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Chico State selects UC San Diego (DI) Executive Senior Assoc. AD for Scholar-Athlete Success Eric Coleman as its new AD, starting December 2. VP for Student Affairs Isaac Brundage: “All of Eric's experience, from his time as a Division II student-athlete to his focus on student success, management, and strategic planning have prepared him for this role at Chico State. His values and mission match those of our University, and I am confident that he will lead a department that is successful across the board, producing champions in competition and in the classroom and setting our student-athletes up for success not only while they are here at Chico State but also as they head into the future and continue to make us proud.” (link)

The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty talks with NCAA President Charlie Baker about the “impossible job” of protecting tradition and modernizing college sports, and Baker says: “While I certainly feel the weight of trying to get to the other side of all that’s going on now, the proverbial pearl is worth the dive. I mean, this stuff is important aside from what people see on a Saturday afternoon.” Dougherty observes that Baker was “hired, at least in part, to figure out Congress for the NCAA and hasn’t so far.” To that point, Baker remarks: “When you get to a certain age…you learn to understand that progress is progress, right? And it’s okay if you don’t get everything you look for as long as you’re moving in the right direction, and I certainly believe that if we can make this [House settlement] work, it makes it much easier to have a conversation about employment with Congress.” Meanwhile, former LEAD1 CEO Tom McMillen tells Dougherty: “A lot of this is going to depend on the winds of the election. Really, Charlie’s legacy, at least his near-term legacy, might have a lot to do with whether Republicans get a windfall in Congress, which could lead to something getting done. If the Democrats win, it’s a different compromise. But his ability to work legislatures will be more important next time around than ever before.” (link)

Of note from last month’s DI Council meeting, the council adopted legislation to permit DII Men’s Hockey programs to compete in the DI Championship if no DII championship is conducted. Further: “the opportunity for Division II institutions to participate in the Division I championship in other sports in which Division II does not offer a championship was eliminated.” This change is effective August 1, 2025. (link)

Ursuline will add Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field as its first men’s sport programs, starting next fall. AD Cindy McKnight: “The addition of men’s teams is a major step in the growth of the Ursuline Arrows athletic program. Men’s Cross Country along with Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field is a wonderful complement to our current athletic and academic offerings. We are excited to bring the Arrows name into men’s sports within the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and I am confident that they will continue our Arrows tradition within the NCAA.” UC plans to have 10-15 student-athletes for these teams under the oversight of current HC Alaric Best who will jump up to Director of Cross Country and Track & Field with AC Joe Caraciolo to serve as Men’s HC. (link)

Salem will join the Mountain East as an associate member in Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Men’s Wrestling. (link)

The ABCA and AVCA, along with the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America, Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association, Intercollegiate Tennis Association, National Field Hockey Coaches Association, U.S. Track & Field And Cross Country Coaches Association and National Wrestling Coaches Association retained FGS Global earlier this month to lobby on federal NIL legislation “that protects Olympic sports programs and broad-based sports sponsorship,” according to Politico’s Caitlin Oprysko, who points out that “one of the Olympic sport associations’ new lobbyists at FGS, Colleen Bell, is a former legislative director for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), one of the Democrats leading those discussions on the Hill.” Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich adds that FGS Global is “part of that NCAA/power conference effort, however, as a longtime lobbyist for the Big Ten. The firm worked for the Big Ten as recently as this past quarter, according to lobbying disclosures, but it’s unclear whether that relationship will continue or be seen as a conflict of interest given its new clients. FGS Global did not immediately respond to a request for comment.” FGS Global said in disclosure forms that it was hired to develop “a federal solution that protects Olympic sports programs and broad-based sports sponsorship.” (link, link)

Deal Digest:

+ St. Edward’s announces a five-year extension of its deal with Nike and BSN Sports to serve as the department’s official apparel and footwear supplier. (link)

+ Tiffin partners with Influxer to provide its student-athletes with additional NIL opportunities. (link)

This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is ready, and shows, among other things, some finalized movements on hoops and baseball staffs across the country (link)

The California State University system is changing its definition of student success from a four-year degree to getting a good job. The Los Angeles Times’ Teresa Watanabe explains that “as more students and families question the value of a college pedigree, the nation’s largest four-year university system plans to boost efforts to link higher education with clear employment payoffs, offering more intentional advising on how to choose a career path of interest, select the right major for it and network with alumni and others to help land related internships and jobs.” CSU Chancellor Mildred García: “We have to show students what’s the endgame. It’s not graduation. It’s how do we connect graduation to either a career that they’re studying or graduate school and help them get to that? That’s what families want, right? Return on investment. … We have the talent. We have to make sure that we understand that public higher education is an investment.” (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is a values-driven leader and responsible for all facets of the Athletics program for one of the preeminent DII universities in the country. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director for Football Academics: Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): The Assistant Director for Football Academics in SAAS will be responsible for monitoring academic eligibility and providing academic advising support services for assigned Football student-athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations, Facilities and Events (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University is now accepting applications for an Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations, Facilities & Events. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): Are you an enthusiastic coach with a passion for developing student-athletes on and off the field? If you’re ready to make an impact and grow a successful women's soccer team, we want to hear from you. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Midway University / Midway, KY): Midway University seeks a Director of Athletics with a business mindset and entrepreneurial spirit who can oversee a competitive intercollegiate athletics program with 27 varsity teams. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - External and Corporate Relations (California Baptist University / Riverside, CA): Oversee external unit of the athletic department that emphasizes corporate sponsorships and sales, brand management, marketing, and other external units; and, possible sports supervision. (DI) More details HERE

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be working under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer providing support for intercollegiate athletic teams at the University of Illinois Springfield. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Event and Facilities Operations (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Assistant AD for Event and Facilities Operations implements and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of projects. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Men's Soccer (Midway University / Midway, KY): Midway University, located 14 miles outside Lexington, KY, is actively seeking a full-time head coach to lead our men’s soccer program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse to direct the development, organization and management of all phases of this Division III Women’s Lacrosse program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources (University of Southern California / Los Angeles, CA): USC seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Human Resources to lead HR initiatives, drive leadership development, and align HR strategies with USC’s mission. (DI) More details HERE.

Vice President of Marketing (Florida Victorious / Gainesville, FL): Florida Victorious, Proud NIL Partner of the Florida Gators, is looking for a creative thinker with drive who can continue to increase brand awareness and participation in our organization! (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing care and first aid to St. Mary's University intercollegiate student-athletes year-round. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Fort Valley State University / Fort Valley, GA): Fort Valley State University (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Integrated Marketing (D2.ticker/Drive & Company / Remote): Drive brand awareness of its publications & products, the cross-promotion of its portfolio and work in unison with our dozens of advertising partners to ensure positive results via marketing campaigns. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports (Fordham University / Bronx, NY): Fordham University is now accepting applications for their Athletic Director position. DHR Global is overseeing the search process on behalf of Fordham University. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Communication and Digital Strategy (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): Primary communications contact for Fighting Knights and secondary for other sports. Creates content, designs media guides, compiles stats, and manages website and social media. Reports to the AD. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics - Compliance (Gannon University / Erie, PA): The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance serves as a senior member of the athletic administrative team and coordinates and leads all aspects of an NCAA compliance and rules education program More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time position. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Softball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time position. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): Supports the head coach in developing and maintaining a softball program that is athletically competitive within the Lone Star Conference (LSC) and NCAA Division II. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (University of New Mexico / Albuquerque, NM): The Vice President and Director of Athletics plans, administers, and directs all NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic programs for men and women. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Senior Accountant (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): The Senior Accountant supports the Controller with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the integrity of accounting information while providing timely financial reporting. (DI) More details HERE.

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