Edition #1451
September 23, 2026
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Here’s the latest on the Protect College Sports Act…
➤ From the Senate Press Gallery: “By a vote of 70-21, the Senate invoked cloture on the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776, to S. 4668. Senators not voting: Cassidy, Coons, Gallego, Kim, Murphy, Schatz, Tillis, Tuberville, and Whitehouse. Senators voting no: Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, Blunt Rochester, Booker, Duckworth, Durbin, Gillibrand, Kaine, Kelly, Markey, Merkley, Moody (R), Paul (R), Reed, Sanders, Schiff, Schumer, Scott-FL (R), Van Hollen, Warnock, and Warren.” (link)
➤ From Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger: “The third procedural vote on the PCSA is expected soon. … [Yesterday], Senate leaders sent to Republicans a request for unanimous consent to expedite a final vote on the PCSA and bypass procedural steps/time constraints. It failed (expected). There will likely be more attempts made over the coming days to bypass the constraints. Changes made last week to bill language (expansion provision, etc.) come with additional procedural voting steps, extending the timeline for a final vote to the end of this week (when most expect it) or even early next week. Without consent to waive procedural steps/time constraints, a (1) mandatory 30-hour wait follows [last night’s] vote; then (2) there is another procedural vote; then (3) a vote on cloture of the bill; then (4) more mandatory wait time; and then (5) a final vote. Brace yourselves.” (link)
➤ House Republicans currently have no plans to return to D.C. prior to the mid-term elections to take up a permitting bill should one pass the Senate, per Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman. “They don't see it as a viable option to bring the chamber back at this point in the cycle. House Rs would be also wary of rubberstamping a Senate permitting bill. And with a three-vote margin, it would be very difficult to get it through. Plus, attendance issues. Could things change? Sure. But at this point, they are extraordinarily bearish about coming back.” (link)
➤ A number of notable amendments have been put forward. Semafor’s Burgess Everett: “It could take all week for the Senate to process the bipartisan college sports bill. To speed things up, Democrats want amendment votes, most notably one that would allow college athletes to collectively bargain. The amendment, from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), would replace a portion of the bill that is neutral on employment status with Murphy’s College Athlete Right to Organize Act. … Murphy also has amendments that would subject coaches to the same transfer portal restrictions as athletes and protect athletes who report physical or sexual misconduct.” U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act that would cap coaching salaries at $5M a year. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger on the litany of amendments: “Most of them have little chance of being accepted.” (link, link, link - All amendments)
Simpson AD Jason Mulligan sat down with The Simpsonian’s Tim Sedlock after four months in the chair and a $500K donation to support upgrades for the Storm. Those funds are being invested in upgrading the weight room with new equipment and supporting a nutrition station. Mulligan on the investment in strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental performance and athletic training: “We’re a Division III school, but in these areas, we’re trying to be Division I. … After this gift with this equipment and all this, weight room-wise, we should be right up there with Iowa and Iowa State and above even the likes of Drake and the University of Northern Iowa.” (link)
Curry AD Vinnie Eruzione spoke with 7News Boston about the Colonels’ purple turf, which he says was an April Fool’s joke for around a decade. “I think it’s really important, we talk about bleed purple and purple pride and all that. I think this shows it right here. … I think that’s something we really prided ourselves in, to be different and be unique. Curry College itself is unique and a great place to be.” Eruzione on the color itself: “I think it was brighter than everybody expected, which was really good because I think everybody was a little worried it was going to be a little dark.” (link)
Johns Hopkins unveiled its new five-year strategic plan with the mission to Be More. Principles: “We Want to Be More … We Demand More of Others … We Become More Together.” Strategic priorities: Competitive Excellence, Scholar-Athlete Experience, Community Building and Enterprise Sustainability. (link, link)
Alfred has canceled its field hockey season after one contest this fall. AD Adam Hertz: “The decision was not made lightly, and every possible alternative to continue the season was carefully explored in hopes of keeping our student athletes on the field. However, after honest reflection on a severe wave of injuries that has depleted our roster below safe operational levels, we recognized that prioritizing our players' long-term health, safety and well-being meant making this painful choice. While our team's dedication and passion have been nothing short of inspiring, protecting our student-athletes remains our highest responsibility. … Championship programs need champion-caliber facilities. Saxon Hill will deliver on that statement and it will also contribute to a clear and bright future for the field hockey program.” (link)
Wisconsin-Platteville will add men’s golf and women’s wrestling in 2027-28 to grow the department to 18 varsity sports. AD Sam Koenig: “Adding men's golf and women's wrestling represents an exciting and strategic step forward for Pioneer Athletics and UW-Platteville. Sport expansion is about more than adding teams. It's about creating new opportunities for student-athletes, enhancing the overall campus experience, strengthening enrollment, and building programs positioned to compete at the conference and national levels.” (link)
North Carolina Wesleyan will add women’s flag football starting in 2027-28 under the direction of new HC Kenny Inge. (link)
Howard Payne is set to add new office spaces at Brownwood Coliseum to support the growth of the athletic department. AD Adam Bright: “Facilities & Infrastructure is one of the five pillars of our five-year strategic plan for Howard Payne Athletics. That focus is intentional. As our department and our student-athlete population continue to grow, we have to make sure our facilities and infrastructure grow with them. Our goal is to provide our student-athletes and coaches with the spaces and resources they need to build first-class programs and create a first-class experience.” (link)
Clarkson and St. Lawrence unveil the Route 11 Rivalry Series, with the Golden Knights and Saints to compete all season for the Danny Fap Cup. (link)
Coaches Corner…
➤ Hamline taps Swimming & Diving AC/alum George Hubbard as Interim HC. (link)
➤ Millsaps Men’s and Women’s Golf HC Michael Fluty resigns after five seasons. (link)
➤ Notre Dame (MD) names Millersville (DII) AC Kyle McGee as its new Men’s Basketball HC. (link)
MIT claimed the No. 1 spot among national universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, dethroning Princeton (DI), which fell to No. 2. Top DIII institutions include Caltech (5th), Chicago and Johns Hopkins (T-9th), Carnegie Mellon (T-14th), WashU (T-16th) and Emory (T-23rd). Among the top liberal arts colleges, Williams led the rankings, followed by Amherst and Bowdoin, Claremont McKenna, Pomona and Swarthmore all tied for third. Overall survey participation among ranked institutions dropped to 73% (down from 79% last year), though data was returned by 99 of the top 100 national universities and 98 of the top 100 national liberal arts colleges. A major category overhaul driven by the 2025 Carnegie Classification update shifted multiple institutions and allowed newly eligible specialized schools to enter the rankings. The set of ranking factors for this year’s edition had one alteration with postgraduate earnings by major replaced graduate indebtedness at 5% of the overall ranking formula. (link)
Middlebury is increasing the threshold for students to attend tuition-free from those with family income of $150K to $175K. (link)
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(NEW!) 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.
Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications (Southeastern Conference / Birmingham, AL): The Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications will provide strategic leadership for the Southeastern Conference’s communication efforts. (DI) More details HERE.
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (Thiel College / Greenville, PA): Thiel College seeks an innovative and energetic Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach to lead and advance its NCAA Division III Men’s lacrosse program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Greenville? Click HERE.
Assistant Coach, Women's Hockey (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Assist the Head Coach in managing a Division I women’s hockey program, including recruiting, player development, academic and personal support and on/off-ice instruction. More details HERE.
Administrative Coordinator (Chapman University / Orange, CA): The Administrative Coordinator supports the Athletics Department's daily operations, front office, finances, HR, and fundraising events. Requires collaborating across campus and working flexible hours More details HERE.
Events and Travel Manager - Athletic Administration (Washington University in St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Manager of Events and Travel - Athletics. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Assist the Director of Athletics Communication in all areas of media relations, promotion and creative content for the department, executing gameday production and supervising gameday personnel. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Loras College / Dubuque, IA): Will assist in the communications and media relations for all 24 varsity athletic programs, including the 23 NCAA Division III athletic teams. More details HERE.
Head Softball Coach (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): The Head Coach is the person responsible for all aspects of leading a NCAA program in the sport of Softball. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Alfred? Click HERE.
Head Coach MW Swimming/Aquatics Director (Misericordia University / Dallas, PA): Leadership, administration, and overall operation of the swimming program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Dallas? Click HERE.
Internship and Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach: (Thiel College / Greenville, PA): Thiel College seeks an Intern to serve as Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach More details HERE.
Head Coach - William Smith Tennis (Hobart & William Smith College / Geneva, NY): The William Smith Tennis Head Coach is responsible for the organization and management of a highly competitive NCAA Division III tennis program More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball at Babson College in Wellesley, MA. Full-time role assisting with coaching and administrative duties. Salary: $53,813 - $59,792. More details HERE.
Head Coach - Track and Field (Eastern Mennonite University / Harrisonburg, VA): Elevate EMU Track & Field! We're hiring a Sprints & Jumps Head Coach to recruit top talent and inspire academic and athletic excellence. Shape our future champions! More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Harrisonburg? Click HERE.
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.
Head Coach Men’s Volleyball (Full-time, 11-month, Onsite) (Wilson College / Chambersburg, PA): Lead Wilson College’s NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball program, building on recent postseason success while developing student-athletes on and off the court. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Chambersburg? Click 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 HERE.
Assistant Coach Strength & Conditioning/Coordinator of Fitness Center (Connecticut College / New London, CT): We are seeking a dynamic and passionate strength & conditioning coach who is excited about working with some of the top Division III student-athletes in the country. More details HERE.
Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach (Hamilton College / Clinton, NY): The Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Swimming & Diving Program for the College. More details HERE.
Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Responsible for assisting head men’s and women’s cross country and track and field coach in the operation of all functions related to coaching a division III men’s and women’s track and field program. 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. More details HERE.
Associate Coach Swim & Dive FT (Limited Term) (Chapman University / Orange, CA): The Associate Coach supports Chapman's NCAA DIII swim & dive teams by assisting the Head Coach with coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, equipment, and administration. More details HERE.
Assistant Track & Field Throwing Coach (Loras College / Dubuque, IA): POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for recruiting and coaching throwers for the Men’s/Women’s Track & Field program within established college, A-R-C and NCAA guidelines. More details HERE.
Head Women's Tennis Coach (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): The Head Women's Tennis Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the women's tennis program. More details HERE.
Head Men's and Women's Rowing Coach (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): The Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the men's & women's rowing program. More details HERE.
Head Baseball Coach (University of Minnesota – Morris / Morris, MN): Cougar Athletics seeks new, energetic leader to continue the outstanding trajectory that baseball program is on. Established program with 2 assistants and strong institutional support. RollCougs! More details HERE.
Intern / Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of MLAX program, including game prep/film evaluation, practices/skill development, team supervision/ops, recruiting/scouting, fundraising, & coaching. More details HERE.
Head Women's Swim Coach (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): Golden Bears Athletics seeks a part-time Head Women’s Swim Coach with strong organizational, coaching, communication, and professional skills in a fast-paced environment. More details HERE.