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Aquinas appoints former Colorado (NCAA DI) Asst. AD and Director of Premium Seating/Annual Giving Ronald Reeves as the Saints’ new AD. Reeves: "Enthusiasm. That is the feeling I have when it comes to the opportunity to serve as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Aquinas College. I would like to thank President Dr. [Alicia] Cordoba and Vice President [Brian] Matzke, along with the student-athletes, staff, and coaches who are vital to AQ. Returning home [to Michigan] after fifteen years away, I have developed the skill set to help uplift the AQ, Grand Rapids, and surrounding communities and push for high achieving scholarship in the classroom to help build the future leaders of the world. AQ has such a great tradition that we will continue to build and experience together." (link)

The Frontier Conference Council of Presidents unanimously votes to accept North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) institutions Bellevue, Dakota State, Mayville State and Valley City State into the league beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. The quartet of additions lifts the number of full-time members to 11 and football-playing programs to 13 (including associate members). That total also includes fellow NSAA school Dickinson State, who previously committed to join the Frontier back in December 2023. Commissioner Scott Crawford: "Today's announcement solidifies the future of the Frontier Conference through added strength in both institutional members and additional sport offerings to grow enrollments. This announcement also sends a message of stability throughout the region regarding the future of the NAIA and the way NAIA members operate. I cannot express sufficient gratitude to all parties involved in making today happen. I hope all those now connected to the Frontier Conference will take great pride in this accomplishment. Let's now turn our gaze to the horizon of a fierce, formidable, and fearless Frontier Conference.” (link)  

Blue Mountain Christian AD Will Lowrey departs to accept the same position at North Greenville (NCAA DII) after leading the Toppers since June 2018. Lowrey: "It is through steadfast prayer, faith, and obedience that I accept the call to serve North Greenville University. I have committed my life to go where God is leading. It has been an emotional and spiritual experience. I am confident that He is leading me into this next chapter." (link) 

Red Banner Results

+ Keiser secures the program’s fifth overall Red Banner by winning the 2024 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship team title by 16 strokes over Oklahoma City. Seahawk sophomore Hoi Ki Lau (+1, 289) battled past OCU’s Paige Wood (+3, 291) to nab the program’s second all-time individual crown. (link)

+ Georgia Gwinnett continues its tennis dominance by securing both the 2024 NAIA Men’s & Women’s Tennis Championships at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. For the Grizzlies, the triumphs brought the women’s eighth straight Red Banner and the men’s 10th consecutive national crown. (link, link)

@1QLeadership Question: How do schools provide fans and donors transportation to bowl games, NCAA tournaments, and other events?

Kyle McDonald, President of Sports & Entertainment Travel, LLC (SET), talks about providing experiences around athletic related events. While schools transport teams, coaches, and other related staff, many departments outsource the logistics and experiences of the outside constituency.

 

+ Provide options for travel, lodging, entertainment, etc.

+ Facilitate donor experiences related to giving societies

+ Assist athletics department in identifying quality experiences

 

McDonald and his business partners started the company in 2014 after identifying a need in the college athletics industry. - - For Father's Day, get your copy of Tye the Dreamer. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Tabor and Hesston (NJCAA) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer courses and degrees to students at their respective institutions. Through the academic partnership approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Tabor will begin offering a nursing major to its students during the upcoming fall semester, while course offerings for Hesston students have yet to be finalized. Each institution will maintain office space on the other’s campus, allowing for expansion in course offerings for each college. Hesston Interim President Ross Peterson-Veatch: “I expect that soon our partnership will allow us to create four-year degree options for Tabor students in engineering and aviation on our end and also allow Hesston students access to Tabor’s excellent four-year programs in social work, accounting, education and other career-focused degrees.” (link) 

Our sincerest condolences go out to the entire Benedictine (KS) community following the sudden passing of longtime Football AC George Papageorgiou last Saturday. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Roosevelt hires York County (USCAA) AD Robin Muller as Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student Success/SWA. (link)

+ Southwestern Christian announces the appointment of former SCU VP of Student Life Brad Davis as Interim President. (link)

Officials with the Higher Learning Commission are working to more quickly identify distress signals among colleges & universities according to Inside Higher Ed’s Ben Unglesbee. With recent Government Accountability Office data highlighting that the closure of 1,100 institutions between 2000 and 2020 affected approximately 250K student loan borrowers, the Commission has reacted to calls for more accreditor accountability by increasing the pace of its dive into colleges’ financial risk. In examining 13 institutions under the accreditor’s purview that were shuttered between 2019 and 2024, shared characteristics were identified. Most were of small size (less than 1,000 students) and private non-profit colleges, had “low financial health scores and cash-to-expense ratios, decreases in staffing as a sign of cost-cutting, falling cash reserves, and audits falling behind schedule.” Other noted themes included “leadership turnover ahead of a closure, falling enrollment, tax challenges, unpaid bills and borrowing from an endowment without a clear plan to pay back the loan.” In highlighting the importance of accreditors staying in the loop to locate SOS signals from troubled institutions as early as possible, HLC Executive VP Eric Martin notes: “We’re not hospice. We really need to be proactive.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Cornerstone names Grand Valley State (NCAA DII) Women’s Soccer AC Sam Tracey as HC. (link)

+ Ottawa (AZ) elevates Women’s Volleyball AC Olivia Afusia to serve as Spirit HC. (link)

+ Siena Heights taps program alumna Nicci Brown as Dance HC. She takes over for Liz Teague, who will remain the Cheer HC. (link)

+ Xavier of Louisiana Baseball Head Coach Adrian Holloway will not return after four seasons at the helm. (link)

+ Central Methodist Women’s Wrestling HC Brieana Delgado announces her resignation to pursue other opportunities after serving in the role since prior to the 2019-20 school year. (link)

+ This latest edition of Coaches.wire is available to help keep you up-to-speed with coaching staff changes across the country. (link) 

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(NEW!) Director of Athletics (University of New Haven / West Haven, CT): University of New Haven is now accepting applications for their Director of Athletics position. DHR Global is overseeing the search process on behalf of the University of New Haven. (DII) More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Director of Athletic Communications (Northwestern College / Orange City, IA): Manage the athletics website while producing regular content within multiple media platforms to enhance the Red Raider brand. More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Head Tennis Coach (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Join one of the fastest growing NAIA athletics programs in one of the NAIA's most successful, high profile tennis programs at The Woods. Coach serves as the host coach for 2025 NAIA ITA Indoors in KC. More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Assistant Baseball Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Teaches and instructs the technical and motivational aspects of the sport of baseball (specifically pitching) to student-athletes. (DII) More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Deputy Director of Athletics (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Supports the Director of Athletics & Recreation in leading and managing the daily operations of the department. Serves on the AD’s Cabinet. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

(NEW!) Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Seeking a transformational leader that will direct and oversee all aspects of the Women's Wrestling Program, embodying a commitment to excellence in a nationally competitive NAIA Athletic Program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): We are looking for a passionate, skilled individual to assist our women's wrestling program and work with one of the more elite and competitive NAIA Athletic Programs in the country. More details HERE.

 

Assistant/Associate Commissioner, Compliance (The Big West / Irvine, CA): An outstanding leadership position that will serve as the primary compliance administrator, have sport and championship oversight and work with an amazing staff in sunny Southern California! (DI) More details HERE.

 

Director of Athletic Communications (St. Thomas University / Miami, FL): St. Thomas University in South Florida NAIA seeks applicants to coordinate a team responsible for all communication activities relevant to the Department of Athletics Nationally ranked sports programs. More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Historically excellent program that is set up for immediate success. Applicants must demonstrate sincere faith in Jesus and have significant coaching experience. SEU is the 2nd fastest growing in the US! More details HERE.

 

Head Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Basketball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our Basketball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential while fostering a culture of teamwork. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach (Arkansas Tech University / Russellville, AR): This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the men's & women’s golf programs, including GA supervision, recruitment & development of student-athletes, budget development and management. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Catholic University seeks a skilled leader to direct all aspects of a NCAA DIII program and is passionate about developing student athletes holistically. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Director for Governance & Compliance (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association / Charlotte, NC): Be the go-to expert for compliance & governance queries from our membership. Manage CIAA/NCAA regulations and ensure our digital presence shines promoting excellence through championships. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Memphis / Memphis, TN): The Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the University’s intercollegiate athletic program. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Head Baseball Athletic Trainer (University of Kansas/ University of Kansas Health System / Lawrence, KS): As a member of Kansas Team Health and under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the Baseball Team. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant to the Commissioner (Great Northeast Athletic Conference / Winthrop, MA with remote work possible): Assist the Commissioner with all aspects of the DIII conference operations. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field (LeTourneau University/ Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning to assist our Track and Field/Cross Country Program. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (LeTourneau University/ Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning to assist our Softball Program. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance & Eligibility (Southeast Missouri State University / Cape Girardeau, MO): Responsible for providing leadership to the department relative to education, monitoring, enforcement and maintenance of a culture of NCAA compliance. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Director of Track and Field/ Cross Country (LeTourneau University / Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning to Direct our Track and Field/Cross Country Program. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Director, Broncos EmPOWERed (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Director assists with leadership development, personal development, financial education, career & grad school prep, community service, diversity & inclusion, personal brand mgt & Broncos4Life program. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Clark University / Worcester, MA): Clark University invites applications for this position. Directing all aspects of an NCAA Division III program. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Head Volleyball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Volleyball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our volleyball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Softball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our Softball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Head Volleyball Coach (Bethany College (KS) / Lindsborg, KS): Seeking a skilled leader responsible for all aspects of the NAIA volleyball program. Responsible for the recruitment & overall development of volleyball student-athletes, athletically and holistically. More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Seeking a skilled transformational leader that will lead and oversee all aspects of a nationally competitive NAIA Women’s Basketball Program, embodying a commitment to excellence on and off the court. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Central Methodist University / Fayette, MO): Responsible for providing the highest quality health care to the student athletes. Assist in the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Training Facility and Rehabilitation Clinic. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (tenure-track) (Kutztown University / Kutztown, PA): This position will provide leadership and oversight of a comprehensive Division II compliance program. This position is a tenure-track position and will serve on the senior leadership team. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Baseball Coach (24-58) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): FMU invites applications for a Baseball Coach. Responsibilities include directing all phases of a competitive baseball program in accordance with FMU and NCAA rules and regulations. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Baseball Coach (Hitting Coach) (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Join one of the fastest-growing small college athletic departments, working every day with hitters & recruiting NAIA-eligible student-athletes that meet the program's cultural standards. More details HERE.

 

Athletic Trainer (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Are you a certified Athletic Trainer seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We are on the hunt for a passionate, skilled individual to work with our Women's Volleyball team. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Deputy AD External Relations (Kansas City Athletics / Kansas City, MO): The position is responsible for the oversight of Fundraising; Fan Experience & Marketing; Ticket Sales & Service; Name, Image and Likeness; and Data Analytics. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Ticket Sales and Operations Manager (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Edwardsville, IL): Responsible for ticket sales and operations for SIUE's eight ticketed sports, including season ticket sales, renewals, group sales, community events, and assisting with ticket promotions. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Revenue Generation/Annual Fund (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Edwardsville, IL): Charged with the planning, execution, and growth of the Cougar Athletic Excellence Fund. Plan and execute annual fundraising strategies and events that support the needs and initiatives of all sports. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): This position will assist in increasing the overall visibility of UCM Athletics by leading and managing the marketing and fan experience department. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): As Head Athletic Trainer, oversees UAA's program, prioritizing student-athlete guidance on health, safety, and wellness. (DI/DII) More details HERE.

 

USU Athletics Learning Specialist (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to specific student-athletes (e.g. individual study skills instruction). Coordinate tutor/mentor program. Teach a section of USU 1730. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Women’s and Men’s Head Diving Coach (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Part-time position that works with the coaching staff on all facets of the diving program to include coaching, advising, recruiting admin work, travel, compliance and other duties as assigned. (DIII) To apply, e-mail: frenchm@mit.edu

 

Director Of Athletic Tickets (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Responsible for all facets of ticket sales to ORU athletic events, including season ticket sales, renewals, group sales, community events, and ticket promotions. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Be part of a growing health/wellness and performance department in the department of athletics at Catholic University as the Head Athletic Trainer. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Sports Information Director (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Position responsible for development, coordination and implementation of athletics media relations, brand awareness, recruitment efforts and marketing plans for 17 sports and a department on the rise. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Tennis Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): Rhodes College seeks applications for a Head Women’s Tennis Coach. The Coach should build a sense of community and enthusiasm around the program by engaging the student body, alumni, parents and fans. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Associate Athletic Director (Carleton College / Northfield, MN): As a member of the department's senior administrative team, this position is responsible for compliance and other leadership roles at a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Athletic Trainer (University of the Virgin Islands / St. Thomas, VI): Responsible for the prevention, assessment, immediate management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and conditions as required by NATA guidelines and standards. More details HERE.

 

Head Tennis Coach (Tusculum University / Greeneville, TN): Full-time position leading the Men's & Women's programs at Tennessee's oldest university, located in beautiful East Tennessee, member of NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Softball Graduate Assistant (LeTourneau University / Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Head Volleyball Coach (University of Mary Washington / Fredericksburg, VA): The head coach will be responsible for recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, academics, budget, travel, fundraising, and will serve as a faculty member in the department. (DIII) More details HERE.

 

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Fulltime position that will lead and oversee all aspects of the women's basketball program, embodying a commitment to excellence both on and off the court. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Head Men’s Basketball Coach (Carroll College / Helena, MT): Carroll College is seeking applicants for a Head Men’s Basketball Coach to provide leadership to all aspects of a nationally competitive NAIA Basketball program. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): #3 Learfield Cup Standing - Milligan University invites applications for two (2) full-time, 10-month positions of Assistant Athletic Trainer with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. More details HERE.

 

Assistant Director, Creative Content (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): As part of the external relations team, the assistant director will lead, develop and create video content promoting Princeton’s 38 teams across multiple platforms to generate increased engagement. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant A.D. for Business and Finance (HR Title: Financial Business Manager) (SMU / Dallas, TX): This position will oversee the financial operations of the Athletics department including budget management, financial management, compliance, reporting and other duties as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

 

Director of Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and promotions plan to increase ticket sales and game attendance, and enhance the fan experience for Augustana Athletics events. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Athletic Trainer (Central Christian College of Kansas / McPherson, KS): Administer preventative treatment and rehabilitation to athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports, assures compliance with health and safety standards for the athletic program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Coordinates and leads all aspects of an NCAA compliance and rules education program. Serves as the institutional contact on all NCAA compliance and eligibility issues. (DII) More details HERE.

 

Human Resources Generalist (Georgia State University / Atlanta, GA): Assist the athletics department in all HR matters (benefits, talent, payroll, time, absence, class & comp). (DI) More details HERE.

 

Assistant Director, Creative Media (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for the creation of video content that promotes the Duquesne brand, student-athletes and the strategic plan, with a heavy emphasis on distribution via social media platforms. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Broadcast and Live Event Production (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for all broadcast productions, serve as the athletic department’s primary engineer for broadcasts and manage all video production for external events in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. (DI) More details HERE. 

 

Assistant Coach of Varsity Women's Volleyball (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME - responsibilities include: administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, etc. Submit resume, cover letter, 3 references to pdill@mit.edu. (DIII)

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