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The Coast-to-Coast will add exploratory member Johnson & Wales Charlotte as its seventh full member starting in 2025-26. President Richard Mathieu: “Joining the C2C will elevate JWU Charlotte by giving our student-athletes the opportunity to compete against teams nationwide, excel in academics and leadership, and strengthen our impact while reflecting our core values.” Of note: “The Wildcats will be immediately eligible to compete in all C2C championships and are on pace to become a full NCAA Division III member for the 2028-29 academic year.” (link)

Wisconsin Lutheran AD Skip Noon will retire at the end of the academic year after 27 years leading the Warriors. WLC President Daniel Johnson: “Skip's significant contributions to Warriors Athletics over the past 30-plus years cannot be overstated. We are grateful for his exceptional Christian servant leadership, accomplishments as an administrator and coach, and positive impact on WLC student-athletes, coaches, and staff past and present.” (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)

Lyon has received key contributions from Bad Boy Mowers and Atlas Asphalt/White River Materials to help fund the construction of a new Football stadium on campus, with the pair of companies getting naming rights to the stadium and playing field, respectively. Lyon has raised $1.5M of the $2.5M fundraising goal. The facility will include 600-seats, press box, digital scoreboard and more. President Melissa Taverner: “This stadium is more than a facility—it’s a symbol of Lyon College’s growth and vision for the future. It will elevate our football program and foster a sense of pride and belonging for students, alumni and the entire Batesville community.” (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. (link); Full study. (link)

St. John Fisher unveils an updated and expanded brand identity for the Cardinals through a partnership with Dixon Schwabl + CO. Interim AD Jen Granger: “We are thrilled to unveil these new logos as part of our commitment to broadening the array of marks available for our teams and coaching staff. This process has been a collaborative effort, involving input from our dedicated coaching staff as well as Fisher’s marketing team and other athletics staff, and has resulted in a cohesive and dynamic expanded logo system. With the addition of ice hockey to our sports lineup, we saw a perfect opportunity to reset and enhance our branding.” (link)

Penn State Harrisburg announces plans to add Women’s Flag Football as a club sport with a search for a HC to begin immediately. (link)

It's Personnel:

+ Luther promotes Provost Brad Chamberlain to be the college’s 12th president. (link)

+ Transylvania hires former Midway (NAIA) AD Jake Brumbelow as Assoc. AD of Compliance and Administration. (link)

George Fox Football HC Chris Casey announces his retirement after 43 total seasons as a coach and 11 seasons leading the Bruins. Asst. HC John Bates has been offered the role of Interim HC. (link)

Saint Vincent hires TCNJ Football HC Casey Goff for the same role with the Bearcats. President Paul Taylor: "Casey brings with him a history of excellence in coaching, forming young men to be excellent grown men, using football as the discipline to become better in everything they do. For the student-athletes at Saint Vincent, academics come first. Coach Goff will bring that discipline to his coaches and team so that we will move forward and win. I am confident in Casey Goff and am so glad that he is with us." (link)

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy removes the interim tag in naming Alexa Shields as Women’s Basketball HC. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ North Central (IL) taps Wheaton Sport Center Aquatics Director Patrick Richardson as Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving HC. (link)

+ Russell Sage hires Albright Men’s Lacrosse HC Erich Skelly for the same role in Albany. (link)

+ William Paterson names Pioneer Hall of Famer/former staff AC/recent prep coach Kathy Hill as Softball HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is heavy with football, cross country/track & field 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)

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(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. 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. 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.

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.

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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