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Edition #1610

June 16, 2025

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American International announces the promotion of Asst. AD for Sports Medicine and Performance Rob Kearney to AD, effective July 7. AIC President Nicolle Cestero: "Rob has already made a significant impact in his time at AIC, and his energy and innovative approach will be invaluable to this role. His perspective on athletic administration, strong relationships with coaches, and the trust he has built with our student-athletes will bring both stability and renewed direction to AIC Athletics." (link)

More from NCAA President Charlie Baker’s sitdown with Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Fischer for Collegiate Sports Connect at the 2025 NACDA Convention, during which Baker says of the House settlement’s impact on Olympic sports: “Virtually all of the A4 schools, which is where a majority of the Olympic athletes come from, have all said they're going to continue to support their Olympic programs and many of them have actually talked about the fact that they’re going to scholarship a lot more people in their Olympic programs as a result of this – and a lot more folks in their women’s programs as a result of this settlement. So, I remain fairly hopeful about that. I think the bigger challenge on all the Olympic stuff is just going to come down to – we have a great relationship with the USOPC, and we're just going to have to make sure that we continue to stay close to them as we go forward here.” Baker also notes federal lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have remained engaged with the NCAA about its future, “and, by the way, a lot of the folks on both sides have looked at some of these lawsuits we’ve been dealing with around five years to play four, which has been the standard practice in college sports for probably 100 years, and have said, ‘Okay, that's a really good example of why you probably need some help from us on liability because you shouldn't be in court on stuff like that.’ And I think the fact that there are now two bills that are pending in Washington and there are Democrats who are starting to either write their own bills or signing onto some of the bills that are currently under discussion there I think is a really positive development.” What happens if Congress doesn’t act? “Come back and talk to them again next year. The good news is we do have the settlement, which deals with what I thought were some of the most important issues that needed to be addressed. The employment thing is not something you're going to find a lot of student-athletes signing up for. In fact, when the men's basketball team at Dartmouth was engaged in that conversation with the National Labor Relations Board, there weren’t any other programs at Dartmouth that came with them. They could’ve if they’d wanted to. There weren’t any other programs in the Ivy League that came with them. They could’ve done that, too. And there weren’t any other programs in DI that came with them.” Full conversation. (link)

MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy chats with KQ2's Chris Roush to dive into a number of topics, including the conference setting a revenue record through its deal with Hudl. “We were the first Division II to go completely behind a paywall and I think we were Hudl’s first $1M client, $2M client, $3M client. We've been a great partner with Hudl in helping to build out the network. The thing that I guess I'm most proud about as we've built this the last six or seven years is that our fans continue to tell us that they see value in having access to every broadcast that the MIAA does.” On the conference’s decision to remain in Kansas City and Municipal Auditorium through 2030, Racy emphasizes that, while it is expensive, “Our coaches and our athletic administrators just keep going back to being the conference in the NCAA that gets to play our basketball championship in a historic venue like Municipal Auditorium.” Over the last academic year, the MIAA and its Membership Task Force have been working with College Sports Solutions Founder/President Jeff Schemmel as it relates to the trickle down of changes from DI. “We're trying to develop, as it relates to the House settlement, key strategies that we want to work on in the MIAA. […] I guess a theme that's emerging, Chris from all of that with all of the uncertainty is that leaders within the MIAA, Presidents, ADs, Senior Woman Administrators, they want to position the MIAA to be the premier conference in all of Division II.” (link)

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Brandon Fisher, Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development at UNT, and Colby Wilson, Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development at Pitt, discuss the mindset and competencies they learned during the NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program, and now apply during their first full-time job as young professionals.

• Fisher - Understand how your supervisor operates

• Wilson - Advocate for yourself

When asked where they see themselves in the future. Fisher wants to merge his passion for sport with his passion for leading people, while Wilson is driven by the impact of developing talent. 🎧 on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify

The Northwest Missouri State-Pittsburg State football rivalry is making its return to the Kansas City metro area for each of the next two seasons at Children’s Mercy Park, home of MLS soccer club, Sporting KC. Once an annual neutral site match-up, the two programs previously contested what was dubbed the Fall Classic from 2002-13 and again in 2019 at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium. (link, link)

Maryville (DII) is expanding its facilities at the Maryville University Hockey Center, partly in hope of the school adding a Division I hockey program in the next two to three years. The Chesterfield Hockey Association owns and operates the rink, while Maryville uses it for its club teams. Maryville would own its portion of the expanded facility. The project is estimated to cost $5M and would serve as a home to the eventual D1 program, including locker rooms, training rooms, study spaces, coaches offices, a press box, and a lounge. Director of Hockey John Hogan: “At Maryville, we’ve been actively working toward the goal of bringing NCAA Division I hockey to our university for several years. We’re excited about the progress made, and look forward to taking important next steps in the coming months. The vision builds on the success of our five ACHA teams, which have laid a strong foundation for competitive hockey at Maryville. With strong support from the community, we believe we can turn this vision into a reality within the next 2-3 years. It’s an exciting time for Maryville and for hockey in our region.” (link)

Northwood has received the largest philanthropic gift in its history, a $20M commitment through the foundation of Dan and Pamella DeVos, to bolster the university’s $100M “When We Are Free” fundraising campaign as it enters its public phase. With funds slated to be distributed over a five-year period per the Midland Daily News’ Dave Clark, the aim is to “bolster enrollment, expand academic and entrepreneurial programming, and increase scholarship opportunities for students through a newly established Liberty Fund.” A portion of the gift will also create a Strategic Accelerator Fund to support enrollment growth, student life, infrastructure, varsity sports and marketing initiatives, while another will create the Venture Fund to help students, faculty and staff turn business ideas into reality. Dan DeVos currently serves as a member of Northwood’s Board of Trustees as well as Chairman of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and majority owner, President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) hockey team. (link)

Deal Digest…

+ Wayne State (MI) inks a partnership with Opendorse to provide NIL resources and education for its student-athletes. (link)

Coaches.wire…

+ Adelphi Baseball HC Bill Ianniciello announces his retirement after five seasons at the helm and 12 overall with the program. (link)

+ Michigan Tech taps Lake Superior State Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC Mike Andrews for the same role with the Huskies. (link)

+ Mount Olive selects Limestone Women’s Lacrosse AC Katherine Stachowski as the Trojans’ new HC. (link)

+ Northwestern Oklahoma State hires former Central Washington Softball HC Joe DiPietro to guide the Rangers. (link)

+ Saint Leo welcomes former UTEP (DI) Women’s Tennis HC Ivan Fernandez as Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ St. Cloud State extends the contract of Women’s Soccer HC Gretta Macdonald for five years through the 2029-30 campaign. (link)

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS), during its meeting in Indianapolis last week, discussed next steps following the NCAA Summit on Performance Technologies in Collegiate Athletics that was hosted May 1-2 by the Sport Science Institute. Topics discussed included: nomenclature (wearables vs. performance technology); impacts on student-athletes, including mental health; contemporary use trends; considerations for intent, transparency and privacy; planning, implementing and evaluating performance technologies, including involvement of sports medicine staff; performance technologies in data-informed and/or medical decision-making; and the evolving landscape of sports science and technology. CSMAS also supported modernizing the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program through methodological updates, expanding operational capabilities and introducing substudies. This modernization would bring the program in alignment with best practices in injury surveillance data analysis methodology globally. Updates are expected to enhance precision, improve utility and introduce substudies to address identified needs, membership interest and/or gaps in research literature. (link)

As lawmakers in DC continue to discuss increasing the endowment tax rate, a group of 24 small colleges are pushing for Congress to lift the threshold for the maximum proposed tax from 500 students to 5,000 students. This comes as some of the largest institutions in the country are pledging to spend more endowment revenue on student aid and teach to persuade lawmakers against increasing the tax rate. (link)

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VP of Athletics (Southwest Minnesota State University / Marshall, MN): Overall administrative responsibility for the university’s comprehensive athletic program. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner of Athletic Administration (East Coast Conference / Colonia, NJ): The Associate Commissioner of Athletic Administration will be responsible for assisting with conference operations, with a focus on compliance, governance, sport & championship administration. More details HERE.

Greyhound Broadcast Services Coordinator (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): Under general supervision, the Coordinator of Greyhound Broadcast Services is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the broadcast production for ENMU Athletics events. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): The position responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting efforts related to the communications and fan engagement operations of the department. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Exciting opportunity to lead the men's and women's golf programs in the competitive GLVC, benefiting from the support of the Springfield golf community. Women's program made a 2025 regional appearance. More details HERE.

Baseball Head Coach (Georgia College & State University / Milledgeville, GA): Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Baseball Coach is responsible for leading and developing a competitive NCAA Division II baseball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner - Controller (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will serve the Conference to manage the day-to-day accounting and financial transactions, HR, office administration and other duties as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Gardner-Webb University / Boiling Springs, NC): This cabinet-level position reports directly to the President and provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the University’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Event Staffing and Facility Operations (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Leads hiring, training & supervision of ushers & event staff for events. Ensures a safe, inclusive, & welcoming environment at all events. Tracks & reconciles expenses for event & facility operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Learning Specialist (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Learning Specialist is responsible for the implementation of learning plans for identified caseloads of students through the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA). (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's/Women's Golf Coach (St. Thomas University / Miami, FL): Seeking candidates to oversee all aspects of the Men's and Women's Golf programs in Miami, FL. Position to recruit qualified student athletes and manage the programs to compete at a high level. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (New Mexico Highlands University / Las Vegas, NM): Assist Head Softball Coach with daily operations with running a collegiate softball program, including working with and developing the pitchers. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach – Intercollegiate Athletics (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Under the general direction of the Director of Tennis, the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the Men’s tennis program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Football (Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA): Seton Hill University seeks candidates for a full-time Assistant Coach, Football - specifically wide end receiver coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach (Part-time) – Intercollegiate Athletics (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Under the general direction of the Director of Tennis, the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the Women’s tennis program. (DI) More details HERE.

Part-Time Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Pennwest - California / California, PA): Responsible for the administration of the collegiate volleyball program in a way that reflects the athletics’ department program goals. More details HERE.

Director of Football Relations (College Football Playoff / Irving, TX): Manages CFP operations, liaises with conferences, NCAA, and officials, enforces policies, and oversees risk and health strategies, including sports wagering and medical coordination. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Event, Facilities, & Equipment (Gannon University / Erie, PA): Must possess independent decision-making skills related to event operations and management, facility maintenance, concession stand, and equipment room needs. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics - Budget & Planning (Gannon University / Erie, PA): Serves as a senior member of the athletic administrative team, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of athletic budgets, reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director External Operations (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): Seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. More details HERE.

Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Fitness and Weight Room facility management; develop the physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility of FSU student-athletes More details HERE.

Assistant Director Athletic Annual Giving (HR Title: Stewardship Officer I) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): The Athletic Development Officer of Annual Giving assists the Athletics Development Office with donor acquisition and retention strategies and supports the department's annual giving efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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