#10: This week the DII Management Council expressed its support for the Football AQ proposal for the 2025 NCAA Convention and opposed a proposal that would extend the window for a new student-athlete’s medical examination from the current six months to one year, citing the Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports’ opposition to the legislation. Other legislative changes included award and benefits deregulation that would be effective August 1, 2025; a public database for individuals involved in NCAA infractions; NIL rule changes; and a Board of Governors recommendation to restructure DEI committees and task force into one association-wide committee. Also of note, DII has partnered with a marketing firm for further Make It Yours activation. (link)
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#9: Hawai'i Pacific hires Talk Hiring Chief of Staff Sean Letsinger as Asst. AD of Compliance/Deputy Title IX Coordinator. (link) |
#8: The first iteration of the Field Hockey regional rankings have been released. (link) |
#7: Cal State Dominguez Hills Asst. AD for Communications Ebony Macias is no longer with the Toros after a year and a half. (link)
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#6: Eastern New Mexico Women’s Soccer HC Eric Belcher has been relieved of his duties after an 8-30-8 record. AC Nona Borden will serve as Interim HC. (link)
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#5: Texas Woman’s Assoc. AD for Internal Operations/SWA Madison Seaver has departed and is now Customer Success manager at Bradley Hartmann & Co. (link) |
#4: Saint Martin’s parts with Women’s Volleyball HC Wade Taylor during his first season. AC Tracie Lindeblom will serve as Interim HC. (link)
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#3: Ferris State’s Women’s Basketball team inks a team-wide NIL deal with Mitch Lyons Wealth. AD Steve Brockelbank on what is believed to be the first full team DII WBB NIL deal: “This partnership represents a major investment towards our student-athletes from Mitch Lyons Wealth. This initiative is mutually beneficial for both Ferris State women's basketball and Mitch Lyons Wealth.” (link)
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#2: The NCAA has released its Woman of the Year Top 30 honorees. (link) |
#1: Saint Martin’s selects former Simon Fraser AD Theresa Hanson as its new Interim AD, starting October 28. President Bill Brownsberger: “Theresa Hanson is a visionary leader who understands the importance of supporting our student-athletes in all aspects of their development. Her focus on both athletic excellence and student well-being aligns perfectly with our Catholic Benedictine values at Saint Martin's. I am confident that under her leadership, our student-athletes will continue to grow, thrive, and contribute to the community in meaningful ways.” (link)
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