#10: Sonoma State will implement its Voluntary Separation Incentive Program with 47 employees to save $4.3M in funds towards its operating deficit. (link) |
#9: Angelo State broke ground on a $2.4M, 4K square-foot WSOC clubhouse. (link) |
#8: Millersville does not review the contract of WBB HC Hall after three years. (link) |
#7: Bentley AD Williams will hire a new FB HC and WSOC HC, with the departure of FB HC Reynolds and WSOC HC Lukis. (link) |
#6: Coming out of the NAIA Convention in New Orleans, the NAIA membership has approved legislation that would allow coaches to initiate contact regarding transferring with non-NAIA student-athletes and eliminate the 16-week transfer residency requirement for four-year institution transfers. More. (link)
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#5: The WTEN (link) regional rankings were released, in alphabetical order. |
#4: Hawaii Pacific XC HC Sgambati and former WBB HC Takatsuka filed separate lawsuits against the school and AD Snell, alleging discriminatory and retaliatory behavior in violation of Hawaii’s Whistleblower Protection Act. Takatsuka alleges that he was “subjected to pervasive animus in Defendant HPU’s workplace due to his race and gender” and “has suffered humiliation, angst, damage to his reputation, loss of income, loss of wage earning capacity, and general and special damages.” Sgambati, whose complaint stems from her reporting of an incident in which she says MBB staff violated COVID policy in the weight room, which she oversees: “Myself and others reported discrimination and harassment but were ignored. We have a great staff, but are losing people because of the toxic, hostile work environment. The athletics staff and student-athletes deserve fair and equitable treatment and a positive environment we can all thrive in.” (link)
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#3: Hillsdale taps MBB HC Tharp to succeed AD Brubacher, who will retire at the end of the year. President Arnn: "The college is delighted to have John Tharp serve as our new athletics director. Don Brubacher's shoes are large ones to fill, but Coach Tharp has a distinguished record as a leader for the college's basketball team — on and off the court. I have no doubt that, under his leadership, the athletic program will continue to flourish." (link)
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#2: Teamworks has acquired ARMS Software. This acquisition is fueled by a Series E $65 million fundraise bringing together two high-profile tech brands with the intent of delivering a comprehensive recruiting and compliance solution. The union comes only months after Teamworks acquired four companies into its Operating System for Sports™ - Smartabase, Retain, NextPlay, and Grafted - and committed to delivering a complete compliance platform. Teamworks Founder/CEO Maurides: “It's a game-changer for those working to transform their operations and deliver an exceptional athlete experience. ARMS' powerful workflow engine will have an impact beyond collegiate, with clear value for professional and military customers.” (link)
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#1: Wingate names long-time FB HC Reich as Interim AD, as AD Kish exits the department after taking over the Bulldogs in January 2022. (link) |