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UT Tyler names Abilene Christian (DI) Assoc. VP/Deputy AD for Revenue Generation Sam Ferguson as its new AD, starting April 7. President Julie Philley: “His proven leadership and dedication to student-athlete success are a great fit for our fantastic program. I'm confident that under his guidance, our student-athletes will continue to excel.” Parker Executive Search assisted with the process. (link)

More from West Texas A&M AD Doug Lipinski’s Small College Conversation as he details the significance of alignment and professional development. Lipinski credits former Grand Valley State AD/current Mammoth Sports Asst. VP Tim Selgo for his commitment to professional development, which he is working to carry on at WT. What does that look like for the Buffaloes? “Empowering staff to make decisions. […] You have to put people in a place so that they can develop. I think we’re at a place at WT that we can give people that opportunity. We talk about that every day: how are we going to get better?” In trying to determine if alignment exists at a school, he again points to his professional development to know what questions to ask, such as “How do you value athletics? How are you supporting athletics? How does our sonor base support it? On the academic side, how do they feel about athletics? Show me the budget. Show me our ASRs. […] You’ll be able to tell from a three- to five-year history related to budgets what they think about your department. How long has the president been there? How long have the vice presidents been there? Are they aligned?” Full conversation on BOSCA. (link)

Former NCAA CMO Brian Hainline and Big Ten (DI) CMO/USCAH President/CEO James Borchers join Tulane (DI) Sports Law Director Gabe Feldman to discuss the autonomy of medical professionals in college sports, and Borchers explains that one issue facing college athletics is that “athletic healthcare has been delivered in environments that may not have been consistent with what we see in other healthcare environments – hospitals, clinics and those sorts of things – and so the reporting lines of individuals in those situations often times have gone to some interesting spots. And those folks may or may not have any expertise in medical issues and being able to make those sorts of decisions, but there's pressure – especially for athletic trainers, I would say – that their jobs could be on the line if they're in disagreement, for example, with someone who has another opinion or who really needs a player back or the team is really counting on someone. And then the physicians are part of that now…and I think that healthcare team and thinking about how that team’s organized and where they report is one of the big issues here.” Hainline points out that one way to help ensure coaches are on the same page with medical professionals is to show them the data because “coaches are data-driven. … When you show them data that when you take better care of athletes, when the medical decisions are the right decisions for that athlete, when you're taking care of mental health, that you actually not only are improving the well-being of the athlete, you're improving performance. That’s what they really care about. I believe they care about the human being and human development, but from a win-loss point of view, they care about performance. And the best medical care, the data tells us, unequivocally leads to the best performance.” Full podcast. (link)

NCAA CTO John Macrina tells SBJ’s Ethan Joyce his focus will be on the fan experience during March Madness: “How can we better improve the fan ecosystem? What can we offer them, either from an in-venue experience or from a digital experience on their phones or laptops?” Macrina, who is the NCAA’s first CTO also explains his team will support command center operations and the Final Four championship sites for the men’s and women’s tournaments. In total, that entails 100+ staff members across eight sites and 20 workspaces, and Macrina notes: “The areas that we’ve really been able to help is around cost efficiency and cost savings. We’ve been able to optimize some of our contracts with our partners that support our operations. That’s really the big area this year.” Looking toward the future, Macrina is guiding the initial phase of a three-year technology roadmap, which includes strategic planning around the NCAA’s information technology and understanding the benefits tech could bring across its entire business architecture. The NCAA is also growing its fan database, crucial to understanding the choices fans are making around events like March Madness but also to support its emerging sports in growth. Macrina: “There’s a lot going on, and there’s a lot that we’re a part of. But it’s all driven from goals and business priorities -- everything kind of trickles up.” (link)

The Black College Invitational Championship has shifted to focus on exclusively serving DII HBCUs as DI postseason opportunities have expanded. BCIC officials telling HBCU Gameday: “This decision ensures that Division II HBCU basketball gets the stage it deserves. With more opportunities available for Division I schools, we felt it was time to make the BCIC a premier event for the CIAA and SIAC.” (link)

Fundraising Wins…
+ MSU Denver raised over $109K for athletics during its Giving Day. (link)
+ Grand Valley State’s Day of Giving brought in over $100K for athletics. (link)

It’s Personnel…
+ Saginaw Valley State selects Aquinas (NAIA) Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Liz Lerczak Lee as its new Deputy AD/SWA. (link)
+ Central Missouri promotes Academic & Compliance Coordinator Bree Heathscott to Asst. AD for Student-Athlete Success and NIL. (link)
+ College Sports Communicators Director of Operations and Professional Development Barb Kowal announces her retirement, effective August 1. (link)

Saginaw Valley State Men’s Basketball HC Randy Baruth steps down after 13 seasons. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ Edward Waters Women’s Soccer HC Abbey Golden has departed for the same role at Rockford (DIII). The Tigers appear to have promoted AC Marissa Lewis to serve as the program’s next HC. (link, link)
+ Shaw Women’s Volleyball HC Jonathan Paulk departs for the same role at North Carolina Central (DI). (link)
+ This morning's edition of Coaches.wire is ready for your review. (link)

Quick Hits...
+ South Dakota Mines teams up with Influxer to offer co-licensed NIL merchandise. (link)
+ Ferris State STUNT will join the GLVC as an associate member. (link)

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to close down the department “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.” While Trump lacks the authority to shut the department down entirely, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that the aim is to reduce the size of the agency but still administer “critical functions,” such as enforcing civil rights laws, issuing student loans and disbursing Pell Grants. National Association of College and University Business Officers President Kara Freeman insists the order will add “to the turbulence colleges and universities are experiencing and the uncertainty students and families are facing at this critical time in the academic year,” adding: “Most troubling is that these collective actions involving the department could cause enough confusion to discourage students and families from considering a path to college.” While Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) believes the GOP is close to getting enough votes in the House and is hopeful about finding 60 votes in the Senate, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) suggests the votes won’t be there: “Donald Trump knows perfectly well he can’t abolish the Department of Education without Congress—but he understands that if you fire all the staff and smash it to pieces, you might get a similar, devastating result.” (link)

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(NEW!) Head Coach - Men's Basketball (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): This position is responsible for leadership of a championship-caliber program and will create a culture that aligns with the vision of the department while leading our NCAA DII men's basketball team. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Swimming Coach - Part-Time (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): This position will assist the head coach with aspects of the NCAA DII swimming program and potentially provide Head Coaching services to the local youth USA Swimming Club, Pueblo Swim Club. More details HERE.

Director of Football Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): The Director of Football Operations will play a vital role in managing day-to-day logistics and administrative tasks within the Albany State University football program. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): Leadership opportunity for a program ready for success at a thriving university! More details HERE.

Head Coach Women's Basketball (Keiser University / West Palm Beach, FL): This position leads all aspects of the Women's Basketball program supporting the student-athlete both academically and athletically at Keiser's Flagship Campus. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Women's Flag Football- Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Operations (Faculty) (Pennwest - California / California, PA): Seeking applications for a Head Flag Football Coach who will work as an Asst. Athletic Operations Dir. This candidate is responsible for all aspects in leading a competitive Division II program. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Marketing & Fan Engagement (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): The graduate assistant for marketing and fan engagement will play an active role in developing and implementing marketing, sales and fan engagement strategies for the Duquesne Athletics Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Stunt Coach (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): Under general supervision, the Head Stunt Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a newly created NCAA Division II women’s stunt program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Athletic Facilities & Events (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Please see full position description below. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Athletic Communications (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Assist with athletic communications and broadcasts for the athletic department. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Athletic Administration/Student Services (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Assist with developing student-athlete life skills programming and academic support as well as daily operations for the athletic department. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Sports Performance (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Assist the Director of Sports Performance in writing and implementing comprehensive and progressive athletic development programs and analysis of GPS and other performance data. More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (University of Toledo / Toledo, OH): Exciting opportunity at the University of Toledo for the Head Women's Golf Coach. This position is responsible for the overall management of the Women's Golf Program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Head Women’s Volleyball Coach is responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Western’s Women's Volleyball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): Responsible for assisting the Assoc. AD for Compliance in the monitoring systems which assist the University in complying with all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Metropolitan State University of Denver / Denver, CO): Position Summary: The Women’s Basketball Head Coach is responsible for leading a program that has enjoyed a rich tradition in the RMAC and NCAA Division II. More details HERE.

Associate Vice President, Director of Athletics (Denison University / Granville, OH): Denison University, a fully residential university in Granville, Ohio, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its associate vice president, director of athletics. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Bands (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Athletics, responsible for advancing the Athletic Bands program - supporting our many successful sports programs. MIAA and NCAA. More details HERE.

Fiscal/Event Specialist (University of Alaska – Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Athletic Department is seeking applicants to join our team as a full-time Fiscal/Event Specialist. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): South Dakota Mines is accepting applications for the Head Men’s Basketball Coach position. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): South Dakota Mines is accepting applications for the Head Women’s Basketball Coach position. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): The University of South Carolina Aiken, an NCAA Division II Institution and member of the Peach Belt Conference, is seeking a Head Women’s Basketball Coach. More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Assistant Coach (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position assists with day-to-day operations, including developing programming, nutrition plan creation, and more, at UIU Strength & Conditioning with direct reporting to the S&C Head Coach. More details HERE.

Sports Communication Graduate Assistant (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will cover all sports communication responsibilities for a variety of programs while also having the opportunity to earn a master's degree in a selection offered at UIU! More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Christian Brothers University / Memphis, TN): The Sports Information Director is responsible for helping enhance the brand and tell the stories of CBU Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Christian Brothers University / Memphis, TN): This position provides assistance in operating a successful intercollegiate athletic training program to include organization and management of health care to intercollegiate student-athletes. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Athletic Administration (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Will assist with the daily operations of the athletic department. More details HERE.

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

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.

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