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Russell Sage AD Jim Lyons sat down with Asst. Director of Athletic Communications Matt Zumbolo on the Athletics Spotlight to discuss the college’s merger with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Lyons: “Right off the bat, we're going to be Russell Sage University, which brings some prestige to your degree and should, I think, allow us to recruit a higher-level student-athlete. But so many of the things that we're going to benefit from are resources that we didn't have. I mean, we'll really be doubling the size of our campus, adding an extra gym. You mentioned the turf field, which we've got our logo on now and it's one of the nicest turfs in the country today, as well as other areas over on the ACP campus, whether it's moving over there for the dining hall, which has been an incredible hit with our student-athletes and our staff. … But it's those things that we didn't have to spend money to get. … I think will go a long way to helping us put our best effort out there and put our student-athletes in a position to have the best possible experience they can.” (link)

Last week, NCAA President Charlie Baker recently dispatched a letter to House lawmakers urging them to pass the Protect College Sports Act in its current form, while notably citing statistics that highlight the negative effects multiple transfers are having on graduation rates. From the missive, in part: “The NCAA recently conducted a comprehensive review of graduation outcomes for all Division I student-athletes who entered college sports in 2018. Despite the fact that many in this class graduated before the current unlimited transfer policy went into effect, we are already seeing fewer Division I student-athletes graduating in six years. Across race, gender and sport, our review found that multiple transfers negatively impact student-athlete graduation. Of those who did not transfer, 88% graduated on time, and 12% did not. Of one-time transfers, 81% graduated on time, and 19% did not. And only 71% of multiple transfers graduated on time, while 29% did not. For decades, participating in NCAA sports provided a pathway to academic success at rates that far surpassed those for nonathletes, but endless attacks on eligibility and transfer rules are threatening that success.” (link) 

Next week, DII and DIII presidents and chancellors will meet to discuss the impact of athletics on their campuses, higher education funding and affordability, enrollment pressures and more to “help inform future divisional strategic planning and potential changes in legislation or policy. Meeting attendees will include the Division II Executive Board, Division III Presidents Council, presidents from Division II conferences not represented on the Executive Board, Division III Presidents Advisory Group, and select national office staff.” (link)

Check out the updated NPI rankings for field hockey (link), football (link), men’s (link) and women’s (link) soccer and women’s volleyball (link).

FloSports Files…
➤ FloSports has signed a multi-year global streaming rights deal with the National Lacrosse League with the company to launch a new FloLacrosse channel, similar to the FloCollege channel. Flo EVP for Global Rights Acquisition Phil Wendler: “We’re not trying to go in and compete with folks for Tier 1 rights, because the bigger players in the world do a tremendous job. But there’s a lot of non-Tier 1 partners that just aren’t getting the love they deserve. … Because with our investment with NLL, if it doesn’t grow, we are not going to be successful. We’re putting our money where our mouth is, we’re putting our resources where our mouth is and we’re going to build a whole portfolio around it to grow around that.” Flo plans to stream select NLL games and the finals on the FAST FloSports Channel. (link)
➤ FloSports’ media rights deal with the CAA (DI), its lone DI partner, is set to expire at the end of 2026-27 and Commissioner Joe D'Antonio says the league is negotiating with Flo and CBS Sports Network on an extension, while also exploring outside options. “The good news is that we're going to have options. ... There are options both within our current structure and outside of our current structure.” (link)

Mississippi University for Women is exploring a partnership with the city of Columbus that would renovate four unused local softball fields to become the new permanent home for the Owls baseball program, as the team currently plays at nearby Columbus Christian Academy on a non-NCAA regulation field. The two proposals range from $2M to $5.4M, with the leaner option including dugouts, bullpens, scoreboard and lighting. The $5.4M version would also include a practice field, batting cages, press boxes, concession stand and more, while also renovating an existing city softball field. From The Dispatch’s Emma McRae: “To fund the project, Mayor Stephen Jones said the city could potentially borrow funds to be paid back by The W once it begins leasing the facility.” The proposal will go before the Columbus City Council tomorrow. (link)

Albion will add men’s and women’s bowling as varsity sports starting next year. (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Otterbein hires former Kenyon Asst. AD/Women’s Soccer HC/SWA Kelly Bryan as Assoc. AD for Internal Operations. (link)
➤ Kenyon Women’s Basketball HC Mary Corbett adds administrative responsibilities as Asst. AD for Community Engagement. The Owls also elevate Director of Athletics Communications Marty Fuller to Asst. AD for Athletics Communications. (link, link)
➤ Tufts promotes Director of Athletic Communications Jamie Chagnon to Asst. AD for Communications and Brand Management. (link)
➤ Whitworth Asst. AD for Finance and Administration/SWA Jennifer Toulouse-Lee is no longer in the role. (link)

Deal Corner…
➤ The MAC is the latest to partner with Whistle Labs to support the conference’s compliance efforts with the help of AI. (link)
➤ The SCAC inks a deal with Athletic Solutions to support a new online store. (link)

Coaches Corner…
➤ Colby Football HC Jack Cosgrove has temporarily stepped away from the program to care for a family member. OC Mark Clements will serve as Interim HC. (link)
➤ WPI welcomes Clark Softball HC Katelyn Barton as the Engineers’ next HC. (link) 

North Central President Abiódún Gòkè-Paríolá on the decision to rename the university to North Central University Naperville on July 1. “Research shows that North Central is respected by those who know it, but too many external audiences and even many familiar friends do not clearly understand the breadth of its offerings, its competitive accreditation, and other points of distinction. It is also often confused with a community college. With community colleges about to start offering 4-year degrees the need to differentiate ourselves from them has become even more urgent. … The number of college-bound high school students in Illinois will decline by 32% in the next ten years. Therefore, even though we have experienced good enrollment results, to continue thriving in a market with such significant decline requires us to leverage every advantage we have at a moment when we are still strong. Acting now capitalizes on current momentum to strengthen differentiation before the severe Illinois and Midwest demographic cliff and intensified competition in a shrinking market increase pressure on enrollment, yield, discounting, and net tuition revenue.” The institution will continue to be known as the Cardinals and North Central or NC, not NCUN. (link)

Centre announces an anonymous $250M donation to launch a $450M Pillars of Excellence campaign, with $350M already raised. Notably, athletics and competitive excellence are one of the six priority areas, with the goal of “strengthening facilities and supporting scholar-athletes.” (link)

Marietta receives a record $55M donation from Joe and Linda Chlapaty to kickstart The Campaign for Marietta College: More History to Make, which seeks to raise $55M over the next five years. (link) 

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(NEW!) 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. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director, Sport Performance and Wellness (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Leads sport performance, wellness, and data analytics for RPI Athletics, overseeing strength and conditioning to enhance student-athlete safety, wellbeing & performance, including Division I hockey. More details HERE.

(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Saint Anselm College / Manchester, NH): Will recruit an inaugural roster, develop the program’s culture, prepare for its first season, and work with Athletics leadership on a competition schedule and operating budget for separate approval. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Manchester? Click HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Lead men’s and women’s cross country programs at an NCAA Division III institution in the NESCAC, overseeing recruitment, training, competition, and student-athlete development. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hartford? Click HERE.

Director of Athletics Media Relations (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): Join us as the lead story teller for 11 varsity teams in a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn in the greatest city in the world. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.