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Key Industry News
The College Football Playoff is officially expanding to 24 teams starting next season, as the CFP and ESPN have finalized a five-year, nearly $1.7B media deal, per ESPN’s Heather Dinich. From the CFP: “The decision to expand was driven by a desire to increase opportunities for FBS programs, student-athletes and fan bases to participate in the Playoff and have a chance to play for the CFP National Championship, while new scheduling standards incentivize institutions to schedule more compelling non-conference matchups during the regular season. The expanded format will feature 16 on-campus Playoff games, which will bring Playoff football to more students and local fans while providing a positive impact for campus communities.” (link); More key expansion details. (link, link, link)
Florida State hires Learfield EVP/FSU alum Jeff Purinton as its next VP/AD. More. (link)
Tennessee men’s basketball student-athletes, alongside Athletes.org, have negotiated a proposed collective bargaining term sheet, covering compensation, player movement, health and wellness, rules and enforcement, academics and much more. Notably: “All parties explored this process and provided perspective. The Administration has not agreed to or endorsed these terms, and nothing in this document reflects a commitment, policy, or binding legal or political position of the University.” More, including the full term sheet. (link)
Comings and Goings
NCAA DII…
Montana State Billings: Former standout Yellowjacket Jack Nehler has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach
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Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
NCAA DI…
Boston College: Tim McGowan has been named Head Men's Cross Country Coach after serving as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach (cross country/distance, recruiting co-coordinator)
Southern: Kris Lewis has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach
NCAA DIII…
Keene State: Ryan Smith has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach
SUNY Poly: Phil Longo has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach after serving as an Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology (DIII)
NAIA…
Columbia (MO): Shannon O'Neil has taken on the role of Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after previously serving on staff as a Graduate Assistant
Montana Tech: Clint May has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach after serving as the Head Cross Country & Track Coach at Florence-Carlton High School
NCAA DI…
Boston College: Tim McGowan has been named Head Men's Cross Country Coach after serving as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach (cross country/distance, recruiting co-coordinator)
Southern: Kris Lewis has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach
NCAA DIII…
Keene State: Ryan Smith has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach
Salem (NC): Terrence Swanson has been added as an Assistant Women's Track & Field Coach
SUNY Poly: Phil Longo has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach after serving as an Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology (DIII)
NAIA…
Columbia (MO): Shannon O'Neil has taken on the role of Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after previously serving on staff as a Graduate Assistant
Montana Tech: Clint May has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach after serving as the Head Cross Country & Track Coach at Florence-Carlton High School
Mount Mary: Beloit (DIII) SID Sarah Hintz has been hired as Head Coach/SID
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NCAA DIII…
Keene State: Cain Bernhardt has been named Head Coach after serving as an Assistant Director at Purdue (DI) since 2024
NCAA DI…
Penn State: Samantha Catantan has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach after competing for the Nittany Lions
Penn State: Alumnus Neil Lilov has been added as an Assistant Coach after most recently serving on staff as HR Data & Onboarding Assistant
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NCAA DIII…
Geneva: Isaac Massie has been named Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach and Director of Athletic Operations after serving as Athletic Director at Hillcrest Christian Academy for two years
NCAA DIII…
Geneva: Isaac Massie has been named Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach and Director of Athletic Operations after serving as Athletic Director at Hillcrest Christian Academy for two years
NCAA DI…
Michigan: Jordan Gaarenstroom has been elevated to Associate Head Coach
NCAA DI…
Ohio State: Meredith Paulicivic and the university have mutually agreed to part ways after nine seasons as Head Coach, with Associate Head Coach Randy Monahan taking over as Interim Head Coach for 2027 (link)
NCAA DIII…
UW-La Crosse: Emma Hennessey has been added as an Assistant Coach
UW-La Crosse: Maddie Lovick has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DI…
NJIT: Brenden Smith has been added as an Assistant Coach - Offense
NCAA DII…
Assumption: Jaymie Harrington has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Utica: Alumnus Brian Scoville has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach
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Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
NCAA DIII…
East Texas Baptist: Jordan Burke has been promoted to Head Coach following three seasons as Associate Head Coach, succeeding Chris Crawford
NCAA DI…
Austin Peay: Kim McGowan’s contract will not be renewed after five seasons as Head Coach, with the university beginning a search for her successor (link)
Penn: Dr. Krissy Turner has stepped down as Head Coach after leading the program since 2022 (link)
Portland: Associate Head Coach Tina Frimpong Ellertson has been promoted to Head Coach, succeeding Michelle French, who stepped down after nine seasons
NCAA DII…
Oklahoma Baptist: Mike White has resigned as Head Coach after 17 seasons, finishing as the program’s winningest coach with a 157-126-36 record (link)
NCAA DI…
North Dakota: Hunter Lambdin has joined the staff as Director of Operations after serving as Head Coach at Dakota State (NAIA) since June 2025 (link)
Washington: Assistant Softball Coach Courtney Gano has started a new position as Director of Big W Club & Engagement Programs
NCAA DIII…
Amherst: Riain Keefe has been added as an Assistant Coach
NAIA…
Park (MO): Alyssa Ramirez has been promoted to Assistant Coach after serving as a Student Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
North Central (IL): Emily Bowman has been named Head Cheerleading Coach after serving in the same role at York High School
Roanoke: Ruby Bolling is no longer an Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach
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Note: We didn't find any personnel changes in this sport to report in the past 24 hours. If we missed some, please email [email protected]
NCAA DII…
West Chester: Victor Polyakov has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving programs
NCAA DII…
West Chester: Victor Polyakov has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving programs
NCAA DI…
Portland State: Kristian Peev has been named Interim Head Coach after serving as a Volunteer Assistant Coach
NCAA DII…
Palm Beach Atlantic: Marc Murray has resigned as Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach after four seasons leading both programs
Southern Arkansas: Abraham Lascari has taken over as Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach after two seasons leading both programs at Lincoln Memorial (DiI)
NCAA DIII…
Houghton: Kitsa Scime has been appointed Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach at Marist (DI)
NAIA…
Midland: The university will discontinue recruiting for Men’s Tennis, while current players retain their scholarships and eligibility through graduation
NCAA DII…
Palm Beach Atlantic: Marc Murray has resigned as Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach after four seasons leading both programs
Southern Arkansas: Abraham Lascari has taken over as Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach after two seasons leading both programs at Lincoln Memorial (DiI)
NCAA DIII…
Houghton: Kitsa Scime has been appointed Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach at Marist (DI)
Kenyon: Dominic Modise is no longer serving as Head Coach after two years at the helm
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NCAA DI…
Loyola Chicago: Kyle Exline is no longer an Associate Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
NCAA DII…
Mary: Rob Frost is stepping down from his role as Head Coach after two seasons with the program (link)
NCAA DIII…
Williams: Assistant Coach Kristin Lough has added an additional role as Recruiting Coordinator
NCAA DI…
Princeton: Kayla Peacock has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach, working with the men’s program for the remainder of 2026 before transitioning to the women’s team in Spring 2027
NCAA DI…
Princeton: Kayla Peacock has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach, working with the men’s program for the remainder of 2026 before transitioning to the women’s team in Spring 2027
VMI: Claire Poissonnier is no longer an Assistant Coach after serving in the role since January 2026
NCAA DII…
Davenport: Ethan Ramsey has been added as an Assistant Coach
Davenport: Steven Romero has been promoted to Lead Assistant Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Elmhurst: Joey Bianchini has been promoted to Assistant Coach after serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach
SUNY Brockport: Tyler Rossini has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach after competing for the Golden Eagles
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