple fact: CEOs have been getting older, with the average age of an S&P 1500 CEO rising from ~54 to ~59 in the last 15 years, per Business Insider. Maybe they’ve decided they’ve got enough in the bank and want to retire, or maybe they were replaced by an AI chatbot, which one China-based company claimed to do back in 2023.” (link)

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(NEW!) Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior leadership position within the university's highly competitive NCAA Division II athletic department. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for the AHP Air Dome and Athletics Administration (LeTourneau University / Longview, TX): Responsible for the management of the new Athletic & Human Performance Air Dome athletic facility. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Coach - Football/Defensive Coordinator (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked private Catholic liberal arts institution, invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach - Football/Defensive Coordinator. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Golf Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate assistant position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the golf programs to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and social media. More details HERE.

Chief Development Officer (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Reporting to the VP & Director of Athletics, the CDO for Arizona Athletics leads the department’s comprehensive development strategy, overseeing major gifts, annual giving, and donor engagement. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Hopkins Athletics is a multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and 2 programs (men’s/women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (SUNY New Paltz / New Paltz, NY): The Director of Sports Medicine is a full-time, 10 month position, responsible for the vision and operations for the sports medicine/athletic training services on campus for our student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance (Miami University / Oxford, OH): The position is responsible for advising, monitoring, and assisting in the work required to comply with The NCAA, Mid-American & the National Collegiate Hockey Conferences rules and regulations. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach – Volleyball (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Head Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (SUNY Delhi / Delhi, NY): Serve as head coach for the women's soccer program that has been in the conference finals twice in the last three years, winning once. Delhi, NY is located at the edge of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (New Mexico State University / Las Cruces, NM): Provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Texas – Tyler / Tyler, TX): Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Director of Athletics is a visionary and strategic leader for all athletic programs at the University. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner, Marketing and External Operations (West Coast Conference / San Bruno, CA): This role will be responsible for the development and execution of marketing assets, WCC digital communication strategy, and the creation of revenue-generating efforts across all WCC initiatives. (DI) More details HERE.

Women's Volleyball Head Coach (University of California – Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach leads a competitive intercollegiate athletics sports program. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): The Head Coach is responsible for the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Football program as well as the oversight and development of assistant coaches and other team personnel. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): The Head Coach is responsible for the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Men's Soccer program as well as the oversight and development of assistant coaches and other team personnel. More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Dickinson College / Carlisle, PA): This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of all aspects of the Dickinson College Field Hockey program. More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Luther College / Decorah, IA): The Head Women's Wrestling Coach will develop and administer all aspects of the inaugural Luther College women’s wrestling team and program. More details HERE.

Marketing & Communications - Graduate Assistant (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College is seeking a Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant. This is a two-year position and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Communications. More details HERE.

Game Day Operations - Graduate Assistant (St. Norbert College / De Pere, WI): St. Norbert College is seeking a Game Day Operations Graduate Assistant. This is a two-year position and reports to the Director of Game Day Operations/Equipment Manager. More details HERE.

Women's & Men's Golf Graduate Assistant (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): The graduate assistant coach responsibilities range from the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, communication and administering of his/her program to achieve objectives for UWSP. 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. More details HERE.

Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months) (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months). More details HERE.

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.

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.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (part-time) (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Responsible for assisting with the management of all facets of a conference championship program, supporting the team's student-athlete experience, and enhancing our rich Tradition of Excellence. 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. More details HERE.

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