Edition #20
November 6, 2026
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Northeast AD Jerrett Mills will step down after five-plus years leading the Hawks to pursue other opportunities. VP of Student Services Amanda Nipp: “On behalf of Northeast Community College, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Jerrett Mills for his years of service and commitment to Northeast Athletics and our student-athletes. Jerrett's dedication has been evident in every aspect of his work. He has championed an environment where student-athletes can excel academically, athletically and personally. We are grateful for the positive impact he has made on our athletic programs and the many students he has served, and we wish him the very best as he pursues a new opportunity.” Assoc. AD Bobby Frost will serve as Interim AD. (link)
The eight-team championship fields for the DIII men’s (link) and women’s (link) soccer and women’s volleyball (link) championships have been unveiled. Action will begin on November 12.
Northwest Mississippi has announced an expanded multi-year partnership with BankFirst Financial Services, placing BankFirst branding and logos directly on the football playing surface at Bobby Franklin Field at Ranger Stadium. NMCC President Michael Heindl: “Partnerships like this allow us to continue investing in an exceptional experience for our students, both in the classroom and through intercollegiate athletics. BankFirst has been a tremendous partner and a trusted presence throughout our region. We are grateful for their continued investment in Northwest and for their commitment to the students and communities we serve.” (link)
The NAIA has approved the five seasons of eligibility proposal starting in 2027-28. Indiana Tech (NAIA) President/NAIA Council of Presidents Chair Karl Einolf: “The most important part of the term ‘student-athlete’ is student. The NAIA is committed to creating opportunities for students to pursue their educational and athletic goals, recognizing that every student’s journey is unique. By expanding opportunities for participation, we reaffirm our belief that college athletics should support each student’s educational journey, on their own terms.” (link, link - full legislation)
Wallace-Dothan announced $127M in facility projects that include a 1,632-seat arena with a gym, locker rooms, hospitality suites, athletic training facilities and more; a new track & field complex; tennis and pickleball courts; and beach volleyball courts. President Kathy Murphy: “We do not have a gymnasium currently on our campus, and so the opportunity to build an arena, to have some auxiliary facilities such as an eight-lane track and tennis courts and pickleball courts and beach volleyball area, that gives us the opportunity to expand our athletic programs over time.” To date, WCCD has $83.75M committed to the goal. All projects are scheduled to be ready by 2029. (link, link)
The Indian River State Foundation has launched a $15M fundraising goal to create an endowment intended to provide long-term financial support for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. The official school announcement notes that “contributions to the campaign do not guarantee the programs will continue.” (link)
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The Protect College Sports Act won’t be on the House’s agenda when it returns to session next week, per Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, who notes the move was expected. (link)
Writing for On3, Dellenger dives into how the Democrats flipping both Congressional chambers impacts the potential passage of the Protect College Sports Act, with New York Yankees President/College Sports Council Vice Chair Randy Levine stating: “The answer is nobody really knows. This was always a bipartisan bill.” More…
➤ With Republicans clinging to a four-seat House majority for the next two months and more than 25 ousted GOP incumbents set to be relocated to makeshift basement cubicles, Capitol Hill aides warn absent lawmakers could sink floor votes across the remaining 20 scheduled working days. Texas Tech Board of Regents Chair Cody Campbell: “The challenge is that a lot of these guys who got booted may not show up to work.” An anonymous House staffer adds: “There’s just no incentive to pass the bill unless Trump can get (House Speaker) Mike Johnson to put it on the floor and have the entire Republican caucus show up as they are getting evicted.”
➤ An anonymous senior Democratic House aide adds: "If you want a quote, here it is: the NIL bill is dead on f****** arrival. They’ve only got to get four Republicans. It’s just a different environment. The Republicans need us now and they want the bill more than we do." Another source suggested to Dellenger that Democrats might want college sports legislation off their proverbial plates before a new Congress arrives, which could pave the way for an attempt to overturn President Trump’s policies around healthcare and tariffs. Campbell adds: “(The election results) make it clear that something has to be done in this lame duck session, so people will finally feel the urgency to stop screwing around and playing games.” (link)
Tuesday's midterm elections have reduced the odds the Protect College Sports Act passes during the lame-duck Congressional session to between 5% and 10%, according to Colorado State (DI) FAR/Sacred Cow BBQ publisher Kyle Saunders. Outgoing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces internal math challenges given a 218-member majority, compounded by at least 21 House Republicans who formally requested alterations to the bill's 20-member conference cap and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's (R-LA) push to add an explicit ban on classifying student-athletes as employees. Amending the text would force a return to the Senate, where staff warned the legislation was “a final product” and threatened counter-amendments capping coach, AD and president salaries if conference realignment restrictions were altered. (link)
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has told staff he won’t run for House GOP leader, per Saunders, who notes “the Speaker who’d have to whip the college sports bill in the lame duck has no leadership future to whip for. And its House sponsor, Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), is in a race too close to call.” (link)
Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman observes it’s “going to be REALLY hard for House Republican leadership to get people back to Washington for the lame duck.” (link)
Joliet will add Women’s Flag Football as its 20th varsity sport, beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. (link)
People & Places…
➤ Baltimore City President Debra McCurdy will retire at the end of this calendar year. Former school administrator and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as interim president. (link)
➤ Central President Kathy Fuscher will retire in January. (link)
➤ Central Wyoming selects Salt Lake VP for Finance and Administration/CFO Chris Martin as its next president. (link)
➤ North Dakota State College of Science removes the interim tag from President Lisa Karch. (link)
➤ State Fair Board of Trustees approves Flint Hills Technical (N/A) President Caron Daugherty as its next president starting January 1. (link)
Coaches Corner…
➤ Central appoints Southwest Virginia Softball HC Runie Mensche to the same role as former HC Caitlin Simon remains at CCC as Assoc. Dean of Instruction. (link)
➤ Hudson Valley Cross Country HC Peter Wagner departs to become the Cross Country/Track & Field HC at Russell Sage (NCAA DIII). (link)
➤ SUNY Broome elevates Baseball Volunteer AC Nicholas Ragonese to Interim HC (link)
Collin County voters rejected Collin College’s proposed $600M bond for campus expansions and new facilities in Anna and Royse City and an aviation academy in McKinney, by a vote of 52.5% to 47.5% (221,774 to 200,854). District Board Chair Jay Saad: “We respect the decision made by Collin County voters and are grateful to everyone who took the time to learn about the bond proposal and participate in the election. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, our commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education remains unchanged. We will continue to evaluate our priorities, maximize our existing resources, and find ways to meet the evolving needs of our students and communities.” (link)
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(NEW!) 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.
(NEW!) Head Women's Wrestling Coach (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): Help establish a new women’s wrestling tradition in a community that values relationships, academic excellence, innovation, service, and the growth of every student-athlete. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to McPherson? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Head Coach - Men's/Women's Golf (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the men's and women's golf programs. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Tacoma? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Women's Lacrosse will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Tacoma? Click HERE.
(NEW!) 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.
(NEW!) Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Lebanon Valley College / Annville, PA): Teach on the court, develop players, recruit and help build the program. 10-month position set by the head coach and the sport season. NCAA and MAC Freedom. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Senior Associate Athletic Director (Dickinson College / Carlisle, PA): The senior associate athletic director serves as the business manager for the athletic department. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Carlisle? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Head Coach, Women’s Soccer (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Lead a competitive NCAA Division III program: recruit, coach, supervise assistants and manage the budget. 12-month, full-time, exempt role; evening and weekend hours and travel required. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Owings Mills? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach (Wheaton College – Massachusetts / Norton, MA): Assist both head coaches in all aspects of running the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball programs. Emphasizing student-athlete development, recruiting and building strong team cultures. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Athletic Trainer (Southwestern College / Winfield, KS): Southwestern College is currently seeking applicants for a full-time athletic trainer. The position will cover both soccer teams / JV basketball / & baseball with very limited travel. 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.
Head Men's Soccer Coach (Waldorf University / Forest City, IA): Waldorf University (NAIA, GPAC) in Forest City, IA seeks a Head Men's Soccer Coach to lead all phases of the program, recruit student-athletes and mentor players. Full-time. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Forest City? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Waldorf University / Forest City, IA): Waldorf University seeks a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for 20+ NAIA varsity teams in Forest City, IA. Preferred start early January 2027. More details HERE.
Manager of Equipment Operations (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Manager of Equipment Operations. More details 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.
Physical Education Instructor/North Platte Community College Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Head Coach (Mid-Plains Community College / North Platte, NE): Full-time Physical Education/head men’s and women’s wrestling coach. Quality teaching and coaching, including sportsmanship, a commitment to success in the classroom, and recruiting experience. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to North Platte? Click HERE.
Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position involves a dual-role within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.
Assistant Baseball Coach (University of Minnesota – Morris / Morris, MN): Seeking energetic assistant coach to join one of the top UMAC teams in our conference championship drive. Full benefit eligible position w/ cost-free on-campus housing package included. ROLL Cougs! More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. More details HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Job Description: The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support for the softball program. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as assistant coach for M/W swimming. In conjunction with the head coach, develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess the team's future needs. More details 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.
Head Tennis Coach (Wabash College / Crawfordsville, IN): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the men’s tennis program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Crawfordsville? Click HERE.
Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications) (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Public Relations Specialist of Athletics for Sports Communications. More details HERE.
Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coach (Kellogg Community College / Battle Creek, MI): The Student-Athlete Support Services Coach serves as a member of the Kellogg Community College Athletics Department with primary responsibility for coaching, developing, and supporting student-athletes. More details HERE.
Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. More details HERE.
Director of Sport Performance (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Lead strength and conditioning for 25 NCAA DIII and IRA teams, while educating students and coaches and adhering to all rules. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information and Communication (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information & Communications serves as a senior communications strategist and administrator for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Men's Assistant Volleyball Coach (Georgetown College / Georgetown, KY): Part-time assistant coach role assisting with recruiting, training, scouting, instructing and coaching. More details HERE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Athletic Trainer at Adams State University. More details 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.
Head Coach for Men's & Women's Tennis (Indiana Wesleyan University / Marion, IN): The Head Coach is responsible for the men's and women's tennis budget, strategic planning, courts and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion and leadership of the team. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Marion? Click HERE.
Director for Athletic Communications (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Full-time position writing press releases, press guides, game programs and feature articles for assigned sports. 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] (DIII) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Assistant Softball Coach (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Quincy University, an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. 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.