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Edition #1283

August 8, 2025

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The NCAA Board of Governors has approved funding to create three additional units in both the Men's and Women's Basketball Performance Funds to reward performance in the semifinals and finals, as proposed by the Division I Board of Directors this week. If adopted by DI members at the 2026 NCAA Convention, each team participating in a championship game would receive one additional unit, and the national champions would receive the final unit. The board also approved NCAA-wide budget allocations to support National Collegiate Championships and sport committees in stunt and acrobatics and tumbling. ACC (DI) Commissioner Jim Phillips has been elected as the board’s new chair for a two-year term, succeeding Baylor (DI) President Linda Livingstone. Additionally, the board has announced Ohio State President Ted Carter and Kansas (DI) Chancellor Douglas Girod as new members along with former Concordia-St. Paul football student-athlete Davaris Cheeks, who will serve as the DII graduated student-athlete representative. Allison Feaster, former Harvard (DI) student-athlete and current VP of the Boston Celtics, has been reappointed to the board as an independent representative. (link)

Wisconsin-Eau Claire AD Jason Verdugo and Stevens AD Russell Rogers sit down with College.town’s Anthony Grassi at the 2025 NACDA Convention to discuss a number of key industry topics, as both serve on the DIII Management Council. With more clarity around the near-term future of college athletics now that the House settlement has been finalized, Verdugo believes there is “space to say, ‘Okay, what’s next for us in Division III?’ Certainly, championships have been paramount. We feel really excited about what we've done over the last several years. With NPI being one of those things, how can we continue to enhance things like that that make our membership very competitive, as well as continue to be nimble and stay at the forefront of things?” On NPI, Rogers states Stevens and the MAC are still evaluating how to potentially tweak their scheduling approach, while understanding no major overhauls are needed, to best position the Ducks. “Our goal is to compete for a conference championship in every sport and make our way to the tournament that way, but that's not always realistic. So, how can we best situate ourselves to have an opportunity to get an at-large bid? I do think you have to be quite strategic about that going forward. How challenging is your conference? How do you then need to construct your non-conference schedule to put you in that position where you're confident as the season progresses that you have a chance to go either way? You win the conference, great. But if you don't, you still have the opportunity to continue into the postseason. […] We're really evaluating: do we need to play the number one team in the country to help our NPI, or can we play somebody in the top 10, 15, or 20, and what's the value on those different metrics?” Lots more on BOSCA. (link, link)

Thomas taps Assoc. AD/SWA/Field Hockey HC Andrea Thebarge as Interim VP of Athletics through 2025. (link)

A new national survey of 1,500 U.S. adults conducted by Elon and the Knight Commission reveals a “divided and often uncertain public about the path forward for college sports.” The survey found no public consensus on the organization or entity that should be primarily responsible for regulating the business of college sports. The NCAA remains the top choice, but with only 35% support. The next most popular option was “governing bodies that regulate specific sports” (25%), followed by athletics conferences (10%), state governments (9%) and the federal government (6%), while 15% chose none of these. Respondents were also skeptical or unsure that Congress should enact legislation to regulate college sports with just 36% supporting the creation of a federal law to supersede state laws and allow the NCAA to enact uniform, nationwide rules. On that front, 26% were opposed and 39% were unsure. Notably, support for new federal legislation was much higher among those respondents who identified as being interested in college sports, with 54% favoring national laws compared with 24% who opposed such legislation. Also from the survey: 81% said it was extremely or very important for college athletes to be enrolled as full-time students taking classes at their institution. 81% viewed athlete graduation as extremely or very important. 74% strongly supported the existing rule requiring teams to be on track to graduate at least half their athletes to remain eligible for postseason competition. Lots more. (link)

Facility Developments…
➤ McMurry has received a $2M challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation towards the War Hawks’ $14.4M, 52K square-foot athletic training complex that will support soccer, track & field and cross country and feature a turf field, locker rooms and more. The university has already raised over $9M and needs to raise $3.78M more by July 2026 to receive the full $2M. Construction is expected to begin in January, with the facility to open in April 2027. (link, link)
➤ Check out Adrian’s new indoor facility. (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Williams Women’s Volleyball HC Christi Kelsey has added duties as Interim Senior Assoc. AD. (link)
➤ Knox Asst. AD for the Fitness Center/Strength & Conditioning HC Andy Gibbons will retire at the end of this academic year, his 35th at the college. (link)

The NCAA Softball Committee has issued a public reprimand to East Texas Baptist Softball HC Janae Shirley for her comments following the Tigers’ super regional loss to Texas Lutheran about the NCAA's decision to permit an umpire to work the game. The committee noted the alleged behavior was investigated and not corroborated by evidence. (link); Shirley, after the game, stated she was disappointed with the NCAA over an umpire who “flips off the fans” that was not held to the same standard that student-athletes and coaches are. Shirley did acknowledge that she would be sanctioned by the association, adding: “I think at some point we’ve got to hold everybody that is represented in the NCAA to the same standard.” (link)

Mount St. Joseph will add Women’s Wrestling starting in 2026-27. (link)

Averett Women’s Basketball HC Desireé Driver steps down to pursue other opportunities as the Cougars promote AC Tim Krotish to HC. (link)

Gallaudet parts ways with Men’s Basketball HC Kevin Kovacs after nine seasons at the helm. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Alvernia Men’s Golf HC Jon King will shift to serve as Men’s and Women’s Golf AC, and Women’s Golf HC Tom O’Connell will add responsibilities leading the men’s program. (link)
➤ Alverno hires Minnesota Morris AC Shawn Grimm as its new Softball HC. (link)
➤ Bethany (WV) Women’s Soccer HC Nate Rausch exits for an AC opportunity at Akron (DI), with AC Cody Kibler to serve as Interim HC for the upcoming season. (link)
➤ Hiram hires recent grad Kyle Martini as its new Men’s Volleyball HC. (link)
➤ King’s Men’s Ice Hockey HC Tom Seravalli steps down after five years at the helm. (link)
➤ Lake Forest Men’s Ice Hockey & Women’s Golf HC Sean O’Malley steps down from coaching golf, with WGOLF Assoc. HC/Women’s Basketball HC Tamlyn Tills to serve as the program’s next HC. (link)
➤ Marietta Men’s Lacrosse HC Ben Suchomma departs to become Assoc. HC at Grove City. (link)
➤ Mitchell Women’s Soccer HC Jim O’Brien has accepted the same position at LIU (DI) after one season leading the Mariners. (link)
➤ Moravian Women’s Lacrosse HC Caroline Pape is headed to Rider (DI) for the same role. (link)
➤ Plattsburgh State selects former Women’s Tennis/Men’s Soccer HC Chris Waterbury as its new WTEN HC. (link)
➤ Regent hires recent grad Colby Yawn as the Royals’ new Men’s Volleyball HC. (link)
➤ Wheaton (MA) names Boston College (DI) AC Dan Tischler as its new Baseball HC. (link)
➤ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is especially heavy on movement in soccer and football, but check out all the coaching staff changes across all sports from the past few days. (link)

Forbes contributor Mark Burns tracks the growth of ESPN+ subscribers since its 2018 launch. The streamer started with 1M subs in September of 2018 before climbing to 3.5M by the end of 2019, 10.3M by the end of 2020, 17.1M by the end of 2021, 24.3M by the end of 2022, and 26M by the end of 2023. Since then, the subscriber count fell to 25.6M by the end of 2024 and sits at 24.1M today. (link)

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(NEW!) Staff Athletic Trainer II (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): The employee is responsible for providing prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by intercollegiate and club sports athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, with focus on Compliance and Academic Support. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Staff Athletic Trainer (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Provide prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by intercollegiate and club sports athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Responsible for assisting the head men’s and women’s cross country and track and field coach in the operation of all functions related to coaching a D-III men’s and women’s track and field program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Part time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): The part time Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Communications (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable communications/public relations specialist to help promote our 28-team NCAA Division III athletic program. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Eastern University / St. Davids, PA): Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the comprehensive management and daily operations. Job will also include a secondary responsibility as assigned by the Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Game Day Operations (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Lead game day at RPI! Create exciting fan experiences, manage events, and run live broadcasts for D-I hockey and D-III sports. Be the energy behind every game! More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Fencing Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): Job Description Department: Athletics and Recreation Reports to: Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation More details HERE.

Head Bowling Coach (Stephen F Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): Head Coach - NCAA Division I Women's Bowling (DI) More details HERE.

Head Beach Volleyball Coach (Stephen F Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): Head Coach - NCAA Division I Beach Volleyball (DI) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Head Softball Coach. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): Management of all phases of a DIII women’s softball program More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (New Mexico State University / Las Cruces, NM): Reporting to the President, the Director of Athletics is responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Staff Associate, Sports Information Director (Salem State University / Salem, MA): Salem State University seeks a Sports Information Director to manage media relations, create digital content, and coordinate game coverage for its 15 NCAA Division III athletic programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Of Nordic Skiing (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College, a Division III institution and member of the EISA and New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Nordic Ski Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Part-time) (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): The primary responsibility of this position is to instruct and develop student-athletes in alignment with the university's academic mission. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Boston College / Chestnut Hill, MA): This position is responsible for generating media coverage, monitoring and managing adverse media and crafting and integrating public relations strategies for Boston College Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball (Gordon College / Wenham, MA): The Assistant Coach’s primary function includes the teaching and instructing of student-athletes in the areas of sport-specific technique, teamwork, and safety in the sport of Women’s Basketball. More details HERE.

Assistant Wrestling Coach (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Seeking a dynamic, eager, energetic and enthusiastic coach to work directly with our men's and women's wrestling student-athletes and be engaged in all areas of the Augustana program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Tennis (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Connecticut College, a private liberal arts institution in New London, CT and a member of NESCAC & NCAA Division III, is seeking a full-time assistant coach for our women’s & men’s tennis programs. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director (St. John Fisher University / Rochester, NY): Responsible for NCAA Compliance for 26 programs More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer (FT) & Assistant Athletic Trainer (Per Diem/PT) (Bethany College / Bethany, WV): Provide care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Assist with coverage of practices/events, documentation, and coordination with medical providers. More details HERE.

Multiple Athletic GA Opportunities - WSO, WLX, WVB, MVB, Equine, Wrestling, Admin (Bethany College / Bethany, WV): Provide care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Assist with coverage of practices/events, documentation, and coordination with medical providers. More details HERE.

Head Women's Flag Football & Assistant Football Coach (Bethany College / Bethany, WV): Lead and grow our emerging Women’s Flag Football program while serving as an Assistant Coach for Football. Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes in both roles. More details HERE.

Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach / Facilities and Events Coordinator (Pratt Institute / Brooklyn, NY): The Head Coach must be able to build positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff and campus partners. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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