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Edition #1645

September 10, 2025

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Tampa hires Samford (DI) Assoc. AD for Development E.J. Brophy as its new VP of Athletics, starting October 1. President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg: “E.J. Brophy brings nearly 30 years of successful experience in collegiate athletics and has a passion for helping students develop both on the field and the classroom, and in the community. E.J.’s experience will continue the upward trajectory of UTampa’s athletics success, while enhancing game-day experiences, revenue-generation and positioning athletics as engagement for the UTampa community.” CSA Search & Consulting assisted with the process. (link)

The RMAC Presidents Council publishes a position statement on the future of college athletics through the lens of: “Division II must prioritize specific and unique reforms in key areas such as transfer rules, employment frameworks, and eligibility, among others. The critical question now is, how do we insulate Division II college athletics from the craziness in Division I and preserve the student-athlete experience?” The statement calls out the distinctions between DII and DI, the legal fallout facing DII as a result of litigation within the Power 4 and more. In closing: “We need the flexibility to take a different approach. That might include a separate governance model, a new association grounded in educational priorities, or policy reforms that better support equitable access to college athletics. It might also include new models for youth development and clearer pathways for participation. Whatever the solution may be, it must be built on the lived experiences of our campuses, our students, and our communities. It must move beyond the reality that only 4.37 percent of March Madness revenue supports the entire Division II budget, and beyond the small fraction of student-athletes competing at the commercial level, to embrace a broader vision of sustainability and purpose. We need a future model that works for all institutions and all student-athletes. We support national efforts to modernize and preserve college athletics. But those efforts must include all divisions and all voices. DII is not broken. It continues to provide affordable, meaningful, and transformative opportunities for student-athletes. It upholds the educational values that drew many of us to higher education. And it works. We did not create the current challenges in college sports. But we are ready to be part of the solution. Division II has a story to tell. Now is the time to tell it clearly, confidently, and without apology. On behalf of our institutions and our student-athletes, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is prepared to lead in shaping the future of college athletics.” (link, link - Full Position Statement)

DC Discussions…
➤ On3’s Pete Nakos reports that the House of Representatives could vote on the SCORE Act as early as next week, while adding that amendments could also be coming to the legislation via the Rules Committee. With obstacles to passage still remaining on Capitol Hill, Nakos notes that “seven Democrats are needed to overcome the filibuster and reach the 60-vote margin for any bill passage in the U.S. Senate, which appears unlikely at this point. The legislation would also establish a one-time transfer rule. The SCORE Act has faced pushback from players’ associations, including the NFLPA, MLBPA, NHLPA and MLSPA. Four state attorneys general – Florida, New York, Ohio and Tennessee – also sent a letter to Congress this week urging the SCORE Act to be rejected.” From the letter: “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.” (link)
➤ House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and other House Republicans, along with NCAA and conference lobbyists, have been “pushing hard to ensure they have enough votes to pass” the SCORE Act, according to Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich, who notes it’s unclear at this point whether the bill would pass the lower chamber of Congress. One congressional aide tells Christovich that “not just Scalise, but the entire lobbying apparatus…is working overdrive.” While the bill could theoretically pass along party lines (Republicans have a six-seat majority), some GOP members including Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) and Representative Wesley Hunt (R-TX), criticized the SCORE Act on social media Sunday night, appearing to follow the lead of Texas Tech Board of Regents Chair Cody Campbell. Meanwhile, Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX), one of the bill’s co-sponsors, adds: “This bill needs work. Looking forward to thoughtful debate and a finished product we can all be proud of.” Christovich also notes that “two Democrats who signed onto the original bill as cosponsors in July, Representative Janelle Bynum (D-OR) and Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL), would presumably vote for it. Since then, three other Democrats have signed on as well. One place the pro-SCORE Act lobby is looking for votes, one source tells FOS: the Congressional Black Caucus. Two conferences representing historically black colleges and universities—the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference—have been lobbying CBC members to vote yes, the source says.” (link)

Wayne State (NE) has begun work on phase three of its $30M+ Athletic and Recreation Complex Project that will see the Kirk Gardner Indoor Athletic Complex be converted into a full-size practice court for basketball, volleyball and more. Phase three is set to be complete in November. (link)

Point Park will add Women’s Flag Football starting in 2026-27. President Chris Brussalis: “Part of our strategy for growth and to fulfill our vision of becoming one of the most dynamic urban universities in America, we must be nimble and proactive to opportunities for both our students and the university. This addition allows us to be at the forefront of a new trend in the NCAA while offering more athletic opportunities for women.” (link)

Mansfield will reduce the remaining number of Women’s Soccer contests this season to “prioritize the health and well-being of student-athletes,” citing a limited roster size after a coaching change this past spring. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Ferrum Men’s and Women’s Golf HC Elam Ruff departs for the same role at Coppin State (DI). (link)
➤ Hillsdale Cross Country/Track & Field HC R.P. White will continue to serve as Cross Country HC, with T&F Assoc. HC Jessica Bridenthal to serve as the Chargers’ next HC. (link)
➤ Spring Hill selects Mobile (NAIA) Men’s and Women’s Golf HC TJ Jackson as its Men’s Golf HC. (link)
➤ West Virginia State Director of Track & Field/Cross Country John Boisette has departed to become an AC at Stony Brook (DI). (link)
➤ Softball leads this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire in terms of number of changes to coaching staffs, but plenty of other movements across all sports. (link)

Quick Hits…
➤ Nova Southeastern launches a new branding campaign, #ThePowerinBroward. Athletic Communications Coordinator Josh Raphael: “This campaign is about more than championships. The Power in Broward shows how far we've come and who we represent. We started hungry, we built Shark County, and now we stand as Broward's team with the strength of this community behind us.” (link)
➤ Grand Valley State and Pittsburg State will now face off on the gridiron each year through 2028. (link)
➤ Westminster is re-establishing its partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to be an official four-year college provider through 2034. The partnership will give athletes “an updated tiered tuition discounting model that incentivizes undergraduate degree completion.” (link)
➤ Check out new Emporia State AD Steve Rodecap participating in the 2025 Hornet Cross Country Alumni Race. (link)

More Higher Ed…
➤ Cal Poly Humboldt selects Valdosta State President Richard Carvajal as its ninth president. (link)
➤ West Texas A&M received an anonymous $5M donation to push the university over its $175M One West campaign goal. (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services (University of New Haven / West Haven, CT): Manages all aspects of NCAA compliance and eligibility, rules education, reporting, scholarships, and Title IX, while supporting student-athlete success and NCAA reclassification efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Compliance Services (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Lead the strategic planning and management of compliance services at UIS Athletics, while serving as a key leader shaping the program’s vision, direction, and long-term success. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Reporting jointly to the VP for Development and the AD, provide strategic leadership for athletics fundraising and stewardship program. Charged with advancing annual, capital, and endowment giving. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Director, Development Stewardship (Georgia Tech / Atlanta, GA): The position provides support to the Athletics Development Team and interacts regularly with the Director of Athletics and executive team members. (DI) More details HERE.

Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Director of Athletics (Pomona-Pitzer Colleges / Claremont, CA): Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the chair of the Department of Physical Education and Director of Athletics. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Business Manager (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Responsible for the financial functions of the College’s athletic programs. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in providing financial oversight & administrative support to athletic staff. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Coach, Softball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as a varsity Assistant Athletics Coach, Softball within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): This full-time role supports all aspects of the softball program, including recruiting, coaching, field prep, administration, and game-day operations, while helping student-athletes grow. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach-Track & Field (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking an Assistant Track & Field Coach. This position will assist the Head Coach in the development and management of the Track & Field program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and review of the institution’s athletics compliance program. More details HERE.

Director, Athletics Communications (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Director, Athletics Communications oversees the planning, organization, and daily operations of the university's athletics communications. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for External Relations (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Associate Athletic Director for External Relations is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of all external units within the Department of Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Eastern New Mexico University / Portales, NM): Eastern New Mexico University, an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is seeking applicants for an assistant athletic trainer full-time. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Wingate University / Wingate, NC): Position Title: Head Softball Coach Institution: Wingate University Location: Wingate, North Carolina Department: Athletics Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division II – South Atlantic Conference More details HERE.

Grad Coaching Asst (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Help head and asst coach with practice plans, extra individual practices with players. Help with lineup and player development. More details HERE.

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.

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