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Puget Sound VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Sarah Comstock joins the 1QLeadership Podcast to discuss her philosophy on athletics, as the one the AD reports to, her input on the next AD and more. On her input in developing the profile for the next AD, Comstock emphasized the importance of athletics to the institution, as student-athletes account for around 33% of the student body. Further: “I think the important part for me is really knowing where we want to go as a school. Certainly there are some other ideas and concepts that I can bring in and understand from other schools, but Puget Sound, we have a plan and we know where we want to be in the next five years, 10 years. Then balancing that with the pressures that we know are coming at us from a bunch of different sides. […] There's a lot of things going on. And so to be able to really stay true to the mission values and plan for the University of Puget Sound is important. So certainly, there are components that we say to ourselves, and I've said to myself, gosh, that thing that X School is doing is kind of cool. How do we fit that in? But really maintaining at the core what we need to do at Puget Sound and what we know our scholar athletes need and what the campus community needs, I think, just remains paramount.” With athletics moving under the student affairs umbrella less than two years ago, Comstock: “Athletics is a part of all of our conversations. It's a part of our capital campaign. It's part of our strategic plan. Now with the integration into student affairs, we're actually rewriting our student affairs strategic plan specifically, so that we can talk more specifically about the experience of the athlete scholar in our plan, how it connects to our counseling health and wellness services, and how it connects to our residential experience program.” (link - Apple, link - Spotify)

The NCAA this week clarified that DII and DIII athletic departments that sponsor a DI sport, which applies to several college hockey programs, can opt into the House settlement only for their DI sports, and College Hockey Insider’s Mike McMahon notes: “What I found interesting was that the NCAA used a graduation bonus as an example of a ‘direct payment.’ We’re already seeing professionalization in men’s basketball and football (teams are hiring general managers), and we’ll start to see some of that creep into hockey (at least at the Power 4 schools). For example, teams may start offering graduation bonuses as an incentive to keep players from entering the transfer portal. There’s no guarantee that DII and DIII departments with DI hockey will opt in, but I could see it being an option for some teams in the NCHC. Why would that be an advantage? Most schools opting in will allocate most of their resources to men’s basketball and football. … In some cases, we’re talking about small athletic departments but schools with big donors and endowments. Schools like that can afford the added cost if they want to invest in their program, and it would be theoretically easier to do so because they won’t have additional expenses with any other programs. If those programs play their cards correctly, the House settlement could be a significant advantage.” (link)

NLRB Acting General Counsel William Cowen issued a memo today rescinding certain memoranda issued by the former General Counsel, including GC 21-08 on the rights of student-athletes under the NLRA, which stated college athletes are employees. Kennyhertz Perry attorney Mit Winter: “The Dartmouth (DI) & USC (DI) petitions were withdrawn b/c they knew this was coming. Employment will be decided by courts.” (link, link)

While NCAA President Charlie Baker credited the Trump administration’s executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports as setting a “clear, national standard,” Sportico’s Daniel Libit observes the Trump White House has also put forth a “series of other education policy initiatives that are injecting new uncertainty into a college sports landscape already grappling with legal and financial instability,” including the rescission of the Biden administration’s Title IX guidance on NIL, cuts to NIH research funding and directing the OMB to freeze federal grants to institutions with DEI programs. Furthermore, Libit notes that “Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education are likely to encounter even greater legal challenges. Moreover, the president has intertwined his calls to abolish the $268B bureaucracy with attempts to leverage it to advance his own agenda.” While some critics say the decision to rescind the Biden administration’s Title IX NIL guidance undermines Trump’s stated desire of protecting women athletes, others, like former Olympic swimmer and women’s rights advocate Nancy Hogshead-Makar, “point to OCR’s history of fecklessness.” Hogshead-Makar says she filed 101 “very detailed” Title IX complaints with OCR, none of which ended up materializing into action. As such, she tells Libit she “would not mind it moving to the Department of Justice, because this has not worked.” More. (link)

The Empire 8 becomes the third DIII league to add Women’s Flag Football, starting in 2025-26, through a partnership with the NFL and RCX Sports. Executive Director Chuck Mitrano: “The student-athletes in our geographic region are passionate about the emergence of flag football and Empire 8 is excited to support the growth and expansion of high-quality opportunities to women who wish to compete at the collegiate level. We thrive on providing all-around exceptional student-athlete experiences and are excited to collaborate with NFL Flag, RCX Sports, the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New York Giants to elevate this opportunity for women nationally.” (link)

Deal Digest:

+ McMurry partners with High Level Promotions to assist with naming rights and sponsorship opportunities. Naming rights opportunities include the majority of the War Hawks’ facilities. AD Larry Dockery: “This partnership will allow us to build stronger relationships with community leaders and businesses, elevate the McMurry brand, and provide additional resources that help our programs compete at a high level. We are excited for the future and what this collaboration will bring to War Hawk Athletics.” (link)

+ Augustana renews its unlimited jobs bundle with D3.ticker and CollegeSports.jobs to ensure its open positions are seen by the widest audience throughout the industry. AD Michael Zapolski: “Augustana College has benefited tremendously from its partnership with CollegeSports.jobs over the course of the last year, and we look forward to continued engagement as we advertise future career opportunities to work in a highly competitive, fast-paced environment.” (link)

The NCAA has promoted Managing Director of Championships and Alliances, External Operations Chris Termini to VP of Championships Business Affairs. (link)

Misericordia names SUNY Cortland AC/alum Steve Cushing as its new Football HC. AD Chuck Edkins: “I am thrilled to welcome Steve Cushing back to the Misericordia community and football program. In addition to being a proven leader and winner with a national championship under his belt, Steve is committed to recruiting and developing quality young men.” (link)

SUNY Cortland selects Franklin & Marshall Football HC Tom Blumenauer as its next HC. AD Mike Urtz: “Tom has seen and had success at every turn in his college football career, from his time as a player all the way up to serving as head coach at Franklin and Marshall. His New York ties will serve him well here at Cortland.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Bates taps Field Hockey AC/alu Kelly McManus as Women’s Golf Interim Director. (link)

+ Berea hires Centre Men’s Soccer AC Xavier Tomlin as HC. (link)

+ Ohio Wesleyan promotes Men’s Soccer Assoc. HC Matt Weiss to HC. (link)

+ Redlands names high school HC Tatum Etchegoyen-Springer as its inaugural Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)

+ SUNY Delhi taps Vassar Women’s Soccer AC Samantha Schmidt as its new HC. (link)

+ UC Santa Cruz selects Colorado College AC Chad Koenegstein as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Today’s edition of Coaches.wire shows a slowing down in football staff changes, but plenty of additional moves in other sports across the country. (link)

More than 40 new colleges and universities have achieved Research-1 status under a new, simplified Carnegie classification methodology announced Thursday morning. The revamped classification requires universities to meet two criteria rather than the previous 10: spend at least $50M on total annual research and award at least 70 research doctorates a year. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching President Timothy Knowles: “The arms race to become an R-1 institution created a whole set of perverse incentives for an institution – whether it was adding new doctoral programs for a more comprehensive array of doctorates or aspiring to add higher and higher degrees – when in fact that may not have been central to their mission. The aim shouldn’t be for all 4,000-plus higher education institutions in the nation to try to become large Ph.D.-conferring universities. The strength of the American postsecondary sector is its diversity of institution types.” (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Athletics (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): A creative, strategic, and relationship-oriented leader who can build a championship athletics program, secure financial resources, and foster a positive, supportive environment for the department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Athletic Director - Major Gifts (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): Provide leadership and direction for the Athletics Development Office. Develop and manage fundraising strategies and initiatives for Athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Manage AT operations & oversee sports medicine for 21 varsity sports. Arrange for injury and illness treatment by team physicians and other medical personnel, Supervise AT Staff. $6,000 signing bonus. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Coordinate care, prevention, & treatment of athletic injury for student-athletes participating in 21 NCAA III varsity sports programs. Sports assignments are flexible & a $5,000 signing bonus. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Manager, Athletic Facilities - Student Affairs (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): The Manager of Athletic Facilities will work in collaboration with administration to provide strategic planning & oversight for the execution of designated day-to-day operations of A&R facilities. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Assistant Equipment Room Manager (Luther College / Decorah, IA): The Assistant Women's soccer coach is an integral part of practices, competitions, recruitment, and the professional development of student athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate assistant position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the women’s wrestling program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and social media. More details HERE.

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

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate asst. position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the women’s volleyball program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and social media. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Westminster College – Missouri / Fulton, MO): As an integral member of Westminster College, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics reports directly to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services. More details HERE.

Executive Director (Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) / Boston, MA): Seeking a passionate and highly organized Executive Director to lead operations of collegiate sailing. Full-time remote position (East Coast preferred); required travel to major sailing events. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks a full-time head coach of men’s soccer who is responsible for the leadership, direction, instruction and supervision of the men’s soccer program. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Serve as full time assistant softball coach for a NCAA Division III intercollegiate women’s softball program on the rise, coming off both a regular season & conference championship & NCAA appearance. More details HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Lycoming College / Williamsport, PA): This position is responsible for assisting Head Coach in all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III women’s volleyball programs. More details HERE.

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

SAAS Academic Fellowship (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): FSU is offering multiple 1-year Student-Athlete Academic Services Fellowships (May 2025-May 2026), focusing on academic advising, NCAA eligibility, support services, and holistic student development. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Premium Seating & Hospitality (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): Responsible for overseeing aspects of premium seating areas at football, basketball and baseball including primary management of gameday readiness and execution, staffing, and hospitality. (DI) More details HERE.

Peak Performance Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Responsible for all aspects of the College’s in-season and off-season programming related to athletic performance, coaching, and injury prevention for all varsity sport athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Soccer (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Head Coach for Women’s Soccer. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Field Hockey (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Connecticut College, a member of the NCAA Division III and NESCAC, is conducting a national search for an experienced coach to lead its intercollegiate Women’s Field Hockey program. More details HERE.

Director of Development, Athletic Donor Relations and Stewardship (Texas Christian University / Fort Worth Texas, TX): Lead the events, stewardship, and donor relations efforts for the TCU Frog Club. This integral role has management responsibility and will strategize the donor journey of supporters at all levels. (DI) More details HERE.

Program and Financial Specialist (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): Manage faculty-led program development and implementation. Work collaboratively with faculty; on-site partners to establish location specific learning opportunities for a suite of semester programs. More details HERE

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's Soccer (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): Alfred State is seeking a passionate and driven Head Coach for our NCAA Division III Men's Soccer program. This position has a 10 month obligation, with two months off in the summertime. More details HERE.

Head Coach - William Smith Soccer (Hobart & William Smith College / Geneva, NY): The William Smith Soccer Head Coach is responsible for the organization and management of a highly competitive, 2024 Final Four and two-time national champion NCAA Division III soccer program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Goucher College / Baltimore, MD): The Director of Athletics is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program and IHSA equestrian program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse (full-time) (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Connecticut College, an NCAA DIII liberal arts college and member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is seeking a full-time Assistant Coach for the Women’s Lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program. Responsibilities Prevents, evaluates and treats athletic injuries and illness. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Work with Head strength and conditioning coach and athletic training staff to provide a transformational impact to our more than 350+ student-athletes through programming and injury prevention. More details HERE.

Head Coach Baseball/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): Full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position, responsibilities will include the management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Baseball program. More details HERE.

Intern Assistant Coach (Field Hockey) (Washington & Jefferson College / Washington, PA): Searching for a Field Hockey intern assistant coach for the 2025-26 academic year. The college offers paid coaching internships to provide a hands-on learning experience. More details HERE.

Intern Assistant Coach (Women's Volleyball) (Washington & Jefferson College / Washington, PA): Searching for a Women's Volleyball intern assistant coach for the 2025-26 academic year. The college offers paid coaching internships to provide a hands-on learning experience. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): Responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength training programs for student-athletes participating in the NCAA varsity spots under the supervision of the Head Coach. More details HERE.

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