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Edition #1605

June 4, 2025

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NCAA President Charlie Baker tells the Boston Globe’s Michael Silverman that the House (settlement) “as envisioned does a few things that I think are pretty important. The first thing it does is it moves the center of NIL gravity away from third parties, who, for the most part, are not well known and not really accountable to anybody, they don’t have to register or report to anyone, and it creates a center of gravity that’s really around the school, and having the schools be the prime relationship around NIL, the athletic development piece, and the personal development piece all where it belongs.” Baker in a wide-ranging Q&A also explains what the NCAA is seeking from Congress: “One is to give us some kind of state preemption, because we have so many state laws now that are basically designed to create competitive advantages for the schools in their states. It’s not just an issue around a level playing field in NCAA conferences. There are maybe 40 states with different rules about all kinds of things. Money made from NIL isn’t taxable in some states, or you don’t have to comply with conference or NCAA rules. There’s some states where it’s more like an order that you not comply with conference or NCAA rules. I mean, it’s wild.” In regards to fighting efforts from student-athletes seeking additional years of eligibility, Baker notes: “In sort of an odd way, this has helped us with our conversation with people in Congress because we’ve had a number of folks we’ve talked to who have said, ‘That eligibility thing, I can see why you’re concerned about that one and why you might need some help from us to be able to set a standard around eligibility.’ … You start to chip away a lot of the rules and standards we have around academics, which I think makes everybody very nervous, for all kinds of pretty good reasons. So, it’s one where a lot of people in Washington, both members of Congress and their staffs, have said, ‘Yeah, OK, I understand why that’s a problem and why you would be here to talk to us about that.’” Full interview. (link)

Venable LLP Partner Philip Sheng recently noted that, according to U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken’s April 23 Scheduling Order, the parties in the House settlement had summary judgement and Daubert briefing due on June 6. In an update Sheng points out that the parties have moved for an extension of upcoming deadlines, which Wilken has granted. (link, link); Big West (DI) Commissioner Dan Butterly chimes in on the House settlement: “Many NCAA staff members thought it would have been last week. Some commissioners thought this week. I have been saying it will be during NACDA week, as Judge Wilken knows when major NCAA events are being conducted. Remember, she held the larger settlement hearing on the day of the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game – for nearly 6.5 hours!” (link)

Western New Mexico names Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Matt Enriquez as Interim AD. (link)

Young Harris AD Aaron Bessey recaps his first year in the chair, stating “everything has been better than I could have dreamed of.” In addition to both basketball programs winning over 20 games for the first time in school history and a number of other athletic achievements, YHC posted records in fundraising, GPA, livestream viewership and more. On fundraising, the department revamped the Mountain Lion Club, held two new fundraising events and more to bring in over $600K. Bessey on what lies ahead: “We will continue to set a high standard and do what we do here at Young Harris College, which is building champions in life. We focus on excellence in everything.” (link)

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in Tennessee (DI) men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler's lawsuit against the NCAA, and Boise State (DI) assistant professor Sam Ehrlich notes the DOJ is calling on the court to use "flexible" antitrust analysis that considers the "student" in "student-athlete.” Ehrlich notes the following passage “might as well have been written by NCAA counsel.” From the filing: “The ringers of the 19th century college teams underscore why some degree of collaboration between schools is necessary to maintain the connection between scholarship and athletics. If an opposing school does not impose academic obligations on its players, it stands to gain a significant advantage on the field from a team of effectively professional athletes able to devote all of their time and energy solely to athletics. Likewise, if a school does not limit the years of participation, it could field more experienced players and obtain advantages over rivals, which would discourage other teams from fielding younger players. The on-field rivalry therefore makes it difficult for any one school to impose academic requirements unilaterally without some assurance that competing teams have similar rules. Thus, from the early days of the NCAA, it has imposed a significant amount of ‘regulatory controls’ as a ‘justifiable means of fostering competition among amateur athletic teams.’” (link); Full brief. (link)

Sioux Falls rolls out a new brand identity. AD Jon Hart: “This logo represents more than just a new look—it reflects the energy, pride and future of our athletics program. We've modernized our identity to better connect with today's students, while honoring the strength of our tradition and deepening of our roots in the Sioux Falls community. We can't wait for students, staff, alumni and fans to rally behind it.” Mongoose Sports assisted with the rebrand. (link)

Coaches.wire, hoops…
+ North Greenville names Campbell (DI) AC Lakeisha Gregory as its next Women’s Basketball HC. (link)
+ Texas A&M-International taps Lyon (DIII) Women’s Basketball HC Casey Fowler for the same role leading the Dust Devils. (link)
+ West Liberty hires Coker Men’s Basketball HC Michael Lamberti as the Hilltoppers’ next HC. (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
+ Alabama-Huntsville Softball HC Les Stuedeman retires after 30 seasons at the helm and will be succeeded by Assoc. HC Melanie Carter. (link)
+ Concordia-St. Paul Track & Field HC Sam Johnson resigns after 13 years leading the Bears. (link)
+ Eastern New Mexico names Howard (NJCAA) AC John Sharp as its new Rodeo HC. (link)
+ Lenoir-Rhyne hires former West Virginia (DI) HC Vic Riggs as its next Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving HC. (link)
+ Missouri-St. Louis selects Denver (DI) Women’s Soccer AC Stephen Cavallo as its new HC. (link)
+ Missouri S&T Track & Field HC Shaun Meinecke resigns after eight years leading the Miners. (link)
+ Northeastern State names Concordia (TX - DIII) Softball AC Cassidy Bowen as the next HC in Tahlequah. (link)
+ St. Mary’s (TX) taps Sterling (NAIA) Softball HC Taylor Lira for the same role leading the Rattlers. (link)
+ Even more coaching movement from around the industry can be found in this morning’s Coaches.wire edition. Dozens & dozens of changes on coaching staffs from coast to coast. (link)

The Trump administration wants to lower the maximum Pell Grant by $1,685 to $5,710 for the 2026–27 academic year as the program faces an estimated $2.7B shortfall, according to Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody and Katherine Knott, who note that, per administration officials, the “lower maximum will cover the average in-state tuition and fees for community college students; however, some students use Pell Grants to attend more expensive four-year institutions. Over the years, advocates for increasing or doubling the Pell Grant have said the maximum award covers less than a third of the costs of four-year colleges and universities.” (link)

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(NEW!) Senior Vice President, ASP College (Altius Sports Partners / Remote): Serve as a senior leader to help drive strategy, develop and maintain executive-level client relationships, and deliver high-impact consulting services to athletics departments nationwide. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletic Equipment & Apparel (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Oversee all aspects of athletic equipment operations for the athletic department to include purchasing and inventory. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Operations (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. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Join the four-person sports medicine team, working in partnership with the Springfield Clinic to provide outstanding care to our 250+ student-athletes, living and working in Illinois's capital city! More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Basketball Coach (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Coker University is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered Head Men’s Basketball Coach to lead all aspects of its NCAA Division II men’s basketball program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO, CO): Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Head Women’s Wrestling Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Coach (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): Jessup University is seeking applicants for the Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field position. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Goal Keepers (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Goal Keepers More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Exciting opportunity to join the UIS tennis staff as the assistant coach, earn a Master's degree and live on campus while providing the student-athletes with an outstanding experience. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant - Athletic Administration (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Will assist with the daily operations of the athletic department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): Assist with the daily operation of the women's soccer program. More details HERE.

Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position, will include the management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Men’s Basketball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Sterling College / Sterling, KS): Sterling College, a four-year private Christ-centered, liberal arts college located in Sterling, Kansas, seeks applicants for the position of head Softball coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Cross Country/Track & Field (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): St. Edward's University invites applications for the position of Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field, More details HERE.

Head Beach Volleyball Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): You will oversee the Beach Volleyball program at Southwest Baptist University. Recruiting students for the team, setting schedules, and overseeing all practices. More details HERE.

Assistant Tennis Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): This position reports to the Head Tennis Coach and is responsible for performing the duties and requirements of the assistant coach for the men's and women's tennis programs. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Tufts University / Medford, MA): The Director will lead Tufts Athletics with passion, honoring tradition while shaping its future, promoting sportsmanship, community, and student-athlete well-being through shared goals. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director/Assistant Athletic Director, Championship Resources (University of North Alabama / Florence, AL): Primary function: oversight of daily fundraising of athletics, with primary emphasis on increasing philanthropic engagement. Reports to Director of Athletics and VP, University Advancement. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Key role on staff, developing student-athletes, focusing on recruiting and assisting with implementation of the program while working in the state capital as part of the University of Illinois system. More details HERE.

Athletics Assistant Coach Men's Baseball (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for assisting the Head Baseball Coach in creating and maintaining a successful baseball program for the institution. More details HERE.

Athletics Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): This part-time position receives a stipend and graduation tuition waiver. Duties include assisting the Head Volleyball Coach with the coordination and preparation of the university's volleyball team. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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