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Edition #1302

September 24, 2025

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Pitt-Greensburg names Carlow AD Lou Zadecky as its new AD. President Robert Gregerson: “Lou comes to us with a wealth of experience as a college AD, including the past few years at Carlow University, which, like Pitt-Greensburg, is a member of the NCAA Division III Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Lou is from Western Pennsylvania and has worked in the region for his entire career. His deep knowledge of our area will be a great benefit to our coaches and athletes.” (link)

Mount Saint Mary AD Shane Bell will return to Army West Point as Executive Senior Assoc. AD after nearly two years leading his alma mater. Before joining MSMC, Bell served as Assoc. AD for for Event Operations, Facilities & Capital Projects in West Point. (link)

Lyon AD Kevin Jenkins sits down with College.town’s Anthony Grassi at the 2025 NACDA Convention to discuss the Scots’ transition to DIII and the opening of Bad Boy Mowers Stadium, which Jenkins notes will have an impact beyond the football program on potentially Soccer, high school football postseason games, graduation and more. In moving from the NAIA to DIII, two notable challenges were replacing coaches who wanted to remain around a scholarship model and engaging with donors who supported the scholarship model. On the latter: “We wanted to make sure that we kind of educated them that we were changing divisions, but we still were going to provide the same type of experience. We were going to do the same things. We were going to have basketball games. We're going to have football games. We still needed their support to provide that great experience both on and off the field, off the floor for our student athletes.” More on BOSCA. (link)

More from U.S. Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC) on the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast as he advocates for implementation of the SCORE Act. An employment model, Fry contends, also means that for “state budgets that have workers’ compensation, if an athlete gets hurt, which inherently they do, state budgets are now dramatically impacted by the rising cost of workers’ compensation fees and and things that are paid out. So, you know, for us, I think the common sense approach is students don’t want this, coaches don’t want this, schools and conferences, nobody really wants this except a small minority of people. Let’s get it out. It doesn’t need to happen that way. People want to enjoy their college experience and not be considered an employee where presumably they could be fired if they were injured.” Fry on the NCAA: “They seem to be wanting to right the wrongs of the past. They want to get back to a governing style that works for the players, that works for the coaches and the schools. … We want that. We think that’s healthy overall for college athletics, but we also want to make sure that we’re checking their authority, too.” (link)

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Notable development from DI: Investment firm Sequence Equity was the group behind a pitch made to FCS commissioners about a privatized FCS Playoff this week, according to Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich, who adds more, “According to the proposal, the new playoff would be run by a new private entity. FCS conferences would own the majority of the new entity, but Sequence Equity would take a minority stake and offer ‘tens of millions of dollars in investment,’ the source said. [...] It’s unclear when this entity could get up and running, as the concepts are still in the educational and discussion stages. But sending the proposal to the NCAA for discussion was described by the source as the next step.” (link)

Fundraising & Facilities…
➤ Ithaca receives a $100K gift from SUSA FC Soccer Academy and CEO Glenn Schneider to create a Men’s Soccer endowment. (link)
➤ Knox is adding lights to Prats Field. AD Justin Newell: “While the new lighting will make occasional evening games possible, the project’s primary purpose is to support student-athlete development and ensure practices can occur without impacting class time or overlapping with each other.” The project was funded through a bond issuance from last May. (link)

King’s Men’s Basketball/Men’s Golf HC JP Andrejko steps down as MBB HC ahead of this season, while continuing leading the MGOLF program. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Immaculata promotes Men’s Lacrosse AC Kent Snoddy to HC/Facility Coordinator. (link)
➤ Johnson & Wales Charlotte hires Brevard Volunteer AC Steve Hucke as its first Baseball HC. (link)
➤ Penn State Harrisburg hires former high school Football AC Ben Dupree as its new Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)
➤ Ursinus Men’s Lacrosse HC Corey Shaffer will step down after the fall ball season. (link)
➤ Wabash removes the interim tag from Men’s Lacrosse HC Nate Webber. (link)
➤ Changes to coaching staffs around the nation may slow down at times, but the moves never stop. This morning’s Coaches.wire provides a rundown of all the transitions over the past couple of days. (link)

More Higher Ed…
➤ MIT tops all DIII schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, ranking second in the country. Other top DIIIs include Chicago (6), Johns Hopkins (T-7), Caltech (11), Carnegie Mellon (T-20), WashU (T-20) and Emory (T-24). Full rankings. (link)
➤ Widener receives a record $10M donation from alum Jack Dwyer and his wife Nancy support its nursing program and rename the School of Nursing. (link)

Approximately 30% of U.S. football fans are likely to spend $200 or more per month on streaming services, according to SBJ’s David Broughton, who notes Peacock is the most preferred destination. The data comes via predictive analytics and marketing data company AnalyticsIQ, which also finds that football fans are an average of 46.8 years old; spend 7.8% more annually on discretionary items than the average consumer; and are 65.1% more likely to use AI than the average consumer. After Peacock, the streaming services most used are, in order of preference: YouTubeTV, AppleTV+, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Throw Coach, Track and Field (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our part-time (17 hours per week), exempt, not benefits-eligible Assistant Throws Coach, Track and Field opportunity. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletic Director and Chair of the Physical Education Department (Hamilton College / Clinton, NY): Hamilton College invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its athletic director and chair of the physical education department. More details HERE.

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.

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