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Edition #1301

September 22, 2025

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Carlow AD Lou Zadecky is no longer leading the Celtics after four years at the helm. Assoc. AD for Sports Communications Karina Graziani will serve as Interim AD. (link)

St. Benedict and St. John’s President Brian Bruess pens an op-ed in The Minnesota Star Tribune on the value of DIII athletics as a model for developing student-athletes as more than just athletes. “That is the enduring value — and the quiet magic — of Division III. It reminds us that sports can be about education, growth and joy. It demonstrates that excellence and balance are not mutually exclusive but mutually reinforcing. And it proves that athletics, when rooted in purpose, helps young people become not only better players, but better people. As Minnesotans, we are fortunate to live in a state where this model thrives. So let us keep supporting and championing our Division III student-athletes — for their leadership, their service and their commitment to the communities they represent. Because in the end, Division III athletics is about more than games. It is about shaping lives of purpose, building communities of character and reminding us all of the joy found in striving together.” (link)

U.S. Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC) joins the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast to advocate for the SCORE Act and says the “feedback has largely been good. And I think what we’ve done is we didn’t craft this out of nowhere. We had these thoughtful listening sessions where we listened to the players, we listened to the coaches and the families and the schools, and put this product together. And so, when you’re talking about it, everyone has probably components that they might want to tweak or adjust. And certainly as this bill progresses through, those are going to be ongoing. But everyone also recognizes the really big impact that college sports has and that we have to fix this. We have an obligation to do it now. It’s on an unsustainable path. Everyone understands that. But the components of the bill, when you talk about them individually with people, they love it.” Fry also remarks that “there are some in Congress that want the employee model. But they’re not listening to the people who have testified. They’re not listening to the college athletes themselves. And I think a lot of people understand that that’s a non-starter for many in Congress. But there are certain people that are pushing that. Most of the — I would say the beef – that I’ve heard about it to the extent that there is any is, ‘Hey, let’s tweak this over here. Let’s adjust this over here. We think that could be a better way.’ And, so you know, there really is an esprit de corps, if you will, of people who want to do the right thing. So there’s some really honest discussions that are taking place right now on what that looks like but we all want to fix this problem.” (link)

Former NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo joins the Sports Wise podcast with Tulane Sports Law Director Gabe Feldman and explains that she stands by her 2021 memo asserting her position that student-athletes should be considered employees. “I felt strongly that I needed to get that position out there. And the NLRA covers just private sector institutions, so I wanted to make sure I was being transparent with both the athletes as well as with the schools and conferences and the NCAA and the like. The other piece to the memo was that I felt that if in fact folks were employees under the statute, then misclassifying them as something else would be an independent violation of the act. So that was the basic genesis behind me issuing the guidance.” Abruzzo also advocates for collective bargaining, which she views as “an opportunity for the athletes’ voices to be heard and for them to have a seat at the table and for them to be able to assist with development and application of rules that affect their daily lives. Not only compensation rules, but rules around health and safety, rules around educational opportunities, rules around grievances and arbitration, rules around discrimination and equitable or non-equitable treatment. And so those are non-economic areas, but they’re crucial that athletes have a seat at the table to discuss and help develop those rules that are affecting them. So everyone talks about the money, but they’re not talking about the athletes as a whole, as people who are being controlled in so many ways.” (link)

UMass Boston reopened its Clark Athletic Center after a major renovation that includes four new locker rooms, new video boards for Clark Gymnasium and Edward T. Barry Ice Rink and more. AD Jacqueline Schuman: “This project is about more than just bricks and mortar — it's about building a better future for our student-athletes and advancing the legacy of excellence of our alumni. The enhancements to the Clark Athletic Center ensure we're providing first-class resources that match the excellence of our programs.” (link)

Former RIT Track & Field student-athlete Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against SUNY Geneseo, the NCAA and the state of New York over Schreiner not being allowed to participate in the Geneseo Early Invitational this past spring. Schreiner alleges she was set to participate as an unattached runner in multiple events when Geneseo HC Christopher Popovici informed Schreiner she could not compete as a woman due to changes in NCAA rules around transgender participation, as the meet was following NCAA procedures. The NCAA, in a statement to Front Office Sports, stated: “college sports are the premier stage for women’s sports in America, and while the NCAA does not comment on pending litigation, the Association and its members will continue to promote Title IX, make unprecedented investments in women’s sports and ensure fair competition in all NCAA championships. […] The NCAA’s policy aligns with federal policy and permits all student-athletes to compete in the open category.” (link)

Stevenson Asst. AD/Men’s Basketball HC Gary Stewart departs for the HC opportunity at UC Merced (DII). (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Brandeis hires Mount Holyoke Women’s Lacrosse HC Annie Campbell as its first HC. (link)
➤ SUNY Old Westbury selects Five Towns (USCAA) Women’s Soccer HC Jeff Littwin for the same role leading the Panthers. (link)
➤ Still consistent coaching staff movement across the industry. Check it all out in this morning's Coaches.wire. (link)

Saturday’s Coast Guard Academy-Nichols Football game set a new DIII record for points scored with 152. (link)

College and university provosts remain optimistic about what their institutions offer students, per Inside Higher Ed’s Emma Whitford, who writes that 99% of provosts responding to the Survey of College and University Chief Academic Officers “report that their institution provides a quality undergraduate education.” In addition, “91% say they are glad they pursued administrative work, and 86 percent say they enjoy being a chief academic officer.” Conducted in June and July of this year and garnering 478 total responses, the survey “asked provosts for their thoughts on the rapidly changing federal policy landscape, the growing prominence of artificial intelligence, the importance of tenure and academic freedom, their faculty’s job satisfaction and mental health as well as their own, and more.” Over half (56%) reported a federal funding decrease at their institution during the second Trump administration, relatively more than the 46% that had noted a drop back in the spring, while 28% say their institution has experienced a cut between 5-10% and 12% report a cut of higher than 10%. In addition, 10% of provosts say their institutions have implemented hiring freezes and 74% are “very or extremely concerned” about potential changes to federal student aid programs under the current administration. More. (link)

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Athletic Trainer (New York University / New York, NY): Provides athletic training services including testing, evaluation, assignment for training regimens, treatment of injuries, rehabilitation and medical referrals. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Under supervision of Head Men’s Basketball Coach, assist in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III men’s basketball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Compliance – Department of Athletics (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Assistant Director of Compliance is committed to fostering the standard of institutional control for the Duquesne University’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Track & Field/Sports Performance (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position that supports the men’s & women’s cross country and track & field programs, with a dual focus on coaching and sport performance. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer (full-time) Salary Range: Commensurate with experience Department: Athletics & Recreation Reports to: Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (2) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hiring two athletic trainers. These are full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible positions. More details HERE.

Head Lacrosse Coach/Lecturer (Mount Holyoke College / South Hadley, MA): Full-time coaching & teaching position at the rank of lecturer - will coach, organize, and administer an intercollegiate varsity lacrosse program as well as teach in the physical education department. More details HERE.

Scholastic Supervisor - Men's Basketball (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): The Center for Student-Athlete Services at Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for the position of Scholastic Supervisor for Men’s Basketball. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Clarkson University / Potsdam, NY): The Department of Athletics and Recreation invites applications for a full-time, 10-month position with the Women’s Lacrosse program, which competes in the highly competitive Liberty League More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Juniata College / Huntingdon, PA): Seeking a Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach to lead competitive DIII programs. Full-time, $53,400 salary, excellent facilities, and the chance to mentor student-athletes on and off the court. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Johns Hopkins has an opening for a 12 month, full time (not-benefitted) assistant women's basketball coach. To apply, email Rodney Rogan at rrogan1@jh.edu. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Randolph College, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a dynamic full-time professional to serve as Head Athletic Trainer for its NCAA Div. III athletics program. More details HERE.

Director, Governance and Compliance (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Director, Governance & Compliance will serve the Mountain West Conference and its member institutions supporting the day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance services. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Coach, Men's & Women's Tennis (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as a Varsity Assistant Coach within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Assumes additional secondary duties as assigned by the AVP, Athletics and Athletic Advancement or their designee. More details HERE.

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach (SUNY Canton / Canton, NY): The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton invites qualified applications for a Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month position. More details HERE.

Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer (SUNY Canton / Canton, NY): SUNY Canton invites applications for the full-time position of Certified Assistant Athletics Trainer. This is a 10-month position with the obligation period. More details HERE.

Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Juniata College / Huntingdon, PA): Take the next step in your coaching journey! Juniata offers growth, mentorship, and full support as Assistant Field Hockey Coach—plus stipend, room, board, and benefits. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Juniata College / Huntingdon, PA): Seeking a dynamic Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to lead, mentor, and build a culture of excellence on and off the field. Starting salary: $53,400. 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. needs to go in d3.ticker on monday, got it in d3.jobs

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. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Operations and Events (Held Center) (Albion College / Albion, MI): This position is responsible for marketing the Held Center and scheduling and executing events to generate revenue. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Development, Athletics (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Leads the athletics fundraising team, setting and implementing fundraising goals, strategies, and priorities in collaboration with colleagues in Athletics, Alumni Relations & Devlmt, and the College. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Ice Hockey (Division I) (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Seeking Assistant Coach for Division I Men's and Women’s Ice Hockey—where you'll play a key role in recruiting, developing, and mentoring exceptional student-athletes on and off the ice. More details HERE.

Coaches - Seasonal (Assistant Coach, Track & Field) (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): The Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Track & Field supports the Head Coach in the leadership and development of a comprehensive NCAA Division III 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Assists in the development and implementation of a program for the care and prevention of athletic injuries. 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. 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Under supervision of the Head Softball Coach, provide assistance in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a highly competitive Division III softball program. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): The College, located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, seeks a dynamic person who has a strong administrative, collaborative and student-focused background for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. More details HERE.

Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach (Intern) (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): The College seeks an intern to work to assist the head women's lacrosse coach in the areas of coaching, practice planning, recruiting, academic monitoring of student-athletes, and video technology. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach – Track and Field (Southwestern University / Georgetown, TX): Assistant Track & Field Coach. Full-time, 12-month position supporting student-athlete development through coaching, mentorship, and recruitment. Comprehensive benefits included. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Softball (New York University / New York, NY): NYU, a member of UAA, and NCAA Division III member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Softball Assistant Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer responsible for assisting in the operation and management of the sports medicine department. More details HERE.

Head Men's Wrestling Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Serves as the coach and runs athletic program in accordance with Maine Maritime Academy, North Atlantic Conference, New England Men’s & Women’s Athletic Conference & NCAA rules/regulations/policies. More details HERE

Head Men's and Women's Rowing Coach (St. Mary's College of Maryland / St. Mary's City, MD): St. Mary's College of Maryland is looking to hire a full-time, 11 month Head Men's and Women's Rowing Coach. Responsibilities include recruiting, scheduling, administration, and organization. More details HERE.

Intramural and Club Sports Coordinator (St. Mary's College of Maryland / St. Mary's City, MD): St. Mary's College of MD is hiring a full-time, 10 month Intramural & Club Sports Coordinator. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and administrating intramural and club sports. 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.

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.

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