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Edition #1637

August 20, 2025

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Western Washington AD Jim Sterk has transitioned to half-time, with Assoc. AD Steve Brummel serving as Co-AD/Interim AD making $171K including half of Sterk’s previous $198K in compensation. (link)

Northwestern Oklahoma State AD Brad Franz has been promoted to VP as he enters his 10th year leading the Rangers. (link)

UT Tyler AD Sam Ferguson joins the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast to dive into his decision to join the Patriots, his building blocks for the department and more. While Ferguson was happy at Abilene Christian (DI), his meeting with President Julie Philley was the difference, noting that she invited his wife to join the dinner with her cabinet, and “I just knew I need to work for her. I want to work for her. I can grow under her leadership and she'll make me a better person and a better leader. […] I love the fact that we've got veteran coaches; that was attractive. The fact that I know we can be successful here, that was attractive. But what really put it over the top is Julie Philley; just the way she treated me and the way she treated my wife, I just saw humility in her, an intelligence in her, just proactive and a student focus. And I thought, you know what? I want to be like her when I grow up.” Ferguson’s building blocks for UT Tyler are character, community, courage to innovate and excellence. Ferguson expands: “If you have good people, you operate with integrity, you treat people well, that builds community. So if we're in community, we trust one another. We spend time with one another. We're undistracted. We are where our feet are. We make it about others. We serve others. And then when you have that community, now you have that trust, you have the courage, the safety, if you will. In community, we have the safety to be courageous and make innovative decisions and take calculated risks because if the community's strong enough, you have the freedom to fail and learn from that failure. Then you do all those three things – if you have good people with you, if you have a strong group that you can trust, if you have the courage to innovate – then all those things lead to excellence. We want to represent UT Tyler well. We want to raise the bar each year and get a little bit better.” More. (link)

More from Gulf South Commissioner Matt Wilson, as he shares on LinkedIn: “I wonder if it is time for college football outside the FBS to consider a radical change. Is it worth exploring non-divisional football competition? Should the group a football school competes with for championships be centered on resources and institutional aspirations instead of divisional alignment? This would potentially allow the top D2, D3, and/or NAIA programs invest and compete with FCS programs OR choose different affiliations altogether. If not this, are we at a moment where DI FCS should consider allowing multi-divisional members to join for football only? Could this help FCS conferences meet their needs without adding more schools to an already crowded competition for AQ spots in other sports? What other strategies should we be thinking about? I'm open to pursuing alternative solutions that help each institution meet their aspirations & goals for their athletics programs.” (link)

West Virginia District Court Judge John Bailey has granted a temporary restraining order for four West Virginia (DI) Football student-athletes to compete this year and enjoined the NCAA from enforcing its five-year rule as the quartet previously competed in the NJCAA. Bailey writing in his decision: “Every lawyer's favorite phrase applies to the case law on this issue: ‘It depends.’ With today's decision, the case law on this issue now reflects a 8-4 split as to whether participation at a junior college begins a student-athlete's eligibility clock. ‘District courts can and often do reach opposite conclusions when confronted with similar issues, and appellate courts exist to resolve those disagreements.’ Out of the nineteen (19) cases listed above, only one (1) has made its way to a United States Court of Appeals. Until this Court receives guidance from the Supreme Court of the United States or the Fourth Circuit, it remains steadfast in its view that, in the post-NIL and post-Alston landscape, the Challenged Rules are so closely intertwined with commercial regulations and benefits that they are, in effect, commercial in nature and thus subject to the Sherman Act.” (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Pittsburg State promotes Deputy AD Natalie Cullen to Assoc. VP of Athletics/SWA and Senior Assoc. AD for Operations and Special Projects Anthony Crespino to Deputy AD. (link)
➤ Illinois Springfield elevates Assoc. AD for Academics and Compliance Nicole Hager to Deputy AD. (link)
➤ Lewis promotes Leadership Gift Officer Tyler Mitchell to Assoc. AD for Development and hires Illinois State (DI) Asst. AD for Game Operations Alex Cain as Asst. AD for Facilities. (link)
➤ Saint Martin’s selects Wisconsin-River Falls (DIII) Asst. SID Davis Carbaugh as Asst. AD of Communications. (link)

Facility Features…
➤ Albany State will upgrade its Baseball and Softball facilities through a grant from the Homers for Hank Together with Truist Initiative that will include various field improvements and arena-style batting cages in addition to new uniforms and equipment. Facility renovations are set to be complete this fall. (link)
➤ Southwest Baptist unveils its expanded Baseball dugout with a new locker room. (link)
➤ Tiffin has added new turf to its soccer field. (link)

Deal Digest…
➤ Conference Carolinas partners with Podium X to provide student-athletes with a career development platform that can help athletes land jobs, get into grad school or pursue NIL deals. (link)
➤ Palm Beach Atlantic teams up with FanWord to support its written content creation efforts. (link)
➤ UAH teams up with Turbo Coffee to support NIL partnerships for student-athletes and deals for fans. (link)

The CACC will sponsor Women’s Flag Football in 2026-27 as five members are set to sponsor the sport. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Northwestern Oklahoma State welcomes back former Softball AC Efrain Barraza as its new HC. (link)
➤ Basketball, baseball, cross country and soccer are the sports with the heaviest staff changes in this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. Check out the full rundown. (link)

Ashland reported a $3M budget surplus in FY25 after posting its third-highest fundraising year in school history. Those funds will go toward reducing the university’s structural deficit and increasing scholarships and employee benefits. Also ofnote, the university reached a $200K settlement with the U.S. Department of Education to resolve a curricular dispute, “In lieu of the $10.4 million in accumulated fees, penalties and interest.” (link)

Inside Higher Ed’s Colleen Flaherty highlights the growing “death spiral” of deferred maintenance at colleges and universities, noting that in a recent survey of Chief Business Officers with Hanover Research, one in three “identified infrastructure/deferred maintenance costs as a top financial risk to their institution, just behind state and/or federal policy changes—and ahead of options such as technology investment requirements, increased market competition (including from alternative credential providers), potential changes to international student enrollment and changes in student athletics revenue and name, image and likeness deals.” The issue has gotten so bad that just 1% of represented institutions were on track to fund no deferred maintenance in the then-current fiscal year, while 63% were only set to fund up to a quarter of identified needs. Those deferred maintenance needs cover such things as “aging HVAC systems, roofs and dorms; buildings in need of rewiring; and more,” and those needs really matter as part of an institution’s curb appeal to prospective students. Moody’s Associate Managing Editor Emily Raimes mentions that amid growing economic and policy uncertainty, “many institutions are adopting a more cautious approach to financial planning. This shift in strategy may lead to a deceleration or postponement of capital investment initiatives.” Flaherty goes on to note that “using deferred maintenance as a tool is simply delaying an expense whose cost is likely to compound at a significant rate.” Kanahoma founder Seth Odell, underscoring the gravity of the deferred maintenance backlog, says it “feels like it’s a part of a broader death spiral many institutions have found themselves in. We often treat deferred maintenance as a facilities or finance issue, but it’s increasingly a strategic enrollment risk—and one that’s compounding year over year. I’ve worked with institutions where students are literally walking past shuttered buildings on campus tours, or sweating through admitted-student events due to outdated HVAC systems. In a competitive enrollment environment, these realities are no longer just aesthetic. They're affecting yield.” More from Flaherty. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Athletics Media Relations (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Coker University, a member of NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference, invites applications for the position of Director of Athletics Media Relations. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts is a frontline major gift officer who identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major and principal gift donors for FGCU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development & management of individual & group performance training programs for student-athletes participating in the athletics program More details HERE.

Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation (Kenyon College / Gambier, OH): Director of Athletics at Kenyon is a senior leader shaping a bold vision that unites academics, athletics, and student life—championing 23 sports, facilities, wellness, and campus engagement. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director - Digital and Social Media (Stephen F Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): The Director of Digital and Social Media directs digital and social media content, strategy, and hosting to boost exposure, awareness, and fan connection for the athletic department. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country (Gannon University / Erie, PA): This is a part-time 12 month position and is responsible for assisting with coaching, managing and directing various aspects of the Gannon University Men's & Women's Cross Country Team. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Swimming (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The assistant coach will assist in coaching, managing, and directing all aspects of a competitive, NCAA Division II, intercollegiate swimming program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): Supports the day-to-day activities of the athletic department by providing leadership in planning, organizing and controlling activities, tasks and projects under the direction of the AD. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Nordic Ski (University of Alaska – Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Nordic Ski. More details HERE.

Part-Time Assistant Women's Softball Coach (Pennwest - California / California, PA): The Assistant Coach, in collaboration with the Head Softball Coach assists in the direction & administration of the Softball program in a manner that reflects the athletics’ department program goals. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): UT Dallas is looking for its next head baseball coach, responsible for all administrative aspects of the program, including scheduling, recruiting, team management, and budgeting. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletic Development (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Coordinator of Athletic Development is an integral part of the Mission Advancement Office and has primary responsibility with the identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Ohio University / Athens, OH): Reporting to the President, the Director of Athletics serves on the President’s Executive Council and is responsible for all aspects of the Athletics department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Scholastic Supervisor (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): Seeking applicants for the position of Scholastic Supervisor for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field. The Job Requisition is R-086412. (DI) More details HERE.

MEC Director of Communications (Mountain East Conference / Bridgeport, WV): Overarching Job Duties: Provide strategic planning and consultation for conference communications initiatives under the direction of MEC Associate Commissioner for Membership Services and Operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Sports Administration (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): This position serves as a primary Conference liaison to assigned Olympic sport programs, and enhances the student-athlete experience through the planning of championships for assigned sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Softball Assistant or Graduate Assistant Coach (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of Athletics and be responsible for a positive and beneficial experience for student-athletes. More details HERE.

Athletics Communications Coordinator (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Athletics Communications Coordinator assists in the planning, organization, and oversight of daily operations of the athletic communications. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Drive communications and marketing for a thriving NCAA Division II athletics program, spotlighting student-athletes in a close-knit community with a passion for sports. More details HERE.

Director of External Operations (Lee University / Cleveland, TN): Lead marketing efforts to elevate the Lee Athletics’ brand on campus, the local community, and with corporate partners. Contribute to the ongoing success of our Top-25 Division II athletic programs. More details HERE.

Manager of Athletics Broadcast and Video (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): The Manager of Athletics Broadcast and Video is responsible for the oversight, production, and enhancement of all Coker University Athletics live broadcasts and video content. More details HERE.

Sports Performance Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Lead strength and conditioning efforts for competitive NCAA Division II athletic programs, working closely with motivated student-athletes and coaches. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Missouri Western State University / St. Joseph, MO): The Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach with all facets of creating a successful women’s lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Assistant Track and Cross Country Coach (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach involved in coaching, organization, instruction, development, administration, recruiting, and management of the Yellow Jacket team. 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.

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.

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.

Manager of Athletic Grounds - Facilities (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The Manager of Athletic Grounds - Facilities, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the athletic facilities at Southwest Baptist University. More details HERE.

Director of Development - Athletics (University of Central Oklahoma / Edmond, OK): This position will be responsible for the effective solicitation and procurement of annual and principal gifts, including facility gifts, planned gifts, scholarship endowments and premium seating. More details HERE.

Women's Tennis Head Coach (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): A great opportunity to lead a program ready to take off following one of its most successful seasons ever! More details HERE.

Coordinator of Game Day Operations and Fan Engagement (Arkansas Tech / Russellville, AR): Support the planning and execution of home athletic events, enhance the game day experience for fans and student-athletes, and assist in marketing, promotions, and community outreach. More details HERE.

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (Westminster University / Salt Lake City, UT): The Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse is responsible for leading Westminster University’s NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse program. Westminster University is located in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): Jessup University, a NCAA Division II institution, located in Rocklin, CA, seeks qualified applicants to be a Director of Athletic Communications. More details HERE.

Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Frostburg State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant Coaches for Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field to begin fall 2025. More details HERE.

Men's & Women's Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach - Throws (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Frostburg State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant Coaches for Men’s & Women’s Track and Field to begin fall 2025. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Men's Tennis (University of California – Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Under general direction from the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach helps develop strategies for developing and maintaining the Men's Varsity Tennis program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): This position will assist SBU's Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Preston Martin in building the strength program for 21 Division II programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): Perfect spot for someone looking to gain experience in all areas of athletic communications! More details HERE.

Women’s Lacrosse Graduate Assistant (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): The Graduate Assistant will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and collaborate on the administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial experience for student-athletes. More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Southeastern Oklahoma State University / Durant, OK): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for planning and managing a successful University Men’s & Women’s Tennis Program that reflects Quality, Integrity, Character and Competitiveness. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Relaunch of the search for the next assistant volleyball coach, joining a new staff with a chance to contribute to all aspects of the program. Includes an on-campus apartment, tuition remission. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Search re-opened for a dynamic assistant coach to join a rising program, competing in the GLVC. The successful candidate will have a role in all aspects of the program. More details HERE.

Learning Specialist (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Learning Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of learning plans for identified caseloads of students (DI) More details HERE.

Administration Graduate Assistants (2 Open Positions) (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Support key operations for one of the fastest-growing DII athletic departments while gaining hands-on experience in compliance, events, budgeting, and leadership in scenic Tahlequah, OK. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Fort Lewis College / Durango, CO): This is the heartbeat of our organization, and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): It's time to join the Herd! Come be a part of a high level athletic program where National championships are always in reach. Apply today! 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 Athletic Director for Compliance (Metropolitan State University of Denver / Denver, CO): The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with all MSU Denver, NCAA, and RMAC rules and regulations. More details HERE.

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