D3Playbook

What DIII athletic directors, coaches, and fans are reading daily. We'll deliver our email newsletter every weekday.

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[Lesley Athletics @LesleyAthletics]

Lesley University announced today that its men's and women's basketball programs will practice and compete at the TRACK at new balance during the 2026-27 season, providing Lynx student-athletes with access to one of the premier athletic facilities in the region.

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"Here’s what makes DIII special: nobody’s here for a scholarship check. D3 athletes play for the love of the game, the school, and the team — no athletic aid, no shortcuts, just heart. Which is exactly why fan-fueled NIL matters more here than anywhere"
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Brian McLaughlin Announces Retirement as Head Swimming & Diving Coach #d3swim https://t.co/yGw3pcR22L

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"Diaz has close to three decades of playing and coaching experience in the sport of lacrosse, including 17 years of coaching experience at various levels, including NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA." #d3lax

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“The Great Midwest Athletic Conference is seeking to remove Ursuline for merging with Gannon University, despite the NCAA granting approval for the merger.” #D2Problems

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

Pennsylvania's Gannon University and Ohio's Ursuline College are suing their athletic conference over kicking Ursuline out.

The two Division II schools are merging but want to keep their athletic departments separate, with the NCAA approving the merger.

[RIC Athletics @GoAnchormen]

Gene St. Pierre Named Head Men's Golf Coach https://t.co/0b4VrYavhj

[Neumann Athletics @NeumannKnights]

Knights Welcome Brandon Reese as New Women’s Flag Football Coach https://t.co/48YD5znqBa

[NCU RAMS @ncurams]

NCU Welcomes Greg Curtis as Women's Golf Head Coach https://t.co/x5bdzF6xee

[Rockford Athletics @RockfordRegents]

The Rockford University athletic department is pleased to announce the hiring of Grace Steines as our new assistant athletic trainer! Please join us in welcoming her to the staff for the upcoming year!

[Adrian College Athletics @AdrianBulldogs]

Ian Balint joins the Adrian College Sports Information staff as the Assistant Sports Information Director. Jack Boike returns to Adrian as the Sports Information and Athletic Operations Intern through the NCAA Pathways to Excellence Grant

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#GDTBAB

[MAC @gomacsports]

MAC Officially Welcomes Marywood University and Neumann University for the 2026-27 Academic Year #BringYourBest https://t.co/uDJcpm33rp

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

The SEC and Big Ten are socializing with their members and Congressional staff a list of 10 legislative recommendations to the Protect College Sports Act.

Many are intended to strengthen the antitrust protection to prevent more lawsuits and “provide long-term stability.”

[Berry Athletics @BerryVikings]

Ned Kaish named Head Men's Lacrosse Coach: https://t.co/NV5NPJcNBq
#BattleBerry

[Edgewood Eagles @edgewoodeagles]

We are excited to announce Jeff Zuhlke as our first full-time Director of Athletic Performance! Zuhlke brings a unique combination of experience that will transform our student-athletes and become a differentiator for our programs! https://t.co/0p2q0NOy4D

[Alverno Athletics @AlvernoInferno]

Dom Hudson Promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics

#GoInferno #FueltheFlame
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[VaPrivateColleges @VaPrivColleges]

A new chapter begins. A Blue Carpet Bash, and a bold new beginning! At midnight, Virginia Wesleyan becomes Batten University, marking an exciting milestone in the institution’s history. Congratulations to President Scott D. Miller, Board of Trustees, alumni, and students.

[John Carroll @CoachCarroll31]

I’m excited to announce that I have been named the next Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Emmanuel College! Go Saints! @ECSaints @Inside_Lacrosse

[Mount St. Joseph University Athletics @MSJ_Lions]

Marc Sabin has been named the next head women's soccer coach at Mount St. Joseph University!

FULL STORY: https://t.co/aiZtrsqM2Q

[NCAA Division III SAAC @d3saac]

The countdown is on! ⏳ Looking back at last year’s DIII SAAC Summer Meeting, we are so excited to have new and returning student-athlete leaders come together for another impactful weekend of learning, leadership, and collaboration this July! ☀️🏀📝

#WhyD3 | #NCAA #NCAAD3

[Williams College @WilliamsCollege]

Lisa Melendy, director and chair of physical education, athletics and recreation, will retire from her role at the end of June 2027. Read the announcement from Dean of the Faculty Lara Shore-Sheppard here: https://t.co/X6kxhYngQ3