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President Donald Trump has paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on more than 75 trading partners who did not retaliate in the hours after the order went into effect. The pause does not apply to China, which has vowed to escalate the trade war. Trump instead ordered duties against China to increase to a total of 125%, effective immediately. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains that separate tariffs on imported autos, steel and aluminum will remain in place and planned “sectoral” tariffs on items like lumber and pharmaceuticals are still in the works. (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker acknowledged that Congress has been slow to act on a college sports bill but noted: “That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. And sometimes interesting things happen. We spent a lot of time talking to people on both sides of the aisle, both branches, and in the privacy of their offices I think there is a path forward here. We’ll see if we can get there.” (link); Baker was also asked whether regulating the NIL market as is outlined in the House settlement could push payments to players back under the table and responds: “Well, I mean, the prediction on that, that’s a big ask. What I would say is right now we have nothing like that. … And we really don’t have any way to gauge or judge exactly what is going on out there – it’s all anecdote and representation, which is not really very helpful if you’re trying to determine what’s really happening.” (link)

Congressional Contributions…
+ U.S. Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) revealed during yesterday’s House Committee on Education and Workforce subcommittee hearing that she has introduced a bill that would prohibit college athletes from becoming employees of their schools, conferences and associations based on participation in college sports. USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz observes that “this appears to be similar to a bill that the full Education and Workforce Committee passed last June in a straight party-line vote. That bill did not get a House floor vote. McClain is the current House Republican Conference chair, which makes her the GOP's fourth-highest ranking member in the House. As the hearing ended, subcommittee chair Rick Allen (R-GA) said: ‘It's my hope that my committee colleagues will join this effort.’” The bill is titled the “Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2025.” A release from McClain’s office after the hearing included a statement from full committee chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) that endorsed the legislation. (link, link - bill text)
+ U.S. Representative Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) has filed a bill that would create a new association to replace the NCAA, known as the American Collegiate Sports Association (ASCA) and require all NIL money from schools & collectives to be distributed equally to athletes at ASCA schools. Kennyhertz Perry attorney Mit Winter breaks it down, noting the legislation would also “provide college athletes the right to transfer freely, require conferences to be composed of schools in the same time zone, require all athletics revenue to be equally distributed among schools and athletes, and limit coach salaries to 10x of school cost of attendance.” Here’s the full thread, which includes a number of eye openers. (link)
+ Baumgartner (R-WA) joins JohnCanzano.com’s namesake to discuss his Restore College Sports Act to Bring Sanity and Fairness to College Athletics bill and notes Democrats have “not been receptive to the idea of granting blanket antitrust exemption. They’ve been pushing for unionization of college workers and I've taken a little different approach. I'm trying to put Humpty Dumpty back together again and return – what I call restore – college sports to a competitive balance. … I think NIL, with the meat market of unfettered free agency, will be the death of college sports, so I would like us to create a regime where NIL payments are shared equally amongst all college athletes and that would then take away the incentive to transfer just for a bigger payday. It would then limit NIL to true, true market-based activity.” In comparing college sports to pro, Baumgartner supposes LeBron James is worth $500M or more to the NBA, but he doesn’t make $500M a year “because in the name of competitive balance, Congress says, ‘NBA, you can have a salary cap.’ And yet in public universities there’s essentially no salary caps right now. So, what we would like to do is pick some of the elements of how congress treats pro sports and then get college sports back to the way they were, which is fairness, competitive balance.” Baumgartner also says the American Collegiate Sports Association, which would replace the NCAA, would be led by a commissioner appointed by the president and suggests federal funding could be withheld for athletic departments who don’t participate in this model. (link)

A North Carolina Senate bill introduced last month would see Winston-Salem State receive $112.5M for a new Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex that would include a new basketball arena. If approved, the bill, which is still in committee, would be effective July 1. (link)

USA Lacrosse’s Paul Ohanian writes on the success for Women’s Lacrosse programs in Florida as four of the top five teams in the publication’s latest rankings are from the Sunshine State. Seton Hill HC Dina Cifelli on the shift to FL, given her background as an AC at Saint Leo and Tampa: “I saw the change in the level of athletes coming to those schools when I was coaching down there. In the last couple of years, the SSC has become as strong as any other conference out there. It’s really been booming. They’re getting players, and they have good coaches. And obviously, the weather is a bonus.” Lynn HC Mindy Richmond on the competitiveness in the SSC, as the eight teams currently have a 64-13 non-conference record: “I believe the biggest difference maker here is that we don't have football in the Sunshine State Conference. A football program eats up a very, very large amount of an athletic budget. Without football, the other sports, including the women’s programs, are able to be financially supported better.” Flagler HC Grant Kelam adds: “The standard is Florida. That’s very apparent now. […] Frankly, we’re competing against Division I mid-major programs for kids these days. That’s our sweet spot. We offer a very competitive lacrosse experience in warm weather with quality coaches at all of these schools.” (link)

It’s Personnel…
+ The NCAA has named Cummins Executive Director of the Global Center for Accounting Abbey Bales as VP of Accounting and Insurance Operations/Controller. (link)
+ St. Edward’s selects Greywolf Foundation Founder/Director Andrew Haring as its new Assoc. AD for External Operations and Strategic Initiatives. (link)

Sport Sponsorship...
+ Pitt-Johnstown will add Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Women’s Wrestling. AD Abby Gearhart: “The addition of Swimming, a very popular sport, also leverages key strengths, including the recently renovated Zamias Aquatic Center and UPJ's history for hosting high school swim meets on our campus. The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is one of the strongest conferences for swimming which makes it a perfect fit. We also look to grow the sport of swimming by adding various programs for the community to partake in. […] It's safe to say Pitt-Johnstown is synonymous with wrestling, thanks to Pat Pecora! It's an incredibly exciting time for the sport of wrestling and adding more opportunities for women to compete at a high level. We look forward to not only being a part of this historic time in the sport of wrestling, but also a trailblazer.” (link)
+ Newberry will add Men’s Volleyball as its newest varsity sport, starting in 2025-26. Women’s Volleyball HC Kiko Santos will transition to Director of Volleyball and oversee both sport programs. (link)

Coaches.wire, hoops…
+ Florida Tech looks to Wofford (DI) for its new Men’s and Women’s Basketball HC hires, with Wofford WBB AC Ashley Raley-Ross and MBB Assoc. HC Will Murphy joining the Panthers. (link, link)
+ Mary hires Dakota State (NAIA) Men’s Basketball HC Darren Tighe for the same role leading the Marauders. AD Marcus Wagner: “He brings a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience to the table. What ultimately drew us to Darren through this process is his ability to build programs with a focus on the development of young men both on and off the court. His program sets high standards and expectations for themselves which aligns well with our 'Greatness through Virtue' strategic plan for athletics.” (link)
+ New Mexico Highlands names Tarleton State (DI) Men’s Basketball AC Zach Settembre as its new HC. (link)
+ Virginia State Women’s Basketball HC Nadine Domond is headed to Morgan State (DI) as HC. (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
+ Barton removes the interim tag from Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Ethan Maddrey. (link)
+ Lake Superior State taps UNC Wilmington (DI) AC Eric Snyder as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Montana State Billings Women’s Volleyball HC Casey Williams will depart after nine seasons leading the Yellowjackets. (link)
+ Slippery Rock selects Indiana (PA) Women’s Soccer HC Noreen Herlihy for the same role. (link)
+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire features dozens of changes across the coaching landscape. (link)

U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley ruled in favor of research universities by permanently barring the National Institutes of Health from capping funding for indirect research costs at a 15% rate. Kelley ruled that the NIH had violated federal statute, was “arbitrary and capricious” in creating the cap, adding it would create “the loss of jobs, the suspension of research, including clinical trials and infrastructure projects, and a reduction of teaching staff who are committed to cultivating medical students.” Higher Ed Dive’s Ben Unglesbee adds: “Despite Kelley’s orders barring NIH from carrying out its cap, the agency has already created widespread disruption in the research university world. Institutions from Columbia University to the University of California system have frozen hiring and taken other preemptive budgetary measures to maintain flexibility as they brace for slashed federal funding on several fronts. The NIH cuts would land hard for many. For example, a 15% cap for indirect funding would mean a loss of $121M at the University of California, San Francisco, $136M at Johns Hopkins University, $129M at the University of Pennsylvania and $119M at the University of Michigan.” (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Development, Major Gifts (University of Louisville / Louisville, KY): This position will assist in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive new revenue across NIL, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, and premium seating. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Creative Services (Missouri Western State University / St. Joseph, MO): Promotes, enhances & cultivates Griffon Athletics brand nationwide. Creation & execution of athletic video productions including live broadcasts, social media strategy, digital media features, etc. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Part-time Diving Coach - Intercollegiate Athletics (Duquesne University / PIttsburgh, PA): This position under the direction of the Head Swimming Coach is responsible for all phases of the women’s diving program as it relates to the mission of Duquesne Swimming and Diving. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant Athletics - Sports Information (Tusculum University / Greeneville, TN): Tusculum University, a NCAA Division II institution located in Greeneville, TN seeks qualified applicants for a graduate assistant position with Athletics – Sports Information. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Luther College / Decorah, IA): Luther College, a residential liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of athletics. This is an on-site leadership role. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): The assistant athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation of both short- and long-term injuries. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Head Softball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): The assistant women's soccer coach will assist the university in meeting the specified goals of the mission statement and the athletic department through professional women's soccer program management. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): Position Summary Under direct supervision assists in the coaching and management duties for the Women’s Soccer Program. More details HERE.

Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): Assists by updating and maintaining the athletic departments website, creating innovative graphics and publications, compiling and updating statistics, media coverage, and livestreaming. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing care and first aid to St. Mary's University intercollegiate student-athletes year-round. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Hawaii at Manoa / Honolulu, HI): Reporting to the President of the UH System, the Director of Athletics is responsible for the leadership and direction of all aspects of the athletics department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

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

Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Excellent opportunity to enhance coaching and recruiting skills, guiding the UIS program in the GLVC and NCAA D2 competition, while attending graduate school. Application review will begin April 21. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): Reports to and will assist the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in directing all activities of the men’s soccer program within NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines policies, guidelines, and procedures. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Athletics - Operations (Tusculum University / Greeneville, TN): Tusculum University, a NCAA Division II institution located in Greeneville, TN seeks qualified applicants for a graduate assistant position with Athletics – Operations. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (Mississippi Valley State University / Itta Bena, MS): The Athletic Director is responsible for maintaining an athletic program that stresses the student-athlete concept and is required to abide by rules and regulations established by the SWAC and NCAA. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Trinity College, a preeminent liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of athletics and recreation. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics - Compliance (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance serves as a senior member of the athletic administrative team and coordinates and leads all aspects of an NCAA compliance and rules education program More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director - Strategic Communications (Stephen F Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): This is a supervisory position responsible for directing communications efforts involving student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the athletics department. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Annual Giving – Intercollegiate Athletics (Duquesne University / PIttsburgh, PA): The Director of Annual Giving will oversee the design and implementation of a successful revenue generation campaign by creating and executing a comprehensive year-round annual giving plan. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, 12-month exempt position. This position is a part of a 7-member team of full-time athletic trainers. More details HERE.

Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is a full-time, 12-month position and supervises a full-time assistant coach position and student coach positions. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The SBU Women's Basketball assistant coach would report directly to the head Women's Basketball coach building the SBU Women's Basketball program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Tampa / Tampa, FL): The AD guides the overall direction of the athletics department, operating in concert with the values, mission and priorities of the University and fostering a culture of excellence. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Physical Education (Highland Community College / Freeport, IL): Highland Community College, a comprehensive community college in Freeport, Illinois, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of athletics and physical education. (NJCAA) More details HERE.

Athletics Business Manager (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Provide the business, financial and administrative support for the 17-sport NCAA Division II program, working with both internal and external constituents on a broad range of complex responsibilities. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director and supervises the care of student athletes competing in Lynn University's athletic programs. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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