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July 3, 2014
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
The college announced yesterday that Brad Potts, who has served seven years as the head strength and conditioning coach and director of sports performance at Lafayette College, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics for Peak Performance. Potts’s charge is to establish a creative, realistic and holistic approach to student-athlete well-being and performance through performance training, nutrition, health and wellness.
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Mat Kanan will be the new director of development communications for athletics, effective August 1st. Kanan is currently at Western Michigan University, having completed his ninth season at the university and his seventh season as director of media relations. Kanan joined the athletic media relations staff in September 2005 after spending two years with the athletic communications staff at the University of Pennsylvania where he served as the contact for football, baseball and women’s basketball.
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
Allegheny College seeks an Assistant Football Coach for Defensive Line to assist the head football coach with the organization and direction of all aspects of a competitive football program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson seeks a Director of Development for Athletics Annual Giving to work daily with and oversee the Tiger Athletic Fund, a comprehensive fundraising organization that provides resources to support Athletics programs at Towson University. Apply here.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
MTSU seeks an Athletic Compliance Coordinator to develop, monitor and oversee all aspects of NCAA compliance for 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs. Apply here by July 15th.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
UNCW seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services to be responsible for the total operation of the student-athlete support services and advising including coordination of academic services for approximately 360 student-athletes, academic development and programming, life skills, SAAC, community outreach and supervising three full-time academic support staff. Apply here by July 31st.
GEORGIA TECH
Georgia Tech seeks an Academic Coordinator to assist student athletes with developing short and long-term goals, student and management skills. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
BARD COLLEGE
Bard College seeks a Head Athletic Trainer to be responsible for all aspects of injury, illness and rehabilitation management and related documentation for student athletes. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Athletics Director Mike Bohn announced a contract extension for baseball head coach Ty Neal yesterday. The extension locks up the Bearcats’ second-year coach until the 2019 season. Neal joined the Bearcats in the summer of 2013 after a successful stint as the top assistant coach at Indiana University. In his first year at UC, the Bearcats jumped 69 places in the Warren Nolan RPI and the Bearcats won the Joe Nuxhall Classic title.
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
Rio Grande officially returns to the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) on Tuesday after spending the past five seasons as part of the Mid-South Conference (MSC). With this addition, the KIAC is now comprised of 11 schools across four states; it currently sponsors championships in 15 different sports. The school was a member of the nearly 100-year-old conference until it joined the Mid-Ohio Conference in 1971.
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
Millikin University seeks an Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach Intern to assist the head coach with all phases of the baseball program, including coaching and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with the Athletic Director to gain a thorough understanding of the role of athletics at a small, private, comprehensive university. Apply here if interested.
TEXAS COLLEGE
Texas college plans on expanding their athletic facilities. The college already got approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission to take over two abandoned right of ways near their current facility. Their next and final step is to get the OK from the city of Tyler. The expansion will cost about half a million dollars and it’s part of their five year Texas College plan. This is the first phase of their five year initiative. -Marlena Hamilton-
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to be responsible for assisting in all publicity aspects surrounding Stanford’s nationally acclaimed intercollegiate athletic program and serving as a media liaison between the athletic department and local and national media representatives. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
LYNDON STATE COLLEGE
LSC seeks an Associate Athletic Director and Compliance Coordinator to assist the Director of Athletics in the overall administration of varsity athletic programs and to oversee NCAA compliance and academic monitoring. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Academic Achievement to provide academic guidance to prospective and enrolled student-athletes to ensure that they receive the academic advising and support needed to succeed academically and meet University and NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
July 2, 2014
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jaci Timko has been appointed the new head softball coach, following a vacancy search. She will also serve as an athletic academic advisor. She succeeds Kelli Rehm who coached the Gothic Knights in 2014. Timko served as the assistant softball coach and graduate assistant in the Robert Morris University Colonials’ Division I softball program for two seasons (2012-14), helping the team to their third-consecutive NEC regular-season title that year, posting a 30-17-1 overall mark and a 16-4 record in league play.
CARTHAGE COLLEGE
Athletics Director Robert Bonn has announced the hiring of C.J. Cuneo as the Lady Reds’ new head women’s lacrosse coach. Cuneo replaces Dennis Cox II, who resigned following the 2014 season. Cuneo served as an assistant coach Adrian College in 2012 and in the same capacity at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2014.
PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
PBA Athletics announced today that Kyler Ludlow is the new Sports Information Director. Ludlow has spent the past two years as a graduate assistant in the PBA Sports Information office and officially began his new duties yesterday. Michael Brown has served the University as its primary SID for the past seven years and will continue to oversee the Sports Information office in his role as Assistant AD for External Operations.
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Charleston has claimed the inaugural Mountain East Conference Commissioner’s Cup recognizing overall athletic excellence among its membership on an annual basis. Charleston finished atop the standings ahead of West Virginia Wesleyan and Wheeling Jesuit. The Golden Eagles finished fourth or better in the final conference standings in 12 of the 14 MEC championship sports that were considered in UC’s “all-sports rating.”
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY
Jason Anderson has been named the new head softball coach, Athletics Director Steve Browning announced this afternoon. Anderson comes to SAU with an outstanding career coaching record of 307-73; the first 226 of those career wins came from five years at Central Baptist College, where he started his collegiate career. Anderson was previously at the University of North Alabama since 2012. Anderson replaces Corey Lyon, who resigned last week for a similar position at the University of Louisiana – Monroe.
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Sources tell College AD that Steve Becvar suddenly resigned from his position, having unexpectedly cleaned out his office this morning, to pursue other opportunities. Becvar was the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Sponsorship at USD, being hired for the job in 2008. He arrived at USD after serving as the Executive Associate AD and General Manager of Aztec Sports Properties at San Diego State University since 2003. From April through July of 2005, Becvar served as the Interim AD at SDSU.
UC RIVERSIDE
UC Riverside extended the deadline for its baseball coach search, but Athletic Director Jim Wooldridge said he still expects to have a new coach in place this month. The original job posting expired June 26 but was reposted for three more weeks. Longtime coach Doug Smith retired last month after nearly four decades with the program. He took over for Jack Smitheran, who had been the head coach since 1974. -Allan Steele-
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
American Athletic Conference Associate Commissioner Danielle Donehew has been named Executive Director of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, WBCA President Sue Semrau announced today. Donehew becomes only the third person to lead the association since it was founded in 1981. Donehew fills the vacancy created by the resignation of WBCA CEO Beth Bass in April. She will assume her duties full time on Aug. 1.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA – WISE
Sources tell College AD that Dino Kaklis will be the new defensive coordinator at UVa-Wise. He replaces Justin Hamilton, who resigned in march to accept a position of Outside Linebackers Coach at Virginia Military Institute. Kaklis is currently at Eastern Illinois University, where he has been the defensive line coach for two full seasons. In his first year on the job, the defensive line recorded 50 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks during the season.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
EMU seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs to be responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, coordination, leadership, and active participation in the revenue generating and external functions of the Division. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
Bethune-Cookman University seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Support to develop and implement a comprehensive program for academic enhancement for all student-athletes of a 17 sport NCAA Division I program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DACC seeks a Women’s Softball Head Coach/Coordinator of Career & Special Populations to recruit and monitor academic programs and supervise student athletes in the program, and work with students and the DACC district to educate and advise Students about their career options, reducing barriers to education as students complete their certificate and/or degree goals. Apply here by July 23rd.
CAL POLY POMONA
Cal Poly Pomona seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Internal Relations to serve as the department expert on compliance and ensure that regularly changing rosters, squad lists, travel lists are accurate provide education, guidance and direction to coaches and staff on NCAA, Conference, CSU and department rules and regulations related to intercollegiate athletics. Apply here by July 14th.
CAL POLY POMONA
Cal Poly Pomona seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training duties pre-practice/pregame, during practices/competitions and post-game practices/competitions. Apply here by July 14th.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Bradley seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to be responsible for all processes, procedures and systems necessary to complying with NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) rules and regulations for 15 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports, sixty staff members and 215 student athletes. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
LEES MCRAE COLLEGE
Lees-McRae women’s lacrosse head coach Ray Cameron has resigned effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Craig McPhail. Cameron posted an 8-16 record during his two seasons at the helm while his squad earned consecutive Messick Sportsmanship Awards from Conference Carolinas. The search for Cameron’s replacement will begin immediately.
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Patsy Smith, who came to MWSU as a student-athlete nearly 25 years ago, is retiring as Senior Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. Smith will remain part-time as Athletics Business Manager. She has served this university as an athlete, a coach and an administrator. Patsy has served on the NCAA Division II Championships Committee, the NCAA Regional Advisory Committees for tennis and women’s basketball along with several other NCAA and MIAA leadership positions.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY NEBRASKA
Buena Vista University associate head coach/pitching coach Ryan Dupic has accepted Concordia University’s offer to become head baseball coach, the athletic department announced on yesterday. Dupic takes over for 16-year head coach Jeremy Geidel, who resigned his post on June 23. Dupic will begin recruiting efforts immediately prior to officially assuming his role as head coach on Monday, Aug. 4. Dupic helped Buena Vista rise to the top of NCAA Division III’s Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Yesterday, App State officially joined the Sun Belt Conference. A whole slate of activities were held to celebrate the event, including an appearance on Wake Up Watauga, a reception at the Jones House and a kickoff for kids to join the Junior Mountaineer Kids Club. Appalachian State left the Southern Conference for the Sun Belt, which offers Football Bowl Subdivision football. The Mountaineers had been members of the SoCon since 1971. -Steve Behr-
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Conference USA proudly welcomes WKU to its membership as the Hilltoppers officially joined the league yesterday. WKU is well positioned for success upon entering Conference USA based on a storied athletic history, administrative and community support, and a solid academic foundation. Since 2000, WKU has won more than 80 conference championships, graduated more than 85 percent of its student-athletes and invested more than $100 million in new construction or renovations of athletic facilities. WKU joins 13 other institutions.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Senior associate athletic director for internal affairs Rob Peterson has left SDSU after 12 years for personal considerations, according to athletic director Justin Sell. The Michigan native helped bridge the gap between the athletic director tenures of Fred Oien and Sell, and recently supervised football, baseball, equestrian, swimming and diving and track and cross country. A search for a replacement is underway. -Terry Vandrovec-
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Mizzou seeks a Marketing Assistant (Intern) to be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing plans for assigned sports. Screening will begin immediately. For more information on the position and on applying, contact [email protected].
BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE
The Big South Conference seeks an Assistant Commissioner for Compliance to coordinate the certification of eligibility for member institutions and assist with the investigation of violations and maintain records of all violations. Apply here by July 18th.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
USF seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations to be responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, coordination, leadership and active participation in the revenue generating and external functions of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
SHU seeks a Senior Major Gifts Officer for Athletics to partner with the leadership teams in Advancement and Athletics to set a clear, strategic direction and manage all major gift fundraising activities/initiatives in support of the varsity intercollegiate athletic department. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
July 1, 2014
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Morris White will be the new Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Game Experience, NIU Athletics Director Sean T. Frazier announced today. White spent the past three years at Murray State, most recently as Director of Marketing and Promotions. In 2012, Murray State earned the Silver Award from the National Association of College Marketing Administrations (NACMA) for an Interactive Social Media Program and also won the Silver Award for Promotional Schedule Poster design in 2013.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
LMU President Dr. B. James Dawson and Athletic Director Roger Vannoy has selected Caitlyn Corace as the first women’s lacrosse coach in school history. Corace ascends to LMU’s head position after serving as the assistant coach for Defiance College this past season. Prior to Defiance, Corace was the assistant coach for one season at Mount Saint Mary College, where they won a program-best 10 games that season, averaging 12.11 goals per game while cumulatively outscoring its opponents, 218-193.
ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY
RSU athletics announced the release of its new athletics website yesterday. RSU partnered with SIDEARM Sports, one of the top website providers in collegiate athletics, to create a cutting-edge and user-friendly website for Hillcat fans while also becoming part of the Heartland Conference’s unified website network. The official website for RSU athletics can still be found here, and features a clean, crisp look with improved navigation to access information about Hillcat athletics.
ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE
The Atlantic 10 Conference unveiled a new brand identity yesterday. The new identity includes a logo redesign, brand identity and an in-depth usage guide, a first for the A-10. Developed in conjunction with branding agency 160over90, which also produced the A-10’s nationally recognized “Next” campaign, the new logos include the primary wordmark, secondary versions of that mark and a shield for non-traditional and social media usage.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
UCF seeks an Assistant University Registrar for Student Athlete Eligibility to primarily be responsible for the coordination of athletic eligibility. Apply here by July 10th.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Dartmouth seeks a Video Production Coordinator to manage all aspects of multimedia initiatives within the athletic department and serve as the primary liaison with the Ivy League Digital Network. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
California Baptist seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to assist with aspects of the program that may include recruitment, training and/or strength training for athletic competition by performing the various duties. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Human Resources.
UC RIVERSIDE
UC Riverside seeks a head men’s baseball coach to lead an established NCAA Division I program, with the expectation of excelling on and off the field. Apply here by July 21st.
NCAA
For years, the interaction between on-field coaches and their players was all but nonexistent between the conclusion of spring practice and the beginning of August camp, leaving the strength and conditioning staff members to observe player workouts during the summer. That has changed. A new NCAA rule gives on-field coaches eight hours per week to interact with players, with up to two of those hours available for football-related meetings or film review — provided those players are enrolled in summer school or meet a minimum gpa requirement. Football coaches had been pushing for summertime involvement with their players since a similar change was made for college basketball programs in 2012. -Nick Kosmider-
THE CITADEL
As The Citadel’s athletic department transitions to a new Internet presence through Sidearm Sports, is “going dark” starting today for a period of approximately six weeks. The new website will be launched prior to the start of the 2014 fall athletic season and will include expanded video capabilities for event streaming and postgame highlights, more extensive live statistics features, and enhanced graphics. -The Times and Democrat-
LE MOYNE COLLEGE
The Le Moyne College Athletic Department is proud to launch the redesigned www.LeMoyneDolphins.com with an innovative design focused on celebrating the achievements of Dolphin student-athletes. In partnership with Syracuse, N.Y. based SIDEARM Sports, the new website will provide alumni, parents and fans the ultimate source for information on Le Moyne Athletics.
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
With the launching of the national SEC Network nearly a month away, Mississippi State Athletics has established Hail State Productions, a new video services department that will oversee the daily management of the network’s MSU home broadcasts as well as produce video content to enhance the overall brand of the department. The staff will coordinate and integrate the broadcasts on the SEC Network’s television and digital platforms.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Dayton seeks interns for the role of Coordinator of Fan Promotions and Engagement to coordinate day-to-day execution of high-impact, fully integrated promotion programs that drive attendance and community engagement through marketing, promotions, and game management. Two openings are available. Apply here by July 11th.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
MTSU seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to assist with the overall medical and health related care of student athletes participating in NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic teams within the University. Apply here by July 7th.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Arkansas State seeks an Associate Director of Athletics for Student Services to assist in recruiting new student athletes to campus, serving as a representative of the University. Apply here by July 7th.
June 30, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
UH launched an Indiegogo campaign, entitled, “UH: Highest College Athletics Travel Costs in the Nation, Help!” on May 8, as part of an experimental push with UH Foundation to see if the internet-based model could be the future of UH fundraising. The campaign ends July 7 and has attracted 30 funders giving $4,415, as of June 29. -Paige Takeya-
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
In a statement, AD Bubba Cunningham said the NCAA has notified UNC it will reopen its 2011 investigation in a case that began as an offshoot of a 2010 probe into the football program. The NCAA sanctioned the school in March 2012 for violations within the football program centered on improper benefits and academic misconduct focused largely on a tutor providing too much assistance on papers to players.
ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Ryan Erwin announced the hiring of Chris Klimas as the new head baseball coach this afternoon. Klimas has served on the coaching staff at Oklahoma Baptist University since 2001. He replaces Ron Bradley who started the program in 2005 and retired earlier this month. He has helped the Bison to four consecutive NAIA Baseball National Tournaments and qualified for the NAIA World Series twice in the last four years.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Thomas Carrier has been named Assistant Athletic Director for Events and Facilities. AD Tom Bowen made the announcement. Carrier spent the past nine years in event operations at FedExForum and working for the Memphis Grizzlies. Bowen said “Over the last two years I have seen Thomas excel in carrying out his responsibilities at Tiger Basketball games and other events at the arena. We . . . look forward to his development and oversight of our event and facility operation efforts.”
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Matt Deggs will be the new head baseball coach, AD Bobby Williams announced Friday. Deggs served as the Louisiana-Lafayette hitting coach and third base coach. For the second straight season Deggs guided an offense that was revered as the best in college baseball. Louisiana-Lafayette finished the season ranked in the top 10 in the nation in 14 offensive categories and had an OPS of .902. A formal introduction of Deggs will be scheduled for a later date.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Sources tell College AD that University of Central Florida Associate AD Joe Simon will be leaving for an administrative job at Clemson. Simon began his tenure with UCF Athletics in 2005. Simon was promoted to associate athletics director for internal operations in July of 2011. At UCF, Simon was previously in charge of day-to-day supervision of the facilities, sports turf and grounds, and event operations departments.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Sources tell College AD that Jeff Hanel will be the new Director of Video Services in July. Hanel is leaving Baylor University where he was the Associate Director of Athletic Video Productions and Creative Lead since 2012.
MACALESTER COLLEGE
Macalester College seeks an Assistant Sports Information Director to be responsible for managing or assisting with the publicity, promotion and game coverage of 21 intercollegiate athletic teams. Review of applications will begin July 3rd, 2014 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Southern Miss seeks an Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Creative Services to oversee the updating/maintenance of the Athletics department’s website, southernmiss.com, which includes all marketing and media relations efforts related to the website. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE
Athletic Director Greg Carroll announced Friday that Kelsey Schwan is the new head women’s lacrosse coach. Schwan comes from Buffalo State College where she served as the interim head coach of the women’s lacrosse program last season. She joined the Bengals in 2012 as assistant coach, after spending a season with the Ithaca College Bombers program. Schwan guided the Bengals to an 8-7 overall record in 2013-14, competing against six Top 20 nationally ranked programs.
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
AD Scott Stricklin announced Saturday that Matt Roberts has been named the new head tennis coach. The hiring is pending the approval of the Board of Trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning. After two seasons at MSU, Roberts replaces Per Nilsson, who accepted the head women’s tennis coaching position at Pepperdine recently. Roberts has been highly instrumental in the continued resurgence of MSU men’s tennis into the national spotlight, resulting in back-to-back NCAA Championship appearances.
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the promotion of three members of the conference staff: Mark Hodgkin to Assistant Commissioner of Digital Media, Robert Weygand Jr. to Assistant Commissioner for Olympic Sports Administration, and Kenneth Schank to Senior Director of Compliance. “I am pleased to recognize these valued members of our staff who have done exemplary work on behalf of the conference,” said Aresco.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
The Athletics Department announced Thursday Senior Associate AD Jason Baum will add the title Chief Communications Officer to his title, as well as the promotions of Kevin Lorincz to Assistant AD of Athletic Communications, Kimberly Zivkovich to Director of Athletic Communications and Jimmy Gill to Associate Director of Athletic Communications.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Athletics has named Erin Kido as its Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration. The announcement was made Thursday by EMU Vice President and Athletics Director Heather Lyke. Her first official day will be on August 1st. Kido arrives at EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator – a role she held since the summer of 2010.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
After serving nearly three years as the Business Manager for Temple Athletics, Tim Thiess (’08) has been promoted to Associate AD for Finance and Administration. In his new role, Thiess serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the athletics department and is responsible for managing the $44 million athletics department budget and the athletics business office. Thiess joined the department in September, 2011, after holding positions in the ticket and business offices at Rutgers and Villanova for the previous three years.
June 29, 2014
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
JCU seeks a Title IX Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating and implementing the University’s Title IX compliance efforts and works closely with the Provost, Vice President for Student Affairs, Director of Human Resources, General Counsel and other administrative leaders to provide an open, diverse and inclusive learning, living and working environment for all members of the community. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Harvard seeks an Assistant Director for Athletic Communications to assist the Department of Athletics in publicizing Harvard’s 42-sport Division I athletics program through a variety of methods to a broad-base of constituencies. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Indiana Wesleyan seeks a Graduate Assistant Coach for Softball to assist, support and encourage a successful intercollegiate athletic program representing coaches and student athletes. The job year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – GREEN BAY
UW-Green Bay seeks a Director of Ticket Sales and Services to be responsible for the overall functioning of the UW-Green Bay athletics ticket office. The primary focus of this position is on design and development of strategies to increase ticket sales for the Department of Athletics. Apply here by July 10th.
June 28, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh seeks a Coordinator of Ticket Operations to report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Sales and Operations and assist in all facets of the Athletic Ticket Office operation. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE
Evansville seeks an Assistant Director for Compliance/Student-Athlete Services to coordinate the daily compliance operations of the athletic department to ensure strict adherence with University, conference, and National Collegiate Athletics Association(NCAA) rules and regulations. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Sarah Solinsky, Senior Associate Athletics Director.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson seeks an Athletic Training Intern to assist with athletic training services in an integrated environment of all intercollegiate sports according to departmental policy, CAA, and NCAA rules. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
UND is seeking a Director of Ticket Sales to be responsible for generating new season ticket sales, group ticket sales and mini-plan ticket sales through outbound sales and service. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE
Georgia Gwinnett College seeks a Sports Information Director to report to the Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations and oversee all sports communication functions for Grizzly Athletics and its six (6) intercollegiate sports. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Bob Beretta, Army Executive Athletic Director, was presented with the Pete Nevins Award for Distinguished Achievement at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference-Sports Information Directors Association (ECAC-SIDA) Workshop’s annual awards dinner on Thursday night. Beretta is in his 28th year at West Point and 14th year as a member of Army’s senior leadership team. -The Morning Call-
June 27, 2014
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director David Roach announced today that John Barrett, former Associate AD for Intercollegiate Sport Programs at Columbia University, was named the new Senior Associate AD for Business Affairs. Barrett, a Fordham graduate, had served at Columbia since June of 2008. Barrett has also served as the Assistant AD for Business Management for two years at Brown University.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
IU athletics will immediately begin implementing a 10-point student-athlete bill of rights, according to AD Fred Glass. Among the benefits, Indiana will: guarantee multiyear scholarships to full-scholarship athletes, increase healthcare commitments, and provide all athletes with personal iPads. The idea came from a recent conversation between Glass and a volleyball recruit’s parents. Glass was struck by how little the parents knew of the benefits and guarantees of a scholarship, believing poor communication was a major factor. -Zach Osterman”
STONEHILL COLLEGE
After 43 years of dedicated service as a coach and administrator, Paula Sullivan has announced her retirement from Stonehill, effective July 1. Sullivan has brought excellence in all capacities she has handled. As one of the winningest basketball coaches of all-time, she turned a fledgling program into a national power, then as AD, she oversaw the capture of their first Northeast-10 Conference Presidents’ Cup. Most recently, Sullivan led the department as Assistant Athletics VP since 2008.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – SUPERIOR
UWS Athletics was cited for major violations, NCAA’s Committee on Infractions announced in a report yesterday. The report stated that UWS “considered athletics criteria in the awarding of foundation scholarships over a five-year period … NCAA rules prohibit Division III schools from considering athletics when determining a student’s financial aid.” AD Steve Nelson said the school wasn’t aware they violated any rules, but when they realized the violations, they immediately self-reported to the NCAA and changed the scholarships to reflect that. As a result, UWS will be on probation for two years. -Sarah Wheeler-
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
AD Tina Kunzer-Murphy has agreed to terms on a new five-year contract for head baseball coach Tim Chambers. The terms will include an incentive package providing additional compensation opportunities based on academic and athletic success. Chambers would have been entering his final year on his current contract, hired in June 2010. He has compiled an overall record of 132-101 at UNLV, and became the fastest coach in program history to reach the 100-win mark with a victory over Central Michigan in 2014.
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
Bringing more than 10 years of hands-on experience in the sports marketing and partnership industry, Scott Brewster has been named the Director of Corporate Sales for FGCU’s Athletics Department as announced by AD Ken Kavanagh today. Brewster, who will be the first person in FGCU’s young history whose sole responsibility is focused on corporate sales, will officially begin his duties Monday. Since 2012, Brewster has fostered relationships throughout the state and nationally by serving as a senior account executive for Gator IMG Sports Marketing.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Oregon seeks a Sous Chef to manage and direct the daily food production of the HDC kitchen and the Founders Club kitchen to prepare meals and snacks meals for student-athlete and catered events. To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by July 10, 2014; the position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Coastal Carolina seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to be responsible for the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, documentation of athletic injuries, as well as to perform duties assigned by the Director of Athletic Training. Apply here by July 2nd.
DOMINICAN COLLEGE
Director of Athletics, Joseph S. Clinton, has announced that Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Coach, Abdias Suero, will be retiring at the end of this month. Suero has been the cross country and track and field coach for the past six years. He guided the cross country team to their highest finish in the CACC Championships in 2010 when they finished in second place. In the six years at the helm, he finished in the top four five of the six years. Suero was the first women’s track and field coach in program history.
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
APSU’s athletics department has partnered with SIDEARM Sports to provide its official athletics website and online offerings, culminating in Thursday’s relaunch of www.LetsGoPeay.com. The redesigned website presents the athletic department’s 15 teams information in a cleaner, simplified format. The new navigation allows visitors to access the information they want quickly and easily. -Clarksville Online-
TEXAS A&M 12TH MAN FOUNDATION
The Texas A&M 12th Man Foundation seeks an Assistant Ticketing Director to assist
with the day-to-day ticket operations in the 12th Man Foundation Ticket Center. Apply here by July 15th.
with the day-to-day ticket operations in the 12th Man Foundation Ticket Center. Apply here by July 15th.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Mark Redburn has been hired as the next head softball coach, Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced yesterday. Redburn won 90 games in five years during his previous head coaching stint at the University of Evansville. Redburn quickly started to transform the UE program during his first year in 2010. The Purple Aces secured a berth in the MVC Tournament after winning 10 conference games. UE led the MVC with 31 doubles and hit 36 home runs, while producing two all-conference picks.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Utah Valley University has announced the hiring of Preston Darger as its new Director of Athletics Marketing. Darger comes to UVU after five years in athletic marketing at Brigham Young University. While at BYU, he led on-campus marketing and promotions for men’s basketball and football and was the head of marketing and promotions for baseball. He also led a complete rebrand of the student section and served as its president from 2012-14.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD
UIS seeks a head softball coach to be responsible for the management, development, and implementation of all aspects of the NCAA Division II intercollegiate softball program. Apply here by July 3rd.
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
FAMU has announced it will suspend the men’s golf and men’s tennis programs to keep in line with Title IX requirements. Athletic director Kellen Winslow says the university did not want to suspend the teams, but must due to the athletic department’s “fiscal situation.” Student-athletes on the golf and tennis teams will remain on scholarship for the 2014-15 school year. The university now has 14 teams — the minimum required to remain in Division I — with six men’s teams and eight women’s teams. -Associated Press-
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Athletics officially launched a website Wednesday for its Sustainable Excellence Initiative, which can be found at www.CUSustainableExcellence.com. The new site provides a one stop location for fans to get information on all of the SEI. Features of the site include a virtual tour of the new facilities, a live construction cam located on the press box looking northeast, video content related to the progress of the project, and easy opportunities for people to donate to the project.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
NCSU seeks an assistant athletics director for compliance to be responsible for monitoring, investigating, enforcing and providing education regarding NCAA and ACC rules with coaches, staff, student-athletes, donors/supporters and other on- and off-campus constituents. Apply here by July 10th.
KNOX COLLEGE
Knox College is searching for a new head softball coach after Ashley Sims stepped down from the post to take a job at Monmouth College. Sims led the Prairie Fire softball program for five seasons. She was as an assistant in 2008 before becoming the head coach in June of 2009. Sims also served as an assistant volleyball and women’s basketball coach during her time at Knox. -The Register-Mail-
June 26, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
Sources tell College AD that Cory Lyons will be the new head softball coach at ULM. Lyons recently completed his third season as head softball coach at Southern Arkansas University. Inheriting a program that had not won more than 15 games since 2007, Lyon engineered a tremendous turnaround for the softball program in just his first season as his 2012 team finished with more wins (26) than the previous two seasons combined. So far in his time at SAU, Lyon has coached four All-Great American Conference players.
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
AD Jason Horn has been unanimously elected to the board of the directors of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. Horn came to Xavier in March from the University of Detroit Mercy, where he served as associate AD for external affairs. The GNOSF is non-profit and aims to attract and manage sporting events with a positive economic impact on the greater New Orleans area. Throughout its 25-year history, the GNOSF has hosted hundreds of events and turned a $65 million investment, from public and private sources, into a $2 billion economic impact for Louisiana and greater New Orleans.
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Ty Osborne has accepted a position with Navy Athletics as their Assistant Director of Marketing. Osborne spent the past year as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions at Marshall University after serving as a graduate assistant for the Marshall University Sports Information Department for two years. Prior to Marshall, Osborne worked as an intern for the Sports Media Department at Wofford College.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents voted yesterday to extend the contracts and/or give raises to 29 coaches as well as athletic director Joe Castiglione and strength coach Jerry Schmidt. Castiglione’s contract is extended to June 30, 2020. Other extensions include head basketball coaches Lon Kruger and Sherri Coale through June 30,2020. Kruger receives a $200,000 salary increase and Coale receives a $40,000 salary increase. -Ryan Aber-
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Murray State seeks a Graduate Assistant for Softball to assist in day to day operations of on-field coaching, primarily the pitching staff. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
SMU will allow beer sales at football games at Ford Stadium this Fall, due to similar offerings this year at basketball games. Beer sales began Jan. 4 at basketball’s Moody Coliseum. SMU students age 21 and over were limited to three beers per game, with stubs on a wristband used to confirm purchases. Athletic department spokesman Brad Sutton says this plan was safe and successful. He says the process for beer sales process at Ford Stadium will also be carefully designed. He declined to release details. -Associated Press-
CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY
In his final season at the position, Pat Clemens has been named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Athletic Director of the Year. After taking over in August of 2008 as the University’s first-ever full-time AD, Clemens has helped Stritch grow from 10 varsity sport programs to 20. Clemens has also been active in academia as a professor. Before serving as AD, Clemens was the Wolves men’s soccer coach from 1996-2006 and the women’s soccer coach from 1996-2007.
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
The NDSU athletic department is still on pace for a bubble facility that will cover Dacotah Field beginning later this fall. It’s one of the last few remaining pieces of unfinished business for athletic director Gene Taylor before he leaves for Iowa. Three companies submitted bids for the air-supported structures, which range from $800,000 to $1.2 or $ 1.3 million, said NDSU facilities management director Mike Ellingson. Ellingson said he’s hoping to award a bid yet this week. -Jeff Kolpack-
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Hofstra University seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to be responsible for prevention, recognition, evaluation, rehabilitation and recovery from injuries and illnesses to student-athletes; maintenance of illness and treatment records, insurance correspondence and communication with team physicians and the University Wellness Center. For more information, contact assistant director of athletics/administration Rachel August.
SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Southwestern Athletic Conference seeks a Director of Communications to report to the Commissioner and serve as a member of the senior management team that provides strategic leadership and direction to eighteen (18) championships and tournaments in accordance with Southwestern Athletic Conference and NCAA policies and procedures. Resumes will be accepted until Monday, July 21st. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
Bucknell University seeks an Athletics Communications Assistant to assist the Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Communications in promoting the department and its student-athletes through live and on-demand video features, media relations, press releases, media guides, web site and other print and electronic media. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades named Bruce Gregory as associate athletics director for auxiliary services this week. Gregory comes to UH after serving 11 years at Coastal Carolina, the last five as senior associate athletics director for internal operations. Prior to being promoted to senior associate AD for internal operations at Coastal Carolina, Gregory spent two years as associate AD for internal operations after serving five years as director of athletic compliance for the Chanticleers.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Arkansas seeks an Assistant Media Relations Director to staff and assist in media relations efforts at all competitive events for assigned sports and assist in all aspects of office activity and in coverage of other sports and events as assigned and manage media relations interns and student workers and provide strategic and day-to-day support. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
CORBAN UNIVERSITY
Corban University seeks a Sports Information Graduate Assistant to assist the Sports Information Director with all aspects of an NAIA sports information office. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Athletics Director Dave Hart announced Tuesday that Beth Alford-Sullivan has been named the director of track and field and cross country at the University of Tennessee. Sullivan recently completed her 15th season at Penn State, including the last eight as the director and head coach of a combined men’s and women’s program. Sullivan originally joined Penn State in the fall of 1999 as the head coach of the women’s track and field program.
UC SANTA BARBARA
Tropicana Student Living announced last week it would be donating $1 million to UCSB Athletics in a series of annual installments of $100,000 over the course of ten years, beginning with $100,000 for the 2013-14 academic year. This year’s donation will go toward supporting the baseball program. Future payments will be allocated to 20 intercollegiate athletic programs under the discretion of outgoing Athletic Director Mark Massari as a part of The Campaign for UCSB, a fundraising initiative to raise $1 billion dollars for university programs, staff, faculty, scholarships and buildings. -David Jackson-
June 25, 2014
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Dartmouth has dismissed Andy Towers, its head men’s lacrosse coach. Towers, a former All-American player at Brown, had been with the Big Green for five years as an assistant before ascending to the head job in 2009. He had a year remaining on his contract. “I fully intended to come back, but … it became evident . . . that what was in the best interest of the program was a change in leadership,” Towers said. -Tris Wykes-
LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has named LTU’s Scott Trudeau as the 2013-14 Athletic Director of the Year. Trudeau takes home the award after completing his third year at the helm of LTU’s Athletic program. Under Trudeau, LTU added four sports programs within the past year: golf and tennis for men and women. LTU also won the NAIA Live 5 Challenge by beating out 50 NAIA institutions whose student-athletes completed the Learn to Live 5 character training.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Earlier this morning, the Oklahoma Board of Regents approved the proposal from the OU Athletic Department to move forward with plans to renovate Gaylord Memorial Stadium. The estimated cost of the renovation comes in at $370M while no state-appropriated funds or funds from student tuition will be used. Improvements will include 50,000 new square feet of space, enlarged weight room facilities, and a new west stadium concourse. -Rich DeCray-
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASU has hired Indiana University head baseball coach Tracy Smith as its new baseball coach, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents, AD Ray Anderson announced yesterday. Smith earned National Coach of the Year honors and was a unanimous choice for Big Ten Coach of the Year after he led IU to the school’s only College World Series appearance in 2013. Smith will be introduced at a formal press conference on tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. PT, which will be streamed live here.
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Wichita State University seeks an Assistant Director Media Relations to be responsible for assisting in the management of all operations of the Media Relations Office with specific duties in women’s basketball and tennis or golf. For more information on applying, contact [email protected]. The position will be open until it is filled.
RICE UNIVERSITY
Rice seeks a video specialist to provide video services and game production for a variety of sports. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany College seeks an assistant athletic trainer to be responsible for primary care of Division III athletic teams, as well as other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. This is a full time position, and the start date will be July 1st. For more information on applying, contact Douglas McConahy
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY
AUM seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to develop, implement and coordinate all compliance procedures and processes; and maintain knowledge of NAIA/NCAA, conference, federal and institutional rules and regulations. Apply here by July 2nd.
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY
Westfield State University seeks an Associate Director of External Affairs and Media Relations to assist the Director of Athletics in directing, coordinating, developing athletic programs and events; and to coordinate and manage the athletic website daily. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a finalist is selected. Apply here.
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Director of Athletics Allen Ward announced today an important staff reorganization for the Murray State University Department of Athletics. Effective July 1, 2014, Steve Harrell will assume the position of Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, Meagan Short will become the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, and Brad Corbin will take the role of Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance.
June 24, 2014
OLE MISS
Softball head coach Mike Smith rounded out his coaching staff today by naming Sharon Palma as the team’s assistant coach and pitching coach. The former professional pitcher of the Carolina Diamonds in the National Pro Fastpitch League, she was an assistant coach at Florida International for the 2014 season. Palma came to FIU after spending the 2013 season on the IUPUI staff where she was the Jaguars’ pitching coach. There, she was responsible for pitchers and catchers, recruiting and fundraising.
CAMERON UNIVERSITY
Cameron University Athletics announced Tuesday that Brady Huston will take the helm as head coach of the Aggie baseball program. After spending the 2014 season at Cameron, Huston worked as the program’s recruiting coordinator and pitching coach to elevate the program to a seven win improvement. Prior to his time at Cameron, Huston worked at Seminole State from 2011-13, recording a 120-49 overall record with 11 players selected in the MLB First-Year Draft.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Head baseball coach Jim Morris has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension to run through the 2018 baseball season. At the conclusion of the contract, longtime assistant coach Gino DiMare will assume the reigns of one of the premier baseball programs in college athletics. Morris, who has been at the helm of the Hurricanes program since November 1993, led Miami to its second ACC Regular Season Championship in program history this past spring.
UW-FOX VALLEY
Sources confirm that Lee Rabas will be the new athletic director. Rabas completed his fifth season as head coach of the UW-Fox Men’s Basketball program. His team finished the 2011-2012 season with a 22-3 record, 11-1 in the WCC-East. Before arriving at UW-Fox he spent 12 years coaching at Xavier High School and Lawrence University, both in Appleton. As the head boys basketball coach at Xavier he led the Hawks to a 103-56 record over seven seasons dating from 1997-2004.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
UNC Charlotte assistant softball coaches Kristi Painter and Katy Hackett have resigned in order to pursue other opportunities outside of college softball, head coach Aimee DeVos announced. Painter, a former home run leader for Charlotte, joined the 49ers coaching staff in 2008 and has served as the outfielders and offense coach for the past six years. Hackett, who was an ace pitcher for the 49ers,has coached with the 49ers for the last two years as a pitching coach after playing professionally in Germany.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Danielle Carlson has been named the University of Iowa volleyball program’s director of operations, UI head coach Bond Shymansky announced yesterday. Carlson joins the Hawkeye staff following a professional volleyball career in the Gislaved Volleyball Klub of Gislaved, Sweden. She also played collegiate volleyball for Shymansky at Marquette.
KING UNIVERSITY
King seeks an assistant athletic director for external affairs to be responsible for daily administration of the intercollegiate athletic program in accordance with King University, NCAA and Conference Carolinas rules, regulations, and policies. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
Wheeling Jesuit seeks a softball graduate assistant to assist in player development both on an individual and team basis, and other duties as assigned. Apply here by July 18th.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
UMass Lowell seeks an assistant athletics director for sports performance to be responsible for the overall management and successful implementation of strategically proven philosophy for a Division I strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes, in addition to designated sport-specific duties, and supervisory responsibilities. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
HAMILTON COLLEGE
Hamilton College is seeking an Associate Athletics Director and Professor of Physical Education to provide assistance and support to the Athletic Director by providing leadership, organization, administrative oversight, and evaluation for the Department of Physical Education and Athletics. Apply here by July 7th.