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Edition #1276

July 23, 2025

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Rivier names Anna Maria AD Joseph Brady as the Raiders’ next AD. President Paula Marie Buley: “Joseph brings a deep understanding of collegiate athletics, including the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, and a clear vision for the future of our programs. He will be a strong leader for our athletics staff and student-athletes as they continue to build on the momentum of Raiders athletics heading into the 2025-26 academic year.” (link)

The DIII Management Council will have a new chair after the 2026 NCAA Convention in Luther FAR Rob Larson, with St. Mary’s (MD) AD Crystal Gibson to serve as vice chair. The council has approved an increase in per diem to $150 for traveling teams and $60 for hosts starting this academic year, with Wisconsin-Eau Claire AD/Council Chair Jason Verdugo pointing to “rising costs associated with championships participation and the controlled nature of the per diem increase.” The council also approved noncontroversial legislation to create a new playing rules structure effective September 1, pending DI’s approval of their new governance structure and adding the mental health hardship waiver pilot program criteria into DIII legislation. 2026 Convention proposals from the council include implementing the NCAA Transfer Portal, removing the dollar figures to the value of awards, allowing institutions to provide “actual and necessary” expenses for one collegiate all-star event, altering language to permit professional sports tickets as reasonable entertainment during the playing season and creating National Collegiate Championships for Acrobatics & Tumbling and STUNT. (link)

Two U.S. House of Representatives committees voted to advance the SCORE Act, making it the “most comprehensive measure connected to the industry set to reach the chamber’s floor in decades,” according to USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz, who reports: “After considering nearly a dozen amendments, the Energy and Commerce Committee ultimately voted 30-23 to send the bill to the House floor. It was a straight party line vote in which one vote was not recorded. The Education and Workforce Committee also signed off on the bill later in the afternoon by a margin of 18-17. Barring last-minute intervention from another committee, the bill could receive a vote in September, perhaps within the first two weeks after the House is scheduled to return Sept. 2 from a summer recess that is expected to begin at the close of business July 23.” Senate approval, however, remains unlikely, as Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) notes that Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will “never support this.” He adds that if it passes the House “it’s dead” in the Senate where it would need 60 votes to avoid a filibuster. Berkowitz notes that a number of changes were made during today’s markup session, including a requirement that the NCAA, and potentially the College Sports Commission, “establish a council to serve as the primary deliberative body” that is “composed of individuals who represent each conference that is a member” of the association. Berkowitz also provides a rundown of the amendments that were rejected or withdrawn, including those seeking to strip out antitrust language and compel universities to reimburse service academies in the event student-athletes transfer. (link, link)

As the SCORE Act also goes through two House committees, Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger reports that a second and very different bill is being introduced by two House Democrats, one that would “affirm and expand college athletes’ rights to organize, form unions and collectively bargain with their universities and/or conferences.” Both bills face major political obstacles, and while this one is a longshot, it “serves as a reminder of what could transpire in the future as the college sports industry barrels toward a more professionalized model” after the House settlement. Dellenger has more details on opposition to the SCORE Act, with Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell calling it “a power grab by the two biggest conferences that will leave athletes, coaches and small and mid-sized institutions behind.” (link)

The attorneys general from Tennessee, Washington, D.C., New York, Florida and Ohio have sent a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Education and Workforce, Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce committees detailing their opposition to the SCORE Act. They write, in part: “Simply put, the SCORE Act consolidates too much power in the hands of the NCAA. The NCAA is a cartel that has consistently abused its monopolistic control even in the absence of a legislative blank check to do so. The Founders of our great nation recognized that the concentration of power inevitably corrupts and that only a system constrained by checks and balances and accountable to the people can endure over time. By eliminating any serious checks on NCAA authority, we expect the SCORE Act will ultimately deliver arbitrary and unaccountable enforcement by an NCAA fully empowered to be more overbearing than it has ever been before. … In addition to statutorily blessing the NCAA’s monopolistic abuses and anticompetitive behavior, the SCORE Act would federalize the NCAA’s private, non-transparent rulemaking process, giving legal imprimatur to rules drafted in the shadows by stakeholders whose primary interest is preserving control. This would freeze in place a governance structure that does not work; it has historically produced irrational policies such as the nutrition restrictions that left college athletes starving and a notoriously ticky-tack enforcement regime. Worse, the NCAA could continue modifying these rules behind closed doors, now backed by federal preemption and beyond the reach of state reform or meaningful judicial review. The Act would subject student-athletes, schools, and even state legislatures to a rigid, top-down framework administered by an unaccountable private cartel.” Full letter. (link)

Settlement Within A Settlement…
+ House plaintiffs attorneys and NCAA and Power conference officials have reached an agreement to allow NIL collective deals to be treated in a similar fashion as other third-party deals, per Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger, who adds: “The resolution creates what administrators term more of a ‘soft cap’ as opposed to a hard cap, as SEC commissioner Greg Sankey described it last week in an interview with Yahoo Sports. The expectation is that collectives will create legal ways to provide additional compensation, as Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti described Monday in an interview with Yahoo Sports. […] The change also, at least for now, prevents a legal challenge from leaders of a group of NIL collectives who began drafting a lawsuit against the CSC’s approach.” More: “The resolution may not completely end what will likely be continuous negotiations over particular enforcement rules between the power leagues controlling the CSC and the House plaintiff attorneys, who hold authority and veto powers over various aspects of the settlement. […] The guidance change may also not prevent future legal challenges over other enforcement aspects, including Deloitte’s compensation range concept or the appeals arbitration system that athletes can use for deals denied a second time.” (link)
+ The Athletic trio of Justin Williams, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo add that “the deal reached Tuesday avoids going to the magistrate. Instead, a clarification of the guidance is expected to be handed down by the CSC that clarifies collectives can offer goods and services for profit in the form of NIL payments, and they can send those deals through the clearinghouse for approval. … The collectives’ deals, as with all third-party businesses, will still be subject to a ‘range of compensation’ limit that will be evaluated through a service run by the accounting firm Deloitte.” (link)

Quick Hits…
+ Wisconsin-La Crosse and Augustana will host the DIII Men’s Wrestling Championships in 2027 and 2028, respectively. (link, link)
+ The Lakefront Bowl has not been cancelled for 2025, as it works to continue the event this fall and find a new title sponsor. (link)
+ Johns Hopkins Men’s and Women’s Swimming will join the Centennial starting this year. (link)

Deal Digest…
+ Coast Guard renews its partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union through July 2028 to continue as the official sponsor of Coast Guard Athletics. (link)
+ The CUNYAC teams up with Officially Human to promote respect for officials. (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the Thiel community following the passing of Women’s Tennis student-athlete Toby Atwood. (link)

Coaches.wire, hoops…
+ Bethany promotes Men’s Basketball AC Brandon Thorsen to HC. (link)
+ Keuka hires Tompkins Cortland (NJCAA) Men’s Basketball HC for the same position leading the Wolves. (link)
+ Ohio Wesleyan names Baldwin Wallace Assoc. HC Cody Hartzler as its new Women’s Basketball HC. (link)
+ Valley Forge taps recent Men’s Basketball grad Ross Adams as the Patriots’ Women’s Basketball HC. (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
+ Guilford selects SUNY New Paltz Men’s Lacrosse HC Dylan Deisler for the same role leading the Quakers. (link)
+ La Verne promotes Women’s Water Polo Interim HC Robert Echeverria to Men’s and Women’s Water Polo HC. (link)
+ Regent names Virginia Wesleyan AC Brianna Cooper as its first Softball HC. (link)
+ Roanoke Women’s Golf HC Will Abdi will serve as Men’s Golf Interim HC. (link)
+ Thomas taps club coach/former student-athlete MJ Rose as its new Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Valley Forge Women’s Volleyball HC Taylor Dafoe will add responsibilities as Men’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Virginia Wesleyan hires Goucher GA Jacob Balot as Cross Country HC/Track & Field AC. (link)
+ To keep track of movement across coaching staffs of any and all collegiate sports, check out this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

More Higher Ed…
+ Brandeis names Interim President Arthur Levine to the permanent position through July 2027. (link)
+ Smith is the subject of a recent Office for Civil Rights complaint filed by Defending Education over the college’s policy of admitting transgender students, which they claim violates Title IX. American Association of Colleges and Universities President/former Mount Holyoke President Lynn Pasquerella: “In defending higher education against President Trump’s attack on the academy, we have to return to the fundamental mission and purposes of our institutions … Women’s colleges were founded to serve those who were pushed to the margins of society, and today that mission includes trans women.” (link)

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(NEW!) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Establishing this inaugural position for Randolph Athletics to work with sport head coaches and student-athletes to design and implement a comprehensive strength and conditioning program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach Women's Lacrosse (SUNY Geneseo / Geneseo, NY): This full-time, 10-month, fully-benefited position will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program at SUNY Geneseo, a 2025 Learfield Directors Cup top 20 Athletics program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Operations Coordinator (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Cornell College is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Athletics Operations Coordinator to support the Director of Athletics and ensure the smooth operation of our Athletics Department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Lawrence Technological University (Lawrence Tech) / Southfield, MI): Lawrence Technological University, an NAIA Institution and member of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference is accepting applications for a dynamic Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Men's and Women's Track and Field (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant AD - Compliance and Administration (Tufts University / Medford, MA): The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Administration serves as the Department of Athletics' primary compliance officer, overseeing compliance with all University, NESCAC and NCAA policies More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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