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Edition #1641

August 29, 2025

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A couple of nuggets from the most recent Executive Board and Management Council meetings recap. The election of a new Management Council Chair and Vice Chair will take place in October. Also, the Management Council did ask the D2 ADA, DII CCA and a number of other organizations for feedback on “direct institutional NIL,” as recommended by the Legislation Committee. (link)

Missouri Southern AD Rob Mallory joins MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy and KQ2’s Chris Roush to dive into the DII proposal around a fifth year of eligibility. Mallory is a supporter of the proposal, understanding there are still some details to be figured out, going on to say of the impact for the conference: “I think this could potentially be good legislation for our league. I think especially when you look at it in terms of the potential of students who have exhausted their eligibility in other divisions that are looking for a home and wanting to use that fifth year. I think the MIAA would be a destination conference for those student-athletes.” Mallory believes the divide on the convention floor in January may come between private and public schools. More broadly, Mallory: “I do really like the fact that within Division II, we just decided to go for it. Post-new NCAA Constitution, as we move more toward federated governance, I think we need to do more of this. I think we need to be willing to go out on a limb and if we think it's the best thing for Division II, then go ahead and do it or at least try it.” Asked about the positioning of the division, Mallory believes DII is in a good place with new revenues, a structure that feels more nimble to react more quickly and “that we’re maybe doing a better job right now of listening to the membership.” Concerns for Mallory include potential legal threats, student-athlete employment and, as it relates to his role on the Membership Committee: “The institutions that we're bringing into Division II don't have the same profile as the institutions that we've lost to Division I and that's nothing against those schools that are coming into the process. I think there are great institutions and welcome them and they can bring a lot to Division II, but it doesn't change the fact that they don't have the same profile from a resource standpoint or a competitiveness standpoint that the schools that we've lost had when they were in the Division II ranks. So, how do we in Division II attract the types of members that we want to be part of what we're doing? I think we provide a great experience in Division II, championship-level competition, no bones about it, a great experience for our student-athletes and a great education. How do we attract the schools that we want to be part of that, whether they're currently in Division I, currently in Division III, currently in NAIA?” More. (link)

Frostburg State Interim AD Rubin Stevenson sits down to discuss the state of the Bobcats as he steps into the chair after 33 years with the university. Stevenson’s goal for FSU as he aspires to be the next AD: “Winning the MEC, winning MEC championships is a stepping stone to what we ultimately want to do, which is be one of the best teams in the country. […] My goal would be to hopefully inspire the coaches and everything else so one day that Frostburg State will be mentioned in the same breath as Grand Valley, Ferris and those types of programs. That just don't only win the MEC but are known nationally, so when people see Frostburg State and see the FSU with the paw or the mountains and everything else, they say, ‘Hey, that's a great program and it also probably is a great place to work.’” More. (link)

Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reports Double Eagle Energy Holdings Co-CEO/Texas Tech (DI) Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell will be featured in a TV spot on ESPN and Fox during college football’s opening weekend encouraging “Congress to amend the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to consolidate media rights deals.” Dellenger continues: “The 30-second ad, paid for by a non-profit that Campbell founded called ‘Saving College Sports,’ highlights that women’s & Olympic sports are in ‘immediate danger’ of cuts by cash-strapped athletic departments now paying millions to mostly football & men’s basketball players. Campbell’s push to amend the SBA is gaining momentum from many FBS schools. It would permit the consolidation of FBS TV contracts to generate, experts contend, two to three times the current value of conference TV deals. The additional revenue, in theory, would go to subsidize Olympic sports. As it currently stands, the college sports-related House bill (SCORE Act) - one that may soon be introduced on the House floor - does not include a provision to amend the Sports Broadcasting Act, which only applies to pro sports. Campbell and others have fought for its inclusion.” (link)

Maryville has raised $2.2M towards its $5.5M goal to upgrade its Hockey Center to push for a move to DI hockey. Should Maryville raise the funds, it would begin work on the facility expansion this spring to increase capacity to 2K and add over 12K square-feet and be ready for the start of the 2027-28 season. Director of Hockey John Hogan: “This campaign is about more than just facilities or competition. It's about building a vibrant, student-focused community where athletes can thrive, fans can unite, and Maryville can compete at the highest level. Elevating to Division I hockey is a natural next step for Maryville, and it's one we can only achieve together.” (link)

Deal Digest…
➤ Conference Carolinas teams up with Big Pear Sports to launch new streaming channels for “second-window content” in 2026 with schools to generate revenue through Big Pear’s Creator Syndication Fund. Assoc. Commissioner for External Relations Craig McPhail: “This partnership with Big Pear Sports gives our student-athletes and schools a powerful new platform to reach fans while creating additional financial support for the league. As a startup, Big Pear Sports is bringing a fresh, innovative model to college sports that aligns perfectly with our mission and helps bring additional awareness to our members.” (link)
➤ The MIAA inks an extension with U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health and will launch an MIAA Athletic Trainer Platform. (link)
➤ The SAC is the latest to partner with Ticketsauce for its ticketed championships. (link)
➤ Cal State Monterey Bay teams up with Athlete’s Thread to provide custom NIL merchandise. (link)

Adams State has installed a new videoboard at Rex Field. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ American International names Dean (DIII) Women’s Lacrosse HC Justin Dionne to the same role. (link)
➤ Barton Softball HC Melisa Shock departs for the same role at Morgan State (DI). (link)
➤ Maryville selects Webster (DIII) Men’s Golf HC Brad Smith as its new Men’s and Women’s Golf HC. (link)
➤ Wisconsin-Parkside Baseball HC Zac Charbonneau inks a multi-year contract extension. (link)
➤ Lots of golf, softball and soccer coaching staff changes in this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

The degree to which companies in the sports industry have adopted AI remains varied, according to SBJ’s Rob Schaefer, who observes that “where most organizational leaders agree, however, is that reconciling this transformative and constantly evolving technology is a core business priority, particularly in investigating ways it can streamline operations.” X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom: “One of [our five biggest company objectives] is master AI to boost efficiency and impact. That is a leg on the stool, it’s not a peripheral goal or an afterthought.” Sports Innovation Lab Co-Founder/CEO Josh Walker on how teams and leagues are specifically utilizing AI: “There is no pattern. It would make perfect sense for the leagues to centralize the services that they are building for AI and roll it out to the teams. The teams never wait for that. You have some enterprising data science team or some enterprising CTO at the team level – they’re going to try stuff faster than the leagues do.” TKO EVP of Innovation Alon Cohen says the company is taking a hands-on approach to discovery and education, bringing in an advanced prompt engineer for AI training with “natural early adopters.” Cohen: “The next version of almost every business application that we use has a heavy AI component to it. So, every team is identifying places where they think they can be successful, and when they go through their next upgrade cycle – or we consolidate to a new tool that’s also a good moment for an upgrade cycle – those tools become available.” More. (link)

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(NEW!) Athletics Groundskeeper (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Athletics Groundskeeper is responsible for maintenance and care of the fields and surrounding grounds at the Outdoor Athletic Complexes. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Registrar for Athletic Academic Compliance (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): Assists with the assessment and maintenance of athlete academic eligibility for all students, performs degree audits, and evaluates transcripts in accordance with NCAA DII requirements More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Doane College / Crete, NE): The Athletic Trainer is responsible for preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries for student-athletes while supporting assigned sports teams during practices and competitions. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Athletics Compliance Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Is responsible for the strict compliance of the athletic department to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) rules and policies. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Strategic Communications (Stephen F Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): Athletic Communications role managing media relations, event coverage, and storytelling to promote student-athletes, coaches, and programs, enhancing visibility for the department and university. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Director, Fundraising & Partnerships (University of Louisville / Louisville, KY): The Associate Director, Fundraising & Partnerships will support revenue generation efforts through corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, NIL fundraising, and premium seat sales. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Facilities and Game Day Operations Manager (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Athletic Facilities and Game Day Operations Manager opportunity. (DIII) More details HERE.

Senior Director, Principal Giving - Athletics (University of Cincinnati Foundation / Cincinnati, OH): The Sr. Director, Principal Giving serves UC Athletics & is responsible for the identification, qualification, engagement, solicitation & personalized stewardship of prospects & donors at the $1M+. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball (Pitching) Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): Assist the Head Coach with pitching instruction, recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes while supporting St. Mary’s baseball program and mission. More details HERE.

Head Coach-Baseball (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a Head Coach-Baseball. More details HERE.

Assistant Dir Athletics/External Ops (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): The position responsibilities include but are not limited to leading efforts related to corporate sponsorships, suites sales & premium seating, season ticket sales for the Wolves Club. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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