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#10: Bates Director of Women’s Golf Abby Spector is no longer with the college. (link) |
#9: Wittenberg Baseball HC Brian McGee has resigned after eight seasons to pursue other opportunities. (link) |
#8: An independent review into a Tufts Men’s Lacrosse team workout last September resulted in 24 of 61 participants developing rhabdomyolysis and nine students being hospitalized. The instructor for that session was a third-party Navy SEAL instructor who “appeared to lack credentials to supervise group exercise,” and the workout “did not follow principles of acclimatization that are necessary to avoid injury during training.” Per the AP: “The review concludes that Tufts personnel need a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the future to prevent a similar scenario from happening again.” (link)
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#7: President Donald Trump has signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order” prohibiting transgender women from female sports. Trump: “The radical left has waged an all out campaign to erase the very concept of biological sex and replace it with a militant transgender ideology. With this executive order, the war on women’s sports is over.” (link)
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#6: Chicago hires Walter Payton College Prep HC/former Maroons AC Craig Knoche as its new HC. AD Angie Torain: “Craig brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset to our program. Under Craig's leadership, our team will achieve new heights and continue to represent our community with integrity, dedication, and excellence. Craig is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience, focusing on personal growth and academic success.” (link)
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#5: Williams AD Lisa Melendy joins D3.ticker as the latest AD in Residence to discuss the Eph’s recent staff reorganization, facility projects and more. As part of the reorg, Williams transitioned to a sport supervisor model, which “has enabled more direct communication between our coaches and the administration, strengthening our presence at team events and activities. In the past, as athletic director, I had 38 direct reports, which made it challenging to offer the support and attention required for effective day-to-day management and long-term planning. With the new structure, I have more bandwidth to reflect strategically on next steps, allowing for clearer communication about our department’s direction. Additionally, by separating the compliance and ADID roles, we’ve enhanced our ability to focus on education in both areas while fostering more comprehensive planning and the introduction of forward-thinking initiatives.” Construction on the new Multipurpose Recreation Center is on track, with the facility set to open January 2026 and impact Baseball, Softball, Tennis and Track. On lessons learned from this project: “This process has taught us that focusing on the collective needs of our entire department, rather than catering to the interests of one group, fosters a collaborative spirit. It has brought together department members, colleagues, and students with a shared vision, and we’re proud not only of the final product but also of the respectful and thoughtful process that brought it to life.” More. (link)
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#4: Former Bates AD Jason Fein has been hired as Deputy AD/COO at UMBC (DI). (link)
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#3: Ithaca AD Susan Bassett will retire at the end of the academic year after a dozen years leading her alma mater. President La Jerne Terry Cornish: “Susan Bassett is a trailblazer and an absolute treasure in the world of college athletics. She is an inspiring role model to countless student athletes, many of whom she coached to championship seasons, and she has been recognized nationally by her peers for elevating entire athletic programs at three different institutions. Here at Ithaca College, Susan was an inspiration to the entire campus from the very beginning of her collegiate career as an undergraduate student.” The college will launch the search for the new AD this spring with a goal of appointing a new AD by July 1. (link)
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#2: Check out the initial NPI rankings for Men’s Basketball (link), Women’s Basketball (link) and Men’s Ice Hockey (link).
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#1: Trinity (CT) AD Drew Galbraith will resign next week to join the NBA as SVP of Player Health. Galbraith: “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of my family and myself, for the incredible opportunities and unwavering support that Trinity College and the Hartford community have provided over the past seven years. I am particularly thankful to President Joanne Berger-Sweeney and the Board of Trustees for their trust and collaboration in our shared mission to elevate Trinity Athletics to new heights. This journey has been filled with pride, joy, and inspiration—memories that we will cherish forever.” (link)
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