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The NCAA steps up to certify June hoops events for high schools not part of the National Federation of State High School Associations. As you know, a couple of state systems have decided not to hold events in June due to the new recruiting regulations. In order to be approved, the schools & coaches involved must be in good standing with the host association, pass background checks, have been in existence for more than one year & prospective student-athletes must be eligible with their high school squads. NCAA SVP for Basketball Gavitt: "Our members made clear that this needed to be an inclusive process so that eventually as many players and schools as possible have the opportunity to participate. This step opens that door wider and provides the foundation to grow June over time into a beneficial period to help the next generation of college basketball players develop their skills and be recognized by coaches in a positive, educational environment." (link)
Yahoo's Forde, Thamel & Wetzel get perspective on what April's MBB-FBI developments could bring as former Adidas staffer Code & former agency runner Dawkins go on trial. Notable Dentons law firm partner Hill Jr.: "In some ways, in the first trial, we skipped to the end of the movie. Here, with the help of coaches who pled guilty and documents and evidence that allegedly proves the allegations, the jury is going to be taken through literally the entire story from the opening scene to the end. [...] Because of the way the defense strategies are being forecasted, you’re still going to have different evidence that goes to the jury and is more detailed. I think that has the potential for a lot of new information coming out that wasn’t in the indictment." Dawkins' attorney: "We’re going to aggressively pursue witnesses we deem relevant." (link)
CBSSports.com's Dodd digs in on more analysis of the Pac-12's potential plan to sell off a stake of its revenue-generating verticals for a big sum that could be banked & distributed now. Here's what I found interesting: An unnamed Wall Street executive on the plan, "I think the most interesting and impactful question to ask … is what is the exit strategy? What is the liquidity event going to be because private equity guys are going to get their money back. [...] If [Scott] thinks he's going to get top dollar for the piece of the business that he's selling, that's probably not going to happen. They're going to have to give up more than 10 percent [at a] $500 million valuation." Former Oregon AD Kilkenny says he wants to be on Scott's side of the table during a media rights negotiations, points to others around the conference who need to "do a better job of fundraising, quite frankly, instead of sitting around complaining about the conference waving a magic wand and solving their problems." As for Scott, he believes the down turn for his FB & MBB portfolios is simply part of the cyclical nature of the business. Dodd describes the Pac-12 & Pac-12 Networks offices, derided for their cost, as pretty normal. More. (link)
Rarely do you see a former HC go after a successor, but here we are after Southern Illinois AD Kill had this to say about current Minnesota FB HC Fleck in a radio interview yesterday, "When he went into Minnesota and treated the people the way he treated my guys, and telling them he had to go in and completely change the culture, and it was a bad culture and bad people. You know, he made it sound like we didn’t know what we were doing. And I took it personal. You just don’t treat people that have been with you and helped your career, and you don’t even talk to them once you get the job. […] Do I still root for the Gophers? I do. Do I enjoy him running up and down the sidelines? No. Do I think that he’s about the players? No. He’s about himself." Notably, Fleck was an AC for Kill at Northern Illinois. (link)
Texas A&M AD Woodward believes the biggest challenge for his staff & him is building upon success on the field & in the facilities race, "We’re cannibalizing our own product, which is our live gate. We’ve got to figure out how to continue to make that product even better. Frankly, we’re very lucky here in Aggieland because you can’t get that feeling of sawing varsity’s horns off in your living room by yourself, but you can get it at Kyle Field. And that’s the difference, and I think that’s what’s going to continue to be what’s good moving forward." Woodward indicates a renewal of the FB rivalry with Texas will likely happen at some point, but there's a ton of moving parts to figure out. (link)
Here's a potential problem, at least for some FB student-athletes, there may not be enough scholarship spots available for the Fall competition season compared to the number who are currently in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Sports Illustrated's Staples: "...which means those coaches with scholarships can afford to be choosy and grab only players who either can fill an immediate need or who project as future stars with a little seasoning. Everybody else? They can just leave them in the portal." Staples continues by noting the need for interested student-athlete to do their homework and, in some cases, use an intermediary to gauge other opportunities before going into the portal (sounds like the old system, no?). (link)
Facilities: Iowa State may widen the concourse and expand concessions options at Hilton Coliseum. Estimated $25M project will also address aging mechanical system and maintenance issues in two elevators. (link); The newest version of the state's capital construction bill eliminated the $15M originally appropriated for renovations of War Memorial Stadium's west stands and a new pool for Wyoming's Swimming & Diving teams. (link); Memphis files an $8.8M building permit to build an indoor FB practice facility, which is phase 2 of the indoor facility project and should begin upon completion of phase 1 in April. (link); Marshall will have an official announcement tomorrow, but all signs point toward a new baseball stadium for the Thundering Herd becoming a reality. (link); Rice athletic brass proposed plans for an inflatable dome to be located in the infield of the bike track behind Rice Stadium. Estimated $3M cost to build the dome. (link); Oklahoma State Baseball HC Holliday gives a tour of the $60M new O'Brate Stadium, which is still in the early stages of construction. Photos included. (link); The new $1.8M Jacksonville Lacrosse Center is officially open for business. 8,600 square feet of office space, conference room, theater style film room, locker rooms and two large outdoor patios. Stellar constructed it and PQH Group designed it. (link); UConn intends to play all home soccer games at the new Morrone Stadium once construction is complete in 2020. (link)
Michigan FB is venturing out again. This time to South Africa in May. No word yet on how the trip will be funded. (link); The annual Georgia-Auburn FB tilt reportedly moving from November to October. (link); If you want to experience Duke-North Carolina MBB tonight in Durham, it's going to cost a pretty penny. As of last night the cheapest ticket on the secondary market was $2,500. (link)
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"It has to be a priority. Not only do you want to hire the best person and most qualified, but you want to have a really diverse candidate pool, and you have to be ultra-committed to that. That may mean making some additional phone calls. That may mean working a little bit harder to find those candidates. If you think you’re going to find the right person by just letting people apply for the opening, then you’re mistaken. You have to actively recruit and educate yourself on the market and who’s out there." That's Northwestern AD Phillips as he's recognized by the NCAA as a Champion of Diversity & Inclusion. Phillips was nominated by his staff & Deputy AD/CFO White remarks, "With Phillips at the helm, Northwestern focuses on having diverse candidate pools for each and every open position, and perhaps places a greater emphasis on diverse candidate pools for senior and executive staff position." (link)
Along the same lines, though from a different angle, The Athletic's O'Neil catches up with some minority MBB HCs on hiring trends. Pitt HC Capel points to former Arkansas leader Richardson's career arch, "All of us looked up to him, to Coach Chaney and Coach Thompson. You sit here and you see he never got another chance and you know what? You get an opportunity you better just shut up. How can you not?" Though Capel & others see continued challenges for their peers rising to the HC chair, many of student-athletes of the sport are more comfortable than ever as activists in the spotlight. Florida State HC Hamilton: "As far back as Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson, the successful athletes who had security and longevity have always been able to speak for the people they represent." More, including comments from legendary Temple HC Chaney, former Georgetown/Princeton HC Thompson III & others. (link)
Iowa State FB HC Campbell says the job of a HC is to "find the pulse of a team or game" to make the right decisions for success. Campbell reflects on the recruiting & interview process by Cyclones AD Pollard, "He was smart. He brought my wife along, which was really good. I thought that was almost, he’s going to meet her for 20 minutes. Then he kept her with us the whole time and literally our conversation had so little to do with football and so much to do with life and leadership and doing things the right way. I felt like, man, for me it was meeting the leadership of this university and then meeting knowing and having a good feel for the people really cared." Campbell also points to having played in Ames with his Toledo team & the vibe was better than the likes of Florida & Missouri, "It’s why I love it here. It literally takes all of us here to be successful, and I’m not naive to that. It’s not just about me, it’s not about our players, it’s not just about our staff. It takes all of us." More. (link)
Embattled Nebraska MBB HC Miles with some interesting context on his situation during a podcast interview with Stadium's Goodman. Miles: "A veteran coach told me that moved around a whole bunch is that coach, it's five and die. And I said, 'What does that mean?' Yeah, it was, yeah, after five years, they just, they, you know, they start they start killing you, for one reason or another. It starts out that you can't win and then when you start winning there, okay. And then if you don't win enough, it's the way you're winning when you do win and you know and so you lose a little bit of your equity as you go through these jobs especially in the spaces we live today and and that's okay." Miles believes he compromised his standards a bit two years ago when he allowed a student-athlete back on the team who had quit, "I think I made a mistake and so at the end of the day you know the one thing you can't do is compromise your principles." (link)
Fun read from The Athletic's O'Neil on the competition & camaraderie between MBB HCs in the old Big East.  Luckily, the league was led by legendary Commish Gavitt. Syracuse HC Boeheim: "He was the only man John (Thompson) listened to in the history of the league, Georgetown or the NCAA. But we all did. I can’t overstate the strength he brought to that table." Former Seton Hall HC Carlesimo: "Dave somehow knocked us all with a hammer in the back of our heads, and essentially told us, 'He might be an asshole, but he’s our asshole.' It was us against the other conferences." Again, more. (link)
More Personnel: Seven months into the job, UCF Prez Whittaker submits his resignation in the wake of state funds being misused before he took over. Whittaker: "Despite my work to find and solve these problems, it has been made clear to me that for UCF to succeed with our state leaders in the future, new leadership is required." (link, link); Could former Louisville MBB HC Pitino land at UNLV? Former Ohio State HC Matta's name is also one on the reported "short list," should the Rebs make a HC change. (link); USA Today's Berkowitz with MBB HC bonus updates: VCU boss Rhoades earned $20K for the Rams 20th win, Kansas State's Weber $100K for the Wildcats 10th Big 12 win, and Cincinnati's Cronin $10K for 21st win of the season. (link); USA Gymnastics hires NBA VP Leung as the new Prez/CEO. The former Michigan student-athlete starts March 8. (link)
New Mexico must reinstate Men's Soccer, Men's & Women's Ski, as well as Beach Volleyball, if it wants $4.6M - significantly more than it had been asking for - from the state as part of a $7B budget proposal. Lobos AD Nuñez: "The contingencies imposed by the language in (the bill) put UNM Athletics in a critically precarious financial position, and seriously challenges our efforts to create a successful and efficient department capable of supporting our student-athletes’ well-being, training and overall success. The additional $2M that is allocated with the contingency to reinstate the cut sports does not address the actual request we have made for $1.5M for addressing current needs." UNM Prez Stokes: "We have tremendous needs at UNM, very important priorities and it would be hard for me to make the case that reinstating a sport is a top priority for the University of New Mexico." (link)
Arkansas AD Yurachek, Arkansas State's Mohajir, Little Rock's Conque & Pine Bluff's Hines all oppose legalized sports gambling in the state. In a joint letter, "No one can deny the tremendous financial and reputational harm that a sports betting scandal would cause to our state universities and student athletes, along with millions of fans, alumni and donors who support them. The loss of confidence in the integrity of our events (and the State’s gaming licensees) would be irreparable." (link); Accordingly, you'll probably want to give this a read as ESPN's Eden rolls out a piece that took two years to complete on how former NBA referee Donaghy fixed games. Long read. Question: Does legalized sports gambling make it more or less likely a rouge player like Donaghy could fix games? (link)
"In conversations with our current and past season ticket holders, the new tax laws were the biggest factor in diminished purchases of season tickets this season. It has had a significant impact on college athletic programs across the nation." That's Louisville Senior Assoc. AD Klein in a WDRB piece on the micro & macro impacts of the new federal tax code. Local tax accountant Edelen: "It's hurting the University of Louisville. It's hurting the University of Kentucky. It's hurting every college throughout the country." (link)
Kennesaw State adopts athletics' intertwined "KS" as the university's official mark. Straight from the release, "The new logo capitalizes on the popularity of the athletics mark and adds the name of the University to create one unified logo." First university rebrand in 20 years. (link)
Deals: FloSports will live stream the 2019 Big 12 Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling and Softball Championships. (link); The Northeast Conference partners with Forward Progress Athletic Consulting in a four-year pact that will provide academic consulting services to all member institutions to "prepare them for the upcoming Academic-Based Revenue Distribution, with a focus on improving their performance under NCAA academic metrics." The ASUN and Horizon Leagues have previously announced partnerships with Forward Progress, as well. (link); Syracuse Men's LAX teams up with Athlete Network to launch the Syracuse Lacrosse Alumni Network to "engage all current and former 'Cuse lacrosse athletes with available services and resources." (link)
Also Noticed: The latest MBB comparative rankings are here. Updated every afternoon. (link); As you would expect, both Washington & Washington State oppose legislation introduced to state leadership that could further compensate student-athletes. (link); NHL Carolina Hurricanes owner Dundon named the chairman of the Alliance of American Football. Dundon also invested $250M into the AAF. The league says it wasn't an emergency investment & more of a long-term play. (link, link); New Mexico State's Aggie Athletic Club reached 1,000 members for the first time, up from the 671 members of the 2014-15 season and 783 last year. Projected cash revenue from those memberships is $650K. (link); West Virginia adds Towson to its 2022 home FB schedule. $500K guarantee for the Tigers. (link); Western Michigan adds FB home-and-homes with Pittsburgh and San Jose in 2021 and 2022. (link)
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(NEW!) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of California, Irvine / Irvine, CA): University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks a Director of Intercollegiate Athletics to lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of a broad-based program of Intercollegiate Athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant/Associate AD for Development (University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics / Laramie, WY): The University of Wyoming announces the opening for an Asst/Assoc AD, Development in the Athletic Cowboy Joe Club. Job details can be found at UW Human Resources website, Job Opportunities. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director/HR Strategic Partner (Pennsylvania State University / University Park, PA): Penn State University Intercollegiate Athletics and Human Resources are seeking a Human Resources Strategic Partner to be part of the ICA leadership team. More details HERE.

Associate AD for Marketing & Video (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): This position is a senior staff level administrative position responsible for the oversight and coordination of all marketing, video services and broadcast services within Kansas Athletics, Inc. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Academics (University of Illinois at Chicago / Chicago, IL): UIC Athletics seeks an Associate Athletic Director - Academics. Individual will be responsible for the overall administration and supervision of Academic and Student Services for Student Athletes. More details HERE.

Chief Executive Officer (Maccabi USA / Philadelphia, PA): The mission of Maccabi USA (MUSA) is to build Jewish pride through sports. The CEO is responsible for the overall successful leadership and management of the organization. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Army A Club (West Point Association of Graduates / West Point, NY): The Assistant Director will manage a list of 400+ donor/prospects and actively identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts for the Army A Club. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball (Quinnipiac University / Hamden, CT): Quinnipiac University's Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Coach in Women's Volleyball. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Development & Revenue (Eastern Washington University / Cheney, WA): Serve as the leader of annual giving and ticketing efforts, balancing philanthropic generosity w/the critical revenue needs associated w/annual scholarship and operational funding for EWU Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communication - 10900BR (CSU Fullerton / Fullerton, CA): The CSU, Fullerton Director of Athletic Communications represents Sports Media in developing a communications plan that will increase the visibility and brand for the department and University. More details HERE.

Assistant Director/Director for Strategic Communications (University of San Diego / San Diego, CA): Most beautiful campus in America serving seventeen (17) NCAA Division I teams. Looking for a dynamic individual who is digitally proficient in storytelling and branding. EEO Employer. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach 2 - Football (Middle Tennessee State University / Murfreesboro, TN): Assist the Head Football Coach in developing a quality NCAA Division I Football program that will be competitive on the field and in the classroom within NCAA guidelines and in a professional manner. More details HERE.

Deputy AD (University of South Dakota / Vermillion, SD): Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Deputy AD directly assists the athletic director with overseeing the day to-day operations of the Athletic Department, including operations and sport oversight. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Indoor Volleyball (University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC): The Assistant Coach, Indoor Volleyball, assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I program. Assists with all aspects of the program and plays an integral part in the day-to-day administrative responsibilities, and more. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving & Alumni Relations (University of California, Berkeley / Berkeley, CA): Helps meet the fundraising objectives of Athletics through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual gift-level prospective donors and moderate-sized fundraising programs. More details HERE.

Operations Coordinator (Middle Tennessee State University / Murfreesboro, TN): The Coordinator Operations–Player Recruitment assists the Director of Football Operations & the Coordinator Player Relations with assigned administrative aspects of the University’s NCAA Division 1 program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ticket Operations (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Arizona is seeking an Assistant Director, Ticket Operations. This highly motivated individual will oversee assigned ticketed sports and assist in revenue generation for the athletic department. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Development Communications and Digital Media (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): This position is responsible for Wildcat Club strategic communications and brand management, including donor engagement strategies, content creation, website/social media management, and events. More details HERE.

Account Executive, Ticket Sales & Service (Stanford Athletics / Stanford, CA): Account Executive is responsible for selling season tickets, partial plans, group tickets, and premium seating by making outbound sales calls, arranging client meetings, and selling at various events. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics (Development Assistant Director) (Washington State University / Seattle, WA): Responsible for the advancement of annual, major, and planned giving, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts (defined as $25,000 and above) primarily in the Puget Sound area. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Spokane Operations (Development Coordinator) (Washington State University / Spokane, WA): Will serve as the departmental liaison to assigned booster groups, establish strong corporate relationships, provide stewardship to current athletic donors, lead in discovery visits in assigned areas. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Compliance (University of Illinois at Chicago / Chicago, IL): This position maintains institutional compliance with NCAA, Horizon League and university regulations for student-athletes, coaches, staff members and representatives of UIC’s athletic interests. More details HERE.

Donor Experience and Cowboy VIP Director (Oklahoma State University / Stillwater, OK): Responsible for donor relations and engagement to increase membership and develop relationships by developing and implementing programs designed to grow membership portfolio. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing and Promotions (Boise State Athletics / Boise, ID): This position will oversee day-to-day marketing operations. Responsibilities include implementation of marketing and promotional plans with a focus on revenue, attendance, atmosphere and branding. More details HERE.

Director of Creative Content for Athletics (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): The University of North Texas seeking Director of Creative Content for Athletics. Resp: Creating print & digit promo, internal/external website & social media ads, publications within Athletics area. More details HERE.

Director of Sports Technology (Naval Academy Athletic Association / Annapolis, MD): Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology and information systems within NAAA. More details HERE.

Director of Stadium and Game Operations (College Football Playoff / Irving, TX): The Director of Stadium and Game Operations manages all operational aspects of the activities that take place at the College Football National Championship stadium venue. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Development, Prospect Analytics and Financial Operations - 19001067 (University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA): The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Director of Development, Prospect Analytics and Financial Operations within the University’s Athletics Development Team. More details HERE.

Assistant Annual Fund Coordinator for Ticketing & Internal Operations (Colorado State University / Fort Collins, CO): The Assistant Annual Fund Coordinator for Ticketing & Internal Operations is responsible for assisting the Annual Fund Director with the overall operation of the Department’s annual giving program. More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Systems (12th Man Foundation / College Station, TX): We are seeking a ticketing professional with technical skills to provide an efficient sales process, fiscal practice, and customer service. This position is responsible for various system functions. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Development/Major Gifts Officer (Lamar University / Beaumont, TX): Lamar University is seeking an experience fundraiser responsible for securing private support for the athletic program through cultivation, solicitation & stewardship, with an emphasis on major gifts. More details HERE.

Executive Producer, Creative Video (Stanford Athletics / Stanford, CA): Stanford Athletics is searching for a dynamic and creative video producer who will consistently deliver content that elevates the Stanford brand and tells stories of its elite student-athletes. More details HERE.

ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR - COMPLIANCE (UAB / Birmingham, AL): The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. The position is responsible for all aspects of NCAA athletics compliance for UAB Athletics. More details HERE.

Executive Director – Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change (ISSSSC) (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): The Executive Director must work effectively with departments, faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders to articulate, support and implement the Institute’s strategic vision and goals. More Details HERE.

Athletics Annual Giving Officer (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): The Officer develops a plan to identify and prioritize new prospects, make discovery calls and build a prospect pool based on new prospects and past donors at the leadership giving level. More Details HERE.

Director of Ticket Sales (UNC Greensboro Athletics / Greensboro, NC): Responsible for oversight of ticket sales and operations, development of comprehensive strategic plan for outbound sales and analysis of data to formulate plans and revenue projections. More details HERE.

Football Visual Media Specialist (Baylor University / Waco, TX): The Football Visual Media Specialist is responsible for coordinating outgoing messaging to shape, enhance and protect the Baylor Athletics brand and image, by monitoring public perception and through various communication channels. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner, Strategic Digital Media (Atlantic Coast Conference / Greensboro, NC): The Associate Commissioner position will develop, implement, and manage the strategic vision for ACC digital and social media programming, content creation, and distribution. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/HR Strategic Partner (Pennsylvania State University / University Park, PA): Penn State University Intercollegiate Athletics and Human Resources are seeking a Human Resources Strategic Partner to be part of the ICA leadership team. Apply at http://apptrkr.com/1374308. More details HERE.

Associate Director, Development (UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics / Los Angeles, CA): UCLA is seeking an experienced fundraiser to solicit major gifts for Athletics annual fund, capital projects and endowments as part of $300M Centennial Campaign for UCLA Athletics. Search Req #29490. More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Training (Stanford Athletics / Stanford, CA): We are currently seeking a Director, Athletic Training. Responsibilities include the coordination of all medical services provided to our student-athletes. More details HERE.

Athletics Technology Coordinator (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking an Athletics Technology Coordinator. More details HERE.
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