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Edition #1622

July 16, 2025

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Bloomfield will transition to the USCAA, following the college’s merger with Montclair State (DIII). The Bears will continue to sponsor Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer and Softball. Montclair Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life Dawn Soufleris: “This move allows us to preserve and reimagine Bloomfield's athletics legacy in a way that reflects both our commitment to student opportunity and our responsibility to sustainability. Competing in the USCAA ensures that our student-athletes continue to grow, thrive, and represent Bloomfield College of Montclair State University with pride. We're excited about this next chapter and the new pathways it opens for athletic excellence and engagement.” (link)

The PacWest names former Academy of Art & BYU-Hawaii AD Brad Jones as its next commissioner. Westmont President/PacWest Executive Board Chair Gayle Beebe: “I’m delighted to introduce Brad Jones as the next Commissioner of the PacWest Conference. Brad brings a wealth of experience and is a seasoned veteran of intercollegiate athletics. We're particularly pleased with Brad's legacy of significant contributions both within the Academy of Art itself as well as within the broader work of the PacWest Conference. We anticipate a long and positive contribution to the overall health and vitality of the Conference.” (link)

Jessup AD Lance Von Vogt will step down at the end of the month after a dozen years in Rocklin. President John Jackson: “Lance has faithfully served Jessup for the past 12 years, bringing vision, energy, and unwavering dedication to our mission. As a member of both the Senior Leadership Team and the Executive Team, his impact has extended well beyond the Athletics Department. […] Under Lance's leadership, Jessup Athletics experienced unprecedented growth and competitive success. These milestones would not have been possible without his strategic leadership and commitment to excellence.” Assoc. AD Scott Sorgea will serve as Interim AD. (link)

DC Discussions…
+ On reports/tweets from CBS News last night that President Donald Trump intends to sign an executive order to establish national NIL standards, Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich explains that “while it’s still unclear what the president’s order would contain, it’s unlikely to significantly conflict with current efforts in the House (vis-a-vis the SCORE Act). But an executive order wouldn’t have the power to grant some of the antitrust protections that the NCAA and power conferences have been asking for in Congress to govern the NIL era, sources previously told FOS. Instead, the order could establish a commission to investigate the issue and report back best practices, as Trump has done in the past.” (link)
+ The SCORE Act has passed the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee by a 12-11 vote along party lines. The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty outlines next steps: “A markup hearing in the House's energy + commerce committee, which will be similar to this morning's process and likely end with a vote to advance the bill to the full House floor. Three committees in on the bill: Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Education + Workforce. There's a world in which the three committees, all Republican-controlled, decide to send the bill straight to the House floor from here. But that's unlikely, according to folks in the know, so I would expect that Energy and Commerce committee markup hearing in the near future.” Congressman/Co-Sponsor Gus Bilirakis (R-FL): “I want to say it again: time is of the essence. It is long past time that we take action to ensure that we have sustainable future for college sports, especially for women’s sports and the Olympic sports. That creates predictability and certainty for all student-athletes. We must act now to protect and preserve the uniquely American institution of college sports we have all come to know and love.” (link, link)

DI SAAC Chair Meredith Page, DII SAAC Chair Avery Hellmuth and DIII SAAC Chair Lillian Case have issued a joint statement in support of the SCORE Act in Congress, writing: “This bill affirms what we know to be true regardless of division: student-athletes are students first...not employees. We fully support the provision that preserves our non-employment status while still expanding access to NIL opportunities, agent representation, privacy protections, financial transparency, medical care, degree completion, and vital health, safety, and educational resources. By promoting fairness, ensuring consistent national standards, and prioritizing the holistic development of student-athletes, the SCORE Act reflects a modern, student-centered approach to college athletics.” Hellmuth adds: “Division II student-athletes support the SCORE Act because it creates a clear, nationwide NIL standard that replaces the confusing patchwork of state laws. We strongly agree with its protection of our status as students, not employees, and we believe it preserves the integrity of college athletics by enabling the NCAA to uphold fair rules with appropriate antitrust protections. This bill reflects what we've consistently advocated for: clarity, consistency, and the ability to pursue academics and athletics at the highest level.” (link)

The College Sports Commission has released a list of all participating schools that have opted into revenue sharing, which includes the following DII schools that compete in DI for certain sports: Augusta, Dallas Baptist, Lake Superior State, Michigan Tech, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State and St. Cloud State. (link)

The G-MAC inks a five-year media rights deal with FloSports, becoming the eighth DII conference to join Flo. Commissioner Tom Daeger: “Partnering with FloSports marks a significant milestone for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and reflects the collective efforts of our member institutions to produce compelling digital content that has driven demand for wider distribution. We're excited to collaborate with FloSports and their talented team starting in 2025-26 to further elevate the broadcasts our members and the league produce. The revenue generated from this media rights agreement will enable the conference to enhance the championship events for our student-athletes and help member schools improve their production capabilities.” (link)

The NCAA could be facing another class-action lawsuit, this from North Carolina (DI) women’s tennis player Reese Brantmeier. She filed a federal lawsuit last year, challenging NCAA restrictions on individual athletes accepting prize money in outside competitions. A federal district judge wrote Tuesday that it is “highly likely the Court will grant the motion for class certification.” The case could have implications beyond the tennis players currently involved. Kennyhertz Perry attorney Mit Winter tells WRAL-TV:“If a court finds this rule that limits prize money with respect to tennis players violates antitrust law, I don’t see how the NCAA could enforce it in other sports.” (link)

Wayne State (MI) will add Women’s Soccer starting in 2026-27. President Kimberly Andrews Espy: “We're excited to build on the enthusiasm and momentum at Wayne State with the addition of a women's varsity soccer team. Athletics plays a key role in enabling college access and success, providing opportunities for students to develop career enhancing skills that fuel our regional workforce, and creating a vibrant campus for our community. We all look forward to cheering the program on to triumphs both in the classroom and on the field.” (link)

Deal Digest…
+ Augustana renews its partnership with Opendorse. (link)

+ California (PA) and Clarion are the latest to team up with FanWord to implement the FanWord Assist platform to assist with written content creation. (link, link)
+ Fort Lewis and Mary team up with Spry to enhance their efficiency and student-athlete support. (link, link)
+ Lee partners with Teamworks to implement Teamworks Elite. (link)

Wheeling Women’s Basketball HC Anna Kowalska departs to become Assoc. HC at Utah State (DI). AC Ella Skeens has been promoted to HC. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ Anderson promotes Softball AC Kelly Roberts to HC. (link)
+ Belmont Abbey removes the interim tag from Acrobatics & Tumbling HC Haley Allen. (link)
+ Missouri S&T selects Northwest Missouri State AC Nikki Segrest as its new Track & Field HC. (link)
+ Point Park hires West Liberty AC Joseph Lamplot as its new Women’s Wrestling HC. (link)
+ Southern Nazarene names Rend Lake (NJCAA) HC/Asst. AD Chris Moddelmog as its next Baseball HC. (link)
+ Tiffin taps Cross Country HC Mark Del Monaco as Director of Track and Field and Cross Country. (link)
+ Tusculum Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Garcian D’Cruz steps down for another position. (link)
+ Check out this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire for all the changes to coaching staffs across all sports in the past few days. (link)

More Higher Ed…
+ Saint Augustine’s has been removed from SACSCOC membership after an arbitration panel unanimously decided to uphold the accrediting body’s decision, stating the university failed to prove the SACSCOC Board and/or Appeals Committee did not follow its procedures. Interim President Marcus Budgess states the institution remains accredited and operational for this fall and will file an injunction to work to keep its accreditation. Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Boulware: “We will stop at nothing to ensure that SAU maintains its accreditation and continues serving our students. SAU’s mission is bigger than any one setback. For over a century, SAU has been a beacon of opportunity. That legacy will continue. We are pressing onward – with faith, focus, and fortitude – to secure the accreditation our students deserve. Our resolve to educate and empower our students is unshakeable, and the entire SAU community stands together to support the path ahead.” (link, link)
+ Last month, SACSCOC placed Emory & Henry and Johnson C. Smith on probation for good cause after two years of having their accreditation status monitored by the body, citing financial reasons. The accrediting body also placed King’s accreditation on warning. (link)
+ Ferrum faculty issued a vote of no confidence in President Mirta Martin back in May over a lack of transparency and shared governance, toxic work environment, institutional mismanagement and more. The Board of Trustees has issued a unanimous vote of confidence in response to the 87% faculty vote. (link)

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(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Amherst College / Amherst, MA): Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) Head Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska – Fairbanks / Fairbanks, AK): The University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Athletic Trainer to lead the athletic training operations for all varsity athletic programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance and Academics (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): Seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance and Academics. More details HERE

Graduate Assistant –Sports Information (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Support QU Athletics with media, stats, social content, and website updates. Create graphics, assist with coverage, and promote DII programs while pursuing a graduate degree. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Assist with all aspects of QU’s NCAA DII softball program, focusing on recruiting, player development, and pitching. Represent the university with energy, professionalism, and commitment to success. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Oversee all aspects of ticket operations for our intercollegiate athletics programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Track and Field Coach (Sprints, Hurdles and Jumps) (Davenport University / Grand Rapids, MI): This position will require experience in coaching sprints, hurdles and jumps. In addition, this position has responsibilities that include assistant coaching, practice planning, and recruitment. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (New Mexico Highlands University / Las Vegas, NM): This position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with daily operations of the Athletic Training Room on campus. Candidate will have oversight of assigned sports. More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Compliance (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): The Assistant AD for Compliance is responsible for ensuring the university's athletic program complies with all institutional, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA regulations. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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