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Edition #1596

May 14, 2025

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Bluefield State selects Arkansas-Pine Bluff (DI) Executive Senior Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student-Athlete Academic Success Brodderick Tucker as its new AD. President Darrin Martin: “His leadership, integrity, and passion for student-athlete success align perfectly with our vision for the future of Bluefield State University Athletics. I'm confident he will build on our momentum and help take our programs to the next level—both on the field and in the classroom.” (link)

Christian Brothers and Lewis have signed a letter of intent for a formal partnership between the two schools over 500 miles apart. Lewis President David Livingston: “With Memphis being home to industry leaders in distribution, engineering, transportation, technology, and healthcare, this potential partnership allows us to explore new ways to meet regional needs. By leveraging our complementary strengths, we believe there is potential to extend the impact of the Lasallian mission beyond what either of us could achieve alone.” A new partnership would not go into effect until fall 2026 at the earliest. Next steps: “Over the coming months, CBU and Lewis University will engage in a comprehensive evaluation process, including forums, listening sessions, and strategic planning. … A decision on whether to move forward with a full agreement is expected later this fall, with implementation details worked out during the 2025–26 academic year.” At the moment, the only note on athletics is that all teams and student-athletes will compete through 2025-26 without changes. (link)

Presidential Commission...
+ The Virginian-Pilot’s David Teel has comments from NCAA President Charlie Baker on President Trump’s college sports commission: “I’m up for anything that can help us get somewhere.” (link)
+ More from Baker: “I think the fact that there's an interest on the executive side on this, I think it speaks to the fact that everybody is paying a lot of attention right now to what's going on in college sports. I'm up for anything that can help us get somewhere.” When asked whether he felt the creation of a commission would enhance the NCAA's chances at legislative relief, Baker replied: “I don't have a crystal ball on that one. I don't know. I do think, though, that it's quite clear at this point that there are a lot of people interested in college sports, and we do need some help at some point to create some clarity around some of these issues in Washington. Creating clarity one lawsuit at a time is just a really bad way to try to move forward." (link)
+ Former Alabama (DI) Football HC Nick Saban tells ESPN/SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum that while he doesn’t want to get too far into the specifics about what he would hope to accomplish on the presidential college sports commission, the “first thing is everybody’s got a different state law…and everybody’s trying to create advantages. So we probably need an interstate commerce type something that gets it all there. I don’t think it's in the best interest of the players to necessarily be employees. And I think authentic name, image and likeness is good for players, but I don’t think pay-for-play is necessarily what we want. So, you know, what is college? We all went to college to create value for our future, and I think we want to keep some semblance of that in terms of guys developing as people, as students and developing a career off the field as well as developing the ability to play at the next level. So we’ve got to have a system that enhances all three of those.” Saban also remarks that he doesn’t believe he should be the tip of the spear on this issue, adding: “I think I’m someone who has lots of experience and certainly would like to help anyone who would seek our help to try to help fix it because I spent my whole life, 50 years, trying to help players be more successful in life. And I want to see us continue to be able to do that not just in football, but in all sports across the board. We’ve got to protect Olympic sports whether they produce revenue or not.” (link)

Sportico’s Michael McCann notes that attorney Laura Reathaford’s objection to the revised House settlement includes a request that, should U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken approve the settlement, she also stay implementation of the injunction “until the resolution of all appeals.” Reathaford contends that approach would prevent “fundamental unfairness” in the form of athletes immediately losing roster spots. McCann explains that’s an “important request, because a stay of the injunction likely means the settlement wouldn’t go into effect for many months (if ever), since objectors would appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court. Given that many conferences and colleges have acted as if the settlement is a done deal for the 2025-26 academic year, a stay would mean those institutions’ leaders made an erroneous and overconfident assumption.” Meanwhile, an objection filed by attorneys Douglas M. DePeppe and Robert B. Hinckley Jr. argue that giving the schools the option to grandfather in players is unlikely to protect many athletes: “The member schools, many of whom having made roster cuts just in the weeks since April 23, have no intrinsic incentive to reverse course and invite back their cut athletes.” McCann observes that “many of the points raised in these memos are difficult to rebut from a factual standpoint. … The relevant legal question is whether what might be seen as ‘less bad’ is ‘good enough’ for Wilken. The judge has described most of the settlement’s terms…in a favorable light. She also doesn’t need to regard the settlement as perfect or excellent, but instead a more modest assessment that it is reasonable.” (link)

Check out the qualifiers for the Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which begin on May 22 at Colorado State Pueblo. (link)

Shepherd has been hit with two years of probation, a vacation of records in ten sports and a $5K fine for eligibility certification and financial aid violations. Over a two-year period, 44 student-athletes competed in 265 contests while ineligible or not properly certified, over $5K in scholarships was awarded above legislated limits and SU did not notify 282 student-athletes of the renewal or nonrenewal of scholarships ahead of the NCAA deadline. (link)

Augusta announces a series of upgrades for the Jaguars’ Softball facility that are set to be ready for the 2026 season, including 225 chairback seats, a new press box, batting cages and more. AD Ryan Erlacher: “Our softball student-athletes deserve a first-class facility that will elevate not only their experience, but the experience for those who support us. The upgrades to our softball stadium will be significant and will rival some of the best facilities throughout the southeast. This project enhances the commitment and investment into athletics from our campus leadership and we are extremely grateful for their continued support.” (link)

Western Colorado will add Women’s Wrestling as its newest sport in 2026-27. (link)

Deal Digest…
+ Cal State Monterey Bay expands its partnership with Opendorse to provide a premium NIL marketplace that covers transaction costs of NIL deals. (link)
+ Fresno Pacific teams up with Athlete’s Thread to provide customer NIL merchandise and branding tools. (link)
+ Montana State Billings and Rocky Mountain (NAIA) have partnered with TDS Fiber to be the official sponsor of the Rimrock Rivalry. (link)

Coaches.wire, hoops…
+ Ferris State hires former Fort Lewis Men’s Basketball HC Bobby Pietrack as the Bulldogs’ next HC. (link)
+ Morehouse selects NC State (DI) AC Larry Dixon as its new Men’s Basketball HC. (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
+ Belmont Abbey Acrobatics & Tumbling Ansley Dempsey is no longer leading the program after one season. (link)
+ Cameron selects LIU (DI) AC Holden Capps as the Aggies’ new Baseball HC. (link)
+ Illinois Springfield Baseball HC Trevor Forde steps down after two seasons. (link)
+ Newman Baseball HC Drew Maus resigns after six seasons. (link)
+ Palm Beach Atlantic Men’s Golf HC Craig Watson will not return for the Sailfish. (link)
+ Roberts Wesleyan hires North Campus Resident Director Paul Fricano as its first Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)
+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is heaviest in hoops, football, softball, baseball and volleyball changes, but provides the full rundown of movement across all sports. Check it out. (link)

More Higher Ed…
+ Morehouse selects Michigan (DI) Dean of the School of Public Health F. DuBois Bowman as its 13th president. (link)
+ Regis President Salvador Aceves departs to become the next president at San Francisco (DI). (link)
+ Roberts Wesleyan will cut around 20% of its workforce and eliminate an unnamed list of academic programs as the university “right-sizes” its academic offerings and has plans for a new trades school. President Rupert Hayles Jr.: “There’s a new terminology… we have blue collar, we have white collar but now we have new collar… new collar is stackable certificates but not only that, they’re looking at trades.” (link)

The GOP-led House Ways and Means Committee reportedly plans to unveil changes next week that will increase endowment tax rates and include more colleges, according to Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody, who notes the committee is expected to propose raising endowment excise taxes 1.4% to up to 21%, depending on endowment value per student. The proposed endowment tax would only apply to private institutions, as it does currently. Moody: “Under the proposed formula, institutions with endowments of $750K to $1.25M per student would reportedly be hit with 7% excise tax. That number would climb to a 14% tax for colleges with endowments valued at $1.25 to $2M per student. Colleges at the highest level with endowments of $2M or more per student would pay 21%.” Moody notes, however, that the specifics of the tax increase are not final. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Athletic Event Management (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Director of Athletic Event Management is responsible for the appropriate setup and coverage of all home athletic contests and all ticketing operations for the MSSU athletic department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Assistant AD for Sports Medicine and Wellness is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the overall sports medicine program for the athletic department and all student-athletes More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director of Communications (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Assistant Athletic Director-Communications oversees the athletic department's web page, social media platforms, department communications and statistics for all competitions. More details HERE.

(NEW!) UMD Athletics Manager of Ticket Sales and Operations (University of Minnesota – Duluth / Duluth, MN): UMD Athletics is seeking a motivated and results driven Manager of Ticket Sales and Operations to manage the ticketing operations for UMD Athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Baseball Coach (Saint Martin's University / Lacey, WA): The Head Baseball Coach, oversees all aspects of the men’s baseball program, fostering athletic excellence, academic achievement, and alignment with the Catholic Benedictine values of the university. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Softball Coach (University of Sioux Falls / Sioux Falls, SD): The University of Sioux Falls, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, invites applications for a full-time Head Softball Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching Coach) (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Coker University is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to serve as a full-time Assistant Softball Coach, with a primary focus on serving as the Pitching Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant, Men's & Women's Cross Country (Gannon University / Erie, PA): This is a part-time 12 month position and is responsible for assisting with coaching, managing and directing various aspects of the Gannon University Men's & Women's Cross Country Team. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Budgeting (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): St. Olaf Athletics enriches educational and life experiences by fostering a highly competitive and inclusive environment that champions academic excellence, holistic well-being, and community. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Northeastern State University Athletics is currently expanding sports in D2, we are expanding our support staff to help accommodate this exciting new growth. What an opportunity to grow professionally! More details HERE.

Strength and Conditioning Coach (University of California, Merced (UC Merced) / Merced, CA): Looking for a proven leader in strength and conditioning to lead our program as we transition to NCAA Division II. More details HERE.

Head Coach Women's Water Polo (University of California, Merced (UC Merced) / Merced, CA): Looking for an experienced head coach to lead our women's water polo program through our campus' transition to NCAA Division II. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach - Tahlequah Campus (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Northeastern State University is seeking a motivated and focused Head Softball Coach to join our Athletics team in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Academics (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): The Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Academics under general direction, oversees compliance programs for teams, departments, and other constituents. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Compliance (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position will be responsible for ensuring the sports programs and athletics department staff comply with all institutional, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA regulations. More details HERE.

Learning Specialist (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Learning Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of learning plans for identified caseloads of students who utilize academic support services. (DI) 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.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Provide administrative support to the Head Men's Basketball Coach in areas such as camp coordination, scouting, student-athlete recruitment, and the daily operations of the men's basketball program More details HERE.

Coordinator of Hockey Operations (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University is now accepting applications for the coordinator of hockey operations. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): The Department of Athletics at Kutztown University invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Softball (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): Provides leadership related to the Softball program including recruitment, player development, monitoring academic performance, discipline, and social development of student-athletes. (DI) 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.

Assistant Athletic Director (Life University / Marietta, GA): Provide critical leadership across multiple areas of operations, which will support the continued competitive excellence of 21 teams and over 650 student-athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Duties include coaching, recruiting, staff oversight, fundraising, and compliance with NCAA, GAC, and university rules. The role also involves teaching 2 Health and Sport Science courses each spring. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Fan Experience, Game Presentation, & Campus Partnership (R0007755) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The position also liaises with corporate partners, concessions, and university departments to enhance the fan experience at home and select away/postseason events and supervises Fan Experience staff. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems (DePaul University / Chicago, IL): Lead IT strategy for DePaul Athletics—overseeing systems, devices, data architecture, and broadcast tech—while collaborating across departments to drive innovation and operational excellence. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): Seeking a dynamic, creative, and organized Assistant AD for Athletic Communications to lead efforts in promoting our NCAA Division II athletic programs. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletics Communication (Viterbo University / La Crosse, WI): This position coordinates media relations, public relations, marketing and promotions, website maintenance, photography and statistical data related to the athletics department. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics for Operations (Dallas Baptist University / Dallas, TX): Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and staff for multidivisional department (D1/D2). In addition, will lead corporate sponsorship sales and will serve on the AD leadership team. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Sales & Fanbase Growth (R0007751) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The Associate Athletic Director for Sales & Fanbase Growth drives ticket revenue for Wake Forest Athletics, primarily for football and men's basketball, through strategic marketing and sales planning. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Coker University, a member of NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference, is seeking a dedicated and energetic Athletic Trainer to join our Sports Medicine staff. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Central Washington University / Ellensburg, WA): Central Washington University is recruiting a Head Softball Coach to join our Athletics team in Ellensburg, Washington. More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Head coach leads/manages all aspects of the program. Charged with developing a competitive women’s golf team while fostering a culture of academic excellence, leadership, & student-athlete development. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Fan Experience (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Lead marketing efforts to promote Nighthawk Athletics, drive attendance and enhance fan engagement for UNG's 13 intercollegiate sports More details HERE.

Head Coach, Wrestling (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for Head Coach, Wrestling. More details HERE.

Head Coach Track & Field (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Head Coach of Track and Field for an NCAA Division II University. More details HERE.

Head Coach Cross Country, Assistant Coach Track and Field (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Head Coach of Cross Country and Assistant Coach for Track and Field for an NCAA Division II University. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Aid the head coach in conducting the men's basketball program while fostering and encouraging the goals of student-athletes, and stresses the elements of sportsmanship and fair play. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Field Women’s Soccer to begin Fall 2025. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Responsible for leading the development and execution of marketing strategies that foster revenue generation, promote athletic programs and drive fan engagement. More details HERE.

Special Project Assistant, Department of Athletics (R0007706) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The Special Project Assistant represents the Director of Athletics and Senior Staff in cultivating relationships and connectivity w/campus constituents; including students, staff, & the broader community. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Development (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic advancement team & contribute to an exciting era of UIS athletics by managing & executing fundraising efforts & playing a major role in an upcoming campaign. More details HERE.

General Manager - Little Rock Athletics Sponsorships (University of Arkansas at Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): The GM will serve as a representative of Little Rock Athletics, building positive relationships with local & regional businesses, the campus community & the Trojan Athletics staff. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Commissioner - Media Relations and Strategic Communications (Big East Conference / New York, NY): Become an integral part of the executive team at one of the nation's elite conferences by leading our Media Relations and Strategic Communications efforts, with special emphasis on men's basketball. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Sterling College / Sterling, KS): A four-year private Christ-centered liberal arts college seeks applicants for the position of head women’s basketball coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): Kutztown University invites applications for the position of Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach. More details HERE.

Aquatics Program Manager (University of California, Merced (UC Merced) / Merced, CA): Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Recreation, this position develops and manages aquatics programs and is responsible for the management of the aquatics facility. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Men's and Women's Soccer Goal Keeping Coach (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): The GA Soccer Goalkeeping Coach assists the head coaches in various aspects of the men's and women's soccer program, with a specific focus on the training and development of the team's goalkeepers. More details HERE.

Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation (King's College – Pennsylvania / Wilkes-Barre, PA): The executive director of athletics and recreation oversees all aspects of the administration of King’s NCAA Division III athletics program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Adams State University has an opening for a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer. Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering athletic training services to the student athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and managing a competitive and successful NCAA Division II women's basketball program. More details HERE.

Broadcasting & Multimedia Graduate Assistant (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): This position oversees the management of technical and logistical aspects of live streaming, production, and distribution of athletic events, primarily through the RMAC Network. More details HERE.

Sports Performance Coach (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): Under the direction of the Assistant AD for Performance / Wellness, come to work every day in our brand new, state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot performance center! More details HERE.

Head Coach of Strength & Conditioning (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Southwest Baptist will work with coaches of all 21 programs in assisting their weight lifting programs at NCAA Division II level. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Northeastern State University Athletics is currently expanding sports in D2, we are expanding our support staff to help accommodate this exciting new growth. What an opportunity to grow professionally! More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Basketball (Mississippi College / Clinton, MS): This position is responsible for administering all aspects of an NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference Women's Basketball program. More details HERE.

Head Tennis Coach (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): Jessup University, an NCAA Division II Institution and member of the PACWEST Conference, is seeking a Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The SBU Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach will oversee both programs as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference in NCAA Division II Athletics. More details HERE.

Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistantship with additional duties to serve as the Goalkeeper coach for the top ranked Men’s soccer program at St. Mary’s University. More details HERE.

Governance and Compliance Coordinator (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) / Charlotte, NC): Apply to join our team supporting CIAA/NCAA rules education, deadlines, roster review, digital monitoring, and event coordination across member institutions and championships. More details HERE.

Women's Basketball Head Coach (Georgia College & State University / Milledgeville, GA): Lead, operate, direct, and manage all aspects of a holistically successful Women's Basketball Program at Georgia College & State University, the state's designated Public Liberal Arts University. More details HERE.

Head Women's Softball Coach (Faculty) (Pennwest - California / California, PA): The Head Women’s Softball Coach is responsible for all phases of the women’s softball program including the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its Intercollegiate Athletic Program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): Responsibilities include assisting in the administration, organization, instruction, development and management of the university’s Women’s Basketball Program. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Stunt (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, OH, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant, Stunt. More details HERE.

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