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Waynesburg names MBB HC/Asst. AD for Compliance Fusina as the Yellow Jackets' next AD, as AD Jack has transitioned to a new role as VP of Enrollment Management, Athletics, Facilities and Strategic Initiatives. Jack: “I am excited to see where Coach Fusina will take the Athletic Department in the coming years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, which will be critical to the continued growth and success of the athletic programs.” WU also promoted Asst. AD/S&C HC Pettit to Assoc. AD. (link)

NCAA President Baker pens an op-ed in The Hill touting the recent passage of the Holistic Student-Athlete Benefits Model and noting the NCAA “lacks the legal clarity” to address issues that remain, such as NIL laws that vary by state and continue to change. Therefore, Baker contends a national NIL standard is needed. “As President of the NCAA, I am ready to make needed change but, in this instance, Congress is the only entity that possesses that ability. We need Congress to act. Should Congress step in to address a small but critically important set of threshold issues such as establishing national NIL guidelines and affirming student-athletes’ unique, non-employment-based relationship with their universities, I am confident in our ability at the NCAA to fulfill our mission supporting 500,000-plus student-athletes each year.” More. (link)

Sports Illustrated’s Dellenger reports there is growing bipartisan support for an NIL bill among federal lawmakers, with whom NCAA President Baker continues to meet. Specifically, Dellenger notes the Senate Commerce Committee is working to schedule another hearing on the issue; an early draft of a bill from Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Manchin (D-WV) is finished and has been reviewed by several college sports executives; and a narrow NIL-based bill is expected soon from Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), the chair of a House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee, which likely controls legislation around college athletics within the House. LEAD1 CEO McMillen: “I think there is a greater interest in it, and Charlie Baker has been well received, but I’m not sure it’s at the level of a must-pass bill. How do you get this in front of members? I think they’ve got to do it the old-fashioned way. The 1,200 schools have to start calling their reps and tying up the phone lines and emailing them and making a lot of noise here to get this on the docket.” McMillen also believes time is of the essence “because if you get too much into next year, it gets caught up in the [presidential] election mode.” (link)

Montclair State and Bloomfield (DII) will maintain separate athletic programs for at least the first year following the merger between the two schools. MSU spokesperson Mees: “It is not a question of preferring one division over the other. [...] As we developed plans to merge, Bloomfield indicated their athletics programs are an integral part of their student experience. We agreed to keep the programs intact, at least for the first year of the merger, in order to help maintain that experience and provide continuity for the Bloomfield College student-athletes. [...] Together we will design a differentiated student experience at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University with the goal of great outcomes for all learners. How intercollegiate athletics factors into that design is a long-term question we will tackle together.” (link)

Postseason Updates:

+ Wheaton (MA), Endicott, SUNY Cortland, Arcadia, Johns Hopkins, Shenandoah, Marietta, Aurora, Buena Vista and East Texas Baptist sit atop their respective regions in the final Baseball regional rankings. (link)

+ The last Softball regional rankings are led by Tufts, MIT, Rochester, Rowan, Salisbury, Christopher Newport, Case Western Reserve, Concordia (WI), Coe and Linfield. (link)

DIII stakeholders have voiced their opposition to the new clock stoppage rules that were recently passed for DI and DII, and CBS’ Dodd notes that “for what is believed to be the first time, a division was allowed to dissent over such on-field rules.” Transylvania AD/ Management Council Chair Sheilley explains the DIII position: “It eliminates valuable snaps for our student-athletes. It was not seen as a health and safety issue by our membership but rather a way to speed up a game -- and that is not a concern for Division III." Mount Union Football HC Dart adds: “A game going a full three hours is extremely rare. I am kind of glad. In Division III, it's not affected us -- at least right now." Dodd notes game times typically run two hours, 52 minutes in DIII, which is 34 minutes shorter than the average DI matchup. Also from Dodd: “Not going along with the change seemingly opens up Division III -- and by extension, the NCAA -- to legal liability.” Attorney/former Duke (DI) women’s lacrosse student-athlete Solomon agrees: “When you get into the area where a group of athletes are playing by a different set of rules … then not only are you exposing players to a greater risk, it's acknowledging the dangers of taking a hit in a game." More from Dodd. (link)

For the first time, the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships for DI, DII and DIII will all be held at the USTA’s National Tennis Campus in Lake Nona, and USTA CEO/Executive Director Sherr remarks: “It’s unique for the NCAA in any sport and a great way to put a spotlight on tennis and to bring something to Orlando that is unique in the world. We have the benefit of living in a city with several things that are unique in the world and were excited about creating a destination for collegiate tennis here.” USTA President/Board Chair and NCAA CMO Hainline adds that bringing all divisions together is “something tennis has done probably better than any other sport. You look at the U.S. Open and the other three Grand Slams and the 1,000 level events at the ATP and WTA, and it’s sort of a statement about sport and equal access. It’s wonderful to bring that to the collegiate level.” NCAA SVP of Championships Comstock says she could see Lake Nona being part of a rotation to host the event, adding: “I don’t see that it would be something we would do every year and the USTA will probably not want to undertake this every year, but we could certainly revisit this with potentially some kind of a schedule if our membership wanted to come down and do this on some kind of a schedule.” (link)

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Hogue surveys coaches on the future for NIL collectives in DII and DIII. While one coach asserts “everyone will have a collective within the next 10 years,” another cautions that “the challenge is figuring out a way to do a collective to where the NCAA won’t consider it a benefit. The first school that’s able to figure that out will have a big advantage over the rest of us. The rules are different for Division III schools, so it won’t work the same way for them as it does for FCS schools. [...] We have people on the outside that would love to be a part of a collective. We just have to figure out how to do it and not get in trouble with the compliance office.” While inducements for prospective student-athletes is prevalent at the DI level, one small college coach indicates that he’d “prefer to use collectives for the athletes that have established themselves at our school instead of giving it to someone that hasn’t stepped on our campus yet. We don’t get the turnover that you have with some FCS rosters, so the 501c3 method is a good model to use.” (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ A pair of gifts totaling $1M will support a multi-purpose sports complex at Wisconsin-Stevens Point that will service FB, Soccer, LAX and intramurals. (link)

+ Bates 5th annual Friends of Bates Athletics Giving Challenge raised a record $636K. (link)

Bethany will add Acrobatics & Tumbling as its 22nd sport in 2024-25. President Caridi: “Bethany College has a rich and substantial history of promoting women in sport. There is substantial momentum for Acrobatics & Tumbling across the nation, which makes this an ideal time for Bethany to create more competitive opportunities for highly competent and capable female student-athletes. Research shows the profile of students who participate in Acrobatics & Tumbling is one that includes a record of high academic achievement and substantial engagement in all aspects of campus life.” (link)

Loras appoints MBB AC Busch as WBB HC. Duhawks AD Udelhofen: “Justin was impressive, professional, and enthusiastic during the interview process. As a Loras grad and former member of our men's basketball program as both a player and a coach, his love and knowledge for the game of basketball was evident. He will be able to offer our women a good student-athlete experience, which is important on and off the court.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Beloit names DePauw Women’s S&D AC Lind as Men’s and Women’s S&D HC. (link)

+ Marymount taps club and prep coach Spellman as WVB HC. (link)

+ Randolph-Macon MTEN/WTEN HC Gray retires after 18 seasons. (link)

+ Amherst M&W S&D HC Nichols will retire after a quarter-century at the college. (link)

+ Earlham appoints MGOLF Assoc. HC Brown as WGOLF HC. (link)

+ Russell Sage names club coach Cummings as WVB HC. (link)

+ Buena Vista selects Bethany Lutheran MSOC AC Lozada as WSOC HC. (link)

+ Oglethorpe taps Agnes Scott XC/T&F HC Elliott for the same role. (link)

+ Cairn promotes MTEN/WTEN AC Fanus to succeed HC Jackson, who departs after five seasons. (link)

+ Dubuque taps Loras M&W TEN HC Fenwick as its Director of M&W TEN. (link)

+ Middlebury Men’s Ice Hockey HC Sinclair has stepped down after eights years with the Panthers. (link)

+ Wisconsin-Eau Claire WLAX HC Neubert will step down after three seasons leading the Blugolds. (link)

+ Eastern elevates AC Piper to MLAX Interim HC as HC Wallace exits to become the AD at Delaware County Christian School. (link)

+ St. Scholastica Men’s and Women’s Skiing HC Stuber steps down after seven seasons. (link)

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(NEW!) Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University is hiring for an Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations. More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Sports Information Director (title negotiable with appropriate experience) (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Strong communicator that works closely with Assistant AD for Media Production, SID serves as primary online content editor & chief statistician for one of the NAIA's rapidly rising athletics programs. (NAIA) More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Head Football Coach (Bentley University / Waltham, MA): The HFC leads all aspects of a successful D-II football program. This is a 12-month staff position. The successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree & have proven success in coaching football. (DII) More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Westminster College / Fulton, MO): Westminster College is looking for an energetic & dynamic coach that will oversee our established and successful NCAA Division III & St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men’s soccer program. More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Head Coach of Women's Softball (Amherst College / Amherst, MA): Amherst College invites applications for the Head Coach of Women’s Softball position. The Head Coach of Women’s Softball is a full-time, year-round position. More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Men's Tennis Head Coach (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Men's Tennis Head Coach, UC Santa Cruz The IRD for this job is: 05-29-2023 Salary By Agreement - $55,000 / Annually. To view full job description, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4173706 More details HERE.

(NEW!) Men's Volleyball Head Coach (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Men's Volleyball Head Coach, UC Santa Cruz Job #52725 The IRD for this job: 05-29-2023 By Agreement $50,000 - $60,000 / Annually. More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Head Women's Soccer Coach (Bentley University / Waltham, MA): The head women’s soccer coach will lead all aspects of a successful Division II women’s soccer program. This is a 12-month staff position. The successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Senior Associate Athletic Director Strategic Initiatives & Leadership (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): This position will serve as a member of the executive team. Responsibilities include identifying and managing issues emerging within collegiate athletics and providing overall strategic direction. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant/Associate/Sr. Associate Commissioner/Director of Media Relations (Great Northeast Athletic Conference / Winthrop MA): Full-time, 12-month professional position. Working with 16 schools/22 championships. Title will be determined based on educational background and professional experience. Starting date ASAP. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Director, Ticket Operations and Allocations (University of Texas at Austin, Intercollegiate Athletics / Austin, Texas): To assist in the execution and fulfillment of assigned responsibilities as a member of the Ticket Sales and Operations team and strategies. Managing ticket sales, inventory and audit operations. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Head Coach - Men's Lacrosse (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): This position reports to the Director of Athletics and carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive Division III Men’s Lacrosse program. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN ): 12 month FT position assisting in all facets of the Cardinal men's soccer program, at a university that believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Position will assist with duties of recruiting student-athletes, assisting with training sessions/game preparation/gameday coaching, monitoring the student-athletes academically & game day operations. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Women's Water Polo Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serve within the Department of Athletics and Recreation and coach academically-qualified student-athletes. At times the Assistant Coach may assist with the men's team training or competition. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Frontier Athletic Conference Commissioner (Frontier Athletic Conference / Various, MT): The Frontier Conference is searching for its next Commissioner to ensure that the Frontier Conference is a strong functioning conference well into the future. (NAIA) More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University openly invites applications for the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. The women’s lacrosse inaugural season will take place during the spring of the 2024-25 academic year. More details HERE.

 

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Job Number: 52994 Institution: UC Santa Cruz The initial review date for this job is: 05-17-2023 To view full job description, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4160428 More details HERE.

 

Women's Tennis Head Coach (University of California Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Job Number: 52719 The IRD for this job is: 05-29-2023 Salary Information: By Agreement - $55,000 / Annually. To view full job description, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4153102 More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations and Facilities (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Facilities will be the point person for scheduling, preparation, set up, and tear down of all athletic facilities and fields. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Associate Commissioner (Missouri Valley Conference / St. Louis, MO): The individual will play a primary role in the operation of the MVC, serving as staff liaison with key campus administrators while providing strategic leadership to support the Conference’s efforts. (DI) To apply, e-mail: jobs@mvc.org

Assistant Commissioner (Missouri Valley Conference / St. Louis, MO): The position will have a primary focus in aiding in the planning, creation, and implementation of marketing campaigns. Secondarily, the individual will have staff oversight for selected championships. (DI) To apply, e-mail: jobs@mvc.org

 

Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation (Salisbury University / Salisbury, MD): Reporting directly to the President of the University, the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation oversees operations of the University's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program. More details HERE.

 

Development Officer – Athletics (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): Support and participate in fundraising efforts, strategies and initiatives for Wayne State University Athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Men's and Women’s Tennis Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University openly invites applications for the Head Men's and Women’s Tennis Coach. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletics Director, Academic Services (Cleveland State University / Cleveland, OH): Provides leadership and supervision for the Athletics Academic Advising unit. Provides academic advising and student support services for Men's and Women's Basketball. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Director for Administration (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): As a member of the senior administrative team, the Assistant Athletic Director for Administration provides strategic leadership & vision in the oversight of student-athletes and administrative duties More details HERE.

 

Assistant Director of Wrestling/Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): This position is a full-time, 10 month appointment. Responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the Western New England University Women’s Wrestling program. More details HERE.

 

Head Men’s Golf Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Demonstrated knowledge and coaching skills of the sport of golf and its playing rules; a commitment to the Division III philosophy. More details HERE.

 

Associate AD/Director, Athletics and Venue Marketing & Fan Engagement (University of Rhode Island / Kingston, RI): Lead a team of (4) full-time creative marketers to run a cross-functional Athletics and Venue Marketing Team to drive attendance, revenue and overall fan experiences. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Associate Athletics Director for External Operations (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Louisiana Tech University is seeking candidates for an Associate Athletics Director for External Operations. (DI) More details HERE.

 

RIT Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): Direct development, organization, and management of all phases of RIT' Men's & Women's Rowing program. Recruit, retain, and graduate qualified student-athletes resulting in successful competition. More details HERE.

 

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): Direct development, organization, and management of all phases of LR's women’s & men’s tennis program. Recruit, retain, and graduate qualified student-athletes resulting in successful competition. (DII) More details HERE.

 

General Manager (Friends of the Heights - Boston College / Chestnut Hill, MA): Responsible for Revenue Generation, Marketing & Events, Student Athlete(s) Engagement, Athletics Administration, and Student-Athlete Customer Service at Blueprint Sports' latest partner Collectives. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Director of Athletics (University of Wisconsin - Parkside / Kenosha, WI): The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall athletic program at UW-Parkside and will report to the chancellor. They will oversee athletic personnel, budgets, marketing, and fundraising. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Men’s & Women’s Wrestling Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Assisting Men's and Women's head coaches with all aspects of daily program operations including recruiting quality student-athletes, training of athletes, and other duties as assigned. More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (The University of Maine at Farmington / Farmington, ME): Join our close-knit coaching staff and lead a team of enthusiastic student-athletes in a town close to every type of outdoor activity imaginable. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Assist Head Trainer in general health management & care of varsity athletes including scheduling, supervising, and mentoring of student staff; provides game and practice coverage and rehabilitation. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the athletic training program. More details HERE.

 

Senior Associate Commissioner, Women's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Sr. Assoc. Commissioner – Women’s Basketball is primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and executing the overall management of the ACC women’s basketball operation. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska System / Anchorage, AK): University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Support 19 NCAA III varsity sports programs, supervision of athletic training students & athletic training services for the various programs. BOC Certification & Iowa Licensure eligibility required. More details HERE.

 

Head Softball Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Responsible for the organization and management of recruiting student-athletes, fundraising for the program, oversight of the budget, and commitment to the academic and athletic success of athletes. More details HERE.

 

Head Cross Country Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Responsible for the organization and management of recruiting student-athletes, fundraising for the program, oversight of the budget, and commitment to the academic and athletic success of athletes. More details HERE.

 

Head Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Recruiting student-athletes, program fundraising, oversight of the budget, and management of the track & field team.  Applicants must possess strong coaching background and successful recruiting. More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Millersville University of Pennsylvania / Millersville, PA): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for leading a program that has enjoyed a rich tradition in the PSAC and NCAA Division II. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Swimming Coach (Millersville University of Pennsylvania / Millersville, PA): The Heads Women’s Swimming Coach directs all phases of the sport by establishing and maintaining high standard of excellence that includes recruiting academically qualified student-athletes, etc. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach. The position is a full-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment with benefits. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The position is a full-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment with benefits. More details HERE.

 

Director of Championships (Atlantic 10 Conference / Newport News, VA): Reports directly to the Assistant Commissioner – Sport & Championship Administration. Responsibility for championship administration in designated sports and student-athlete awards programs. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Manager of Creative Content/Services (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Conceptualize, oversee, and execute all aspects of the football program’s digital content strategy. This position will work both independently and oversee a team to produce and deliver content. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Head Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field Coach (Maryville College / Maryville, TN): Will serve as the primary head coach for cross country and the middle distance/distance runners in track and field. This is the first full-time cross country coach in program history. More details HERE.

 

Director of Athletics (Lebanon Valley College / Annville, PA): Oversee the development, management, coordination and supervision of a competitive intercollegiate athletics program with 26 Intercollegiate teams. A key member of the President's staff. More details HERE.

 

Executive Director, CUNY Athletic Conference (University Assistant Administrator) (CUNY, City University of New York / New York, NY): Seeking a full-time athletics leader with strategic management skills, strong commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience, oversee long-term strategy, and daily management of the Conference More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Newly created position in growing athletic department. 10 month, full-time position with benefits. Sport coverage based on need and best fit of successful candidate. More details HERE.

 

Head Men's Soccer Coach (Clarkson University / Potsdam, NY): Lead a program at a nationally recognized research university in the highly competitive Liberty League. A successful coach will provide effective leadership in all aspects of the sport administration More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Newly created Full-Time, 10 month position with benefits. In addition to #1 assistant soccer role, other duties will be assigned within athletic department to gain experience in administration. More details HERE.

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