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Austin AD David Norman will retire at the end of the academic year after 35 years with the college. AC President Steven O’Day: “There is really no way to calculate the impact of someone who has had a career like Coach Norman, working with the hundreds upon hundreds of students who have participated in Austin College athletics over the last four decades. Austin College athletics would not be what it is today, with 14 varsity teams and almost a third of the student body involved, without the leadership and vision of Coach Norman. He is truly a fixture at Austin College and will be missed—though after 35 years of service we are happy to wish him a fond farewell as he heads into a well-deserved retirement.” (link)

Last week, the NCAA asked S&P Global to withdraw its most recent AA bond credit rating. According to Sportico’s Daniel Libit and Eben Novy-Williams, the “decision came as the NCAA readies a final $1.5M payment to retire a series of 2012 revenue bonds, which would bring to an end a quarter-century saga of financing expenses through municipal debt. The final payment for what started out as $13.5M in bonds is due May 1. Once it clears, an NCAA spokesperson says, the organization will be ‘entirely debt free,’ with ‘no plans to borrow additional funds at this time.’ The spokesperson insisted that the decision to withdraw the credit rating was done to save money, and not because the NCAA believed it was about to be downgraded. That position was affirmed in a press release S&P put out on Friday, in which it called the NCAA’s outlook ‘stable at the time of withdrawal.’” (link)

The DI Council has approved changes to the notification-of-transfer windows in football and men's and women's basketball from a total of 45 days to 30 days, effective immediately. Additionally, the council introduced a proposal that would change reclassification rules for schools transitioning from DII or DIII into DI. The proposal is expected to be considered for a vote during the NCAA Convention in January. If adopted, the proposal would reduce the transition period for schools reclassifying to three years (down from four years under existing rules). For schools reclassifying from DIII to DI, the transition period would be four years (down from five under existing rules). More including National Letter of Intent changes. (link)

NCAA SVP of Business Performance Brian Higgins joins Connect's Steph Garcia Cichosz to dig into the use of data in the most recent round of NCAA Championship site selections. Higgins also talks about the importance of incorporating fan demographic data into sport-specific sites, the value of data in elevating women's sports, long-term priorities for his unit within the NCAA and more. On how data was helpful in selecting hosts for DII championships: “I think the same data that we use to make these decisions will also help us tell the story to our fans of a particular sport and get them to come to our Division II and Division III games. […] If we can make it easier for our fans of volleyball to let them know the Division II volleyball championship is only a 30-minute drive from you, we can really boost the attendance and the engagement with the sport at all levels.” Higgins on the importance of the fan database: “We pick up data on our fans today from when they buy tickets – especially to our Division I events, those are all electronic tickets now – so you have to put in your email address and a little bit about yourself and that helps us know where you are and at least what sport you’re willing to spend money on to go see in person. People fill out brackets on Ncaa.com and sign up for contests and things like that and all that data comes together for us to know more about our fans know – what they like, what teams they like…[and allows the NCAA to] let them know there's a cool event in their area, let them know their favorite team is playing in their city – all of those things to activate college sports fans and show them events that we think they’ll like whether that’s on TV or in person.” Full discussion on Connect. (link)

Calvin held a grand opening of its new soccer stadium this weekend. The 855-seat facility includes new locker rooms, video board and more. AD Jim Timmer: “With its incredible features and sustainable design, this stadium truly sets Calvin University apart. We now have a home worthy of our national-caliber soccer programs, consistently ranked among the best in NCAA Division III. This venue also supports our mission to care for our environment through energy-efficient design. […] Our investment in this stadium aligns with our commitment to support our athlete’s faith development, academic excellence in the classroom, and building champions on the field.” (link); Check out the new locker rooms. (link)

Colby-Sawyer will add Softball in fall 2025 and Men’s Lacrosse in fall 2026. AD Jeanette McKillop: “The addition of these two highly competitive and popular varsity programs will be a tremendous benefit both for our student-athletes and for the campus community at large. The introduction of softball and men’s lacrosse will not only enhance the college’s athletic portfolio but also create new opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a collegiate level.” (link)

Christopher Newport Women’s Soccer has set the NCAA record for games without a loss, with 77 as the Captains go for 78 tonight. HC Jamie Gunderson, who took over at the beginning of the streak: “If you would have told me that I’d win a national championship in my first year, I would have laughed at you. If you look at it, there’s a ton of really good sports teams and coaches that have been around for 20-plus years and they’ve never done it. Then, you have an opportunity your first year, and it happens, it’s just unheard of and doesn’t ever really happen.” (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Norwich will join the NAC as associate members in Men’s Tennis, growing the conference’s MTEN membership to six. (link)

+ Notre Dame (MD) Asst. AD for Athletic Communications Seth Goodyear is no longer with the university. (link)

+ Oberlin partners with FanWord to launch the “Squirrel Tales” content series. (link)

Greensboro hires Guilford Women’s Basketball AC Aaron Fernandez as HC. AD Jerry Fisk: "With the timing of the coaching change, I am excited to welcome a coach with Aaron's pedigree and qualifications. Aaron stood out as a teacher, leader and someone who has the skill set and recruiting acumen to help get Greensboro College women's basketball back to its levels of historical success. We look forward to welcoming him to the campus and seeing him lead our talented student-athletes." (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ John Jay hires Rutgers-Newark Softball AC Angie Nieves as HC. (link)

+ Rose-Hulman welcomes back former Fightin’ Engineers cheer/diving student-athlete Becca Tracy as Cheer HC. (link)

+ Trine elevates Men’s Wrestling AC Josh Stephenson to HC and taps former Thunder student-athlete Mikayla Sutherland as Acrobatics & Tumbling HC. (link, link)

+ U.S. Coast Guard Academy selects Track & Field AC Greg Ahnrud as Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Dozens more coaching moves are covered by this morning’s Coaches.wire. Check it out. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Eastern Mennonite President Susan Schultz Huxman will retire at the end of the academic year after nine years leading the university. (link)

+ Alvernia extends President Glynis Fitzgerald’s contract through 2029. (link)

+ LeTourneau unveils a $180M capital campaign, with $102M already raised. Included in the future facility priorities is a new Athletic and Human Performance Air Dome. (link, link)

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(NEW!) Athletic Trainer (New York University / New York, NY): NYU's Athletics Department is seeking a Part-Time Athletic Trainer responsible for providing athletic training services to student-athletes and is able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends. More details HERE.

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(NEW!) Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): 12 month full time Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach to assist with all facets of the women’s hockey program. More details HERE.

Sports Information Coordinator (The College of New Jersey / Ewing Township, NJ): The Sports Information Specialist is responsible for a variety of functions including the publicity and promotion of the Athletic Departments 20 intercollegiate athletic programs and its student-athletes. More details HERE.

Women’s Basketball Head Coach (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics department at Whittier College is seeking a Women’s Basketball Head Coach. 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.

Executive Director (College Sports Communicators / Fully Remote, US): College Sports Communicators (CSC) is seeking a proven and innovative leader with passion for the college sports communications and content creation industry to serve as its next Executive Director. More details HERE.

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Assistant Softball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the Knox College softball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director Facilities (Elmira College / Elmira, NY): Responsibilities include administrative oversight of all aspects of the Murray Athletics Center budget management, facilities scheduling & staff hiring/supervision. More details HERE.

Associate Director Of Athletics (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): The Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Administration works to support the mission and integrity of Knox College and the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Esports (Albion College / Albion, MI): Director of Esports program. More details HERE.

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Assistant Football Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This is a part-time, 12-month, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Football Coach More details HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Volleyball Coach More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Information Director (Augsburg University / Minneapolis, MN): Assistant SID will primarily serve as director of the Athletic Department's video production strategy, in addition to assisting in the communication and promotion. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletic Director, External Affairs (Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO): Deputy AD responsible for external arms of the department: corporate sponsorships, booster club, and fundraising specifically. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach-M/W Cross-Country/Track (LaGrange College / LaGrange, GA): This position is part-time, non-benefited upon initial hire, but will become full-time benefited in July 2025. The Head Coach will support all aspects of the intercollegiate program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics/Business Operations/NCAA Compliance Officer (Elmira College / Elmira, NY): The Assistant Director of Athletics supports the overall operations of Elmira College Intercollegiate Athletics. This position oversees all business/financial operations as well as compliance. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Hockey Coach and Athletics Administrative Assistant (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): This role provides a comprehensive opportunity for an individual looking to immerse themselves in both collegiate coaching and administrative support within the athletics department. More details HERE.

Executive Director, Coast Guard Academy Athletic Corporation (United States Coast Guard Academy / New London, CT): The CGAAC Executive Director will lead a start-up non-profit, manage all operational, financial, and programmatic requirements of the organization and display a passionate, entrepreneurial skillset. More details HERE.

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Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Wisconsin – Platteville / Platteville, WI): The Assistant Athletic Trainer evaluates athletic injuries, consults with team physicians and/or healthcare professionals, provides health care, and referrals for patients in support of injury care. More details HERE.

Academic Advisor for Student Athletes (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): The Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes supports RPI athletes by advising on courses, monitoring NCAA eligibility, and collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure academic and athletic success. More details HERE.

Box Office Manager (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): The Box Office Manager at RPI handles ticketing, customer service, and revenue for athletic events, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexible hours. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): Colorado School of Mines Department of Athletics invites applications for the Head Softball Coach. Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science. (DII) More details HERE.

Intern/Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of WLAX program, including game prep/film evaluation, practices/skill development, team supervision/ops, recruiting/scouting, fundraising, & coaching. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Asst coaches are involved in all facets of the profession, including, but not limited to recruiting, film editing & review, game planning, conducting drills and one-on-one workouts, and operations. More details HERE.

Team Lead of Transfer Eligibility (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) / Kansas City, KS): The transfer team lead will manage eligibility for students with breaks and transfers in the NAIA, overseeing team workload and maintaining resources, procedures, and training materials. More details HERE.

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Assistant Professor of Physical Education/Associate Director of Athletics (Washington & Lee University / Lexington, VA): Washington and Lee University is recruiting to fill an opening for Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations. More details HERE.

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