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Edition #1619

July 9, 2025

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PacWest Commissioner Jessica Harbison Weaver will step down next week after two years leading the league. Harbison Weaver: “When I was hired as commissioner I had several large-scale goals I wanted to achieve—I could have never imagined blowing them out of the water in just two years. Together the conference put on the first Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships; we put the conference all on the same digital network to drive revenue to our institutions; increased championship revenue to offset rising costs for the conference office; got a volleyball championship approved; right-sized our championships; launched a championship-specific merchandise portfolio; got a new strategic plan approved; and enhanced the student-athlete experience in ways too numerous to count. I’m a builder at heart, but I’m looking forward to enjoying some time off before moving on to my next opportunity to help another organization dream big. I wish the PacWest the best of luck moving forward.” (link)

King selects Montreat (NAIA) VP of Athletics and Enrollment Management Jose Larios as its new VP of Athletics, starting August 1. President Andy Tooley: “Jose's significant experience as a coach, mentor, and effective administrator in multiple areas of higher education made him stand out in a pool of strong candidates. I found Jose's holistic approach to student-athlete success, philosophy of leadership, track record of developing winning programs, and enthusiasm for fostering community partnerships inspiring.” (link)

NCAA EVP of Regulatory Affairs Stan Wilcox will retire on August 1 after nearly seven years with the national office. President Charlie Baker: “Stan told me shortly after I arrived at the NCAA that he would be retiring at the end of 2023. Toward the end of the year, he and I agreed that there was much to do, and it would be great if he could stay with us for a bit longer, which I really appreciated. As a result, he will be wrapping up a 40-year career as a student-athlete who played in a March Madness Final Four; an administrator and manager who served at the school, conference and NCAA level; and one of only three Black athletic directors to win an FBS national football championship. (Go Seminoles!) His relationships throughout the college and professional ranks and his ability to see issues from a variety of points of view have made him an invaluable leader and teacher during his time with the NCAA. I especially appreciated his insights and advice during this past year, which has involved more change in Division I college sports than any other in recent memory.” (link)

The Championships Committee is recommending 2026 NCAA Convention legislation to implement the NCAA Power Index (NPI) as the sole selection criteria for team sports, starting in 2026-27, after considering making this recommendation via noncontroversial legislation. If approved, there would be a “check-in” after the first year in practice to ensure dials are set appropriately, with the dials to be set on a three-year cycle. Other notable considerations from the committee include the elimination of a .500 record or higher for postseason selection, the requirement of nonconference in-region competition and the elimination of RACs upon the adoption of this legislation. Other legislative recommendations from the committee include the addition of a DII Women’s Bowling Championship, the establishment of a new playing rules structure through a joint DII and DIII Playing Rules Oversight Panel under the final oversight of the respective Management Councils, the separation of the NCAA National Collegiate Fencing Championships into Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championships, and a change to the Football championship date formula to allow for the teams playing in the national title game to participate in athletic activities during the winter break. The latter change would come in the 2027 season, with the championship game to move to the first week of January and an additional week to be added to the end of the regular season. To those who say this conflicts with the Life in the Balance philosophy, the committee believes it supports balance by allowing those members who do not want to play Week 0, 12 weeks to play 11 games. The committee is also recommending the implementation of a high-cost city per diem of $205 starting in September and the discontinuation of DII championship festivals after the 2026 fall sports festival, which is currently allocated $700K for three years and $200K for the fourth. (link); For those unfamiliar with how NPI works, D3 Datacast took 97 minutes to dissect the entire formula ahead of its implementation in DIII last year. Super insightful for those who want to know more or are math and statistics aficionados. (link)

Emmanuel and Young Harris are set to face off in the inaugural "The Roar War" this year as the schools compete for the Lions Cup. Young Harris AD Aaron Bessey: “First off, a huge shoutout to our external team and Nate's external team at Emmanuel for working behind the scenes to make this idea come to life. It's a win-win when you can partner with an in-state institution that shares similar values, while also providing more competitive motivation at the same time. This will be a fun rivalry series for our student-athletes, coaches, and community to participate in for years to come.” (link)

It’s Personnel…
+ Northwest Missouri State signs President Lance Tatum to a contract extension through 2029. (link)
+ Missouri Southern promotes Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Cori Reid to Deputy AD. (link)
+ Belmont Abbey elevates CFO Carrie Bailey to Senior Assoc. AD for Finance. (link)
+ Barton announces a series of promotions, including Asst. AD of Sports Medicine Ginna Lewis to Assoc. AD/Director of Sports Medicine and Director of Athletic Communications John Karrs to Asst. AD for Communications. (link)
+ Indianapolis hires Indianapolis Indians (MiLB) Senior Marketing Manager Heidi Hoepner as Asst. AD for Marketing and Promotions. (link)

Facility Features…
+ Clarion will rename its Football Field after former Football HC Al Jacks. (link)
+ Central Missouri teams up with Musco Lighting to install new LED lights at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field ahead of the Mules’ home Football opener in September. (link)

Sport Sponsorship…
+ Barry will add Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse as its newest sport programs, starting in 2027. President Mike Allen: “At Barry, we are committed to creating opportunities for student-athletes to grow on the field and in the classroom. The addition of men's and women's lacrosse to our expanding roster reflects our dedication to fostering excellence through athletics and providing students with the resources they need to become dynamic leaders in their communities. (link)
+ The GLVC will add Jamestown as an associate member in Men’s Volleyball (link) and Purdue Northwest and Trevecca Nazarene as associate members in STUNT. (link)

Minnesota State and Vanguard are the latest to team up with FanWord to assist with its written storytelling. (link, link)

Newberry Football HC signs a contract extension that would keep him with the Wolves through the 2031 season. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ Central Missouri taps Truman State Cross Country HC/Track & Field AC Collin Nurenberg for the same role in Warrensburg. (link)
+ Frostburg State hires William Jewell Track & Field/Cross Country HC Rayshawn Walker as its new Track & Field HC. (link)
+ Menlo names Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (DIII) Men’s Soccer AC Matthew Kemp as its new Women’s Soccer HC. (link)
+ Northwestern Oklahoma State Men’s Track & Field HC Derrick Young Jr. resigns and he will be replaced by Men’s and Women’s Cross Country HC Sterlin Broomfield. (link)
+ Slippery Rock promotes Field Hockey AC Missy Revesz to HC. (link)
+ Have a look at this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire to keep track of coaching staff changes across all sports from the past 48 hours. (link)

Colleges and universities boasting a high percentage of international students could face a credit risk as a result of federal government targeting of those individuals, per a new release from Moody’s Ratings. Inside Higher Ed’s Johanna Alonso reports that those most at risk are the 11% of American institutions where international students make up more than 20% of the student body as well as those already dealing with financial struggles. From the Moody’s report: “The reduction in international students presents a credit risk for universities heavily reliant on this demographic because of potential declines in tuition income, as international students typically pay full tuition fees. Additionally, with declining numbers of high school students over the next several years in the U.S. leading to fewer domestic students, universities intending to fill the gap with more international students may fall short.” Overall, Moody’s calculations note that about one in five colleges’ and universities’ EBITDA (earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization) margins would shrink by 0.5 to 2.0 percentage points, potentially pushing them into negative territory, but observe that the model does not account for any institutional steps taken to mitigate those losses, especially at wealthier institutions. (link)

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(NEW!) Commissioner (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference / Colorado Springs, CO): The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, a proud DII member with a rich history of academic & athletic excellence, is seeking a visionary leader capable of guiding the conference into its next era. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Cheer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Exciting opportunity to coach a sideline cheer program while earning a master's. The cheer program reports to athletics and is a vital part of athletics and the campus community. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach and Coordinator of Game Operations (University of Missouri – St. Louis / St Louis, MO): This full-time role combines leadership of the university's cross country programs with responsibilities supporting the planning and execution of game day operations for the athletics department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Operations and Facilities Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): This person will be the point person for scheduling of all athletic facilities and fields. Will need to coordinate with all teams, campus groups, and outside groups. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): Assistant Athletic Trainer. Full-time position serving the athletic department. It requires a flexible work schedule; nights and weekends are necessary, and traveling with teams is required. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Development (Syracuse University / Syracuse, NY): Reporting to the Sr. Associate AD for Development, the Assistant AD for Development serves in a management role to provide strategic leadership for Syracuse Athletics female sport programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Performance (S&C) Graduate Assistant Coach (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): Athletic Performance team is seeking a dedicated and motivated Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant Coach to join our dynamic staff. More details HERE.

Athletics Director (University of California – San Diego / San Diego, CA): UC San Diego seeks an AD to lead its Division I program, uniting athletic excellence, innovation, and values-driven leadership to elevate scholar-athletes and drive campus-wide impact. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Administration (Colorado Mesa University / Grand Junction, CO): Head Compliance Officer of Division II and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Member - Colorado Mesa University. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Communication (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Communication will oversee and administer all aspects and operations of an NCAA Division II Sport Communication office. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Athletic Administration (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): Responsible for assisting the director in the planning and execution of all aspects and facets of a successful athletics program at the NCAA Division II level. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Philanthropy (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): The Director of Athletic Philanthropy at CSU Pueblo Foundation plays a pivotal role in advancing the university's athletic programs through strategic fundraising, event planning and donor engagement. More details HERE.

Athletics Groundskeeper (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Athletics Groundskeeper is responsible for maintenance and care of the fields and surrounding grounds at the Outdoor Athletic Complexes. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Championships & Operations (Big Sky Conference / Farmington (15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City), UT): Plan, prepare, and execute the Conference’s 15 annual championships as well as coordinate internal operations that include paying officials, bookkeeping, and assisting in budget planning and analysis. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Mansfield University of Pennsylvania / Mansfield, PA): The Department of Athletics Faculty at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for Director of Athletics (Faculty) for Mansfield. More details HERE.

Athletics Facilities and Event Management Intern (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): CSU Pueblo Athletics is seeking a Facilities/Event Management Intern to be responsible for planning, coordination and execution of all home contests and special events throughout the academic year. More details HERE

Ticket Sales Representative (Account Executive, Ticket Sales & Retention) (University of Louisville / Louisville, KY): Drive new sales and renewals for football and men’s basketball season tickets through outbound outreach and account management to grow revenue and elevate the fan experience. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts is a frontline major gift officer who identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major and principal gift donors for FGCU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's & Women's Swimming Graduate Assistant Coach (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Frostburg State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Swimming. More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant Coach (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Frostburg State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant Coach for Strength & Conditioning. More details HERE.

Asst Track/Cross Country Coach (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): Northern State University seeks a part-time Track/Cross Country Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Great opportunity to join a dynamic basketball coaching staff. The successful candidate can build their coaching portfolio while earning a master's degree. Nine-month position, renewable More details HERE.

Senior Associate Commissioner, SWA, Governance and Compliance (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Sr. Associate Commissioner will oversee all aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance vertical while also serving as the women's basketball sport liaison. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Stevenson University / Stevenson, MD): Stevenson University, an independent, residential institution of higher education in Owings Mills, Maryland, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of athletics. (DIII) More details HERE.

Senior Associate or Deputy Director of Athletics for External Relations/Revenue Generation (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The Senior Associate or Deputy AD for External Relations/Revenue Generation, a member of the Senior Management staff, will have administrative oversight of external relations and revenue generation. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director / Director of Compliance & Eligibility (Southern Nazarene University / Bethany, OK): The Asst. Athletic Director of Compliance and Eligibility is responsible for all systems designed to ensure compliance with the NCAA, Great American Conference, and University regulations. More details HERE.

Swimming & Diving Head Coach (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): A championship-caliber swimming & diving program ready for its next leader! More details HERE.

ACHA Men's D3 Head Hockey Coach (Davenport University / Grand Rapids, MI): The position will head the organization and administration in all aspects of the program in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the sports program and the institution. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Davenport University / Grand Rapids, MI): This position will head the organization and administration in all aspects of the program following the rules and regulations governing the sports program and the institution. More details HERE.

Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Quincy University, a NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Softball Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Northwestern Oklahoma State University seeks a Graduate Assistant Softball Coach for its NCAA Division II program, competing in the Great American Conference. Tuition waiver is included. More details HERE.

Head Men's Wrestling Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): We are seeking an individual that will promote excellence in athletics, academics, and personal development—ensuring student-athletes succeed in all areas and graduate ready for life beyond the mat. More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (Pennwest - California / California, PA): Assistant Baseball Coach in collaboration with Head Baseball Coach assists in the direction and administration of the Baseball Program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): To promote/market all athletic teams and be the communications liaison to the public as it relates to all athletic affairs. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Mars Hill University / Mars Hill, NC): Mars Hill competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. More details HERE.

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.

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