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The NCAA’s revenue increased by $91M YoY to $1.38B in FY24, marking the highest inflation-adjusted total in at least two decades, per USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz; however, with the $2.78B House settlement factored into its FY24 accounting, the NCAA’s total liabilities jumped from $304M in FY23 to $3.06B, resulting in a net asset total of minus-$1.97B. Sportico’s Daniel Libit and Eben Novy-Williams note the association “said it ended the year with $1.03B of financial assets available within a year—which includes cash ($265.8M), accounts receivable ($55.6M) and investments that can be quickly liquidated ($705.9M). That’s up from $815.3M in fiscal 2023.” Setting aside the House settlement, the NCAA ran a surplus of nearly $166M in FY24 and CFO Mario Morris says: "With an overall revenue increase of $91M this fiscal year, the NCAA continues to provide its membership with sound fiscal operations and its student-athletes with quality benefits and an unmatched championship experience. We anticipate a debt-free NCAA in 2025, and moving forward, revenue generation is top of mind and efforts to reduce costs are a priority. Good fiscal responsibility positions the NCAA to better weather future expenses, while continuing to look for improvements that help member schools." The lion’s share of the revenue ($948M) came from TV and media rights while $263M came from championships and NIT tournaments. More on the finances. (link, link); For Division II, expenses increased from $57.8M to $60.9M, with the largest increases coming from distributions, grants and scholarships ($2M), compensation ($750K) and event operations ($696K). The DII reserve grew to $57.6M from $54.7M in FY23. The NCAA’s insurance captive, which includes event coverage and the new student-athlete post-eligibility insurance for all NCAA student-athletes, covered over $38.5M in claims and paid more than $8.27M to finish FY24 with a balance of $110M. The association’s deal with ESPN will pay $99.85M in FY25, with 4% annual escalators. Full independent audit. (link)

Virginia State names former Florida A&M (DI) AD/VSU alum Tiffani-Dawn Sykes as its new AD, starting March 31. President Makola Abdullah: “Virginia State University athletics has a long history of excellence, and I am confident in Tiffani-Dawn Sykes’ ability to uphold that tradition. Her values, vision, professional experience, and passion for our University made her a perfect fit for this role. We are extremely fortunate to have her back home as a member of our Trojan Family.” (link)

Findlay has decided to terminate its MOU to merge with Bluffton (DIII), with athletics being a key factor, as the university notes in the release: “A key element of the merger was maintaining sports teams at two different NCAA divisions. However, regulations necessitate separate processes for athletic financial aid distribution and prohibit the sharing of resources and sports facilities, resulting in fewer synergies in those areas than originally anticipated.” UF President Katherine Fell: “Some higher education organizations may find mergers the best path forward. For us, due diligence in this case has demonstrated that partnering in key ways is a better solution.” (link)

The MIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will remain in Kansas City through 2030. Commissioner Mike Racy: "The MIAA is one of the oldest conferences in the NCAA, and we have one of the most competitive college basketball tournaments in the country every year. Our coaches and student-athletes love competing in the historic Municipal Auditorium, and it’s exciting that leaders in Kansas City want to continue to feature the MIAA basketball championships every Spring as part of ‘March Madness’ in this great college basketball city!" (link)

The Charlotte Observer’s Mary Ramsey details the CIAA’s requirements to host its Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament as the Queen City preps a bid for the 2027-29 event. The league’s RFP includes a venue with 7,500+ seats, various hotel blocks and stipends, transportation, and more. As for the city, its bid is set to include hotels with a max nightly rate of $125 for teams, $200 for staff, and $225 for fans; competitions at the Spectrum Center, Bojangles Coliseum, and Charlotte Convention Center; and a “minimum of $1.5M in fundraising for scholarships,” amid other bid enhancements. Per the the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority’s presentation, current host Baltimore, MD; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Greensboro, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Savannah, GA; and Washington, D.C. were invited to bid. (link)

The ECC will add Field Hockey as its 21st championship sport starting in 2026-27. Full members D’Youville, Mercy, Molloy, Roberts Wesleyan and St. Thomas Aquinas, plus associate member Dominican (NY) will compete in the inaugural season with six members, allowing the league to have an AQ bid. (link)

The Football Rules Committee has proposed modifications to the injury timeout rules for the 2025-26 season to state that if medical personnel enter the field to evaluate an injured player after the ball is spotted, that player's team would be charged a timeout. If the team does not have any timeouts remaining, a 5-yard delay-of-game penalty would be assessed. The committee notes the “impetus for recommending this change is to provide an in-game mechanism that can curtail the faking of injuries because committee members think these actions negatively affect the overall perception of the game.” Committee members also proposed that if a game reaches a third OT, each team would have one timeout to use until the game is concluded. Currently, teams are allotted one timeout for each overtime period. Other recommendations include: When the decision on instant replay is announced, the referee says only that the call on the field is "upheld" or "overturned." The terms "confirmed" and "stands" would not be used. (link)

Deals & Development…

+ Central Missouri receives two $500K gifts from the Power and Ervin families towards the $1.5M Wrestling locker room project. (link)

+ UNC Pembroke partners with the NIL Store to provide co-licensed NIL merchandise. (link)

Coaches.wire…

+ Cal State Dominguez Hills has elevated Softball AC Katie Garcia to HC following the retirement of HC Jim Maier earlier this month. (link)

+ Fairmont State brings back former Senior Assoc. AD/Swim HC Patrick Snively as the next Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC. (link)

+ Florida Southern Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Andy Robins will retire after seven seasons leading the Mocs. (link)

+ Lubbock Christian Director of Tennis Jason Speegle is no longer with the Chaps. (link)

+ New Haven names Nichols (DIII) Men’s and Women’s Volleyball HC Andre Foster as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Saint Anselm Women’s Soccer HC Joel Bancroft has stepped down after seven seasons. (link)

+ Take a look at this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire, full of all the moves on coaching staffs across all sports from the past few days. (link)

Inside Higher Ed has released its 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents, conducted with Hanover Research, which finds that 89% of respondents somewhat or strongly agree with the statement that they enjoy being president. Meanwhile, 88% somewhat or strongly agree their governing board sufficiently supports them, 77% indicate their shared governance model works well and 60% agree that political efforts to influence institutional strategy poses a threat to their institution. Despite the widespread agreement that their own governing boards support them, just 46% of respondents agree that governing boards across the country support their presidents and/or chancellors. Perhaps the most surprising revelation is just 37% of campus CEOs agreeing that the pros of tenure outweigh the cons. SMU (DI) higher ed professor Michael Harris notes tenure can be a “thorn in the side of presidents and provosts” but says it can also serve as a buffer to political attacks on academic freedom. “Presidents understand – even if tenure is a pain for them to deal with – the damage it would do to them in recruiting faculty [to lose tenure]. So there’s a self-interested argument on keeping tenure, even if they personally would like for the whole industry to get rid of it.” Presidents were asked to select up to two entities they believe to be most at fault for the rising tensions regarding campus speech and 70% pointed at politicians, 27% ticked faculty and 18% selected students. Regarding students’ mental health, 81% believe their institution has done a good or excellent job of promoting student wellness, but just 44% somewhat or strongly agreed that undergraduate mental health is improving on their campus. Full report. (link)

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(NEW!) Athletic Director (Nevada State University / Henderson, NV): Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Athletic Director. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Major Gifts (USA Triathlon / Colorado Springs, CO): Director of Major Gifts sought to drive philanthropic goals, build donor relationships, and support Vision LA2028—funding U.S. athletes for the Olympic & Paralympic Games. Strong, in-field fundraiser. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): Assistant Athletic Trainer position that most likely will have responsibilities with Football or Men's Basketball. FTE with full benefits, CEUs and memberships covered, insurances, and other benefits. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Barton College / Wilson, NC): Barton College, an NCAA Division II program in Wilson, NC, is seeking a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to oversee the administration of the women’s soccer program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Basketball Coach with all facets of creating a successful women’s basketball program. NCAA Division II institution. More details HERE.

Director, Information Technology (Short's Travel Management / Waterloo, IA): The Director, Information Technology will drive innovation, support the growth of our technology infrastructure, and help shape our strategic IT direction. More details HERE.

Athletics Facilities and Events Graduate Assistant (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CT): The Facilities and Events Graduate Assistant will assist with the execution of all home sporting contests, facility setup and maintenance, inventory management, and other duties as assigned. More details HERE.

Athletics Marketing & Promotions Graduate Assistant (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): The Marketing and Promotions Graduate Assistant will assist with the execution of all home sporting contests, corporate sponsor relations, event planning, revenue generation, and fundraising. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Purdue University – Northwest / Hammond, IN): Purdue University Northwest is expanding our athletic program by adding Women's Flag Football. PNW is the first public institution in Indiana to add a collegiate Women’s Flag Football team. More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers (Albany State University / Albany, GA): The Wide Receivers Coach plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a Division II football program, assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of building a competitive and successful team. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): The assistant coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): Bates seeks a strategic and dynamic leader with a desire and ability to lead a department that values competitive success, academic rigor, and maximizing the potential of all student-athletes. (DIII) More details HERE

Head Coach - Football (Southern Connecticut State University / New Haven, CT): The Head Coach of Football has an opportunity to build upon decades of excellence with SCSU Football. The Head Coach of Football provides vision and leadership for all aspects of SCSU Football. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant in Women's Soccer on the Dahlonega campus. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): Southwest Baptist University is looking for the 10 Head Football Coach. All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of SBU. More details HERE.

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. (DIII) More details HERE.

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. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Prevents, cares and treats injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principles of athletic training. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services to the athletic department under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Softball (Southern Connecticut State University / New Haven, CT): Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for the Head Coach of Women’s Softball. The Women’s Softball Head Coach provides strategic leadership for a competitive softball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Minnesota State University – Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Assistant Women's Soccer Coach. More details HERE.

Media Relations Graduate Assistant (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The Southwest Baptist University Athletics Media Relations Graduate Assistant will work alongside the SBU Director of Media Relations to help cover 21 NCAA Varsity sports. 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.

Athletic Director (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): The Athletic Director is responsible for the administration and management of the University’s intercollegiate athletics programs, which include nearly 500 student athletes, coaches and employees 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.

Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations (Texas Woman's University / Denton, TX): Join a dynamic team within a growing NCAA DII athletic department that is experiencing new heights of success. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country (University of Wisconsin – Parkside / Kenosha, WI): Under the general supervision of the Dir. of Track & Field and Cross Country, the Asst. Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country will assist with the operation and management of the XCTF program. 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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and Student (Lincoln University / Jefferson City, MO): Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Success is charged with executing the day-to-day management and operation of the athletics compliance office. 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.

Head Athletic Trainer (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): The Head Athletic Trainer will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for ENMU intercollegiate sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is seeking applicants for an assistant athletic trainer full-time. 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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Sports Performance Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): MWSU seeks a Sports Performance Coach who will provide comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance and mitigating injury potential for all athletic teams. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Gymnastics (Southern Connecticut University / New Haven, CT): Provides strategic leadership for a competitive gymnastics program within a university environment that promotes student engagement, athletic achievement, academic success, overall well-being, and persistence to graduation. More details HERE.

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