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Postseason Updates…
+ Union will face Cal State Dominguez Hills and Grand Valley State will play Pittsburg State in today’s Women’s Basketball semifinals. (link)
+ The Men’s Basketball semifinals will feature Nova Southeastern-Washburn and Dallas Baptist-Cal State Dominguez Hills. (link)

“If you want to be a leader in Division II, if you get everybody focused on how you're going to get better individually and then collectively, that creates that driving culture. In athletics, you don't arrive at excellence. You say you want to be a model DII program or a leader in Division II or at any level, the moment you think you've arrived somebody's on your heels. The beauty of competitive sports and excellence in anything is you never arrive at it. You're constantly driving.” That’s Indianapolis AD Kim Pate on fostering the culture at UIndy as she goes on to discuss the staff and how her core values mesh with the existing ones in the department: “From the coaches that are on staff and the administrative team, they have been constantly looking to sustain excellence. I think they're already wired that way, which was a big appeal to me. That was the sort of the tipping point for me to accept the job was I can work with that group and I actually would want to run through a wall for them because they're great people,they're passionate, they care about kids and doing it the right way.” On facilities, Pate states the Greyhounds’ facilities are similar to where Lenoir-Rhyne’s facilities were when she stepped into the chair. Check out more in the full conversation on BOSCA. (link)

Charlotte City Councilman James Mitchell is confident the city can put together a package that will attract the CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which HBCU Gameday’s Steven Gaither reports generated $656M in economic impact to the city from 2006 through 2020. Mitchell says competitive scholarship opportunities, attractive hotel rates, and exceptional venue experiences are the three areas to focus on. “I’m confident that if we can check three boxes, we’ll have the Spectrum Center ringing for a whole week. I’m confident we can match the scholarship dollars and be very competitive on hotel rates. I think we’re going to be smiling in July when the CIAA returns to Charlotte.” Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott told Gaither in February he won’t give up the tourney without a fight, “and in this particular moment, we think that we’re the perfect fit because of where we sit in the country, in the world, because of what we’re going to invest in and know that this is not just some transactional deal, that this is family. We’re going to stand up with the CIAA no matter who is attacking it.” (link)

Since the basketball transfer window opened, over 1,100 DI and nearly 1K DII Men’s Basketball student-athletes have entered the portal. (link)

Winthrop Intelligence & WIN AD are back in the headlines as Sportico’s Daniel Libit reports on the latest legal developments surrounding the embroiled industry data company. Key nuggets from Libit: “Drue Moore’s widow, Kelly, and their two children are now suing (business partner Robert Scott) Brooks and (tax attorney Dennis Scott) Robinson, claiming their unfounded accusations of him embezzling Winthrop funds led to Drue’s death by suicide. [...] This latest lawsuit describes Drue Moore’s final months as a frantic, anxiety-ridden struggle to appease the defendants. After being accused of improperly taking distributions from Winthrop, the lawsuit claims, Drue was ‘unduly pressured’ into resolving the matter by transferring well over $1 million to Brooks or entities under his control. To do so, the lawsuit claims, Drue liquidated his personal brokerage account, withdrew funds from educational and E-Trade accounts he had set up for his nieces, and cashed out of a ‘charity investment property’ in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to the money, the lawsuit says that he sent Brooks multiple high-priced watches. Despite all this, Kelly Moore claims that on Jan. 3, Brooks sent Drue Moore a letter purportedly terminating his involvement with Winthrop and its affiliated entities. The letter demanded a full accounting of his personal assets and threatened criminal charges and public humiliation if Drue did not comply by Jan. 10—the day he died by suicide. The lawsuit further alleges that since then, Brooks has informed Kelly that both he and Winthrop are creditors of Moore, and that Robinson improperly transferred assets from Moore’s trusts.” Lots more, including, “Robinson declined to say who is currently running Winthrop. However, on Jan. 22, he signed the one-year renewal of Binghamton University’s (DI) WIN AD software services agreement, according to a copy of the deal obtained by Sportico.” (link)

Michgian Tech Football HC Dan Mettlach chats with The Daily Mining Gazette’s Daver Karnosky about the Huskies’ process for building their schedule. “We only get 11 opportunities, and the thought is we want our guys to be in as many big time games as we can be in. That’s what college football is all about. At the same time, if you could schedule a tough non-conference, and get through it with the bye week off before you get to league play, there’s not a huge jump to get ready for the guys we have to see in the GLIAC. It’d, obviously, be nice to be able to go out there and hand-pick four games that you know you can win, and be 4-0 going into it. But, that’s easier said than done as well.” More on non-conference scheduling: “It is not easy to get teams to want to come up here. At the end of the day, when you’re trying to schedule these non-conferences, you’re trying to get at least a two-year deal, so you can get a home and home with them, if not make it go further. There are plenty of teams in the country that are all right with us taking the bus trip to them. They just don’t want to return it up here. It makes sense, in my mind, for us to go play the schools in the NSIC. From a travel standpoint, there’s a lot of schools that are like ours. They play good football over there, and it’s a league that Tech used to be in. […] Now with the new playoff deal, playing teams in-region, obviously that helps strengthen (our) schedule as well.” (link)

Erskine will play its Football games this season at nearby Dixie High School after playing roughly 30 minutes away for the past four seasons. AD Mark Peeler: “The experience playing at Greenwood High School the past four years has been a positive one at a wonderful facility, but we have been unable to build a fan base and get students at our games in Greenwood. Moving the games to Due West just feels like the right thing to do at the right time to help us grow Fleet football. This move brings a renewed excitement and will create a positive environment for our home football games.”

Coaches.wire, hoops…
+ Barton Men’s Basketball HC Ron Lievense will retire after 29 years leading the Bulldogs. AD Ken Tyler: “He is one of the most accomplished basketball coaches in the country, and his record and accolades speak for themselves. Beyond the numbers, Coach Lievense has been a tremendous leader and mentor for countless student-athletes and colleagues, and his impact goes far beyond the court.” Assoc. HC Joel Zimmerman will serve as Interim HC for next season. (link)
+ Fort Valley State Men’s Basketball HC Montez Robinson steps down to pursue other opportunities. (link)
+ Missouri Western taps Upper Iowa Men’s Basketball HC Brooks McKowent as its new HC. Griffons AD Andy Carter: “Having watched Brooks coach while we both were in the NSIC, there was something about him and the way his teams played which caught my attentionHe is a winner and his teams play with such energy and toughness.” (link)
+ Molloy names high school HC Joe Conefry as its new Men’s Basketball HC. AD Susan Cassidy-Lyke: “I have watched Coach Conefry for the past 19 years and know that the combination of his passion of the game, his basketball IQ, his familiarity of our conference, and his knowledge of untapped talent, both local and beyond, will be the right formula for us moving forward.” (link)
+ Saint Leo selects West Virginia State HC Charles Marshall as its new Women’s Basketball HC. AD Marcal Lazenby: “Having worked alongside Charles at Glenville State, I know firsthand the passion, energy, and commitment he brings to a program. He has a strong track record of developing student-athletes both on and off the court, and I am confident he will lead our women's basketball team to new heights.” (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
+ Christian Brothers hires Talladega (NAIA) Men’s and Women’s Volleyball HC Lashaunda Spurgeon as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Fort Valley State selects Edward Waters AC Tymesia Miller as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Gannon Acrobatics & Tumbling HC Brandy Duren will resign after this season. (link)
+ Saint Martin’s selects Pacific Lutheran (DIII) AC Scott Ford as Women’s Soccer HC. (link)
+ Spring Hill sheds the interim tag from Men’s Soccer HC Tony Marriel. (link)
+ West Virginia State taps high school HC Shannon Gerencir as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Wheeling removes the interim tag from Women’s Soccer HC Ryan Wall. (link)
+ Check out the latest coaching moves from the last couple days in this morning’s Coaches.wire. (link)

More Higher Ed…
+ Trevecca Nazarene extends President Dan Boone’s contract for four more years. (link)
+ Concord narrows its presidential search to Virginia Wesleyan (DIII) SVP Keith Moore, University of North Carolina System VP of Academic and Student Affairs Bethany Meighen and Radford (DI) Interim Assoc. Dean for Interprofessional Education Laura Jacobsen. The university plans to announced its new president by the end of April. (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Commissioner for External Partnerships and Special Projects (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) / Charlotte, NC): Oversees external relations, partnerships, and special projects for the CIAA, requiring leadership, communication, and sports knowledge, with a focus on growth, esports, and strategic planning. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director, Creative Content (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for enhancing Duquesne Athletics’ brand in the digital media realm, creating creative content that showcases the athletic department, its student-athletes & supports its strategic plan. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for the development & management of individual & group strength training programs for men and women student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistantship Opportunities - Coaching & Sport Leadership (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Are you looking to jump-start your career in coaching? Randolph College's innovative M.A. in Coaching and Sport Leadership program offers a one-year, 36-credit intensive and educational experience! (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach, Men's Basketball (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the VP For Athletics and is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects of a successful men's basketball program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Soccer Coach (University of Missouri – St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): The University of Missouri-St. Louis, a member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference, is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Head Women's Soccer Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Lead one of the longest tenured sports at UIS in a strong tennis community, competing at the NCAA Division II level and in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Exciting opportunity to grow the successful distance-focused NCAA D2 program into a more complete cross country and track & field program, capitalizing on the interest of the sport in Illinois. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Full-time opportunity to enhance coaching and recruiting skills under the direction of a successful head coach, leading the UIS program in GLVC and NCAA D2 competition. Application deadline: April 17 More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant, Men's Basketball (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the Men's Basketball HC and is responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, and evaluating of a successful men's basketball program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant, Men's Soccer (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the Men's Soccer HC and is responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, and evaluating of a successful men's soccer program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant, Rec Center (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the Assistant AD for Campus Rec and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of all activities of campus recreation. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant, Women's Soccer (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the Women's Soccer HC and is responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, and evaluating of a successful women's soccer program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Pepperdine University / Malibu, CA): The Director of Athletic Communications leads the Athletic Communications team in telling the story of Pepperdine Athletics through the media, web, social media and other forms of communications. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Basketball (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a Women's Basketball Head Coach. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, vacation, and retirement. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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