NEW: Host Bid Deadline is November 1

The NAIA is accepting bids to host first and second rounds for women's and men's soccer, as well as opening rounds for women's volleyball. The deadline for bids is Nov. 1. 

• Women's Soccer Host Information
• Men's Soccer Host Information
• Women's Volleyball Host Information

NEW: EFL Associates: Higher Ed Executive Recruiting 

It’s not only important to find high quality talent for university leadership roles, but to do it with efficiency and speed. Read here about the importance of speed and how to streamline your hiring process, and contact Steve Waldron at swaldron@eflassociates.com to learn more about what EFL can do. 

NEW: Yes! Athletics + Ottawa University Women’s Wrestling Media Day

The Official Women’s Wrestling Shoe Provider of the NAIA, Yes! Athletics, did a shoe giveaway with Ottawa University’s women’s wrestling team recently and was a part of their media day. Check out pictures from the media day here.

NEW: Are You Looking to Diversify Your Athletics Department?

The Minority Opportunities in Athletics Association (MOAA) will provide opportunities to exchange ideas and advocates increased participation and administrative opportunities for minorities in athletics. The MOAA also promotes generating a sports culture that supports the values necessary to teach and learn respect for self and others.

Not a MOAA Member? Join today!

NEW: SAVE THE DATE - Career Opportunities Within the NAIA

Are you new to the industry, early in your career, a current graduate assistant or intern, or a soon-to-be graduating senior that is looking at your next steps? If so and you are interested in learning more about the NAIA and what its institutions have to offer, join the conversation on November 16 (Time TBD) to hear from NAIA leaders who want to share why the NAIA and its members are a natural next step and great opportunity.

Speakers include: John Ashaolu, Director of Athletics at Point Park University; Ty Dean, NAIA Coordinator of Student-Athlete Experience & Development; Jesse Zabal, Assistant Athletic Director/Head Volleyball Coach at Loyola University New Orleans; Nik Rule (Athletics Director at William Penn University). 

ROA Did You Know?

Did you know that the average net return for NAIA athletics departments is $3.9 million – up from $3.6 million in 2019-20? Do you know how your campus compares? Login to ROA Insights to find out.

Questions? Contact Director of ROA Alan Grosbach. 

October Eligibility Edge

Check out this month's issue of the Eligibility Edge, a newsletter dedicated exclusively to NAIA eligibility topics. For questions regarding newsletter distribution or to add someone to the email list before the October issue, please contact Jen Saab.