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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips took the stage in Charlotte at Tuesday’s 2026 ACC Tip Off event. His thoughts on how the College Sports Commission and the NCAA are working together? “It's gotten better. I think with the footing of the CSC and the work that [President] Charlie Baker has done from an NCAA standpoint, there's been more synergy over this last year. And there needs to be because they have to work in unison. As I look towards the future, I only think that that's going to get stronger as we go forward, but when you don't have all of the tools necessary in enforcement. More. (link, link)
The most daunting challenge the Protect College Sports Act faces in passing the House might be the short window left to reach a finish line, per ESPN’s Dan Murphy, who notes the legislative body is scheduled for just 20 more working days spread across five weeks between now and the end of the year. “While that could be extended if lawmakers are debating high-priority issues such as a government funding deal, it's unlikely they would add time solely for the PCSA.” If the House can’t reach a vote before the end of 2026, the process would begin anew in January, and if Republicans lose control of the House in the midterms, “the likelihood of the current bill being revived is low.” More. (link)
Comings and Goings
NCAA DI…
Elon: Kenny Mallory, Jr. has been added as the Director of Player Development after serving as an Assistant Coach at Peachtree Ridge High School
UC Riverside: Kade Mechals has been added as Pitching Coach after coaching at Phoenix (NJCAA) and Grand Canyon (DI) following his professional playing career
UC Riverside: Chris Jimenez has been added as Catching Coach & Assistant Recruiting Coordinator after coaching at Yavapai (NJCAA) and Hawai'i (DI)
NCAA DII…
Arkansas Monticello: Vincent Segovia has been added as Director of Pitching Performance
Arkansas Monticello: Justin Santoyo has been added as Director of Operations & Data Analytics
Maryville (MO): Former Saint standout Ben Gregory has been added as Pitching Coach after playing for the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League for one season
Maryville (MO): Jordan Hovey has been added as Infield & Hitting Coach after two seasons on the coaching staff at Creighton (DI), where he contributed to player development
NCAA DIII…
Penn College: Zachary Lentchner has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving as an Assistant Varsity Coach at Harry S Truman High School
Wheaton (IL): Doc Snyder is no longer an Assistant Coach
Wheaton (IL): Josh Williams is no longer an Assistant Coach
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NCAA DII…
Palm Beach Atlantic: Cody Ellmyer has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving as a Coach & Director of Operations at Sandstorm Beach Volleyball Club
NAIA…
Mount Vernon Nazarene: Dave Dusenberry has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach
NCAA DI…
UConn: Nick Peterson has been added as an Assistant Women's Coach after spending last season as an Assistant Coach for the men's crew program at Brown (DI)
NCAA DIII…
Vassar: Bill Davies is no longer an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach
NCAA DI…
Alabama A&M: Clive McDonald has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach
Arizona State: Alum Garrett Starkey has joined as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach for Pole Vault after nearly a decade coaching at Arizona Pole Vault Academy
Fordham: Chris Sauer has been added as an Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (Distance) after previously serving as an Assistant Cross Country Coach at Iona (DI)
Fordham: Marino Drake has been added as an Assistant Track & Field Coach (Jumps) after 18 seasons in the same role at North Carolina Central (DI)
Northern Illinois: Alumnus and former Huskies Assistant Coach/recent Christian Brothers (DII) Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach Jourdan Doffeny has been hired as the new Head Women’s Track & Field Coach
Rider: Mike Zurzolo has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach
Rider: Kayla Ferron is no longer an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach after serving in the role since 2025
NCAA DII…
Point Loma Nazarene: Bailey Holly has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach - Distance
William Jewell: The Cardinals have launched a national search for a standalone Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach as they prepare to relaunch both programs in Fall 2027. Head Coach Brian Cooper will oversee track & field (link)
NCAA DIII…
Hartford: Anthony Clavette is no longer serving as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s High Jump Track & Field Coach
Rutgers-Newark: Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Coach Tyneil Jackson has added an additional role as Recruiting Coordinator
NAIA…
MidAmerica Nazarene: Robert Townsend has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach (Throws)
NCAA DI…
Alabama A&M: Clive McDonald has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach
Arizona State: Alum Garrett Starkey has joined as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach for Pole Vault after nearly a decade coaching at Arizona Pole Vault Academy
Fordham: Chris Sauer has been added as an Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (Distance) after previously serving as an Assistant Cross Country Coach at Iona (DI)
Fordham: Marino Drake has been added as an Assistant Track & Field Coach (Jumps) after 18 seasons in the same role at North Carolina Central (DI)
Northern Illinois: Alumnus and former Huskies Assistant Coach/recent Christian Brothers (DII) Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach Jourdan Doffeny has been hired as the new Head Women’s Track & Field Coach
Rider: Mike Zurzolo has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach
Rider: Kayla Ferron is no longer an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach after serving in the role since 2025
NCAA DII…
Point Loma Nazarene: Bailey Holly has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach - Distance
William Jewell: The Cardinals have launched a national search for a standalone Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach as they prepare to relaunch both programs in Fall 2027. Head Coach Brian Cooper will oversee track & field (link)
NCAA DIII…
Hartford: Anthony Clavette is no longer serving as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s High Jump Track & Field Coach
Rutgers-Newark: Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Coach Tyneil Jackson has added an additional role as Recruiting Coordinator
NAIA…
MidAmerica Nazarene: Robert Townsend has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach (Throws)
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]
NJCAA…
Kishwaukee: Trace Woodward is now serving on staff as Head 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 DI…
Robert Morris: The school plans to add women’s flag football as its newest varsity sport, with competition slated to begin in 2027-28
NCAA DII…
Assumption: The Greyhounds will add Women’s Flag Football for 2027-28, with competition beginning in Spring 2028 and a national search underway for the inaugural Head Coach (link)
NCAA DIII…
Roanoke: Elizabeth Faust has been named the inaugural Head Women’s Flag Football Coach, bringing over 10 years of USA Football experience to the program ahead of its 2028 debut
NAIA…
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Frankie Enochs has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Allegheny: Professional golfer Aaron Beverly has joined the Gators as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach after competing on PGA Tour Americas, PGA Tour Canada and the APGA Tour
NJCAA…
Illinois Central: Brock Taylor has been added as an Assistant Coach
Jones: Gentry Barton is no longer a Swing Coach
NCAA DII…
Palm Beach Atlantic: Ines Vandaele has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Allegheny: Professional golfer Aaron Beverly has joined the Gators as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach after competing on PGA Tour Americas, PGA Tour Canada and the APGA Tour
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 DII…
Davenport: Scott Johnson has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Marian (WI): Jimmy McDermott has been added as an Assistant Coach after two years in the same role at Assumption (DII)
NCAA DIII…
Salem State: Assistant Coach Anthony Martucci has been elevated to serve as Head Coach
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NCAA DI…
Butler: Mia Salvatierra has been hired as an Assistant Coach after finishing a standout playing career in the spring of 2026 at Washington College (DIII)
Detroit Mercy: Ainsley Shilling has been added as an Assistant Women's Coach, bringing in experience as an Associate Head Coach for Pure Summit Lacrosse Club
NCAA DII…
Barton: Shana CaHill is no longer an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Huntingdon: Callie Porcher has been named Head Coach after serving as a Varsity Head Coach since 2020 and working with the Zimbabwe Lacrosse Board
King’s: Katy Higinbothom has stepped down as Head Coach after four seasons to become Widener (DIII)’s Head Coach (link)
Stevenson: Macaul Mellor has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving in the same role at Neumann (DIII)
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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]
NCAA DI…
FGCU: Gustavo Vasconcelos is no longer an Assistant Coach after serving in the role since 2025
NCAA DII…
Lewis: Charlie Bucio is no longer an Assistant Coach
Salem (WV): Jonathan Atchison has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DIII…
Cairn: Joshua Smith has been added as an Assistant Coach
Cairn: Matthews Lungu has been added as an Assistant Coach
NAIA…
Calumet: Anton Dershem has been added as an Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator after serving as a Graduate Assistant Men's Coach at Concordia Chicago (DIII)
NCAA DI…
Jacksonville: Graduate Assistant Kévan Regnier is now serving on staff as an Assistant Coach
Toledo: Mark Batman has received an extension through 2029 after leading the Rockets to 22 wins and 38 results during his four-year tenure
UAB: Mark Hiller has been named Interim Head Coach after serving as an Associate Head Coach (link)
UAB: Lisa Mann has reportedly been let go as Head Coach after being listed as "currently out" when the season began in August (link)
NCAA DIII…
Hartwick: Amy DuCharme has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach at SUNY Oneonta (DIII)
York (NY): Assistant Coach David Santos has assumed the role of Acting Head Coach
NJCAA…
Dodge City CC: Valentina Velasquez has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving as a Player Development Intern / College Soccer Player at Jamestown (DII)
Southern Maryland: Edwin Rivera has been added as an Assistant Coach
Southern Maryland: Kyle Norris has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DI…
Stonehill: McKenzie Faherty has been added as an Assistant Coach
Stonehill: Katie Caruso has updated roles to the Director of Operations after serving as an Assistant Coach
UC Riverside: Former Grand Canyon (DI) standout Emily Gonzalez has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DII…
Chaminade: Mark Rasmussen has returned as an Assistant Coach & Defensive Coordinator
Chaminade: Guy Oshiro has been added as Pitching Coach, bringing 35 years of coaching experience to the program
Dominican (CA): Joe Gron has joined the staff as an Assistant Coach, bringing more than two decades of coaching experience at the high school and club levels
NCAA DIII…
John Jay: Matt Pellowski has been elevated to Head Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach during the 2026 season
Muhlenberg: Haley Gravish has been added as an Assistant Coach
Ozarks (AR): Ben Barnes has been promoted to Head Coach after serving as a Volunteer Assistant since July, replacing David Kuhn, who left for Northwest Mississippi CC (NJCAA) as Assistant Coach
NJCAA…
Northwest Mississippi CC: David Kuhn has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving as the Head Coach at Ozarks (AR) (DIII)
NCAA DI…
Delaware State: Angela Ali has been added as an Assistant Cheer Coach
Wofford: Olivia Lewis is no longer an Assistant Cheerleading Coach
NCAA DIII…
Carroll (WI): Jocelyn Fields has been added as an Assistant Coach
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…
Georgetown: Byrce Mortimer has joined the staff as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after spending the summer of 2026 in the same role at Queens Charlotte (DI)
Hawaiʻi: Riley Hilbrandt has been hired as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after two seasons as Head Coach at Illinois State (DI)
Stonehill: Kaylin Creel has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after spending one season as a Graduate Assistant at Regis (MA) (DIII)
NCAA DII…
Saint Leo: Men’s and Women’s Swimming will return in 2027-28 under Head Coach Megan O’Reilly, beginning as club programs before transitioning to varsity competition in 2028-29
NCAA DIII…
Alfred: Ivy Vallely has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach
Misericordia: Matt VanDerMeid has been named Interim Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach, returning after previously leading the Cougars from 2012-19
WPI: Mark Wild has has been elevated to Interim Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach after serving on the staff for the past four years
3C2A…
Cypress: Eric Lesser has been added as an Assistant Men’s Swimming & Diving Coach after serving as the Head Diving Coach at Chapman (DIII)
NCAA DI…
Georgetown: Byrce Mortimer has joined the staff as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after spending the summer of 2026 in the same role at Queens Charlotte (DI)
Hawaiʻi: Riley Hilbrandt has been hired as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after two seasons as Head Coach at Illinois State (DI)
Stonehill: Kaylin Creel has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach after spending one season as a Graduate Assistant at Regis (MA) (DIII)
NCAA DII…
Saint Leo: Men’s and Women’s Swimming will return in 2027-28 under Head Coach Megan O’Reilly, beginning as club programs before transitioning to varsity competition in 2028-29
NCAA DIII…
Alfred: Ivy Vallely has been added as an Assistant Men's & Women's Coach
Misericordia: Matt VanDerMeid has been named Interim Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach, returning after previously leading the Cougars from 2012-19
WPI: Mark Wild has has been elevated to Interim Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach after serving on the staff for the past four years
NCAA DIII…
Oglethorpe: Zack Raymond has been added as an Assistant Coach
Westminster (PA): Tyler Hager has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach
NCAA DIII…
Westminster (PA): Tyler Hager has been added as an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach
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NCAA DIII…
William Peace: Parker Vaughan has been added to the staff as an Assistant Coach after a four-year playing career at Young Harris (DII)
NCAA DI…
George Mason: David Beck has been added as the program's Lead Performance Analyst, bringing 8 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience to the Patriots
USC: Head Coach Brad Keller went on indefinite personal leave from his post, effective October 5. Associate Head Coach Megan Moenoa has stepped in to serve as Interim Head Coach in his absence.
NCAA DIII…
SUNY Old Westbury: Stephanie Maser has been added as an Assistant Coach
NAIA…
Madonna: Amanda Yaklin is no longer an Assistant Coach
Madonna: Kristen Barbe is no longer an Assistant Coach
NJCAA…
Harford CC: Auleah Lewis has been added as an Assistant Coach
Madison: Rachel Burke is no longer an Assistant Coach
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…
Lynchburg: Parker Howell has been added as an Assistant Coach after serving as the Head Assistant Women's Coach & Assistant Men's Coach at Ozarks (AR) (DIII) since 2023
Wheaton (IL): Zach Needles has been added as an Assistant Coach
NCAA DI…
Kent State: Clay Wenger has been hired as the school's first Head Women's Coach after two seasons as the inaugural Head Coach at Mount Union (DIII)
NCAA DII…
Davenport: Catherine Palmieri has been added as an Assistant Coach
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