Salve Regina Joins NEWMAC

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III   >> Welcome to Thursday. Working for the weekend. >> Today's Word Count: 1,325. Or how we like to look at it ... 5+ minutes. >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Is your staff reading D3Playbook? Share the love and the info.   Send me D3Playbook! TOP STORY 1. Salve Regina Joins NEWMAC   The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced the addition of Salve Regina University as its 12th full-time core member effective July 1, 2023. Salve Regina, located in Newport, R.I., is currently a member of the Commonwealth Coast Conference. "Welcoming Salve Regina University to the NEWMAC is one that we do with great anticipation and excitement," said Springfield College President and Chair of the NEWMAC Presidents Council Mary-Beth Cooper. "This expansion not only diversifies our conference's geographical footprint, but provides the NEWMAC with another like-minded institution that aligns with our core values and broadens our institutional portfolio. As our conference continues to emerge out of the pandemic stronger than ever, I'm confident that Salve Regina's addition to the NEWMAC provides strength, stability, and opportunity."  "It is exciting to welcome Salve Regina University as the conference's 12th member," stated NEWMAC Executive Director Patrick B. Summers. "There is something quite significant about the NEWMAC celebrating its 25th anniversary, Title IX celebrating its 50th anniversary and Salve celebrating its 75th anniversary as we welcome them into a conference that champions academic and athletic excellence and was founded as an all women's athletic conference." Salve Regina University sponsors 20 varsity sports and will participate in 16 NEWMAC sponsored sports - baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, women's track and field and volleyball.  >> Continue Reading A MESSAGE FROM BLUEFRAME TECHNOLOGY   Did you know BlueFrame Technology has advanced integrations with top automated cameras like the Hudl Focus? Showcase your teams and student-athletes with BlueFrame’s full streaming service priced perfectly for D3 budgets….or use their Production Truck software to stream with your current provider. Step up your game this year and STREAM LIKE A PRO with BlueFrame. Learn more today! LISTS 2.  Women's Soccer History Most Championships Messiah 6, UC San Diego 5, TCNJ 3, Wheaton IL 3, Williams 3, Ithaca 2, Ohio Wesleyan 2, Rochester 2, William Smith 2, Christopher Newport 1, Cortland 1, Hardin-Simmons 1, Lynchburg 1, Macalester 1, Oneonta 1, Washington MO 1. Most Appearances Without a National Title Trinity TX 26, Chicago 20, Scranton 20, Amherst 19, Emory 19, Johns Hopkins 19, Puget Sound 17, Denison 16, UW-Stevens Point 16, Cal Lutheran 15, Loras 15. Most Wins in NCAA Tournament Messiah 71, TCNJ 67, William Smith 64, Wheaton IL 57, Williams 45, Washington MO 44, Ithaca 41, UC San Diego 37, Trinity TX 34, Chicago 33, Amherst 32, Johns Hopkins 31, Lynchburg 30.  Most Final Four Appearances Messiah 13, TCNJ 13, UC San Diego 11, William Smith 11, Wheaton IL 7, Ithaca 6, Williams 6, Chicago 5, Plymouth State 5, Washington MO 5 Most Final Fours Without a National Title Chicago 5, Plymouth State 5, Methodist 4, Trinity TX 3. italics indicate no longer member of NCAA DIII RULES 3.  Double 1st Base Proposed in Softball The NCAA Softball Rules Committee during its virtual meeting proposed the use of a double first base on an experimental basis for the 2022-23 academic year. The double first base would allow the fielder to use half the base and the batter-runner to use the other half. Both teams would have to agree to use the double first base during regular-season spring games or fall competitions played in the nontraditional season. Base specifications and specific rules on how to use the base will be included later as part of the experimental rule. The committee also proposed that all sideline and home run fences constructed of wood, concrete or brick be padded by Jan. 1, 2027. Padding must begin not higher than 1 foot off the ground and extend to the top of the wood, concrete or brick or 6 feet from the ground, whichever is shorter. >> Read More A MESSAGE FROM BRIGHT CELLARS   Bright Cellars is a monthly wine club that matches you with wines you'll love. Founded by two MIT grads (#whyD3) who were intimidated by the vast and complex world of wine, Bright Cellars was created to help wine drinkers discover and learn about wine in a fun, interactive way. Bright Cellars creates a wine experience tailored just for you. Based on an algorithm, wine selections are calculated to match your taste preferences. As you try the wines, you're encouraged to rate them on the website to fine-tune your taste profile even further. 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NEWS 4.  Lightning Round    News Stevenson University announced it is adding men's beach volleyball as a varsity sport, becoming the first NCAA school to sponsor the sport.   Happy Birthday Cake and candles Today: Kathy Kranebitter, associate women's lacrosse coach, Swarthmore; Matt Harvey, student, John Carroll Friday: Matt Keller, head athletic trainer, Franklin & Marshall; Jo Happ, former FAR, UW-Stout Sunday: Jay Gardiner, commissioner, SAA; Erin Hanson, deputy athletic director, UW-La Crosse A MESSAGE FROM ABOVE PAR TRIPS Search through our 40+ golf resort partners to find the perfect location for your next golf trip, based on pricing, location, weather, social options, resort details, golf course details, lodging accommodations and more.    We’ve created a centralized location where golfers can search for their perfect golf trip based on their group’s specific needs – pricing, location, weather, social options.   At Above Par Trips, we hope to make your life a little easier in finding your next golf adventure. We have partnered with 40+ golf resorts (and growing) to create a centralized repository to match each golf group with their perfect destination.   Try us out today! TRANSACTIONS 5.  Comings and Goings   ALBRIGHT - Justin Perry named head baseball coach ANNA MARIA - Zachary Perkins named head women's ice hockey coach ARCADIA - Adam Hamad named head men's volleyball coach AVERETT - Brayden Walden named assistant volleyball coach BOWDOIN - Ben Guite named head men's ice hockey coach BREVARD - Brenner Woodcock named assistant men's lacrosse coach BRIDGEWATER - Emily Bagby named assistant field hockey coach CASE WESTERN RESERVE - Jen Simonetti resigned as head women's soccer coach. Jeff Ramsey named assistant football coach CCNY - Varrell Eddie named head women's basketball coach CENTRAL - Tara Barz named assistant women's basketball coach CHAPMAN - Juliet Suess named head swimming and diving coach CHICAGO - Robert J. Zimmer stepped down as chancellor. Matt Gentry named assistant wrestling coach COVENANT - John Hirte named director of athletics DALLAS - Holden Haskett and Andrew Sparks named assistant men's basketball coaches DICKINSON - Derek Spanellis named assistant men's basketball coach ELMIRA - Ryan McDonough named interim head women's volleyball coach FINLANDIA - Brandi Hainault named head women's basketball coach FONTBONNE - Danielle Doerfler named director of athletics GETTYSBURG - Jesse McAllister named assistant director for athletic equipment, operations and facilities GRINNELL - Kristland Damazo named assistant volleyball coach ITHACA - Hannah Quintana stepped down as head softball coach JOHN JAY - Michael Williams named associate athletic director for facilities and operations LAKELAND - Mike DeRoehn named head men's wrestling coach and director of strength and conditioning LORAS - Troy Weiman named assistant director of athletic communications LUTHER - Brian Huinker named head women's golf coach MACALESTER - Scott Gicksberg named assistant football coach MARIAN - Chris Gaskin named head women's soccer coach MARYVILLE - Brittney Washington named assistant athletics director McDANIEL - Jess Wolverton stepped down as assistant athletic director MEREDITH - Colleen Cassada named head field hockey coach. Megan Rahn named head basketball coach MIDDLEBURY - Noelle Ruschil named assistant softball coach NICHOLS - Chelsea Saucier and Jessica Kelliher named assistant women's basketball coaches NORTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE - Allie Osterhoudt named assistant commissioner NORWICH - Patrick Knapp named head rifle coach PACIFIC LUTHERAN - Andrew Lum named head swimming coach PENN COLLEGE - Scott Kennell named director of athletics ROWAN - Kurt Kingett named assistant football coach SAGE - Matt Vautrin named athletic operations and business manager ST. JOHN FISHER - Alan Heverly named assistant tennis coach ST. JOSEPH'S (Brooklyn) - Lauren Szerencsits named head athletic trainer ST. JOSEPH'S (L.I.) - AJ Uhl named head men's basketball coach SAINT VINCENT - Hope Creamer named assistant women's soccer coach. Walter Bonds named assistant men's basketball coach SHENANDOAH - Issac Blue named assistant men's basketball coach.  SIMMONS - Zach Joachim named head cross country coach SOUTHERN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - Nate Weyant named associate commissioner SPRINGFIELD - Kristen Mullady resigned as head women's lacrosse coach URSINUS - Taylor Gardner named head softball coach WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON - Manny Dovshek named assistant wrestling coach WIDENER - Greg Frantz named assistant football coach WILLIAMS - Paula Toms named head women's crew coach WILMINGTON - Sydney Moss named assistant women's basketball coach. Felix Maurer, Nick Stifel and Anton Niklasson named assistant men's soccer coaches. Maria Paparella and Alex Farmer named assistant women's soccer coaches WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS - Meaghan Koski named head cross country coach. Andy Eggerth named director of cross country/track and field WORCESTER STATE - Zachary Grenon named head golf coach YORK (Pa.) - James Kunkle and Katie McGowan named assistant women's basketball coaches APPRECIATION 6.  Lois E. Ulrich 1935-2022   A personal moment ... my mother passed away Tuesday night at the age of 87. She was a teacher, starting in 4th and 5th grades and, after taking time off for children, returned to teach kindergarten for 15 years. My Mom loved to read, knit, play the piano, play bridge, sing, dance, golf, travel ... and spoil her kids. My parents instilled in me their Pennsylvania Dutch work ethic and showed me that my dreams could be achieved through putting in the effort. They showed me the power of family and how to see good in the world. They made me who I am today. They are both gone now and I am no longer someone's child. But the lessons they instilled live on. Suffice it to say, I am lucky to have had her as my mother and I hope I made her proud. I love you.  Thanks for starting your day with us. Have a great weekend. What did you think of today's newsletter? Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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