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In national news, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights due to a “communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers,” per Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. (link) 

Missouri Western AD Andy Carter is guiding the athletic department into a new phase following an 18-month stretch that saw the university discontinue and reinstate men's and women's track and field within two weeks in 2025 before pausing tennis this summer. New president Lenny Klaver, a former DII AD, will be an integral part of that new phase and Cartrer notes: “I think all of our programs are on solid ground. There’s been kind of a reset on thinking about growth and using athletics to grow the university. ... Athletics moves quickly, while higher ed does not move quickly. He understands that and he’s willing to be responsive to that. He’s very supportive and he understands the power that athletics brings as basically the biggest marketing tool that the university has.” As for his own future, Carter: “This is where I’m going to finish my career. I have hitched my wagon to this university and I feel really strongly about the leadership that’s going on right now.” (link)

Protect College Sports Act advocates are mounting a final lame-duck push in an attempt to get the legislation through the House before a new Congress is sworn in next January, per Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich, who notes the bill faces steep hurdles after the Democrats' midterm sweep. To keep the legislation alive, both New York Yankees President/President’s Roundtable on Fixing College Sports Vice Chair Randy Levine and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee sent letters to House members this week urging action, while Texas Tech Board of Regents Chair Cody Campbell’s Saving College Sports non-profit continued running its multimillion-dollar college football ad campaign alongside direct Capitol Hill outreach. More…

Modelo is the first official beer of the NCAA, “securing exclusive category rights across more than 90 men's and women's college championships and a year-round platform to connect with fans,” per a release shared by Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Fischer. The release adds: “The partnership places Modelo at the center of one of the country's most powerful 21+ fan communities through national retail programming, championship experiences, local-market activations and exclusive NCAA partner media integrations. March Madness will anchor the platform, with Modelo increasing its college basketball investment by 65% year over year and debuting its first advertising campaign created specifically for the tournaments.” (link - Fischer, link - full release)

Head coaching salaries at 10 women’s flag football programs across all three NCAA divisions average roughly $72.5K; range from $18.5K at SUNY Geneseo (DIII) to $155K at Cal Poly (DI); and have position terms generally spanning from one to five years, per Front Office Sports’ Ellyn Briggs. Nebraska (DI) HC Liz Sowers earns $115K annually, with up to $20K in postseason bonuses, and AHC Katie Sowers $72.5K, making it the only sampled program to have a full-time AHC, performance incentives and outside endorsement allowances. Other highlighted DI salaries include $83K at Binghamton and $65K at Iona; DII compensation sits at $65K at Purdue Northwest and $52K at Henderson State; and DIII pay spans $70.3K–$73K at Whittier, $43K–$50K at Marietta and $42.8K–$49K at Hollins. Huskers Associate AD of Financial Reporting Jami Hagedorn, who oversees the program’s budget and bypassed tackle football candidates in favor of coaches with flag backgrounds, noted growing interest from peer institutions: “I’ve had a handful of Power Four schools reach out to me and ask questions. They want to know what our startup costs were, what the big expenses were … we kind of are the market right now.” (link)

Georgia College & State broke ground on its new E.R. Snell Family Stadium at John Kurtz Field, in what is the first ground-up athletics project since 2003. AD Wendell Staton: “This groundbreaking represents an incredible step forward for Bobcat Athletics. First-class facilities are essential to recruiting, developing and supporting championship-caliber student-athletes. The E.R. Snell Family Stadium will transform the game-day experience, strengthen our connection with the community and position Bobcat Baseball for continued success for years to come.” (link)

Mercy also broke ground on its $19.5M, 35K square-foot Kenneth L. Bove Fieldhouse. The facility will include three full courts, locker rooms, community gathering spaces and more. The project is expected to be ready in 2028. (link)

Deal Corner…
➤ Western Colorado expands its partnership with Teamworks to include Teamworks Athlete Management System and Teamworks Strength & Conditioning. (link)
➤ St. Edward’s teams up with Taymar Sales U, starting January 1, to support the Hilltoppers’ corporate partnerships. (link)
➤ The G-MAC partners with Women Leaders in Sports to support professional development and networking opportunities. (link)

People & Places…
➤ New Mexico Highlands narrows its presidential search to five finalists: Chico State VP for Student Affairs Isaac Brundage, New Mexico State Senator Pete Campos, Texas Woman’s Vice Provost for Research, Innovation, and Corporate Engagement Holly Hansen-Thomas, Fort Lewis Provost/VP of Academic Affairs Mario Martinez and New Mexico Tech (N/A) Assoc. VP for Research and Economic Development Carlos Rey Romero. (link)
➤ Wayne State (NE) Women’s Soccer HC Emily Hester resigns after six seasons leading the Wildcats. (link)

For decades, colleges answered almost every strategic problem by growing: more students, more programs, more buildings, more staff. That answer is running out. About one in seven colleges (387) lost money over the past decade, small private schools now discount nearly 55 cents of every tuition dollar to hold enrollment, and undergraduate enrollment is still roughly 400,000 below 2019. Our executive briefing brings together Jeff Selingo's The State of Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Affordability and Transparency Report, covering the economics of attrition, the federal ROI mandate, research funding and AI, governance and leadership turnover, and what all of it may mean for athletic departments. The companion piece, Higher Ed in 25 Charts, has the data behind it. (link - executive briefing, link - 25 charts)

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(NEW!) Assistant Coach - Softball (Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA): To serve in a full-time capacity as Assistant Coach of the University’s Women’s Softball program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Volleyball Coach (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Head Women's Volleyball Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the University of Mary's NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Bismarck? Click HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Flag Football Coach (Southern Arkansas University / Magnolia, AR): Southern Arkansas University seeks a Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to establish and lead its NCAA Division II program for its inaugural Spring 2028 season. Start date: January 2027. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Magnolia? Click HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Lead a storied men's soccer program built on student-athlete development. Step into a highly visible role central to UIS history and Springfield's passionate soccer community, competing in the GLVC. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Springfield? Click HERE.

Director of Athletics and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams seeks a visionary leader to strategically guide athletics and physical education, balancing competitive excellence with its commitment to transformative liberal arts education. (DIII) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Williamstown? Click HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The Head Coach of the Southwest Baptist University women's volleyball team, is a member of the NCAA Division II in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Bolivar? Click HERE.

Assistant Director of Fitness/Strength and Conditioning (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Assistant Director of Fitness Center and Assistant Strength Coach More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Upper Iowa University / Fayette, IA): Come to the bluffs of Northeast Iowa to join a team covering 15 sports. Jump right in to help with 3 teams and help manage the GLVC and national wrestling tournaments. More details HERE.

Director of the Letterman's Association (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): Lead efforts to reconnect former student-athletes, grow membership, and expand Letterwinner fundraising at a premier institution in a vibrant SEC college town. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Adams State Head Women's Soccer Coach More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Alamosa? Click HERE.

Assistant Athletics Coach, Baseball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Assistant Athletics Coach, Baseball at Babson College in Wellesley, MA. Full-time role assisting with coaching and administrative duties. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's Soccer (Daemen University / Amherst, NY): The Head Coach- Men's Soccer recruits student athletes, schedules games and practices. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Amherst? Click HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Waynesburg University / Waynesburg, PA): The head coach is responsible for, but not limited to, recruiting quality student athletes, retaining a full roster, practice organization, staff hiring/development, game scheduling, budget oversight. (DIII) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Waynesburg? Click HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Development (Lewis University / Romeoville, IL): The Associate Director serves on the department’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership for athletic fundraising, the Flyer Club, major gifts, and high-level corporate partnerships. More details HERE.

Men's Volleyball Graduate Assistant (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): Southwest Baptist University Men’s Volleyball is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience in collegiate coaching while contributing to a growing program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Annual Giving (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking an Assistant Director-Annual Giving to serve as the primary athletics contact for approximately 500 mid-level donors and major gifts prospects. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): UAB seeks an experienced athletics leader to drive competitive success, financial growth, compliance, and student-athlete development through strategic leadership. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Birmingham? Click HERE.

Associate Director, Athletic Operations and Facilities (University of California, Merced (UC Merced) / Merced, CA): Senior leader overseeing game operations, facilities and sport supervision at the highest ranked academic institution in NCAA D2. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. (DIII) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.

Associate Commissioner, Sports Administration and Championships/Men’s Basketball (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Associate Commissioner will serve the Conference and its member institutions to oversee and lead all aspects of the Conference’s men’s basketball enterprise. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Las Vegas? Click HERE.

Director of the Adams/Wyche Center for Academic Success (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Director of Athletic Academic Center. Responsible for Student-Athlete success, development, and well-being. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services (Mid-American Conference / Cleveland, OH): The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Cleveland? Click HERE.

Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Athletic Trainer at Adams State University. More details HERE.

Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development (Fairfield University / Fairfield, CT): Seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and highly motivated Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development to lead its athletic fundraising program. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Fairfield? Click HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. More details HERE.

Director for Athletic Communications (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Media/public relations. Record books, releases, previews & feature articles. Maintain Athletics website, historical records & stats. Supervise press box/scorer's table staff. Submit nominations. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Full Time Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.