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New Mexico Highlands Co-AD Shana Halalilo will now serve as the sole AD, with Co-AD Jim Deisler to move to Senior Assoc. AD. President Neil Woolf: “Shanna has been providing exceptional leadership these past couple of years as our Co-Director of Athletics. Her experience as a former collegiate athlete, dynamic leadership skills, and commitment to student success make her the ideal leader to take our athletic department into an exciting new era.” (link)

In his State of College Sports address at the NCAA Convention, NCAA President Charlie Baker reflected on the recent progress made in college sports and outlined future actions to ensure sustainability and growth. Specifically, Baker pointed to several modernization initiatives, including guaranteed scholarships, financial literacy programs, more time to complete degrees, post-eligibility insurance and more. Baker also announced the NCAA is now debt-free for the first time in decades. Over the past two fiscal years, the cost of core operations at the national office has declined from 16% of revenue to 12% by controlling costs, renegotiating old contracts and ending ineffective programs. Meanwhile, ticket sales for this fiscal year are projected to generate nearly $100M more than planned, a 48% increase, while TV revenue is up by $180M, a 19% increase over the same period. The financial reforms, Baker noted, will also allow the national office to absorb over 40% of the costs of back damage payments from the House settlement. If the settlement is approved, Baker said the national office will cover at least $120M of the $280M first-year cost. The fan database now includes over 13M people, and Baker announced the national office will roll out an extensive data-sharing initiative with NCAA members this year. One persistent challenge Baker addressed is how college sports are frequently misunderstood by various audiences. Storytelling, therefore, has become a major point of emphasis at the NCAA, which seeks to showcase the myriad benefits college sports offers to its 500K student-athletes, including $4B in scholarships annually. Baker: "It's a uniquely American enterprise — the envy of the world's athletic community. Together, with one voice, we need to reach new audiences with these truths." Finally, Baker reiterated that the NCAA continues working with Congress on three priorities: affirming that student-athletes are not employees; providing a pathway for the NCAA to govern college sports without the threat of litigation; and preempting state laws to provide a uniform playing field for student-athletes. "It will take collaboration, compromise and a willingness to embrace change. But like a good three-man weave, it ends with points on the board." (link)

Baker also told reporters yesterday the NCAA would welcome federal guidance before considering any rules changes regarding the participation of transgender student-athletes, pointing out that “there is no clarity on this from a legal point of view.” Baker also reiterated that he believed there were fewer than 10 transgender athletes among the 510K competing throughout the NCAA: “You have federal judges ruling on individual cases. You have states, 26, 27 states with one set of rules, a whole bunch of states with other sets of rules. I do think we would welcome some clarity somewhere on this, so that everybody has a general understanding about what the rules of the game are.” Baylor President/Board of Governors Chair Linda Livingstone says the policy is reviewed by the board annually. “I would say that the kind of public attention to that issue has been very significant in recent years, and we do recognize that as we look at what’s going to potentially happen with Title IX regulations, when we look at potential legislation at the federal level, when we look at what’s happening in the courts around the country, and then frankly, what we might anticipate that the new administration will do, it puts it definitely on the radar screen for us.” (link)

A new NCAA survey of the gambling behaviors of more than 20K student-athletes is providing an in-depth view into how the quickly changing sports betting landscape in the U.S. is impacting student-athletes. The fifth such NCAA study on the topic since 2004, but the first since states could begin legalizing sports betting in 2018, finds that 85% of men and 95% of women say they are most likely to gamble with family, a romantic partner, teammates or friends outside of sports. One notable change since the previous survey in 2016 is that more men, who data show are most prone to problem gambling disorders, are gambling alone (6% in 2016 versus 15% in 2024). The primary concern about gambling alone is that problem gambling behaviors may remain unknown to the bettor's family, friends, teammates and coaches. Most of the sports betting behaviors of student-athletes involve relatively low stakes. The largest self-reported one-day sports betting loss among NCAA athletes who ever bet on sports was less than $50 for two-thirds of men and 90% of women. However, there are more reported instances of large losses in the new data. For instance, 2% of men reported single-day losses of $500 or more in 2016, while 5% of men reported such losses in 2024. As for betting-related harassment, many high-profile men and women reported experiencing harassment from someone with a betting interest in their competition. Among the highest rates, 6% of Division II student-athletes in men's tennis reported experiencing harassment from bettors, while 3% of DII men's basketball student-athletes reported such harassment. (link); Full study. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Georgia Southwestern State elevates Assoc. AD for Business and Operations/Men’s Soccer HC Eric Crawford to Senior Assoc. AD. (link)

+ Young Harris promotes Maddie Urquiola from Asst. AD to Assoc. AD for External Relations. (link)

+ McKendree hires Protective Stadium Director of Operations Trevor Brumleve as Asst. AD for Development. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ BOSCA announces the renewal of its strategic partnership with Teamworks for 2025. This collaboration is set to support hundreds of DII, DIII, NAIA, and two-year colleges across North America, providing them with cutting-edge technology to enhance communication, accountability, transparency, and workflow management within athletic departments. As part of this partnership, Teamworks will attend several BOSCA regional and national events throughout the year to connect with athletic administrators and demonstrate the platform’s capabilities. BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott: “I’m excited to have Teamworks on board as a BOSCA partner for 2025. Teamworks is a leader in providing cutting-edge technology solutions and I’m grateful for their willingness to invest in professional development and growth opportunities for small college athletic administrators.” (link)

+ Missouri-St. Louis signs a multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN Sports to serve as the official equipment & apparel provider for Tritons athletics. (link)

+ UT Tyler inks an equipment & apparel agreement with Adidas and BSN Sports. (link)

Edinboro selects New Haven Defensive Coordinator Matthew Scott as Football HC. AD Katherine Robbins: "Matt brings extensive football knowledge, passion for the game and student-athletes, and a track record of success in our region that will benefit our student-athletes on and off the field." (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Biola promotes Cross Country/Track & Field HC Sean Henning to Director of Cross Country/Track & Field. (link)

+ Black Hills State taps Eastern Washington (DI) Women’s Volleyball Assoc. HC Grayson DuBose as HC. (link)

+ Central Missouri Women’s Soccer HC Lewis Theobald signs a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season. (link)

+ Salem selects West Virginia Wesleyan Women’s Soccer AC Pedro Rodrigues to lead the Tigers. (link)

+ UIndy hires West Florida AC/Recruiting Coordinator Haley Kindall as Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is heavy with football and softball movement, but includes changes to coaching staffs across all sports from the past few days. Check it out. (link)

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation banning transgender girls and women from competing in women’s sports in elementary school through college. The bill passed 218-206 with all Republicans present voting yes, and all but two Democrats voting no. If the measure becomes law, schools that allow trans girls or women to compete could lose federal education funding. Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL), who sponsored the bill: “Our culture and civilization continue to be subject to the perverse lie that there are more than two genders or that men can be women and women can be men. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that men don’t belong in women’s sports, and that we must allow common sense to prevail.” Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) voices an opposing viewpoint: “Republicans fearmonger about the trans community to divert attention from the fact they have no real solutions to help everyday Americans. Transgender students, like all students, they deserve the same opportunity as their peers to learn teamwork, to find belonging and to grow into well-rounded adults through sports.” The bill is now headed to the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to pass. (link)

Amid all the concerns throughout higher ed about what the Trump administration could mean for the industry, Inside Higher Ed’s Jessica Blake points out that “the incoming administration is expected to roll back regulations for colleges and universities, which should provide some benefits. Institutions also could see a boost if the administration changes union or compensation rules. Plus, the protection of certain tax credits could benefit colleges that provide health insurance and promote charitable giving.” American Council on Education VP of Government Relations Sarah Spreitzer explains further: “We forget sometimes that institutions are major employers. In many cases, they may be the largest employer in the state. In the labor and employment area, this administration coming in is likely to be more favorable to institutions than to employees.” While it’s likely that for-profit private colleges will see the most benefits, ACE Senior Director of Government Relations Emmanuel Guillory believes public and nonprofit colleges could also experience some favorable outcomes for students. “With less regulation, that then frees up institutions to then focus on the things they should be focusing on internally—helping support students both inside and outside of the classroom.” But Spreitzer says it’s too early to tell if the business benefits will outweigh the curricular concerns, and even if they do, it’s hard to separate the two functions of a university. “I don’t think we can make that separation. They are employers and they are educational facilities. They serve many purposes.” (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Director of Athletics (Rowan University / Glassboro, NJ): Establishes policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of developing quality, competitive athletics teams and supporting the individual educational goals of student-athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletics (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): The Director of Athletics is responsible for the leadership and management of the intercollegiate athletics program. St. Olaf College is a NCAA Division III athletics program. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Equipment Operations (Tarleton State University / Stephenville, TX): The Director for Equipment Operations is a highly skilled and motivated individual who serves in a leadership role and is responsible for managing the equipment operations for all Division I sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Columbus State University / Columbus, GA): The Athletic Director provides strategic vision and direction for the athletic department and competitive intercollegiate sports program. More details HERE.

Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics (Kentucky Wesleyan College / Owensboro, KY): VP provides strategic leadership of our NCAA DII athletics program. Responsibilities include recruiting and managing staff, fundraising, ensuring compliance, and community engagement. Go Panthers! More details HERE.

Athletics Graphic Designer/Content Creator (University of Dayton / Dayton, OH): This position will be the primary designer of graphics for the external and internal needs of the Dayton Flyers. (DI) 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. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Lock Haven University / Lock Haven, PA): Lead the Bald Eagles in providing a holistic experience for nearly 500 student athletes, inspiring extraordinary accomplishments in academic achievement, athletic competition and civic engagement. 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. 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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): This is an NCAA DII head coaching opportunity at one of the top STEM institutions in the nation, located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. More details HERE.

Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Financial Officer (University of Arkansas at Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock Athletics seeks a Deputy AD/CFO who will serve as a member of the Leadership Team and provide oversight of financial operations, budget planning, & fiscal management for the Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletics Director – Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) (University of Arkansas at Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock Athletics seeks a Senior Associate AD–Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS). Serves as member of Leadership Team & fosters success and development of student-athletes. (DI) 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.

Head Athletic Trainer (Lubbock Christian University / Lubbock, TX): Oversee the athletic training staff and supervise the initial care, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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