UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS UT MARTIN2021-22 VISITING SKYHAWKS TEAM GUIDE
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SCHOOL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Name of School The University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) Welcome...... 2 Location Martin, Tenn. Facilities...... 3 Founded 1900, Senior College 1951 Sports Medicine...... 5 Population 10,635 Football...... 6-7 Enrollment 7,117 Basketball...... 8-9 Nickname Skyhawks Soccer...... 10 Colors Navy Blue and Orange Volleyball...... 11 Affiliation NCAA Division I (FCS) Baseball...... 12 Conference Ohio Valley Softball...... 13 Joined OVC 1992 Local Accommodations...... 14 Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver Driving Directions...... 15 Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Kurt McGuffin Faculty Representative Dr. Laura Brown Senior Woman Administrator Danelle Fabianich WELCOME TO UT MARTIN Ticket Office Phone (731) 881-7207 Dear Coach/Administrator, Football Stadium Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) Basketball Arena Kathleen and Tom Elam Center (4,300) The University of Tennessee at Martin Baseball Stadium Skyhawk Field (500) wants to welcome your athletic team to our Beach Volleyball Complex Skyhawk Beach Complex campus. Enclosed in this publication, you Soccer Stadium Skyhawk Field (500) will find basic information that will hopefully Softball Stadium Bettye Giles Softball Field (500) assist you and your team on your trip to Tennis Complex Skyhawk Tennis Complex Martin and Northwest Tennessee area. This Volleyball Arena Skyhawk Fieldhouse (3,000) book contains general information about UT Martin Athletics, the city of Martin and the surrounding area. If you have further MISSION STATEMENT questions, please do not hesitate to call, 731-881-7660. The University of Tennessee at Martin intercollegiate athletics program enhances the total collegiate experience for currently We will be in touch with members of your administration enrolled students and generates interest in UT Martin from various prior to your visit, however we hope this will answer a few stakeholders by developing competitive teams, academically basic questions. successful student-athletes, and staff and student-athletes who are involved in the campus and external community. Sincerely, UT Martin Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics These goals are pursued while stressing the physical, emotional Kurt McGuffin and social well being of student-athletes. All coaches and staff are expected to comply with NCAA and NIRA regulations and principles, especially those related to sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Opportunities for women and minorities are expanded whenever possible.
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FACILITY CAMPUS MAP 1. Hardy M. Graham Stadium 2. Skyhawk Fieldhouse 3. Kathleen and Tom Elam Center 4. Skyhawk Soccer Field 5. Skyhawk Baseball Field 6. Bettye Giles Softball Field 7. Skyhawk Tennis Complex/Skyhawk Beach Complex 8. UT Martin Rifle Range 9. Ned McWherter Agriculture Complex
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SPORTS MEDICINE On behalf of the Athletic Training Staff, I would like to welcome you to the University of Tennessee at Martin. In order to facilitate your trip, we are supplying the following information. If you have any questions or require special arrangements, please feel free to contact one of us at the phone numbers listed below.
The following is a list of arrangements for you during the game. If you require anything other than what is listed or if you will not be traveling with an athletic trainer, please contact us so we can make arrangements prior to your arrival on campus.
Sideline Supplies: Water/cups, Injury ice, Emergency equipment, Biohazard kits
Athletic Training Room: Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, Warm/Cold Whirlpool, Hydrocollator
Locker Room Supplies: Water/Cups, Injury ice, hydrocollator
Important Phone Numbers: Athletic Training Room...... (731) 587-7679 Tennova Hospital Emergency Room...... (731) 587-6774 UT Martin Public Safety...... (731) 881-7777 Van’s Pharmacy (Hours 8:00 am - 6:00 pm)...... (731) 587-9509 Bart Belew (Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Football)...... (731) 881-7689 Kelli Polizzi (Head Athletic Trainer, Women’s Basketball)...... (731) 881-7679 Nelson Davis (Assistant ATC, Rodeo)...... (731) 881-7679 Cody Jefferson (Assistant ATC, Volleyball, MBB)...... (731) 881-7679 Skylar Roden (Assistant ATC, Soccer, Baseball)...... (731) 881-7679
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. Good luck and enjoy your stay in Martin and at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
-Bart Belew, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
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FOOTBALL Jason Simpson / Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7670 Email ...... [email protected]
Equipment Chris Bell / Director of Operations Phone...... 731-881-7670 Email...... [email protected]
FILM & VIDEO POSITIONS • Camera positions are available for game filming near the press box level.
COACHES BOX • The visitingcoaches box is located on the fourth floor of the press box located on the west side of the field.
INCLEMENT WEATHER & INTERRUPTED GAME PROCEDURES • UT Martin event management will communicate directly with the Head Coach or designated representative from the visiting team to provide updates and information regarding any weather- related situations. UT Martin will adhere to NCAA and OVC policies and procedures regarding any weather-related and/or game procedures.
VISITING LOCKER ROOMS • Visiting team locker room is located on the northwest end of the grandstands.
EQUIPMENT • The sideline area will be equipped with sufficient bench seating. All sideline equipment needs to be positioned within the team restricted area. Any special or unique sideline equipment must be approved by Director of Operations, Chris Bell.
• Call Chris Bell for more information about equipment truck unloading.
• Laundry services ARE NOT offered.
WILL CALL • The visiting team “Will Call” is located at the Southwest corner of Hardy M. Graham Stadium. If you have any questions, please call Fran Spears, at our Ticket Office at (731) 881-7207.
TICKETS • General admission tickets are sold at the Ticket Office or at the Southwest entrance to Hardy M. Graham Stadium
GENERAL • No outside food or pets allowed inside stadium.
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FOOTBALL GAMEDAY INFO
Parking Directions for Graham Stadium
BUS PARKING • Team buses will be parked adjacent to the east side of the stadium where they will unload and park on Moody Avenue. Buses are directed to travel from South Lindell Street, turn on Church Street and make a left on Moody Avenue before parking directly in front of the UT Martin ROTC Building.
• UT Martin does not provide police escort.
ENTRANCES • Visiting team players, coaches and spirit squad will enter and exit the stadium through the east side of the stadium.
TEAM BENCHES • UT Martin will use the west sideline, while the visiting team will use the east sideline and warm-up north of the 50-yard line.
• Spirit Squads will perform along the east sideline or grandstand porch.
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FOOTBALL ENTRY AND EXIT MAP
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BASKETBALL Ryan Ridder / Men’s Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7659 Email ...... [email protected]
Kevin McMillan / Women’s Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7681 Email ...... [email protected]
VISITING TEAM BUS PARKING • Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drive located directly in front of the Elam Center.
PRACTICE TIMES • Practice times will vary due to events within Elam Center and in coordination with men’s and women’s basketball teams using the arena. The early notification of your travel schedule will improve the chances we will have in accommodating your practice and shoot-around wishes.
• Upon your arrival to your practice session, a student manager will meet you and will be available to fulfill your needs throughout your time within the facility. We will provide balls, towels, game clocks, and water for your practice.
LOCKER ROOMS • The locker rooms are located in the base floor of the Skyhawk Fieldhouse adjoining the Elam Center. You will be provided the door code or key upon arrival to ensure security of team/personal belongings.
LOCKER ROOM AMENITIES • Towels, marker board, markers, soap, drinking water and ice chest will be provided.
TEAM BENCHES • Towels, first-aid kit, water, ice, towels, and cups will also be available on your bench.
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BASKETBALL BUS MAP
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BASKETBALL OPPONENT INFO FILM & VIDEO POSITIONS • Camera positions are available for game filming on the concourse level behind the team benches and scorer’s table.
MEDIA RELATIONS AND PRESS CONFERENCE INFORMATION • Please contact Sports Information Director, Ryne Rickman at 731-881-7632 for all media related requests.
TICKETS • To purchase tickets to any UTM Basketball game, please call Fran Spears at the Athletic Ticket Office at 731-881-7207.
VISITORS AND PLAYER PASS LIST • Tickets for players’ and coaches’ families and other guests should be picked up at the Player Pass table which is located just inside the doors of the Elam Center.
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SOCCER Phil McNamara / Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7931 Email ...... [email protected]
VISITING TEAM BUS PARKING • Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drive beside Tennis Courts.
Game Protocol 1 hour and 45 minutes to game time • Locker room and use of training room
1 hour to game time • Warm-up on game field
10 minutes to game time • Clear field
8 minutes to game time • Team introductions and national anthem
UT Martin reserves the right to change the schedule of this protocol in case of weather or any situations beyond management control.
LOCKER ROOMS • Locker room facilities are available to all visiting teams upon request. They are located in the Elam Center.
• Notify Associate Head Coach Leslie Gillies at (731) 881-3931 at least 2 days prior to scheduled game time.
TEAM BENCHES • Visiting Team will occupy the northeast bench. First-aid kit, water, ice, and cups will be available on your bench.
FILM & VIDEO POSITIONS • Camera positions are available for game filming on the west side of the Field.
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VOLLEYBALL Jaclynn Wilson / Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7332 Email ...... [email protected]
VISITING TEAM BUS PARKING • Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drive located directly in front of the Elam Center.
• Can unload on Mt. Pelia directly in front of the Fieldhouse.
PRACTICE TIMES • Practice times will vary due to events within Fieldhouse. The early notification of your travel schedule will improve the chances we will have in accommodating your practice wishes.
• Please contact Coach Julia Noe in order to set up your practice time at [email protected]
• Upon your arrival to your practice session, Coach Julia Noe will meet you and will be available to fulfill your needs throughout your time within the facility.
• We will provide balls, towels, and water for your practice.
LOCKER ROOMS • The locker rooms are located in the base floor of the Skyhawk Fieldhouse adjoining the Elam Center. You will be provided the door code or key upon arrival to ensure security of team/personal belongings.
LOCKER ROOM AMENITIES • Towels to supplement each player, marker board, markers, soap, drinking water and ice chest will be provided.
TEAM BENCHES • Towels, first-aid kit, water, ice, and cups will also be available on your bench.
FILM & VIDEO POSITIONS • Camera positions are available for game filming on the west side of the Fieldhouse.
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BASEBALL Ryan Jenkins / Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7337 Email ...... [email protected]
Game Protocol 2 hour and 15 minutes to game time • Home Team: Infield/Outfield
2 hour and 5 minutes to game time • Home Team: Batting Practice
1 hour and 25 minutes to game time • Visiting Team: Batting Practice.
35 minutes prior to game time • Visiting Team: Infield/Outfield
10 minutes prior to game time • Coaches meet with umpires
5 minutes prior to game time • Team introductions and National Anthem
• Please allow 20-30 minutes between games of a doubleheader.
UT Martin reserves the right to change the schedule of this protocol in case of weather or any situations beyond management control.
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SOFTBALL Brian Dunn / Head Coach Phone ...... 731-881-7162 Email ...... [email protected]
Game Protocol 1 hour and 50 minutes to game time • Visiting Team: hit in hitting cage. The field will be open to participating teams. • Please do not take batting practice from field of play.
HOME TEAM - BAT TESTING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLUBHOUSE. BRING BATS TO GAME MANAGEMENT IN FRONT LOBBY OF FACILITY.
1 hour and 10 minutes to game time • Home Team: hit in hitting cage.
VISITING TEAM - BAT TESTING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLUBHOUSE. BRING BATS TO GAME MANAGEMENT IN FRONT LOBBY OF FACILITY.
30 minutes prior to game time • Visiting Team: pre-game infield/outfield
23 minutes prior to game time • Home Team: pre-game infield/outfield
10 minutes prior to game time • Coaches meet with umpires
5 minutes prior to game time • Team introductions and national anthem
• Please allow 20-30 minutes between games of a doubleheader.
• Locker room facilities are available to all visiting teams upon request.
• Please notify an Assistant Coach Chelsea Farmer at 731-881-7608 at least one week prior to scheduled game time.
UT Martin reserves the right to change the schedule of this protocol in case of weather or any situations beyond management control.
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AREA HOTELS
Hampton Inn Quality Inn Sleep Inn/MainStay Suites 5575 Skyhawk Parkway 2201 West Reelfoot Ave. 1111 Blue Heron Lane Martin, TN, 38237 Union City, TN, 38261 Union City, TN, 38261 (731) 587-5800 (731) 885-8850 (731) 599-7272
Hospitality House Econo Lodge Days Inn 1221 West Reelfoot Ave. 853 University Street 800 University Street Union City, TN, 38261 Martin, TN, 38237 Martin, TN, 38237 (731) 885-6610 (731) 587-4241 (731) 587-9577
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AREA RESTAURANTS
Burger King...... 854 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-588-0350 Chick-fil-A Express...... 61 Mt. Pelia Rd...... Martin, TN...... 731-881-7772 Cookout...... 131 University Plaza...... Martin, TN...... 731-261-2457 Dairy Queen...... 555 Elm St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-3511 Domino’s...... 300 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-3167 Dragon Buffet...... 165 University Plaza...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-8882 The Grind...... 112 Lovelace Ave...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-6912 The Hearth...... 615 N. Lindell St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-9700 Huddle House...... 201 Hawks Road...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-4687 Hunan Palace...... 115 Lovelace Ave...... Martin, TN...... 731-588-5688 La Cabana...... 305 S. Lindell St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-2335 Little Caesar’s...... 126 Commons Dr...... Martin, TN...... 731-261-1111 Los Portales...... 806 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-588-2822 McDonald’s...... 801 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-3040 Opera House...... 214 S. Lindell St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-8000 Pizza Hut...... 780 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-2508 Sammie’s...... 117 Lovelace Ave...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-1992 Sonic...... 413 N. Lindell St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-6717 Subway...... 810 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-0098 Taco Bell...... 849 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-6800 Wendy’s...... 308 University St...... Martin, TN...... 731-587-2110 Zaxby’s...... 161 Commons Dr...... Martin, TN...... 731-261-1106 Applebee’s...... 1105 W. Reelfoot Ave...... Union City, TN...... 731-886-0085 Arby’s...... 1415 W. Reelfoot Ave...... Union City, TN...... 731-885-2117 Hardee’s...... 1200 W. Reelfoot Ave...... Union City, TN...... 731-885-2898
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DIRECTIONS FROM NASHVILLE, TENN.:
1. Take I-40 W toward Memphis 99.5 mi 2. Take exit 108 for TN-22 toward Huntingdon/Lexington 0.2 mi 3. Turn right onto TN-22 N 12.1 mi 4. Turn left to stay on TN-22 N 331 ft 5. Turn right to stay on TN-22 N 35.8 mi 6. Continue onto TN-431 N 2.9 mi 7. Turn left onto US-45E BUS S 397 ft 8. Take the 1st right onto University St/US-45E BUS S Continue to follow University St 0.9 mi 9. Turn left onto Mt Pelia Rd Destination will be on the right
DIRECTIONS FROM LOUISVILLE, KY.
1. Slight left to merge onto I-65 S toward Nashville 44.1 mi 2. Take exit 91 for US-31W N/KY-61 N toward Paducah/Elizabethtown 0.5 mi 3. Follow signs for Owensboro/Paducah/Western Kentucky Pkwy and merge onto KY-9001 W/Hwy 9001 W/Rte 9001 W/State 9001 W/State Hwy 9001 W/ State Route 9001 W/ Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Pkwy 98.4 mi 4. Continue onto I-69 37.9 mi 5. Take exit 1B for Interstate 24 W toward Paducah 0.3 mi 6. Merge onto I-24 W 16.6 mi 7. Take exit 25A for Purchase Pkwy S S toward Fulton 0.4 mi 8. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 27.0 mi 9. Continue onto US-45 Bypass S 2.9 mi 10. Take exit 21 for Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy S toward Fulton 0.4 mi 11. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 20.0 mi 12. Continue onto US-51 S Entering Tennessee 1.2 mi 13. Continue onto TN-215 E 0.4 mi 14. Continue onto TN-215 E/US-45E S 1.6 mi 15. Turn right onto TN-43 S/Broadway St Continue to follow TN-43 S 10.1 mi 16. Turn right onto University St/US-45E BUS S 0.9 mi Destination will be on the right
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DIRECTIONS FROM ST LOUIS, MO. 1. Merge onto I-64 E/US-40 E 2. Continue onto I-70 E 3. Slight right onto I-64 E/IL-3 N (signs for Louisville/St Clair Ave) 4. Cntinue to follow I-64 75.2 mi 5. Slight right onto I-57 S 47.3 mi 6. Slight right onto I-24 E (signs for Nashville) 44.9 mi 7. Take exit 7 for US-62 toward US-45/Bardwell/Mayfield 0.2 mi 8. Slight left at Alben Barkley Dr 0.5 mi 9. Continue straight onto US-45 S/Lone Oak Rd 20.3 mi 10. Take the Julian M Carroll Purchase Pkwy S ramp 0.3 mi 11. Merge onto US-45 Bypass S/Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 2.9 mi 12. Take exit 21 for Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy S toward Fulton 0.4 mi 13. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 20.0 mi 14. Continue onto US-51 S 15. Continue onto TN-215 E 0.4 mi 16. Continue onto TN-215 E/US-45E S 1.6 mi 17. Turn right onto TN-43 S/Broadway St 10.1 mi 18. Turn right onto University St/US-45E BUS S 0.9 mi Destination will be on the right
DIRECTIONS FROM MEMPHIS, TENN.
1. Head east 0.4 mi 2. Continue straight onto Jim McGehee Pkwy/Memphis Int Airport Rd 0.2 mi 3. Take the ramp to Jim McGehee Pkwy 449 ft 4. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Jim McGehee Pkwy and merge onto Jim McGehee Pkwy 0.7 mi 5. Continue on Plough Blvd 1.0 mi 6. Take the ramp onto I-240 E 11.4 mi 7. Take exit 12C to merge onto I-40 E 69.8 mi 8. Take exit 80B for US 45 N toward Humboldt 0.2 mi 9. Merge onto TN-186/US-45 6.6 mi 10. Take the ramp onto TN-186/TN-43/US-45 Continue to follow TN-43 43.0 mi 11. Continue on 45e/Elm St/TN-372 1.9 mi 12. Turn left at TN-372/TN-431/University St Continue to follow TN-431/University St Destination will be on the left
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