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Edition #1274

July 18, 2025

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Rockford officially names Assoc. AD for Compliance and Eligbility/SWA Jessica Stanek as its next AD. President Patricia Lynott: “Jess has established herself as a trusted leader within our athletics program, across the RU campus, and within the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Jess brings deep institutional knowledge, a strong connection to our student-athletes and coaches, and a clear vision for the future of Athletics on our campus. Under Jess Stanek's leadership, the Rockford University athletics program will continue to grow in both impact and excellence.” (link)

President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools, according to ESPN’s Dan Murphy and Pete Thamel, who report: “The draft calls on the Secretary of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board to ‘determine and implement the appropriate measures with respect to clarifying the status of collegiate athletes.’ The draft states the employment status of college athletes should ‘maximize the educational benefits and opportunities’ schools can provide through their athletic departments. … The draft also calls on other federal authorities – such as the Federal Trade Commission, Attorney General and Secretary of Education – to take steps toward creating policies that would support the future of college sports and the training those programs provide for future U.S. Olympians.” Thamel and Murphy also report that “sources cautioned to ESPN that Trump might not go through with the executive order, which appears to be more supportive of college athletics rather than prescribing any specific transformational changes.” (link); Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger provides the full draft of the potential presidential executive order obtained earlier this week, reporting that “there remains uncertainty on whether the order will be introduced or how much the draft would change.” (link)

The NCAA won its appeal on a 2-1 decision of the eligibility lawsuit brought by Wisconsin (DI) Football student-athlete Nyzier Fourqurean who sought to have his seasons of competition in DII not count towards his DI eligibility. The majority opinion noting Fourqurean “failed to show some likelihood that the (NCAA's) Five-Year Rule constitutes an unreasonable restraint of trade. […] We do not exclude the possibility that on a fuller record, Fourqurean will succeed in establishing his claim. We also recognize that the 2025-26 college football season begins soon. In this context, we encourage the parties and the district court to expediate the coming litigation.” A statement from the NCAA: “The NCAA and its member schools strive to provide world-class athletics and academic experiences for student-athletes that foster lifelong well-being. The member-approved rules, including years of eligibility, are designed to help ensure competition is safe and fair - aligning collegiate academic and athletic careers to provide high-level opportunities and benefits to hundreds of thousands of student-athletes.” (link)

SBJ’s Ben Portnoy has obtained the nearly 100-page governance structure recommendation compiled by the NCAA Division I Decision-Making Working group in June and notes the document also includes previously unreported feedback recorded by the NCAA’s research team centered on subjects related to potential changes. Of note: A May poll found that “while 83% of [Power 4] respondents were supportive or very supportive of weighted voting for autonomy conferences, less than 20% of respondents from the other Division I subdivisions indicated such support.” Of a possible roughly 2,000 respondents, 264 participated. … A second poll that received 164 respondents out of a possible roughly 2,000 conducted from May 22 to June 3 found over 80% of respondents from non-Power Four schools desired a higher voting threshold for proposed changes to legislated sport committee composition. Fifty-six percent believed that threshold should be 80%, while 70% of P4 respondents indicated a 60% threshold made more sense.” Regarding the setup itself, Portnoy observes: “There is some nuance to this structure. The recommendation is designed in a way that three-of-four Power Four conferences siding on an issue would make up less than 50% of the vote on a given committee. Those conferences that receive skewed voting power also varies. The Big East would receive a weighted vote as part of the men’s basketball oversight committee, per the recommendation. … No such distinction was made for the women’s basketball oversight committee. (link)

It’s Personnel…
+ Johnson & Wales-Providence elevates Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administrations Joseph Green to campus president. (link)
+ Marian (WI) promotes Director of Athletic Communications Brandon Bodart to Asst. AD. (link)

Sport Sponsorship…
+ Carlow will add Men’s Tennis as its newest varsity sport this fall. AD Lou Zadecky: “Our women's tennis team is one of the University's longest-running programs, so it is a natural fit to add a complementary men's program to further align with the AMCC and the NCAA. We look forward to competing this season and creating another great opportunity for student-athletes at Carlow.” (link)
+ Westminster (MO) will add Women’s Flag Football as its 20th varsity sport starting in 2026-27. AD Jessica Brown: “We are excited to welcome women's flag football as new a Blue Jays sport at Westminster College. Doing so offers another important opportunity for women to participate in sports at the collegiate level while further demonstrating the College's commitment to Title IX.” (link)

Inflation accelerated in June as President Trump’s tariffs started to leave a bigger imprint on the economy, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to hold interest rates steady when policymakers next meet this month. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from a year earlier, the swiftest pace since February, data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed on Tuesday. That is slightly higher than expected and up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May. (link)

Chapman elevates Football OC Casey Shine to HC for the upcoming season. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ Allegheny names Buffalo (DI) Aquatics Coordinator Troy Lubanski as Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving HC. (link)
+ Averett Men’s Wrestling HC Blake Roulo departs for another position as AC Sam Braswell gets the bump up to HC. (link)
+ Bridgewater hires Ferrum (DII) Tennis HC Noah Hughes for the same role at his alma mater. (link)
+ Bryn Mawr taps Pratt Cross Country/Track & Field HC Haley Markos for the same role leading the Owls. (link)
+ Caltech promotes Women’s Soccer AC Scott Wilson to HC. (link)
+ Calvin names recent Kutztown (DII) student-athlete Tiffani Lincoln as its new Acrobatics & Tumbling HC. (link)
+ Catholic selects Wilkes Men’s & Women’s Swimming HC Chris Paynter as its new Swimming & Diving HC. (link)
+ Gordon brings in Messiah AC Zachary Scarano as the Fighting Scots’ new Men’s Lacrosse HC. (link)
+ Howard Payne hires UT Permian Basin (DII) AC Josh Lopez as its new Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)
+ Linfield taps high school coach/alum Chris McIsaac as Cross Country HC/Track & Field AC. (link)
+ Meredith announces former App State (DI) Director of Golf Heather Brown as its new Women’s Golf HC. (link)
+ Neumann names recent alum Jason Petrin as Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)
+ Penn State Altoona Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Brad Brooks is no longer serving in the role. (link)
+ Pfeiffer hires prep HC Drew MacBean as its new Men’s and Women’s Golf HC. (link)
+ Randolph welcomes former College of Charleston (DI) Softball HC Tracey Lynch as its new HC. (link)
+ Regent names Widener AC Jared Welsh as its new Men’s Soccer HC. (link)
+ SUNY New Paltz Women’s Lacrosse HC Randy Vite departs after fours seasons for the same position at Thomas Jefferson (NCAA DII). (link)
+ Transylvania taps Centre Women’s Soccer Assoc. HC Trip Rogers as its new HC. (link)
+ Tufts selects PGA instructor Stephen Doyle as the Jumbo’s Men’s Golf HC. (link)
+ Union promotes AC Chris Collier to Cross Country/Track & Field HC. (link)
+ Vassar names Manhattanville Women’s Volleyball HC Tyler Blank to the same position. (link)
+ Wilkes hires Campbellsville (NAIA) AC Kasey Kruczek as its Women’s Wrestling HC. (link)
+ Wisconsin-Eau Claire taps Augsburg Men’s Ice Hockey AC Jarrad Vroman as the Blugolds’ next Women’s Ice Hockey HC. (link)
+ Even more coaching movement can be tracked via this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Coach Of Football (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach. This is a full time, 12-month position that comes with a full-board meal plan and benefits. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Rowing Coach (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College is seeking applicants for a full-time crew coach for the Women's Crew Team. This is a 40 hour per week, 10-month position with a full meal plan and a benefit package. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Video Production Engineering (HR Title: Supv, Athletics Video Prod Eng) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): The Director of Video Production Engineering plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the technical success of all SMU Athletics video productions. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director Video Production Engineering (HR Title: Athletics Video Prod Engineer) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): The Assistant Director of Video Production Engineering supports the technical operations of all live broadcasts, in-venue videoboard shows, and AV systems across SMU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Provide assistance in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III men’s lacrosse program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletic Performance Coach (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): This position is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive and evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored for assigned programs. Full-time (benefitted), Aug 1 - May 31. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Hunt Seat Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Hunt Seat Instructor/Varsity Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Augustana College is searching for a dynamic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable football coach who will work specifically with our defensive backfield student-athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Basketball (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Randolph College, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a dynamic full-time professional to serve as Head Coach for its women’s basketball program. More details HERE.

Head Track & Field Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Seeking candidates with a strong coaching background committed to student-athletes' academic and athletic success. Open to director-level with success & applicable experience at collegiate level. More details HERE.

Women's Flag Football Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Responsible for administering all aspects of the sport program. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program More details HERE.

Assistant Peak Performance Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): The assistant Peak Performance Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Peak Performance Coach in all aspects of the College’s in-season and off-season programming. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III Softball program by teaching and coaching student athletes, recruiting highly selective high school prospective student-athletes, More details HERE.

Track and Field Assistant Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III Track & Field program by teaching and coaching student athletes, recruiting highly selective high school athletes. 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. (DII) 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): The Head Women’s Golf Coach position coordinates all phases of the Women's Golf program, including player development, scheduling, and recruiting. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position involves a dual role within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics More details HERE.

Men's Basketball Assistant Coach (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Johns Hopkins is seeking an assistant men's basketball coach. The position will be 12 months, part-time. More details HERE.

Head Coach Men’s Lacrosse (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): This position directly supervises the assistant coaches, student support personnel and student athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women’s Lacrosse (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Full-time (37.5 hours/week), fixed-term, exempt, benefits-eligible Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse. Position ends 1/31/27-possibility for extension dependent upon performance & available funding. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Beloit College / Beloit, WI): The AD will oversee Beloit College's DIII athletic program, ensuring an excellent environment for student-athletes in competition, learning, and service, while collaborating with college leaders. 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Sport Performance and Deno Fitness Center (Macalester College / Saint Paul, MN): Lead and manage all aspects of the sport performance program for 21 varsity intercollegiate sports, with a strong commitment to student-athlete development, collaboration, and overall campus wellness. 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. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Of Women's Basketball (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Our team is currently looking to fill the role of a 2nd Assistant Coach - a full time 20 week position with the possibility of renewal. The salary is $16,888 and includes a full meal plan. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Bethany College / Bethany, WV): Lead a competitive program that has advanced to the conference playoffs in two of the last three seasons; built around high-achieving student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Rivier University / Nashua, NH): The Director of Athletics is responsible for the development, management, coordination, and supervision of the University’s Division III intercollegiate athletics programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (University of Wisconsin – La Crosse / La Crosse, WI): Full Time position coaching at a premier D3 institution. Distance coaching and recruitment focus. Active, recreational-driven town wonderful for all ages, including families. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Mount Holyoke College / South Hadley, MA): Under the direction of the Head AT and Team Physician, responsible for providing direct medical services for injuries and illnesses to student-athletes participating in our sponsored 11 varsity sports More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Under the direction of the head coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA and University of Chicago standards. More details HERE.

Men's Assistant Lacrosse Coach (Oglethorpe University / Atlanta, GA): Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s leading private Liberal Arts University, is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic professional to serve as the Men’s Assistant Lacrosse Coach. (DIII) 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.

Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for administering all aspects of the sport program including coaching. More details HERE.

Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program. 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.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications position. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Fundraising (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): The Director of Athletic Fundraising is responsible for leading fundraising efforts in support of Trinity College’s athletic program. More details HERE.

Graduate Intern - Field Hockey and Women's Flag Football (Virginia Wesleyan University / Virginia Beach, VA): Graduate intern position available starting in August. The position is paired with field hockey for the fall semesters, and our inaugural women's flag football team in the spring semesters. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Of Nordic Skiing (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): This is a 40 hour per week, 10-month position with a full meal plan and a benefit package spread over 12 months, and provides full tuition-remission of graduate school after 6 months of employment. More details HERE.

Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach (Bryn Mawr College / Bryn Mawr, PA): Assistant Coach will be primarily responsible for all aspects of the competitive NCAA Division III cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field programs. 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.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): This is a 12-month full time Men's Basketball Coaching position in the TCNJ Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): This is a 12-month full time Head Baseball Coach position that resides in the Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Track & Field Jump Coach (Thiel College / Greenville, PA): Assistant Track and Field Coach to oversee, coach and develop Men's and Women's Jump Athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director (Gustavus Adolphus College / Saint Peter, MN): Join a nationally respected NCAA Division III athletic department as an Assistant Athletic Director, providing strategic leadership, program oversight, and student-athlete development support. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Gustavus Adolphus College / Saint Peter, MN): Join a nationally respected NCAA Division III athletic department managing media, digital content, and game coverage to promote 23 varsity sports and elevate the student-athlete experience. More details HERE.

Women's Soccer Head Coach (Transylvania University / Lexington, KY): Lead a competitive women's soccer program who is a member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) and a member of Division III. 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.

Assistant Coach, Baseball - Student Affairs (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): Assists with the coaching, organization, administration and development of a successful program. Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, the UAA, WashU, as well as those of the team. 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. 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 Trainer (Elms College / Chicopee, MA): Responsible for evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for male and female STUDENT-athletes in a NCAA Division Ill athletic program. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Part Time) (Neumann University / Aston, PA): Responsible for the supervision, coaching, instruction and recruiting for the men’s and women’s tennis teams. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Part-time) (DePauw University / Greencastle, IN): The part-time assistant coach for Women's Soccer is responsible for assisting the head coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive Division III Women's Soccer program. More details HERE.

Head Track & Field Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Ripon College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Midwest Conference, with a $23 million renovated athletic center, is seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach. More details HERE

Assistant Athletic Trainer (SUNY Purchase College / Purchase, NY): Purchase College, SUNY is seeking an assistant athletic trainer. This is a full-time position. The link to apply can be found here: https://jobs.purchase.edu/postings/1559 More details HERE.

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