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Now that the 2025 college football season is officially in the rearview mirror, we’re taking a moment to look back on a landmark year for our organization and the industry we serve. Our mission has always been to simplify the high-stakes transitions of collegiate leaders, and in 2025, that mission reached a new level of "Advocacy in Action". 2025: A Year of Exponential Growth The coaching carousel and administrative moves were more active than ever, and D1.relocation was there to manage the playbook for some of the biggest names in the business. Here is how we moved the needle last year: Elite Leadership Moves : We successfully managed the transitions of 12 Head Coaches and 5 Athletic Directors. National Reach : Our services facilitated moves for coaches, staff, and administration to 58 different schools across the country. A "Simplified" Milestone : We simplified 100 transitions in total, representing a massive 75% year-over-year increase. Client Diversity : These transitions included 54 individuals and 46 partner-driven moves, serving 73 coaches and 27 administrators. Market-Leading Growth : We welcomed 7 new partners this year—a 28% growth rate that significantly outpaces the college athletics new business average of 7%. Fiscal Responsibility : Most importantly for the departments we serve, 82% of our clients spent less than their allocated relocation allowance. Looking Ahead: Deepening the Bench for 2026 While these numbers tell a story of growth, our focus remains on the people behind the stats. Whether we are vetting local realtors, managing confidential home searches, or helping a spouse move from "unpaid project manager" to "settled and ready," D1.relocation is committed to being the industry’s premier advocate. Thank you for being part of our 2025 success. We look forward to simplifying more transitions and helping more leaders arrive ready to win on day one in 2026. - The D1.relocation Team www.d1relocation.com

D1.relocation, the industry leader in comprehensive athletic relocation, is proud to announce the appointment of Helen Williams as the company’s new Director of Client Services. This strategic hire marks a significant milestone in D1.relocation’s rapid growth and reflects a deepening of the commitment to serving coaches, administrators, and their families. Williams joins D1.relocation with a wealth of experience in coaching and administrative leadership roles at every level of college athletics. Her professional journey includes positions at a prestigious roster of Division I, II, and III institutions, including Princeton University, Wake Forest University, the US Naval Academy, the University of South Florida, Western Michigan University, Merrimack College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, she served as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University. Beyond her administrative tenure, Williams draws on her extensive college basketball coaching experience and her time as the founder of WeMoveCoaches.com , a company she started to address the very gaps D1.relocation solves today. Her transition into this leadership role brings a unique blend of empathy and specialized relocation expertise to the D1.relocation team. "Helen’s resume speaks for itself, but it is her personal journey that makes her the perfect advocate for our clients," said Ernest Firth III, COO. "She has relocated many times to various parts of the United States and intimately understands the challenges and stressors that come with creating a new home. By adding an industry veteran who has written the book on moving coaches, we are ensuring our clients have the most experienced support team in the business." Williams is uniquely positioned to empathize with the spouses and families who often act as the unpaid project managers of a move. Her appointment reinforces D1.relocation’s commitment to providing advocacy for the people who keep the college athletics industry moving. "Relocating isn't just about moving boxes; it's about moving a life. Having coached at every level, I know that a coach cannot be 100% focused on the roster if their home life is in chaos," said Williams. "I am thrilled to join D1.relocation during this period of immense growth. My goal is to ensure every family experiences a simplified transition, arriving ready to win on day one." For more information about D1.relocation’s services, visit www.d1relocation.com .

D1.relocation, the industry-leading relocation service for college athletics and higher education, today announced a new comprehensive partnership with the Mountain West Conference. As a core component of the partnership, D1.relocation will manage the complex logistical move of the Mountain West office headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colo., to Las Vegas, Nev. in 2026. This project highlights D1.relocation’s newly expanded operational capabilities, which include large-scale facilities movement as well as policy-writing and relocation program administration. "This partnership with the Mountain West is incredibly exciting because it spans the full spectrum of our service capabilities," said D1.relocation COO, Ernest Firth. "Not only will we be providing our personalized service to the Conference staff relocating, but we are also applying our expertise to ensure the seamless relocation of the entire conference office, ensuring the conference’s leadership can maintain focus on strategic goals during the transition." "The relocation of our Conference office and our staff is a significant undertaking, and we are committed to minimizing the disruption to our daily operations," said Gary Walenga, Mountain West CFO. "Partnering with D1.relocation ensures that the heavy inconvenience of moving offices, equipment, and personal belongings for multiple staff members will be greatly eased, allowing our leadership and employees to remain focused on supporting our institutions and student-athletes." D1.relocation provides a comprehensive, personalized service that acts as a dedicated advocate for college athletics professionals. By offering a single point of contact for everything from real estate and moving logistics to financial planning and setting up home services, D1.relocation serves as a strategic partner in recruitment and retention efforts for its 25+ institutional and conference partners. For more information, please visit www.d1relocation.com or email info@d1relocation.com .

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All incoming coaches and administrative staff will receive unparalleled support for a seamless transition to the Champaign-Urbana community.

In over 70% of relocations in college athletics, the spouse becomes the de facto project manager. While the coach is celebrated for their new role, the spouse is silently shouldering an enormous administrative and emotional burden. It’s a reality that, while understood within the community, is rarely openly addressed.

This collaboration establishes D1.relocation as the dedicated Director of Relocation Operations (DORO) for the Wolf Pack, ensuring all incoming coaches and administrative staff receive comprehensive, personalized support for a smooth transition to the Northern Nevada community.

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The Rams will now rely on D1.relocation to provide incoming athletic administrators and coaches with full-service concierge relocation assistance.