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Notable from the latest DII Management Council and Executive Board meetings (link):

+ In an update from the DII Championships Committee, the group asked the Management Council to remove current regionalization bracketing rules to “allow the committee to begin considering alternative concepts and signal to the membership that changes that have been called for will be pursued.” Those potential changes include DI bracketing principles and DIII’s NCAA Power Index and will test those principles at its meeting next month.

+ The Management Council determined no change should be made regarding the football-only voting rule.

+ Both groups discussed potential changes to NCAA sports wagering rules, with the Executive Board summary noting: “Some members expressed concerns that deregulation could result in wagering on intercollegiate sports activities and contribute to gambling problems and mental health issues among student-athletes. The board noted that Division II will continue its discussions and that any legislative change would require approval by all three divisions in order for the change to be adopted.”

Fox Sports' Bryan Fischer reports there have been “increased discussions among administrators [about] eliminating the National Letter of Intent program, potentially as soon as October in order to take effect this year. Elements of the NLI would be legislated into current athletic aid agreements. The conference commissioners — who are technically in charge of NLI — are expected to have a formal proposal to discuss later next month.” (link)

The PacWest is partnering with Hudl to launch the PacWest Network. On the paywall options: “Per-game prices will be available, as will monthly and seasonal packages. Price points will be established by each school for their audiences.” Commissioner Jessica Harbison Weaver: “The conference network is a great step towards elevating the PacWest’s visibility while enhancing revenue for our members. I’m excited about the opportunity this new platform creates to highlight the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and communities who represent each of our members.” (link)

Nova Southeastern rolls out its new branding campaign #SharkCounty, as NSU focuses on engaging Broward County and South Florida. Coordinator of Revenue Generation & Marketing & Promotions Kacie John: “Creating this new campaign that's meaningful to not only our NSU campus but the local Broward community is another step in bringing everyone together and showcasing NSU and the success of our athletic teams. Students and fans will get the chance to represent the brand through exclusive giveaways and through various promotions.” (link)

McKendree and Quincy are taking their football rivalry to a new level this season, with the game to now be known as the Battle for the Land of Lincoln. The winner will take home a top hat made of steel. McKendree AD Anthony Francis: "Without question, rivalries are easily one of my favorite things about college sports. These games help to create electric atmospheres that add to the gameday experience for some of the most heavily attended events on our campus each year. Throughout my career in Athletics Administration, I've always been focused on ways to enhance the student-athlete experience. This is just another way to create a championship feel and make the game mean even more." (link)

Deal Digest:

+ The ECC renews its partnership with the U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health. (link)

+ Florida Southern partners with Spry to streamline its athletic department processes. (link)

+ The RMAC selects Hudl as its official digital ticketing partner for conference championship events. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Vermont State Interim President David Bergh will continue to lead Vermont State University through June 2026. (link)

+ UVA Wise promotes Director of Sports Medicine Emily Atkinson to Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. (link)

+ Kutztown taps RPI (DIII) Athletic Academic Advisor Cam Wein as Asst. AD for Compliance. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Belmont Abbey elevates Acrobatics & Tumbling AC Ansley Dempsey to HC. (link)

+ Kutztown hires Ursinus (DIII) Men’s & Women’s Tennis HC Pete Smith for the same role with the Bears. (link)

+ Millersville Women’s Lacrosse HC Kaitlyn Hafdell steps down after two seasons at the helm to pursue a new career path. Graduate AC Emmaleen Regan will serve as Interim HC during the search process. (link)

+ Dozens & dozens of coaching moves around the nation in the last 48 hours. Check out all coaching staff changes in this morning’s Coaches.wire. (link)

Saint Michael’s Cross Country/Nordic Skiing HC Molly Peters talks with Extra Points publisher Matt Brown about the discrepancy in men’s and women’s distance races. Peters proposes having both genders compete at 8,000 meters in collegiate cross country and, with the support of several high-profile athletes in the running community, contacted the DI, II, and III NCAA Cross Country Committees, the DEI Committee, and then-NCAA President Mark Emmert with her idea to equalize the distances between men’s and women’s collegiate cross country races with what she calls the “8k compromise.” The Committees rejected her, stating they “were unanimously opposed to changing the men’s and/or women’s race distances at any of the three divisions of NCAA cross country.” They also noted changing the distances could “be detrimental and consequential to women’s cross country and result in reduced participation.” Peters: “Basically, they said women would have emotional breakdowns if they ran longer. They said participation rates would go down, which is completely unproven.” Peters then reached out to the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics to explain the roadblocks she’d faced in her quest for equal distance. The CWA subsequently requested a survey be sent to the track and cross country committees that rejected Peters one year prior. They rejected her again. Peters: “They basically took the recommendation from the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics, and completely just said no. Which I thought took a lot of nerve.” Peters has since written a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker and has yet to receive a response. More. (link)

A recent report from Moody’s estimates institutions will need between $750B and $950B to “make significant headway toward reducing deferred maintenance, upgrading facilities and building the new projects that are critical to strategic positioning,” over the next decade. Further: ”We expect the gap in capital spending rates between the sector’s strongest and weakest performers to widen further as credit strength continues to diverge. […] The colleges and universities with strained budgets, sluggish revenue growth and limited debt capacity at their current rating level will still dedicate significant resources toward campus infrastructure despite increasing uncertainty around their future. […] colleges and universities that are unable to offer updated facilities, advanced technology and an attractive physical environment risk losing competitive standing.” (link, link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Director of Athletics Media Relations (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): Director of Athletics Media Relations. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): UTD seeks experienced and energetic athletic trainer who will provide education, assessment, treatment and prevention services for athletic-related injuries and illnesses. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): Reports to the Head Swimming and Diving Coach and assists in all aspects of the program, including and not limited to, coaching, recruiting, camps and swim lessons. More details HERE.

Director of Advancement & Stewardship (Rose Bowl Stadium / Pasadena, CA): The Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, the 501c3 of the Rose Bowl Stadium, is recruiting for a Dir. of Advancement & Stewardship to support the preservation, protection and enhancement of America's Stadium. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Adelphi University / Garden City, NY): The head softball coach is responsible for the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN): The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) seeks an experienced, relational, and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (AD). More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Reporting to the President and serving on the President’s, the Director of Athletics oversees operations of the College's intercollegiate athletics program, as well as campus recreation. (DIII) More details HERE.

Ticket Sales & Service Manager (Pepperdine University / Malibu, CA): The Ticket Sales and Service Manager is responsible for managing the Pepperdine Athletics Ticket Office needs for indicated sports regularly, while managing postseason ticketing needs for all sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Events & Recreation (Christian Brothers University / Memphis, TN): This position is responsible for administration of all home athletics events, management of the intramural program, sport management, and other administrative duties. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships & Fundraising (Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO): Position is responsible primarily for building the corporate sponsorship base and running fundraising events for the department and individual sport programs. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletics Director / Chief Revenue Officer (University of California – Los Angeles – UCLA / Los Angeles, CA): Lead our revenue-generating efforts & bring your strategic thinking skills, deep understanding of the industry, proven leadership success, & strong constituent engagement abilities to UCLA’s program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): This position teaches and instructs on the technical and motivational aspects of softball. As well as develops, coordinates and supervises the practice and training of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): The primary function of this position is to be Assistant Athletic Trainer working under the supervision of Head Athletic Trainer providing support for intercollegiate athletic teams at UIS. More details HERE.

Visiting Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): This position is eligible for a tuition waiver as well as a stipend for on campus housing for 2024-25. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (University of Illinois at Springfield / Springfield, IL): The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance will strategically plan, implement, manage, and enforce all aspects of NCAA, GLVC, and UIS compliance for all UIS intercollegiate sport programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Assistant Baseball Coach will assist the Head Baseball Coach w/ all aspects of our baseball program. Will coach and monitor the development and wellbeing of student athletes. Also Recruits talent More details HERE.

Head Acro-Tumbling Coach (Emmanuel University (Georgia) / Franklin Springs, GA): Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a full-time Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach. More details HERE.

Marketing Specialist (RefQuest, LLC / Indianapolis, IN): This individual will be responsible for selling advertising space, creating informative and engaging newsletters for various stakeholders, and managing our social media presence. More details HERE.

RQ Pay and Finance Specialist (RefQuest, LLC / Indianapolis, IN): This role focuses both on the RQ Pay platform and the internal financial operations of RQ+. The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of both collegiate sports and financial concepts. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (St. John's University – New York / Queens, NY): Provides leadership for a department of 90 coaches and staff who are deeply committed to the success of more than 300 student-athletes across 17 varsity sports that bear the moniker "New York's Team." (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference / Edison, NJ): The Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs will oversee all external operations of the Conference, including initiatives set forth in the strategic plan to elevate the conference's profile. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Development (Athletics) (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Athletics Director of Development is responsible for initiating and managing relationships with St. Mary's community of alumni, foundations, corporations, and other constituencies. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Christian Brothers University / Memphis, TN): This position is responsible for overseeing media relations for all Buccaneers sports, managing the athletics website and social media accounts, overseeing statistics and history, and brand management. More details HERE.

Fiscal Coordinator (University of Alaska – Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Athletic Department is seeking applicants to join our team as a full-time Fiscal Coordinator. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach – Men's Tennis Coach (part-time) (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Assistant Coach – Men's Tennis Coach (part-time) (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field (Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA): Coach the Speed/Power disciplines (sprints, jumps, hurdles). More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Director of Sports Medicine is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for coordinating the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for varsity student athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

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