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West Liberty AD Brad Forshey joins Outside the Lines to share some career insights and reflections after more than two decades at WLU. Here are his notable comments…

Reconvening after a five-week recess, House GOP leaders are weighing an early exit ahead of November’s mid-term elections, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) prioritizing a fast-track vote on a Senate-passed stopgap spending bill to avert a September 30 government shutdown. Supported by President Donald Trump and key congressional Democrats, the proposed 10-week funding patch would extend government operations through Dec. 11, effectively deferring major legislative battles, including a party-line budget reconciliation package, Russian sanctions and farm bill negotiations, to the post-election lame-duck session. While Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) plans to focus the upper chamber's brief September session on judicial nominations, cryptocurrency regulation via the Clarity Act and a multi-university college athletics overhaul, the House's stalled legislative agenda and internal procedural gridlock have fueled speculation that lawmakers will depart well before their scheduled Oct. 1 recess target. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA): "So many people are having to run back and forth to campaign. I think we can get some other things done [beyond the spending stopgap], but the big bills will probably have to wait until after the election." (link)

The NCAA sent a memo to members Friday evening with a schedule of notable upcoming multi-plaintiff hearings. Kennyhertz Perry attorney Mit Winter notes: “184 college athletes currently are entitled to a 5th season of D1 competition as a result of TROs/lawsuits granted in 5 in 5 lawsuits. 76% of those athletes are men’s basketball players (96) and football players (45).” (link)

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 3-0 fashion that states have oversight of regulating prediction marketplaces. Notable from the appeals panel: “The substance of the sports event contracts offered on Kalshi’s (exchange) is sports gambling, regardless of whether Kalshi calls them swaps. Kalshi’s attempts to distinguish its sports event contracts from sportsbooks betting are unpersuasive.” NCAA President Charlie Baker issued a statement in response to the ruling: “The NCAA has expressed its concerns about this in numerous forums, because it fractures competitive integrity and puts student-athletes at risk. The Federal Court of Appeals decision today that says states can regulate prediction markets the same way they regulate traditional sports betting is a win for student-athletes and the integrity of all sporting events.” As you might expect, Kalshi plans to appeal the ruling. (link, link)

Lincoln (PA) is suing Lower Oxford Township and the Board of Supervisors over a new ordinance that requires a permit for events expected to draw over 500 individuals, arguing the rule violates campus community members’ First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and assembly. (link)

Our sincerest condolences go out to the entire William Jewell community, as well as to the family and friends of football student-athlete MicahJo Barnett following his passing after a medical emergency during Saturday’s game. (link) 

People & Places…
➤ Augustana Asst. AD for Communications Andy Thurston departs to become the Senior Director for Strategic Communications for the Summit League (DI). (link)
➤ Chowan elevates Internal Operations & Athletic Sponsorships/Interim Compliance Director Scott Parker to Asst. AD of Compliance. (link)
➤ Missouri-St. Louis Asst. AD for Facilities and Sport Administration Devon Sanders is no longer in the role. (link)
➤ Erskine names high school HC Matt Shumate as its new Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

The annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey indicated that 8,415,684 participants were involved in high school sports in 2025-26, good for a YoY increase of 149,440. The total includes 4,761,095 boys and 3,654,589 girls, both record highs. NFHS also reports the spike in the number of girls participating in flag football and wrestling since the pandemic continues. In the first post-pandemic survey in 2021-22, there were 15,716 girls participating in flag football nationally. That number has now ballooned to 102,360. Furthermore, participation in girls flag football increased 48.7% last year as the sport cracked the Top 10 list for most popular girls sports. The number of schools reporting girls flag football participation increased from 2,736 to 3,990 in the past year, and a total of 37 states will be either sanctioning the sport or conducting independent/pilot programs by next year. Meanwhile, participation in girls wrestling increased 19.9% YoY from 74,064 to 88,771. The number of schools sponsoring the sport for girls now totals 8,853. Golf had the largest percentage increase among boys sports with an 8.3% uptick to 175,757 participants, while outdoor track and field was up about 4,000 participants, and tennis and soccer each gained about 3,000 participants. Full report. (link)

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Assistant Coach - Men's Lacrosse (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Assistant Coach for Men's Lacrosse at Babson College, Wellesley, MA. Full-time role assisting in coaching and recruitment. (DIII) More details HERE.

Deputy Athletic Director - Chief Operating Officer (Colorado Mesa University / Grand Junction, CO): Working closely with the Director of Athletics, the COO will oversee athletic facilities, event management, capital projects, operational budgets, staffing, and departmental policies and procedures. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Grand Junction? Click HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Colorado Mesa University / Grand Junction, CO): Responsibilities include coordinating pre-season medical examinations, maintaining medical records, communicating with coaches & medical staff, and making clinical decisions. More details HERE.

Athletics Business Manager (Augusta University / Augusta, GA): The Athletics Business Manager (Business Manager 1) position manages all matters of financial reporting, budgeting, contracts, and collection of funds for the Athletic Department. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Stewardship and Administration (University of Pennsylvania – Penn / Philadelphia, PA): Shape the donor experience for Penn Athletics, strengthening relationships with alumni and supporters while driving stewardship, engagement, and growth across 33 varsity programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Creative Services (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): This position will support the creation and execution of compelling visual content that enhances the Conference's brand, events, championships, and marketing initiatives. (DI) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer (Lakeland University / Plymouth, WI): Responsible for assisting the Head Coach, primarily with recruiting, organizing and running practices, fundraising, promotional activities, and other related assigned responsibilities. (DIII) More details HERE.

Academics and Student Athlete Development Graduate Assistant (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Graduate Assistant for Academics and Student Athlete Development. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Women's Wrestling Officials (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference / Colorado Springs, CO): The Coordinator of Women’s Wrestling Officials shall be responsible for the assignment, evaluation, and training of officials for contests held by members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. More details HERE. 

Director of Business Operations/Assistant AD-Business Operations (University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Position performs all financial duties within the athletic department. Supports the Deputy AD in budget management and advises staff on policies. Has the potential for an Assistant AD title. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Head Coach-Cross Country & Track & Field (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): University of Mary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field to assist with the leadership, development, and administration. More details HERE.

Sports Information Graduate Assistant (West Virginia Wesleyan College / Buckhannon, WV): The Sports Information Graduate Assistant (GA) position is a 10-month graduate assistant position beginning August 1, 2026 and reports to the Sports Information Director. More details HERE.

Account Executive (University of Louisville / Louisville, KY): Drive new sales and renewals for football and men’s basketball, manage 1,000+ accounts, deliver customer service, build relationships, and consistently meet sales and outreach goals. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletics Business Operations Manager, Administrator I (Sonoma State University / Rohnert Park, CA): The Athletics Business Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Athletics Business Office More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Strategy & Social Media (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Strategy and Social Media serves as the Athletics Department coordinator of game-day promotions, social media and marketing. More details HERE. 

Assistant Athletics Director, Media Relations (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): Leads W&M Athletics Communications team in developing and executing strategies to enhance the department brand through proactive storytelling, disciplined messaging, and high-impact media operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Media Relations Manager (Loyola Marymount University / Los Angeles, CA): The Assistant Sports Media Relations Manager supports and provides key information resources that promote student-athletes, coaches, teams, and LMU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE. 

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations (South Dakota Mines / Rapid City, SD): Provide leadership for NCAA Division II athletics operations, overseeing compliance, events, facilities, & student-athlete services while helping drive success across 13 varsity sports. More details HERE. 

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations (University of Missouri – St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Opportunity to lead facilities and operations for a highly competitive NCAA Division II institution. More details HERE.

Assistant Tennis Coach (University of Missouri – St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Opportunity to get hands-on experience with NCAA Division II tennis student-athletes! More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Men's Lacrosse (Colorado Mesa University / Grand Junction, CO): Graduate Assistant Opportunity with Men's Lacrosse at CMU. Assist in Game prep, recruitment, fundraising, etc. Must apply and be accepted to a CMU graduate program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Softball (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): Assist the Head Coach with practices, games, strategy, training, and student-athlete development while promoting skill, character, teamwork, and competitive excellence. More details HERE. 

Office Assistant II (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Performs varied tasks and provides clerical support for department. Work includes producing reports and documents from rough draft or verbal instruction, meetings and travel arrangements. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director-Student Athlete Development (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Responsible for the development, coordination, and oversight of comprehensive student-athlete programming that supports academic success, personal development, and the overall experience. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Rodeo (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Support the Rodeo Coach and the Rodeo Team/Club. Must be enrolled in Master's program at Chadron State College and pay is $5,760 per semester plus tuition waiver (student fees not included) More details HERE. 

Graduate Assistant E-Sports (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Plan, organize, and conduct E-Sports practices. Must be enrolled in Master's program at Chadron State College. Pay is $5,760 plus tuition waiver. More details HERE. 

Assistant Softball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Join one of UIS's most successful athletics program as an assistant coach, contributing to a program that has four NCAA postseason appearances. Includes opportunity for tuition remission, apartment. More details HERE. 

Assistant Track Coach (Field Events) (West Virginia Wesleyan College / Buckhannon, WV): The Track Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with all phases of an NCAA Division II Track program including player training and development and other duties as assigned. More details HERE. 

Digital Graphic Designer for Athletic Broadcasts (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): Create and execute original media involving graphics, photos, video and audio for website and publications in the Athletic Department. More details HERE. 

Graduate Assistant Track and Field (Jumps and Multis) (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): GA Coach for Track and Field working with the jumps and multis. More details HERE. 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE. 

Athletics | Assistant Coach Men's Baseball (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): Assist the Head Coach with the daily administrative duties of the program including team travel, recruiting; identifying and recruiting quality student-athletes etc. More details HERE.