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Edition #1275

July 21, 2025

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D1.dossiers... Gardner-Webb is hot off the press. D1.dossiers are also ready for the AD openings at Bucknell, Cal Poly, CSUN, Delaware, Marshall, New Mexico State, New Orleans, Rutgers, South Carolina State, South Florida, Stanford, Tampa (DII - also available as a single purchase) and UC San Diego - $349 for an entire year of access to all dossiers. Coming soon: Oklahoma, Southern Utah and Utah State. (link) D2.dossiers... Tampa is available for the single purchase price of $199. (link)

Nichols VP/AD Jack Hayes departs after three years leading the Bison to become Assoc. AD for Principal Gifts at Connecticut (DI). Hayes: “Serving as the Director of Athletics at Nichols College over the past three years has been a very rewarding experience. We've celebrated conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and most importantly, the growth and success of our student-athletes on and off the field. I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished, and I am grateful to the coaches, staff, and student-athletes who made these achievements possible.” Deputy AD/SWA Kristan Mallet will serve as Interim AD. (link)

Willamette AD Rob Passage will transition to a new role in Human Resources after eight years leading the Bearcats. WU selects Williams Senior Assoc. AD for Compliance and Sports Supervision Leslie Shevlin as its next AD, starting August 6. Prior to spending the last year at Williams, Shevlin spent the previous 14 years at Willamette. Shevlin: “This opportunity fills me with enthusiasm, and I look forward to reconnecting with a community and an institution I believe in deeply. […] Rob's unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional student-athlete experience at Willamette has left a lasting impact. As I step into this role, continuing that mission and ensuring that our Bearcat student-athletes receive a transformative experience will remain a top priority.” (link)

Athletics Admin’s KC Smurthwaite chats with DII and DIII schools that have opted in about their decision and what that will look like for their multidivisional programs. Colorado College (DIII) AD Lesley Irvine: “We obviously have a lot of flexibility with the cap because we've only got those two Division I sports to think about. So, in theory — again, in theory — we could, between those two sports, be fielding a [$20.5 million] team. On paper, the rules would allow it. Do I see that being something the market would call for? And would we do anything that flies in the face of the values of the college? No. What's fun is we talk about the value of the Colorado College education and everything else we offer as part of the package we put together for student-athletes. […] We're trying to get a sense of how all this is going to impact the marketplace truly. It's going to take at least a year to settle down. But we want to and will chase championships here.” On the other side, Alaska Anchorage (DII) AD Ryan Swartwood notes the Seawolves decided to not opt in for now, pointing to the roster limits as the key concern. Elsewhere, the rules around multidivisional programs and sports with National Collegiate championships create a challenge for certain schools and programs that may want and be able to opt in, as Lewis (DII) AD John Ashaolu tells Smurthwaite: “Men's volleyball is our flagship program. We know we can compete at the Division I level, but we aren't officially classified as Division I in that sport, which means we weren't eligible to opt in. […] We have the donors, financial, institutional and community support to make the move. Our brand is already associated with championships, and we know that we can continue with our volleyball program at the D-I level. We are in a great spot and know we can get there.” More. (link)

@1QLeadership Question: How can student-athlete development programs be effectively built and measured within collegiate athletics?

Dr. Marissa Nichols, Sr. Associate AD for Student-Athlete Experience and Director of the Cameron Institute at Cal, shares her approach to creating measurable student-athlete development initiatives—from conducting needs assessments and aligning with institutional strategic goals to setting clear metrics for measuring program outcomes like career placement, mental well-being, and alumni engagement. She also talks about the three skill sets she brings as a college athletics executive:

• Program building

• Engaging stakeholder to get resources

• Measuring outcomes

Nichols, a future TEDx speaker, believes the direction of college athletics should be refocused on the student-athlete experience, and is willing to share her thoughts on how it can be done. 🎧 on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

The Strategic Planning and Finance Committee is recommending an increase in per diem to $150 and $60 for traveling teams and hosts, respectively, in FY26 and FY27, as proposed by the Championships Committee back in May. The implementation would add $1.2M to the budget this year and $608K in 2026-27. The committee also approved year two implementation of DIII’s strategic plan with a projected budget of $50.6M and $46.06M in revenue from the division’s 3.18% NCAA revenue split. The group also received an update from the Presidents Council Futures Subcommittee that identified the following priorities: “future financial reviews and stability; congressional engagement that includes a collaborative approach to address the current external threats to higher education that will likely negatively affect Division III institutions; Division III membership stability; branding and marketing the division; and reducing costs for member institution athletics departments.” Full report. (link)

The United East will begin sponsoring varsity Women’s Flag Football starting this year after the sport competed as a club sport last season. (link)

It’s Personnel…
+ John Jay names CUNYAC Asst. Director for Championships and Special Events Michael Sporton as Assoc. AD for Facilities and Operations. (link)
+ St. Olaf selects St. Cloud State (DII) Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Connor Kern as its new Assoc. AD for Budget and Compliance. (link)
+ Mississippi University for Women Women’s Basketball HC Dean Burrows will serve as Interim Asst. AD for this upcoming year. (link)
+ Women Leaders has announced its annual award recipients for 2025. UMass Boston AD Jacqueline Schuman has been named a Nike Executive of the Year and former Atlantic East Commissioner/current Teamworks Senior Business Development Executive Jessica Huntley has been named BSN Sports Innovator of the Year. (link)

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved the use of real-time underwater camera video, when available, for officials to make violation calls in men’s and women’s swimming starting in 2025-26. The group also authorized the use of video review to determine whether the starter’s call for a false start is accurate in individual events at championship or invitational competitions governed by a meet or games committee composed of multiple school reps. In addition to those changes, the committee also approved rule alterations allowing the order of consolation and championship finals to be determined by the respective championship committee, clarified that changing lanes for any reason, while other swimmers are still competing, will result in disqualification, aligned diving technical rules and diving referee duties and responsibilities with USA Swimming and World Aquatics standards and confirmed that 50-yard stroke events are allowed in all championship events. (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the Ursinus community following the passing of Track & Field Volunteer AC Geoff Mock. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ La Roche Cross Country HC Greg Schmitt departs for a similar role at Wheeling (DII). (link)
+ Martin Luther Men’s Soccer Co-HC Tim Grundmeier steps down after a dozen years with the Knights. (link)
+ Nazareth Swimming & Diving HC Chris Heckman steps down after four years leading the Golden Flyers to pursue other opportunities. (link)
+ Nichols elevates Volunteer AC Javier Godoy Gomis to Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)
+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire shows moves on coaching staffs across 27 different sports. Check it out. (link)

Higher Ed Dive’s Natalie Schwartz reports that operating margins at private nonprofit colleges have shrunk to their lowest level in more than a decade as a result of challenges including “continued inflation, threats to federal funding and an expected decline in the number of high school graduates starting next year.” Per the Fitch Ratings analysis, the median adjusted operating margin, that includes endowment in funds for operations, dropped to -2.0% for FY24 for 56 private nonprofit colleges in the Fitch portfolio. According to Schwarz, positive operating margins were still enjoyed by higher-rated institutions, but “Fitch analysts expect the credit environment for the U.S. higher education sector to deteriorate in 2025 year over year, with federal policy shifts likely to increase pressure on operations and revenue.” She continues on to note that many major research universities have highlighted that they will likely have to turn to layoffs to deal with funding declines.” (link)

Wondery founder Hernan Lopez shared that Instagram’s average mobile time spent was up by 11 percent in the second quarter of 2025, the “fastest growth among big tech peers.” Instagram continues to close the average-time-spent gap with TikTok and YouTube, he writes, but still trails Facebook in daily active users. He cites a push for longer videos as part of IG’s growth. (link)

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(NEW!) Asst. Director of Athletics/Head Athletic Trainer (Fairleigh Dickinson University / Teaneck, NJ): Seeking a high performing Athletic Trainer that will guide our 350-plus student-athletes in providing top-level medical care at a top-100 Division I athletic department. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Sports Administration and Championships Operations (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): Manage day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s sports administration and championships for assigned sports, as well as operations, onsite office management, and other duties as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Tennis Coach (Sweet Briar College / Sweet Briar, VA): Sweet Briar College, a women’s liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence and leadership, seeks a full-time Head Tennis Coach to lead its NCAA Division III tennis program. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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