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Edition #1601

May 26, 2025

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Postseason Updates…
+ Adelphi and Tampa split their Lacrosse championship doubleheader with the AU’s Men’s squad and Spartans’ Women’s team repeating as national champs. (link, link)
+ West Florida Men’s Golf took home the program’s third national title through a series of weather delays. (link)
+ Barry Women’s Tennis brings the program’s ninth national championship back to Miami Shores. (link)
+ Valdosta State Men’s Tennis goes back-to-back, becoming the tenth DII program to accomplish that feat, for the program’s fourth trophy. (link)
+ Tampa and UT Tyler will face off in the Softball championship, with the three-game series to begin on Tuesday. (link)
+ The eight teams headed to Cary, NC for this year’s Baseball championship are Tampa, Central Missouri, Lenoir-Rhyne, UT Tyler, Northwest Nazarene, East Stroudsburg, Northwood and Felician. (link)

Newberry promotes AD Sean Johnson to VP for Athletics after three years leading the Wolves. (link)

PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray joins the UKnighted Podcast to discuss a myriad of topics, including that the conference has invited an unnamed two-year institution in Pennsylvania to join the PSAC as its 18th full member, with an official announcement to be made by the end of June. Murray adds that membership will likely hold at 18 until the future for the NCAA is more settled. Further: “Remember that our mission is education. Remember that at the end of the day, our job is to help kids get an education and get a job. Now all the other things, the Dixon Trophy, the trophies in the NCAA, all that's great, but remember what your job is. If the NCAA goes away, Gannon's still going to have athletic programs because they think it's important and the conference is still going to exist because there's going to need to be something that coordinates all those things, so it really doesn't change what we do. Maybe there are fewer teams going to the NCAA championships; you know they survived for a hundred years without having big championship numbers so I guess I put it in that perspective to remember what we're doing.” More. (link)

@1QLeadership Question: How can college athletics departments best support student-athletes transition out of competitive sports, particularly the challenges of athlete identity and life after sports?

Caitlin Broadwell, Athletics Case Manager at Long Beach State, discusses the curriculum used in a class for senior student-athletes on campus. The semester-long class focuses on values, developing community, finding hobbies away from sports, and other foundation building aspects that help athletes feel better prepared for retiring from competition and the inevitable "Athlete Identity Syndrome" that comes with retirement.

Broadwell, on her way to becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, developed the curriculum used in the semester-long class for senior student-athletes. She was a multi-school and multi-sport transfer, finishing her career as a beach volleyball player at LSU. With experience from playing, research, and practical knowledge, Broadwell brings passion and purpose to the mental-health in athletics industry.

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Tex.) on reporting by CBS’ Brandon Marcello & John Talty regarding the potential for a Trump administration college sports commission: “This article is nonsense. Cody & Nick are terrific and both good friends. I welcome the commission, hope that it gets formed as soon as possible, and encourage the President to do so.” (link); Texas Tech Board of Regents Chair Cody Campbell responded to Cruz on X: “This is very good news. We all need to work together and set aside selfish agendas, tribalism, and politics to preserve the life-changing opportunity that College Sports provide to more than 500,000 young people in this country.” (link)

More from the Division I Decision-Making Working Group presentation of draft concepts for a streamlined sport oversight committee structure and draft decentralized regulatory framework. The current sport committees would “manage the entirety of a sport ecosystem. The committees would be responsible for championship administration, for playing rules, as well as the identified regulatory areas,” including personnel and playing and practice seasons. “Those will be adjusted based on the decisions around what should be national rules. … The initial discussion is that the composition would include guaranteed seats for autonomy conferences that are eligible for an automatic qualification in the sport, the success element that exists today and at-large positions.” In sports where all four Power 4 leagues compete, their seats would be weighed while other seats’ votes would be equal to 1. In sports where all four do not compete, all voting weights would be equal to 1. The working group will meet again next month and expects to deliver a proposal to the DI Board for consideration. (link)

Facility Features…
+ In addition to a number of campus construction projects, Rollins is planning a pair of athletic facilities. First is a new $10M, 9,961-square-foot tennis and golf center on campus that will include six outdoor courts, golf simulators and more that are set to be complete this summer. The next is a 2K square-foot Softball fieldhouse at city-owned Martin Luther King Jr. Park to add locker rooms, with that project still in the planning stages. (link)
+ Florida Southern officially opened its new 4K square-foot Lone Palm Golf Clubhouse. (link)

The 2026 NCAA Division I, II and III Men's Lacrosse Championships will be held at Virginia’s Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. Division I semis are slated for May 24, with the title game on May 25. The Division II and Division III championship games will both be played May 24. Gillette Stadium was originally the host site, but the facility was named as one of the sites for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, prompting the venue change. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ East Central taps National Park (NJCAA) HC/ECU alum Autumn Wyatt as its new Softball HC. (link)
+ Mars Hill Women’s Soccer HC Holly Zador departs after three years and is now an AC at Lenoir-Rhyne. (link)
+ Midwestern State selects Abilene Christian (DI) AC Joe Trilli as its next Men’s Basketball HC. (link)
+ Newberry names Limestone HC Austin Alexander as its new Men’s and Women’s Golf HC. (link)
+ William Jewell removes the interim tag from Men’s Lacrosse HC Andrew Briones. (link)
+ Check out dozens & dozens of coaching staff changes across the industry in this morning’s Coaches.wire publication, which is read by tens of thousands of coaches & administrators in college athletics. (link)

JohnWallStreet submits that the “only way for ESPN, or any other cable network, to become profitable with a streaming service is to cut costs and/or force the consumer to pay a lot for the offering. And no single media company has enough programming to do the latter at a level necessary to maintain programming (and programming costs) as if they were still in the old monopolized system.” Crakes Media Principal Patrick Crakes explains that “bundling is the way you get more digital scale and do it at a price that enables strong margins.” However, JWS notes that to “re-bundle effectively, media companies must have the requisite assets. Soon Disney will. … It’s not difficult to envision a future landscape where fans can cobble together bundles from a collective of 20+ content services (think: WBD and Fox’s sports programming or DirecTV’s sports package) and service offerings (think: broadband, digital security, or robo-taxis)–each with ESPN DTC at the center of it.” Crakes tells JWS that Disney’s Fubo merger “crossed the Rubicon for them.” It was Disney publicly saying, “We [need to] build out our digital distribution assets so they can be [packaged] with content and services outside the company, [let’s] bundle what we can internally, and really get aggressive with the strategy.” Disney “doesn’t necessarily have to sell a bunch of subs in the next couple of years for ESPN DTC to be successful,” according to Crakes, and JWS explains that’s because the “larger goal is to begin experimenting with re-bundling content, specifically beyond the Disney portfolio.” (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (Lubbock Christian University / Lubbock, TX): Oversee and ensure departmental compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and policies. 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.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): FSU is searching for Assistant Athletic Trainers to work for the University. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (New Mexico Highlands University / Las Vegas, NM): This position directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for the Baseball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach-Track & Field (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): This position will assist the Head Coach in the development and management of the Track & Field program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director Of Communications, Creative and Branding (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Responsible for enhancing the department’s visibility, storytelling, and fan engagement through innovative communication strategies, content creation, and brand management across all media platforms. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Operations and Professional Development (College Sports Communicators / Remote): This role is responsible for designing innovative professional development and educational programs that support the growth of CSC members across career stages, roles, and institution types. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Creative Content (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Coordinator promotes, enhances, grows, cultivates Griffon Athletics brand. Video productions, video board productions, live broadcasts, social media, digital media, season highlights, special events. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Coordinates and provides athletic training for student athletes. Employed By Mosaic Health. On-site coverage of athletic events, may include evening and/or weekend coverage, implementing summer programs. More details HERE.

Sports Performance Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Provide comprehensive sports performance programs with the goal of improving sports performance and mitigating injury potential for athletic teams as specified by the Director of Sports Performance. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Pennwest - California / California, PA): The assistant coach is responsible for creating an environment that is supportive of individual differences and maximizes the educational and athletic development of the student athletics. 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 Baseball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Northeastern State University is seeking a motivated and focused Head Baseball Coach to join our Athletics team in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. More details HERE.

Assistant Swim Coach (Minnesota State University – Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Assistant Swim Coach for MSUM Dragons. Full-Time position. Opportunity to train NCAA DII student athletes to compete in one of the most competitive conferences in NCAA DII. More details HERE.

Executive Director (The Rams Club / Chapel Hill, NC): The Executive Director will supervise the planning and activities of The Rams Club with responsibility for membership, annual giving, major/endowment gifts, and major capital fundraising efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Director, Creative Media & Content Strategy, Department of Athletics (R0007804) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The leadership for the Athletics Creative Video & Photography staffs, including content development & vision, while assisting in daily project mgmt for creative video, photo & graphic design. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Marketing, Digital Advertising, & Student Engagement (University of Toledo / Toledo, OH): Lead a team in all strategy development, implementation, & execution of activities in marketing, promotions, advertising, licensing, spirit groups engagement, brand engagement, and digital marketing. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Baseball (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Join our Athletic department as Head Baseball Coach. NCAA Division II institution 45 minutes north of Kansas City. Full coaching responsibilities. Direct, plan, recruit, academics, PR, promotions. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Volleyball (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): St. Edward's University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach - Women's Volleyball. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Communications (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): This position disseminates all information regarding the Athletic Department. Responsible for ensuring sound information reporting, recording, and distribution for all athletics at Missouri Southern. More details HERE.

Director of Creative Services (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, Missouri, MO): Promotes, enhances, grows, & cultivates the Griffon Athletics brand within the city, region, state, and country. Oversees live broadcasts, video board, video-based social media, digital media feature More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): St. Olaf College is a residential, liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus located 45 min from Minneapolis and St. Paul. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer II (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Assistant Athletic Trainer II provides care and treatment of athletic injuries including assessment, prevention, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Seeking a full-time, 12-month coach to lead a competitive NCAA DII women’s softball program. Responsibilities include program management and teaching 2 Health and Sport Science courses. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Softball (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 softball program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Softball (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): This position will report directly to the Softball HC and is responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, and evaluating of a successful softball program. Go Peacocks! More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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