Edition #1793
September 4, 2026
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Miles promotes AD/Men’s Basketball HC Fred Watson to VP of Athletics/Men’s Basketball HC. (link)
UC Merced AD David Dunham sat down with College.town’s Anthony Grassi at the 2026 NACDA Convention to dive into building the Bobcats’ department, the transition to DII and much more. Here are some of his key takeaways…
➤ When UC Merced embarked on starting athletics, the university worked with two consultants, former NCAA President Cedric Dempsey and former Stanford/Dartmouth/Pacific AD Ted Leland. That work produced 15 recommendations that the Bobcats have guided the Bobcats’ build. “We have followed those almost to a T. I mean, 15 years ago, one of the recommendations was that we should be in Division II and be a member of the CCAA. … Clearly, the budget modeling and budget projections did not hold, as athletics has changed and morphed in higher education and our economy has changed, but we had a plan and we have stuck to it. So as we're finishing this year of our expedited provisional membership process Division II, we will have checked off all the boxes of all the recommendations from that report.”
➤ As part of the first group of members to go through the two-year expedited provisional membership process, Dunham described it as "drinking out of a fire hose while you're holding another fire hose to put out the fires. The biggest challenge was the unknowns of squeezing three years of transition into two for both the department and NCAA staff who were very collaborative throughout the process. “I would say to folks that are thinking about going through this process, it is a lot of work, but it's very rewarding because one of the reasons we decided to do it is you only have one year without post-season access, which is really critical. But at the same time, it also, I think, forces your hand to really take care of the business at hand of making sure that you are going to comply with everything and that you have structures in place to do that.” (link)
DII will collaborate with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to support the division-funded Mental Health First Aid training that will be available to DII members. (link)
Republican leaders have announced that the final two weeks of the pre-mid-term election House session have been cancelled, with members set to depart Washington no later than September 17 and not return until mid-November. Per Politico’s Meredith Lee Hill, Mia McCarthy and Riley Rogerson, the move will severely curtail what had been a full September legislative calendar. “Leaders would recall House members for those canceled weeks if the Senate moves forward with a party-line budget reconciliation package in the meantime, GOP leaders indicated, though that is not anticipated. The decision comes as candidates agitate to get back on the campaign trail and as GOP leaders continue to struggle to maintain control of the House floor.” (link)
Lincoln Memorial will bring athletic training, strength and conditioning and mental health counseling under one umbrella: LMU Athletics Performance. Assoc. AD for Sports Performance and Wellness Don Grigsby: “Bringing these areas together under one umbrella just makes sense. We have several new faces joining our staff, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels supported and communication is constant. When you have the health, performance and well-being of our student-athletes in your hands, communication has to be one of our highest priorities.” (link)
Erskine brought in over $169K with the help of Hour-A-Thon. (link)
It’s Personnel…
➤ Point Park hires Wisconsin (DI) Academic Mentor Paige Holman as Asst. AD for Academic Support. (link)
➤ UT Tyler welcomes KTXS-TV Sports Director Tyler Greene as Asst. AD for Media Relations. (link)
Coaches Corner…
➤ Cal State East Bay hires Cal State Fullerton (DI) AC Tony Schifano as its new Baseball HC. (link)
➤ Embry-Riddle Men’s Basketball HC Steve Ridder will retire at the end of this season, his 37th leading the Eagles. (link)
➤ Mercy names Pace Women’s Lacrosse AC Amber Neumann as its new HC/Assoc. AD/SWA. (link)
➤ Ouachita Baptist Baseball HC Luke Howard resigns to pursue another opportunity. (link)
➤ Pace promotes Men’s Lacrosse AC Tim McIntee to Interim HC. (link)
The average diesel price in the U.S. reached an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon on Friday, driven by Middle East supply disruptions and the ongoing conflict with Iran that has bottlenecked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and pushed Brent crude above $95 a barrel. Per the AP’s Wyatte Grantham-Philips, the record fuel cost is rippling across the economy by raising freight and transportation expenses for everyday consumer goods, with shipping surcharges already added by companies such as Amazon, FedEx, UPS and the USPS, and grocery aisle prices rising for perishable foods, produce and meat. Diesel is now up close to 56% from its pre-war price of $3.76. Michigan State Professor David Ortega: "Early on, much of the cost increase gets absorbed along the supply chain through existing freight contracts and retailer margins. But as contracts reprice and fuel surcharges take hold, more of that cost makes its way to the grocery store." For those that don’t drive a diesel vehicle, AAA reports the national gas price average has surged to $4.14 per gallon, surpassing the previous holiday record of $3.82 established back in 2012. (link, link)
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(NEW!) Vice President and Director of Athletics (Tennessee Wesleyan University / Athens, TN): TWU seeks a dynamic and highly relational leader who understands the important role athletics plays in advancing the University's mission, strengthening enrollment, enhancing the student experience. (NAIA) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Athens? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Head Athletic Trainer (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): Provide overall leadership for sports medicine by developing the athletic training vision and strategic direction for CSU Pueblo Sports Medicine. More details HERE.
Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics (Iowa State University / Ames, IA): Iowa State seeks a visionary, strategic leader to serve as its next Director of Athletics and build upon a proud tradition of innovation and competitive excellence. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Ames? Click HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Full Time Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Athletic Trainer at Adams State University. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Events and Services (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference / Woodbridge, CT): A full-time position responsible for managing championship operations, conference awards, financial procedures, NCAA grants and as the primary liaison for selected sport oversight across the CACC. More details HERE.
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.