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Tecovas Partners with Learfield College Rodeo, Launches Brand Ambassador Campaign …
PLANO, Texas – Learfield College Rodeo today announced a landmark partnership with Tecovas, marking a significant collaboration between the fast-growing Western brand and the collegiate rodeo community. As part of this partnership, Tecovas will serve as an official partner of Learfield College Rodeo and engage with fans through a series of digital activations. The agreement […]


PLANO, Texas – Learfield College Rodeo today announced a landmark partnership with Tecovas, marking a significant collaboration between the fast-growing Western brand and the collegiate rodeo community.
As part of this partnership, Tecovas will serve as an official partner of Learfield College Rodeo and engage with fans through a series of digital activations. The agreement also includes team sponsorships at select schools, each featuring a standout student-athlete serving as a brand ambassador. The athletes serving as official brand ambassadors throughout the 2025–26 season are Sam Gallagher (Wyoming), Gavin French (Texas A&M), and Holden Atkinson (Montana State).
“Tecovas is proud to support Learfield College Rodeo, representing an institution deeply rooted in the heritage and values of the West,” said Sam Fodrowski, VP of Marketing at Tecovas. “At Tecovas, we aim to honor the traditions that shaped us while investing in the future of western sport and lifestyle. Partnering with Learfield College Rodeo allows us to celebrate the grit, spirit, and passion of the next generation of western athletes.”
Known for its intentional quality, unmatched hospitality, and a mission to help everyone, Tecovas has become the fastest-growing Western brand in the world. Founded in 2015 by Paul Hedrick, Tecovas set out to reimagine the Western industry by combining heritage craftsmanship with a modern, customer-first experience—making boots more accessible, less intimidating and stylish.
“We’re excited to welcome Tecovas as an official partner of Learfield College Rodeo,” said Shelby Rasmussen, Associate – Business Development & Rodeo Operations for Learfield College Rodeo. “Their brand aligns perfectly with the authenticity and values of the rodeo community, and this partnership is an important milestone in continuing to grow the visibility and impact of collegiate rodeo.”
Launched in summer 2023, Learfield College Rodeo is dedicated to elevating college rodeo and embracing the widespread influence and popularity of Western heritage. The platform leverages Learfield’s extensive experience in sports and cross-campus marketing to bring new opportunities to rodeo programs, athletes, and brand partners. Current Learfield College Rodeo partners include Cal Poly, Colorado Mesa, Colorado State, Idaho State, Kansas State, Montana, Montana State, Montana Western, Texas A&M, UNLV, Utah State, and Wyoming, along with the Central Rocky Mountain Region, which became Learfield’s first regional rodeo partner in May 2024.
About Tecovas
Tecovas was founded in 2015 by Paul Hedrick with a mission to reimagine the Western industry through quality craftsmanship and a customer-first approach. What started with boot sketches and bold ideas quickly grew into a modern Western brand, rooted in tradition and built for today’s consumer. Designed in Austin and handmade by expert artisans in León, Mexico, Tecovas is now the fastest-growing Western brand in the world, known for timeless design, unmatched comfort, and authentic storytelling.
About Learfield
Learfield is the media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
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Extine, Koudssi, 4x100m Relay Punch Tickets to NCAA Championships on Day 3
Story Links COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Youssef Koudssi, James Onanubosi, Brian Limage, Isaac Davis, Tyson Tippett, and Zach Extine punched tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Day 3 at the West First Round. Nine men’s track and field athletes have advanced to the NCAA Outdoor […]

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Youssef Koudssi, James Onanubosi, Brian Limage, Isaac Davis, Tyson Tippett, and Zach Extine punched tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Day 3 at the West First Round.
Nine men’s track and field athletes have advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, with Koudssi, Onanubosi, Limage, Davis, Tippett, and Extine joining Day 1 qualifiers Jesse Avina, Reinaldo Rodrigues, and Zach Landa. All will compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, June 11-14.
Koudssi began the day with a finish in 11th in the discus with a throw of 58.75m (192-9) to punch his ticket to the finals.
The men’s 4x100m Relay team advanced to Eugene with an 11th-place finish (39.33) as James Onanubosi, Brian Limage, Isaac Davis, and Tyson Tippett will travel to Eugene for a second consecutive year.
Extine finishes third in heat one to grab an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Championships. He ended 5th overall with a time of 13.23 in the 110m hurdles. He advances to the finals for the first time in his collegiate career.
Men’s NCAA Championships Qualifiers
Jesse Avina – Javelin (5th; PB: 72.48/237-9)
Reinaldo Rodrigues – Long Jump (10th; 7.71m/25-3 ½)
Zach Landa – Shot Put (1st; 20.06m/65-9 ¾)
Youssef Koudssi – Discus (11th; 58.75m/192-9)
4x100m Relay – Onanubosi, Limage, Davis, Tippett (11th; 39.33)
Zach Extine – 110m Hurdles (5th; 13.23)
Other finishes: Men
Tyson Tippett: 100m – 19th (PB: 10.19 – tied for 3rd in program history)
Yan Vazquez: 400m Hurdles – 14th (50.38)
Zach Landa: Discus – 17th (57.33m/188-1)
Sam Hala’ufia: Discus – 20th (56.67m/185-1)
The Arizona women’s track and field team will be back in action on Saturday, with five athletes looking to earn their way to the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Women’s Quarterfinals on Saturday (All times MST)
Mackenna Orie, Tapenisa Havea – Discus (11 a.m.)
Ava Simms, McKenna Watson, Dakota Minor, Jade Brown – 4x100M Relay (3 p.m.)
Taylen Wise – 100m Hurdles (4:15 p.m)
Jade Brown and McKenna Watson – 100m (4:35 p.m.) | 200m (5:50 p.m.)
Ava Simms – 400m (4:50 p.m.)
Antonia Sanchez Nunez – 400m Hurdles (5:25 p.m.)
The action begins at 11 a.m. MST with the quarterfinal for the discus with Mackenna Orie and Tapenisa Havea back in action. A full day of action will be capped with the 200m featuring Jade Brown and McKenna Watson at 5:50 p.m. MST.
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Dartmouth Closes Outdoor Season with NCAA First Round Appearances
By: Maddie Omana Story Links JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six track and field student-athletes represented Dartmouth at the NCAA First Round this week, participating in events from Wednesday through Friday at Hodges Stadium. Jada Jones, Andie Murray, Madeleine Locher, Albert Velikonja, Max Klein, and J’Voughnn Blake each competed against 47 of the […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six track and field student-athletes represented Dartmouth at the NCAA First Round this week, participating in events from Wednesday through Friday at Hodges Stadium.
Jada Jones, Andie Murray, Madeleine Locher, Albert Velikonja, Max Klein, and J’Voughnn Blake each competed against 47 of the best eastern division athletes in their respective events. This is the first time Jones, Murray, Velikonja, and Locher have qualified for the NCAA First Round.
Mike Nelson, the Marjorie & Herbert Chase ’30 Director of Dartmouth Track & Field and Cross Country, said he was impressed with the way his student-athletes competed during the week.
“Most of our competitors dramatically improved upon their rankings. Our coaching staff did an excellent job preparing these student-athletes to compete at the highest level. We finished the season on a high note and I could not be more proud of our team and staff.” Nelson said.
Velikonja, who qualified for the 5000m as the 39th in the east, finished his senior season ranked 16th in the region with his 14:11.78 mark.
Jones, the reigning Ivy League Champion in the indoor and outdoor 200m, had a 23.85 mark in the 200m. She also competed in the 400m and had a 53.49 finish in the event.
After qualifying for the first round as 34th in the region, Klein improved to 31st in the shot put with a 17.71m throw. Blake finished fifth in his 800m heat with a 1:49.73 mark.
Locher finished 20th in the region for the 10,000m, wrapping her senior season with a 33:53.04 finish. Murray competed in the 800m, finishing with a 2:06.72 mark.
“I’d like to thank all of our seniors who have dedicated so much time and energy into the program. The class of 2025 will always have a special place in my heart because they were the leaders when I got to Dartmouth.” Nelson said. “Also, I’d like to say a big thanks to our support staff and administration. Their dedication and commitment to the program has allowed our student-athletes to thrive. Go Big Green!”
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Women’s Associate Head Volleyball Coach in Newberry, SC for Newberry College
Details Posted: 30-May-25 Location: Newberry, South Carolina Type: Full-time Categories: Coaching Coaching – Volleyball Sector: Collegiate Sports Required Education: 4 Year Degree Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Women’s Associate Head Volleyball Coach position. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, […]

Details
Posted: 30-May-25
Location: Newberry, South Carolina
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching – Volleyball
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Women’s Associate Head Volleyball Coach position. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society. This position reports directly to the Head Volleyball Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s volleyball team.
JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience. 2.Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes. 3.Meet recruiting and retention goals. 4.Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation. 5.Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations. 6.Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes. 7.Plan a competitive schedule. 8.Conduct practices in a safe environment. 9.Effectively manage the budget. 10.Fundraise for additional program needs. 11.Implement an effective community service plan. 12.Promote the women’s volleyball program in the community. 13.Other duties as assigned by Head Volleyball Coach.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate volleyball coaching or playing experience is preferred. Upon employment, candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.
APPLICATION
To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Kiko Santos
Women’s Head Volleyball Coach
Human.resources@newberry.edu
Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.
Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.
E-Verify:
Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.
College Employment Policy
This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.
About Newberry College
Newberry College, a private, liberal arts college located in the midlands of South Carolina. The College is a proud member of the South Atlantic Conference and Division II. The College is highly ranked as one of the best small colleges in the South in terms of both value and social mobility.
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Racer Legend Coach Velvet Milkman Inducted into OVC Hall of Fame
Former Murray State women’s golf coach Velvet Milkman, was honored (May 29) as part of the class of 2025 to the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame. The OVC recognition is her third induction into a hall of fame, after being inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame […]

Former Murray State women’s golf coach Velvet Milkman, was honored (May 29) as part of the class of 2025 to the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame.
The OVC recognition is her third induction into a hall of fame, after being inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.
As the founder of the MSU women’s golf program in 1993, Milkman was the only coach of the team for 29 seasons until her retirement at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Milkman’s longevity spanned an amazing 22 years between her first title in 1997 and the last in 2019. Her teams dominated the OVC championship winning three-straight times on three different occasions (1997-99), (2002-04) and (2017-19). The Racers finished runner up five times and placed outside of the top-3 only five times in 28 OVC championship appearances.
The Racers made seven NCAA appearances under Coach Milkman by competing in team regional play including Columbus, Ohio (2009), Columbus, Indiana (2010), Tallahassee, Florida (2014), Lubbock, Texas (2017), Madison, Wisc. (2018) and Auburn, Ala. (2019).
Milkman coached MSU greats Payton Carter and Linette Holmslykke in her final seasons. In 2022, Carter became the first MSU and OVC player to play as an individual and Holmslykke became the first golfer from Murray State and the OVC to advance to the NCAA Championship in 2019.
Milkman recruited and develop eight different student-athletes that combined to win 10 OVC Player of the Year honors. That list includes Jenny Daag (1998, 1999), Cuyler Hedley (2002), Lee Anne Pace (2003), Nikki Orazine (2004, 2005), Delaney Howson (2014), Moa Folke (2017), Linette Holmslykke (2019) and Payton Carter (2022).
In 12 OVC team championships, Milkman’s Racers had eight players produce 10 medalist winners at the OVC championship including Daag (1998, 1999), Hedley (2002), Pace (2003), Orazine (2004), Howson (2014), Folke (2016, 2017), Anna Moore (2019) and Carter (2022).
The Racers also performed at a championship level in the classroom with 35 winners of the OVC Medal of Honor signifying perfect 4.0 GPA’s and Linette Holmslykke won the coveted NCAA Elite 90 Award in 2019 at the NCAA Championships.
Milkman served for 18 years as senior woman administrator for MSU Athletics and led the department as interim athletics director from July 2018 through February 2019. She was one of the leaders in shaping women’s golf at the NCAA level and served a four-year term (2009-12) on the NCAA Women’s Golf Committee including two years as chair.
In 2022, Milkman was given the Gladys Palmer Service Award, presented by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association’s (WGCA).
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Sixteen Big West Women’s Water Polo Standouts Claim ACWPC All-America Accolades
Story Links All-Time Big West All-Americans >>> The Big West proudly boasts 16 student-athletes on The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-America Teams. Seven schools represent the conference across the list. Bernadette Doyle and Jordan Wedderburn of Hawai’i and Long Beach State’s Elisa Portillo highlight the list of honoree’s earning […]

The Big West proudly boasts 16 student-athletes on The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-America Teams. Seven schools represent the conference across the list.
Bernadette Doyle and Jordan Wedderburn of Hawai’i and Long Beach State’s Elisa Portillo highlight the list of honoree’s earning second team recognition.
Doyle earned Big West Player of the Year this season after amassing 95 points across 56 goals and 39 assists. The attacker also claimed second-team honors a year ago. Wedderburn makes way on the list with 68 tallies (second-most on UH) and finds a spot on the second team for the first time in the senior’s career. In 2024, Wedderburn was named to the ACWPC All-Academic Team.
Portillo posted the third most points in The Big West this season with 109 (67 goals, 42 assists) to lead LBSU. This is the second All-America distinction after the attacker notched third-team honors back in 2023.
UC Irvine’s Lauren Hett, Daisy Logtens of Hawai’i, and UC San Diego’s Kendall Thomas capture spots on the third team list.
Hett led the Anteaters in scoring with 67 tallies and finished second on the squad with 30 assists to collect the first All-America honor of the sophomore’s career.
Logtens lands back-to-back spots on the third team after leading the league in goals against average at 9.10. The 2025 Big West Championship MVP stopped a total of 209 shots last, ranking the third most amongst all netminders in the conference.
Thomas is now a four-time All-American after earning a pair of third team selections in 2024 and 2025 alongside Honorable Mention in 2022, 2023. The senior tabbed 69 points with 58 tallies and 11 assists this season.
Ten more Big West student-athletes received distinction as Honorable Mention including Martina Cardona and Chelsea Oliver of Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton’s Emme Doube-MacLeod and Annabelle Sherman, the CSUN pairing of Anna Pal and Dorottya Telek, Kelly Hungerford and Bridget Miller of UC Davis, UC San Diego’s Caroline Christl and Ema Vernoux of Hawai’i.
CSUN’s duo of Pal and Telek tout four straight appearances on the honorable mention list. Telek reset the single season scoring record after finding the back of the net 104 times this season. Pal posted a Big West-best 67 assists in 2025.
Christl claims the redshirt-senior’s third straight nod after finishing second overall in The Big West with 92 goals scored for the Tritons in 2025.
Cardona also captures honorable mention status for a third straight season while the senior Oliver earns a first All-American recognition to represent the Beach. Cordona accumulated 70 scores to lead LBSU and finished fourth best amongst all student athletes in the league.
The Titans see their duo of Doube-MacLeod and Sherman shine on the honorable mention list. Doube-MacLeod scored 67 times this season while Sherman placed fourth in saves (200) save percentage (.461) and goals against average (10.50).
UC Davis also boasts a pair of honorees in Hungerford and Miller. Hungerford led the Aggies in assists with 43 while Miller managed to lead the team in scoring with 47 tallies. This is the first All-America honor for both student athletes.
2025 Big West Freshman of the Year for Hawai’i, Vernoux earns the nod after scoring the third-most goals in the conference this season with 75. The Big West now celebrates 199 total student athletes who have achieved All-America distinction after adding 16 in 2025.
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Burns and Cooper Close Men’s Track & Field Season at NCAA West First Round
Story Links BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s outdoor track & field team wrapped up its season Friday at the NCAA West First Round hosted by Texas A&M at E.B. Cushing Stadium. Junior Aaron Cooper finished 30th after a good series of jumps that saw him improve with each […]

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s outdoor track & field team wrapped up its season Friday at the NCAA West First Round hosted by Texas A&M at E.B. Cushing Stadium.
Junior Aaron Cooper finished 30th after a good series of jumps that saw him improve with each attempt. Cooper cleared 48, 49 and 50 feet, capping his series with his best jump of the day at 15.37 meters, which is the fourth-best mark in program history. He matched his finish from last year’s NCAA West regional.
Junior Corin Burns took 24th in the men’s 200-meter dash quarterfinals in 20.86, the No. 4 time in program history. Burns ran four of the five fastest 200 races in program history in his first year competing at UTRGV.
The NCAA West meet wraps up Saturday with junior Achol Maywin competing in the women’s high jump semifinals at 3:30 p.m.
UTRGV RESULTS
Friday, May 30
Men’s triple jump first round
30. Aaron Cooper, 15.37m
· 4th in program history
Men’s 200-meter dash quarterfinals
24. Corin Burns, 20.86
· 4th in program history
Saturday, May 31
Women’s high jump semifinal, 3:30 p.m.
Achol Maywin (F2)
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