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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit appears poised to reverse a nationwide injunction that would grant a fifth year of eligibility to the high school class of 2022, a potential major legal victory for the NCAA, Sportico's Michael McCann observes. During oral arguments in the Wisne case yesterday, McCann notes NCAA attorney Rakesh Kilaru successfully pressed the argument that the plaintiffs' antitrust claims lacked sufficient market data, warning that allowing the return of former players would actively drive down athlete wages through labor oversupply while displacing current roster members. Conversely, players' attorney Robert Shelquist argued the NCAA operates as an unfair monopolist but faced a "hot bench" that repeatedly criticized his broad definition of the relevant antitrust market encompassing all DI athletes. Notably, a victory for the NCAA would only cover the 10th Circuit’s jurisdiction of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming. (link)

Meanwhile, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) issued an executive order Tuesday stating that “no state institution of higher education or private college or university in Ohio shall uphold any rule, requirement, standard or other limitation that prevents a student-athlete of that institution or college in the Class of 2022 from fully participating in intercollegiate athletics in the 2026-27 academic year, regardless of whether the student-athlete completed four seasons of intercollegiate competition or exhausted eligibility under 2025-26 NCAA regulations or any prior regulations, and regardless of any athletic authority's interpretation of applicable NCAA eligibility bylaws.” (link)

U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker has issued a preliminary injunction ruling that Hanover cannot eliminate its women’s swimming program and the team must be reinstated for the 2026-27 academic year “with sufficient funding, staffing, and other benefits commensurate with its status as an intercollegiate team, including, but not limited to, retention of a coach to perform both coaching and recruiting roles and undertaking an appropriate lease arrangement allowing team members access to and use of a suitable swimming pool.” This comes after four student-athletes filed a Title IX lawsuit in August over the elimination of the program. Also of note from the injunction: “If, following reinstatement of the women's swim program and full compliance with the requirements of this injunction, the number of female swimmers seeking to enroll as participants in the program attracts fewer than a total of twelve (12) students, then Hanover is relieved of its duty to conduct the women's swim team during the 2026-2027 season.” (link)

Connecticut College cut the ribbon on the 500-seat grandstands at Silfen Track & Field, named the Franstand after former AD Fran Shields. With funding provided by alum and former AOL and Flowcode CEO Timothy Armstrong, his wife, Nancy, and the men’s lacrosse program, the upgrade includes ADA-compliant seating, an upgraded press box and more. Camels AD Mo White: “To compete here, to win here, demands a level of excellence at every level, in the classroom and in the field. It demands a vision, and it demands people who refuse to accept anything less than excellence from and for our student-athletes. And Connecticut College is delivering on that. Our student-athletes are winning in competition, but most importantly, in the classroom and beyond. This department, with all of its momentum, was built on years of hard work and people who cared enough to show up. And Fran Shields is one of those people.” (link)

Ohio Northern rolls out its new scoreboard at Dial-Roberson Stadium thanks to support from alumni Laurie (Thompson) Palmer and Mark J. Palmer. (link)

Fundraising Wins…
➤ Vassar raised over $810K from 3,537 donors, both records for the department. (link)
➤ Huntingdon’s Campaign for Champions brought in $114K. (link) 

Deal Corner…
➤ Middlebury expands its partnership with Teamworks to integrate Teamworks Hub into the Panthers’ operations. (link)
➤ The United East extends its partnership with Hudl to serve as its official digital ticket provider. (link)
➤ Extra Points will return for year three as the sponsor of one of the two Opendorse Bowl Series games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. (link)

Coaches Corner…
➤ Connecticut College taps high school HC/alum Santiago Moran as its Squash Interim HC. (link)
➤ Hendrix Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Juliana Neves de Santi is no longer in the role. AC Tyler Hinrichsen will serve as Interim HC. (link)
➤ Suffolk selects Lehigh (DI) AC Allison Chernow as its Women’s Basketball Interim HC. (link)
➤ Westfield State Women’s Swimming & Diving HC Matt Nodell will also serve as the HC for the upstart Men’s Swimming & Diving program that will start in 2027-28. (link)
➤ Westfield State names Football DC Dan McCarthy as its first Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)

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(NEW!) Lead Dining Service Cook (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Lead Dining Services Cook position serves as a culinary professional specializing in batch cooking. This role involves preparing large volumes of entrees, sides, and sauces, for the Diner. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Dining Service Supervisor (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Dining and Event Services (DES) Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and guest-focused day-to-day operations of The Diner. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Controller (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Controller is responsible for guiding, coordinating and monitoring the accounting, tax, treasury management and financial reporting for the university. More details HERE.

Men's Assistant Coach (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Swarthmore College Men's Lacrosse is hiring an assistant coach. Duties include recruiting, logistics and on field coaching. Send resume to [email protected] More details HERE.

Assistant Director Facilities/Operations and External Rentals (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Support the Assistant AD in managing external facility rentals, DuFour Center operations, student employment, and event management to sustain an active, student-oriented campus environment. More details HERE.

Internal Operations/Facilities and Event Management Graduate Assistant (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Fort Hays State University seeks a graduate assistant for internal operations and event facility management for the athletic department. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Oversees athletic facility operations, staffing, scheduling and maintenance; coordinates ROTC and events; and manages athletic equipment inventory, budgeting, ordering, issuance, laundry, and repairs. More details HERE.

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, student support staff, and student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Pittsburgh? Click HERE.

RIT University Advancement Associate Director (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Associate Director builds & advances the prospect pipeline in support of university priorities, with a dedicated focus on Athletics, Parents and Sentinel Society. More details HERE.

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a women's lacrosse head coach. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Whittier? Click HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Sports Analytics (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): The Associate AD for Sports Analytics leads the department's strategy for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence across all 23 varsity sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Governance and Compliance (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Director, Governance & Compliance will serve the Mountain West Conference and its member institutions supporting the day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance services. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): Associate Athletic Trainer - maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program, under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Director Athletic Communication (Saint Francis University / Loretto, PA): Saint Francis University, a Division III member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, invites applications for a full time Assistant Director, Athletic Communications. More details HERE.

Assistant Vice President, Licensing & Trademarks (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Lead the University of Houston System's licensing & trademarks strategy, protecting institutional brands and driving revenue through high-impact partnerships and innovative licensing programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator, Athletic Communications (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Assist the Dir., Athletics Communications with the internal and external media distribution for Stevenson’s Athletics Department, with a primary focus on the department’s video/webcasting efforts. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice seeks a strategic athletics leader to drive championship success, strengthen student-athlete experiences, grow revenue, elevate Rice nationally, and navigate college athletics’ evolving landscape. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Houston? Click HERE. The D1.dossier for this position can be found HERE. 

Senior Vice President - Men's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Senior leader for ACC Men’s Basketball, driving competitive success, national profile, championship experience and commercial value while overseeing scheduling, officiating and key partnerships. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Charlotte? Click HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Augustana College is seeking a dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to join the staff of one the most historically strong programs in the NCAA D3 ranks. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): This position plays a key role in elevating the visibility of Lawrence Athletics through strategic media relations, digital content creation, live streaming management, and statistical services. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Shenandoah University / Winchester, VA): Lead 75+ coaches and staff to drive competitive and academic success across 23 DIII sports. Expand the Hornets' community impact and athletic fundraising in the Shenandoah Valley. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Winchester? Click HERE.

Commissioner (Southern Conference / Spartanburg, SC): Reporting to the Council of Presidents, the Commissioner serves as the Conference's chief executive officer, providing strategic, administrative, and external leadership for member institutions. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Spartanburg? Click HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic, resourceful coach to lead a competitive Softball program, including all aspects of planning-managing-maintaining program w/primary emphasis on recruiting quality student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hanover? Click HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Athletic Trainer to join us in supporting our student athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): The Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning provides expertise, guidance, and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all intercollegiate athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Please see full description below. More details HERE.

Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): This position is full-time and time-limited, beginning at the time of hire and continuing through 6/30/27. The individual selected for this interim role is encouraged to apply for the permanent role. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Boston? Click HERE.

Head Flag Football Coach (Ursinus College / Collegeville, PA): Summary and Scope of Position: The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful women’s flag football program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Collegeville? Click HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Ursinus College / Collegeville, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful athletic program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA Division III level. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Collegeville? Click HERE.

Athletic Event & Facility Operations Specialist (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): The Athletic Events and Facilities Specialist assists with maintaining & preparing facilities to ensure a safe, clean, & professional environment for student-athletes, staff, & spectators. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletics Event Management Administrator (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): Brandeis is hiring an Athletic Event Management Administrator to support the logistical execution and facility readiness for varsity contests at the NCAA Division III level and aquatics operations. More details HERE.