JULY 31, 2025 | composed by STEVE ULRICH

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🗞️ In Today’s Edition. New Secretary-Rules Editors Named. Shue Honored As Academic All-American of the Year. Leiby Earns DIII Scholar Athlete Award. Coming and Going. Oreos and Reese’s? Yes Sir.

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TOP STORY

1. Seidman Named Secretary-Rules Editor For Men’s Lacrosse

“The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel last week approved the hiring of David Seidman as the NCAA secretary-rules editor for men's lacrosse. Seidman begins an eight-year term Sept. 1, 2026.

Seidman will work with the current secretary-rules editor, Willie Scroggs, whose term expires in August 2026, to help ensure a smooth transition.”

» Between The Lines. “From 1987-2018, Seidman officiated NCAA men's lacrosse games. He was assigned to work a combined 45 postseason games in all three divisions. Since 2019, Seidman has worked as an NCAA men's lacrosse observer, conducting evaluations of men's lacrosse officials nationwide.”

» Quotable. "Willie Scroggs has guided the rules book, and the game, to a great place," Seidman said. "I'm excited to work with Willie, Tom Abbott (the national coordinator of officials for men's lacrosse) and the rules committee to continue to frame and state the committee's intentions in a way that is clear, complete, understandable and enforceable."

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OFFICIATING

2. Hebert Named Secretary-Rules Editor For Women’s Lacrosse

“Laura Hebert, the NCAA women's lacrosse national coordinator of officials from 2019 to 2021, was named the NCAA secretary-rules editor for women's lacrosse. Hebert will officially begin her eight-year term Sept. 1, 2026.

Hebert will work with the current NCAA secretary-rules editor for women's lacrosse, Stefanie Sparks Smith, whose term is expiring in August 2026, to help make a smooth transition into the position.”

» Worth Noting. “Hebert has extensive experience in rules across all levels of the sport and writing rules books as the World Lacrosse rules interpreter. Her contributions to the sport led to her being inducted into the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2023. Currently, she is serving as the chair of the Collegiate Women's Lacrosse Officials Association Grievance Committee. Hebert's NCAA experience includes over two decades as a nationally ranked NCAA women's lacrosse official.”

» Quotable. "I am excited to join the NCAA in the role of secretary-rules editor for women's lacrosse," Hebert said. "During my time as a collegiate official, I found my 'people'; those who love the game and its history as much as I do. I am humbled to work alongside members of the lacrosse community to continue to grow the game and grateful to the NCAA for the opportunity.”

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HONORS

3. Shue Selected as DIII Overall Academic All-American® of the Year

“Middlebury women’s lacrosse attacker Hope Shue was named the DIII overall 2024-25 Academic All-American® of the Year, as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).

The Division III Academic All-American® of the Year honor adds to a crowded trophy case for Shue. A senior from Dover, Mass., Shue graduated with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and a perfect 4.00 GPA this spring. She helped Middlebury win the 2025 NCAA Division III national championship in lacrosse, the Panthers’ fourth consecutive NCAA crown, and won her second IWLCA National Player and Attacker of the Year award.”

» The Key Stat. “Shue is the second women’s lacrosse player across all NCAA divisions to earn the Elite 90 Award three times. She joined former North Dakota State and NFL quarterback Carson Wentz as the only athletes to win that honor three times and help their teams claim four consecutive NCAA Championships. Shue also helped Middlebury win a pair of NESCAC titles and post an 89-2 recordand ended her career as the program’s all-time leader in goals (306) and points (391).”

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ACADEMICS

4. Stevens’ Leiby Named IWLCA DIII Scholar Athlete of the Year

“Emily Leiby of the Stevens Institute of Technology women's lacrosse team, who recently completed her five-year playing career, was named the Division III Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA).

Nominees must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of athletic eligibility, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, and be a starter or significant contributor to their team.

A native of Schnecksville, Pa., Leiby was named an All-American for the first time in 2025 after leading the Ducks with 92 points, including 58 goals and 34 assists. The graduate student also earned MAC Freedom Attacker of the Year honors and added 34 ground balls, 25 caused turnovers, and 23 draw controls. She surpassed the 200-point milestone during the season and concluded her career with 249 points on 172 goals and 77 assists.”

» The Big Picture. “Off the field, Leiby maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout the academic year. She earned multiple engineering scholarships and successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Additionally, Leiby was honored with the Robert Ridgeway Award for her leadership and contributions to the American Society of Civil Engineers.”

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

5. Lightning Round ⚡️ 

» Executive Order. “President Donald Trump last Thursday issued an executive order that is designed to stabilize the business and law of college sports but might instead kindle new legal challenges. The order is aspirational and refrains from enunciating policy positions. Notably absent are specific declarations that the NCAA and its members ought to be exempt from antitrust scrutiny or that college athletes aren’t employees.”

TRANSACTIONS

6. Comings and Goings 

• CLARK - Matt Colombini named head men’s coach

• HARTWICK - Connor Bishop named head men’s coach

• LEBANON VALLEY - Maya Porrecca named assistant women’s coach

• MESSIAH - Jerry Standford named head men’s coach

• NEUMANN - Marc Proust named head men’s coach

• NORWICH - Dylan Curry named head men’s coach

• RANDOLPH-MACON - Cole Churchill named assistant men’s coach

• ST. JOHN FISHER - Marykate Edmunds named head lacrosse coach

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