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Caltech AD Betsy Mitchell will step down this spring after 14 years leading the Beavers. Mitchell: “Over the past 14 years, the challenge of building this entire department, our athletic program, physical plant and reputation of Caltech Athletics has been the penultimate accomplishment of my professional career thus far and a real joy. […] We have quite literally built every single facet of this program into a respectable, successful integrated, educational program, of which, we can all be proud.” (link)

Bates selects Deputy AD Will Rothermel as Interim AD. Rothermel joined the Bobcats in September after serving as Assoc. VP & Chief Athletics & Recreation Officer at Saint Joseph's (ME) for two and a half years. (link)

The NCAA provides a rundown of the NCAA Convention agenda and notes that all three divisions will vote on a recommendation to make women's wrestling an NCAA championship sport. If approved, it will become the NCAA's 91st championship and the sixth sport to reach NCAA championship status through the Emerging Sports for Women program. Division III will vote on six proposals including reducing the minimum multisport conference membership size from seven to six, establishing a process to federate sport-specific playing rules, creating a waiver to shorten the reclassification period from three to two years and more. Featured education sessions include the recruitment and retention of personnel, strategies to survive and thrive, fan behavior, a look at the NCAA’s impact on the Paris Olympics, how sports betting is impacting student-athletes, student-athlete health, safety and performance, and expanding opportunities for women’s sports. (link)

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Across the Athletics Universe:

+ Southern Miss (DI) Men’s Basketball student-athlete John Wade III's court hearing challenging the NCAA's ruling on his eligibility for a temporary injunction was granted in continuance yesterday by Judge Taylor McNeel, who will make a ruling on Wade's focus on challenging the NCAA for breaching antitrust laws on the grounds of Vanderbilt (DI) Football student-athlete Diego Pavia's recently granted preliminary injunction. (link)

+ Sportico’s Michael McCann breaks down the lawsuit between Southern Miss Men’s Basketball student-athlete John Wade III & the NCAA as Wade attempts to gain even more eligibility after stops at UC Davis (DI), Contra Costa College (CCCAA), Cal State Northridge (DI) & Cal State Stanislaus (DII). McCann: “If the five-year rule were eliminated, college athletes could conceivably have long careers—akin to pro athletes—provided they remain full-time students at their university. As detailed in a memorandum filed on Thursday and authored by attorney J. Cal Mayo, Jr., the NCAA defends the five-year rule as both compliant with antitrust law and logical within the context of college education. [...] The NCAA’s motion to dismiss argues that Wade has failed to offer persuasive reasons to gain another year of eligibility. As the NCAA tells it, Wade ‘simply contends that the five-year rule is not fair to him.’ The NCAA argues that Wade fails to offer any ‘empirical data, expert opinions, or market analysis’ to show the five-year rule unreasonably restrains the market for current and future D-1 college basketball players, such as analysis of consumer impact (i.e., will fans want to watch college teams with players who have been playing in college for many years) or on impact of new players who want to blend education and sports.’” (link)

+ Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger reports that the NCAA and plaintiffs have failed to reach a settlement regarding the injunction that permits players to negotiate with collectives before enrolling, and the NCAA has now asked for an extension to respond – “a sign the association may fight the case in court.” Boise State law professor Sam Ehrlich adds: “This is notable since the NCAA had already asked for (and received) five extensions before this one. All five were filed jointly (meaning the state AGs supported the extension request). Number six...not so much. So yeah, seems like settlement talks aren't going well.” The original complaint was filed by the AGs in Virginia and Tennessee. (link, link)

+ Former National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts is “strongly considering making a formal objection to the House v. NCAA settlement,” according to Sportico’s Daniel Libit, who notes plaintiffs’ attorney Jeffrey Kessler is her “longtime friend and ally.” Specifically, Roberts tells Libit that she has been in recent discussions with another lawyer about signing her name to a filing opposing the settlement. Libit: “Roberts’ general contention is that too much of the deal – including its cap on athlete revenue-sharing – should be the product of collective bargaining and not settlement negotiations. Roberts also questions whether the class representatives in the case adequately speak for the interests of the athletes who she argues have the most to gain (or lose) financially—football and basketball players.” Roberts goes on to tell Libit: “I am troubled by the breadth of it. There is a cap in that settlement that Stevie Wonder could see should have been bargained for by a union. … I am a litigator. I understand why you resolve something and avoid the risk of litigation, and I can’t say that Jeffrey [Kessler] hasn’t made a deal that’s in the best interest of those students. I just don’t like the deal, and I’d like to think I wouldn’t have cut that deal.” She adds: “I think the industry for these students is at a crossroad and my fear is it is being decided with insufficient input from the students. The only reason I haven’t been much more critical is I do know Kessler and haven’t been involved in this for the months and years and years that he has. This may be the best he can get, but I still don’t like it.” (link)

Jay Bilas Classic Co-Founder John Searby chats with D3Direct about the event, which stemmed from Bilas’ appreciation for DIII HCs who worked the Jay Bilas Skills Camp, due to NCAA rules that blocked out other divisions. Searby: “They have to do more with less, they often have to coach the guys they can get to their schools based on very challenging recruiting situations around academic rigor, cost, and lack of awareness, and they have small staffs so they have to do a little bit of everything. I think that as Jay saw our camp coaches on the court with kids in the summer, his level of appreciation for D3 basketball grew every year.” Asked about Men’s Basketball teams participating, which this year included Christopher Newport, Elmhurst, Randolph-Macon and Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Searby notes “It really is more about who it works for than us trying to create match-ups or something like that. All of the guys that work our camp have great teams, so I'm never worried about the quality of the competition.” Moving forward, the event has partnered with Beyond Sports and hopes to grow in the future. (link)

Elmhurst Football HC Mike Murray resigns after two seasons at the helm to pursue another coaching position. (link)

La Verne Football HC Chris Krich is headed to Southwestern (CCCAA) as Assoc. HC/GM. (link)

Lewis & Clark Football HC Joe Bushman departs after three seasons as the HC to be the next HC at Casteel High School. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Franklin & Marshall Men’s Golf HC Andy Tompos will retire at the end of the academic year. (link)

+ Nebraska Wesleyan taps Midland (NAIA) Men’s & Women’s Golf HC Kean Kontor for the same role with the Prairie Wolves. (link)

+ St. Norbert selects Volunteer AC/high school HC Madison Lucas as STUNT and Cheerleading HC. (link)

+ Transylvania hires alumna and prep coach Brianna McCulley as Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

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

Quick Hits:

+ Kenyon Women’s Swimming student-athlete Jennah Fadely broke the DIII 100-yard breaststroke record this weekend with a 59.62. (link)

+ A pair of Top 10 plays from DIII: UMass Dartmouth Men’s Basketball junior center Cam Dunbury’s alley-oop dunk finish against Rhode Island College came in at No. 1 in ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10. (link); St. Olaf Men’s Basketball’s Addi Metcalf landed at number 9 after denying a fast break dunk against Concordia (MN). (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Lacrosse Coach (SUNY Canton / Canton, NY): Assistant coach responsible for helping with practice/game planning and recruiting. A stipend is available for this season. Email Coach Harrington at harringtonp@canton.edu if interested. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Intern/Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of MSOC program, including on-field coaching, game day assignments, & recruiting for Feb. through May 2025, with option for contract renewal for 25-26. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing care and first aid to St. Mary's University intercollegiate student-athletes year-round. (DII) More details HERE

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.

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.

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.

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