#10: Wisconsin-Superior will begin construction on Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium on April 15 with a formal groundbreaking for the $71M project set for April 25. The facility will serve as home for the Yellowjacket men’s & women’s soccer and outdoor track & field teams. (link)
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#9: St. Olaf Women’s Volleyball HC Emily Foster steps down after eight seasons to take on the same role at Occidental. (link) |
#8: Lynchburg softball was featured at No. 8 on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays after turning a triple play during a 9-1 (5 inn.) victory over Ferrum. (link) |
#7: Berry releases a new secondary logo to represent the Vikings. (link, link) |
#6: Fitchburg State Football HC Zach Shaw has resigned after one season, citing personal reasons. (link) |
#5: Buena Vista removes the interim tag from AD Amy Maier who has been leading the Beavers since August. Maier, who previously served as Assoc. AD/SWA, will report to new VP for Athletics, Enrollment and Marketing Brandon Johnson. President Brian Lenzmeier: “For over ten years Amy has been a dedicated champion for BVU athletics, our coaches and staff members while supporting facility upgrades. I greatly appreciate how Amy places the student experience at the center of everything she does, and I have been inspired by how well she understands the powerful role NCAA Division III athletics can play in achieving BVU’s mission of preparing students for lifelong success through transformational educational programs.” (link)
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#4: Colby-Sawyer names Franklin Pierce (DII) Assoc. AD for Compliance/SWA Jeanette McKillop as its next AD, starting June 1. President Susan Stuebner: “The search committee and I were impressed with Jen's experience in mentoring and developing successful coaches, her encouragement of student-athletes in pursuing their best and whole selves and her ability to collaborate well with all campus constituents. I know that Jen will apply her many talents to enhancing the Chargers' tradition of excellence.” McKillop: “One of my primary goals is to build on that holistic approach to student development, ensuring that every student-athlete receives the support they need to succeed both on and off the field. I see athletics as an avenue for not just physical development, but also for fostering essential life skills and character traits that are invaluable in all aspects of life. […] The passion and dedication evident throughout the institution are inspiring, and I am eager to contribute to this culture of excellence. My hope is to enhance the integration of athletics into the broader campus community and foster a sense of unity and pride among all.” (link)
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#3: Lakeland AD April Arvan announces she will step down from the chair, while continuing to serve as SWA/Assoc. Professor of Sport Management and Leadership/Interim Director of Graduate Business Program. President Beth Borgen: “Lakeland is grateful for the time Dr. Arvan dedicated to leading our athletic department the past 11 years. Her passion for our student athletes and our mission is evident in all of her work. She has left a permanent, positive mark that has Lakeland Athletics well positioned for the future.” (link)
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#2: SUNY New Paltz announces it will begin the two-year process to exit the SUNYAC and find a new conference starting in 2026-27. The rationale: “The primary goal of this transition will be to improve the athletics and academic experience for all SUNY New Paltz students – including student athletes on our 16 varsity teams as well as the thousands of students who take advantage of intramural sports, athletics facilities, group exercise classes and the many other wellness opportunities provided on our campus. […] A major component of this plan will be to reduce away-game travel time for varsity teams. New Paltz athletes currently average four hours of transit time for road contests against SUNYAC teams, many of which take place at distant sites in western and northern New York.” AD Renee Bostic: “A conference change presents opportunities to enhance the profile and competitiveness of Hawks athletics programs at a time when our varsity teams are performing at historic levels. The transition to a new conference will position SUNY New Paltz to expand its athletics recruitment footprint, as well as our overall institutional awareness, beyond our historical markets.” (link)
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#1: North Central (MN) AD/Baseball HC Devin Lehnhoff will depart at the end of the week after stepping into the chair in August. Men’s Basketball HC Jeremy Becker will serve as Interim AD and Baseball AC Matt Farland will lead the Rams on the diamond on an interim basis. (link)
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