Youngstown State University

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Athletic Department Visitor’s Guide | Updated August 2013

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Location (Zip): Youngstown, Ohio (44555) Baseball: Eastwood Field Address: One University Plaza Men’s and Women’s Basketball: Beeghly Center Founded: 1908 Football: Stambaugh Stadium Enrollment: 13,815 Men’s and Women’s Golf: Mill Creek Park Golf Course Nickname: Penguins Soccer: Farmers National Bank Field Colors: Red and White Softball: YSU Softball Complex Swimming and Diving: Beeghly Natatorium President: Dr. Randy Dunn Men’s and Women’s Tennis: YSU Courts/Boardman Tennis Center Affilliation: NCAA Division I (FCS Football) Track and Field: WATTS (Indoor)/YSU Track (Outdoor) Conferences: Missouri Valley Football Conference Volleyball: Beeghly Center Horizon League Department Directory Head Coaches Directory Intercollegiate Athletics (330) 941-2385 Ticket Office (330) 941-1YSU Baseball Ticket Office Fax (330) 941-1534 Steve Gillispie, Head Coach [email protected] Sports Information (330) 941-3192 Sports Information Fax (330) 941-3191 Department Email [email protected] Men’s Basketball Athletics Twitter @YSUsports Jerry Slocum, Head Coach (330) 941-3004 Kevin Bruinsma, Quality Control [email protected] Administration Ron Strollo, Executive Director of Athletics (330) 941-2385 Women’s Basketball Elaine Jacobs, Associate A.D./SWA (330) 941-2282 | [email protected] John Barnes, Head Coach (330) 941-3004 | [email protected] Rick Love, Associate A.D. (330) 941-7227 | [email protected] Courtney Davidson, Quality Control [email protected] Emily Wollet, Assistant A.D. (330) 941-7208 | [email protected] Tom Morella, Assistant A.D. (330) 941-2351 | [email protected] Cross Country / Track & Field Dave Hinkle, Business Manager (330) 941-3717| [email protected] Brian Gorby, Head Coach [email protected] Marketing, Development & Tickets Football Robb Schmidt, Assistant A.D. (330) 941-7226 | [email protected] Eric Wolford, Head Coach (330) 941-3478 Joe Cassese, Dir. of Development (330) 941-2756 | [email protected] Dan Kopp, Director of Operations [email protected] Ashley Booth, Dir. of Ticket Office (330) 941-7466 | [email protected]

Men’s Golf Sports Information Tony Joy, Head Coach [email protected] Trevor Parks, Director (330) 941-3192 | [email protected] Jamie Hall, Assistant SID (330) 941-1581 | [email protected] John Vogel, Assistant SID (330) 941-1480 | [email protected] Women’s Golf Nathan Miklos, Head Coach [email protected] Athletic Training John Doneyko, Head Trainer (330) 941-3190 | [email protected] Soccer Todd Burkey, Assistant (330) 941-3726 | [email protected] Will Lemke, Head Coach [email protected] Sarah Sydor, Assistant (330) 941-3190 | [email protected] Jenna Lesko, Assistant (330) 941-3190 | [email protected] Softball Jeff Wills, Assistant (330) 941-3726 | [email protected] Brian Campbell, Head Coach [email protected] Martha Dettl, Assistant (330) 941-3190 | [email protected]

Swimming and Diving Facilities Matt Anderson, Head Coach [email protected] Tim Stuart, Manager of Facilities & Programs (330) 941-2887 | [email protected] Matt Rollins, Facilities and Programs Coordinator [email protected] Men’s Tennis Mickael Sopel, Head Coach [email protected] Penguin Club Jim Morrison, Associate Director (330) 941-3720 | [email protected] Women’s Tennis Academic Advisors Mickael Sopel, Head Coach [email protected] Marilyn O’Bruba, Coordinator (330) 941-1921 | [email protected] Marty Hyden, Advisor [email protected] Volleyball Mark Hardaway, Head Coach [email protected] Equipment Staff Alvy Armstrong, Manager (330) 941-3725 | [email protected] Tim Gallo, Assistant Manager (330) 941-3725 | [email protected]

Campus Phone Directory University Switchboard (330) 941-3000 YSU Police (330) 941-3527 Campus Emergency 911* Student Health Services (330) 941-3489 Facilities (330) 941-3239

Page 2 Directions Directions To Youngstown State University

Stambaugh Stadium, Beeghly Center, Beeghly Natatorium, Farmers National Bank Field, Outdoor Tennis Courts, Watson and Tressel Training Site, Softball Complex

From the northwest (Cleveland, Toledo): Take Ohio Turnpike to Exit 218. Follow I-80 East to I-680, Youngstown. Take Exit 4A, Route 422 East and proceed to the Fifth Avenue exit. Proceed through the traffic light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

From the north (Ashtabula): Take Route 11 South to I-80 West. Take Route 711 South (exits left). Exit at Gypsy Lane and make a left onto Gypsy. Cross Belmont Ave. (Rt. 193); at the fourth traffic light after Belmont, turn right onto Fifth Ave. Drive down Fifth until you get to Rt. 422 and athletic facilities will be on your left.

From the east (western Pennsylvania): Take I-80 to Route 711 South (Exits left). Exit at Gypsy Lane and make a left onto Gypsy. Cross Belmont Ave. (Rt. 193); at the fourth traffic light after Belmont, turn right onto Fifth Ave. Drive down Fifth until you get to Rt. 422 and athletic facilities will be on your left.

From the southeast (Pittsburgh): Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 234 (16A) on the Ohio Turn- pike. From there, take I-680 approximately 10 miles to Exit 6B (Route 62 and Hubbard). Follow signs for YSU and take Route 422 West. Take the second Exit (Fifth Av- enue) and turn left on Fifth.

From the south: Take Ohio Route 11 North to I-680. From I-680, take Exit 4A, Route 422 East. Exit the freeway at Fifth Avenue. Proceed through the traffic light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

From the west (Akron): Take I-71 or I-77 to I-76 East. Where I-80 and I-76 divide, follow I-80 until it intersects with I-680 to Youngstown. Follow I-680 to Exit 4A, Route 422 East. Exit the 422 freeway at Fifth Avenue. Pro- ceed through the traffic light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

Page 3 Football Gameday Information Gameday Parking

Fans arriving early, approximately 1 1/2-3 hours prior to kick-off, suggested parking will be the M-2 Deck located on Fifth Ave. Ap- proximately 1 1/2 hours prior to kick-off, available parking will be in the M-1 Wick Ave. Deck. YSU parking services and WRTA will offer shuttle service to all fans beginning 90 minutes prior to kick-off. The shuttle will depart every 15 minutes from the M-1 Parking Deck and M-26 tailgate lot, and take fans to Gate C of Stambaugh Stadium. Return service will begin half-way through the fourth quarter, and run up to one hour after the conclusion of the game.

GPS ADDRESS: 577 Fifth Ave. | Youngstown, OH 44555

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking is available behind the east side stands. Access to the handicap parking area is from the Service Road behind the North end zone. Also, Handicap parking is available in the M-1 deck. Shuttle buses that run from the M-1 deck are equipped with disability lifts.

Gates

• GATE A (North end zone) • GATE B (Fifth Ave. - North) • GATE C (Fifth Ave. - South) • GATE D (Corner of Stadium & Fifth Ave.) • GATE E (East Stands)

Gates open 90 minutes prior to kick-off of each game. Fans with east side tickets may enter the stadium through Gate E or Gate A. Fans with tickets in section 4-7 are encouraged to use Gate B and fans with tickets in section 1-4 to use Gate C. Gates B, C, D and E are handicap accessible.

Stadium Policies

• No one without a ticket or credential will be allowed into the stadium. • All persons, including fans, are subject to search. • Any fan with an item or bag which does not pass security standards will be asked to take the item back to his or her vehicle or dispose of the item. • There is NO READMISSION into Stambaugh Stadium. • Fans are asked to refrain from throwing objects onto the field or in the stands. • Sitting on stadium walls is not permitted. • Disruptive behavior or abuse directed towards fans will not be tolerated and will result in immediate ejection from the stadium. • Stambaugh Stadium is a non-smoking facility. Designated smoking areas are located at the end of the north and south ramps on the main con- course level. East side smoking areas are directly behind the east side stands.

Security Rules and Regulations

• No alcoholic beverages are permitted in Stambaugh Stadium. • Bottles, cans and coolers are not permitted into public areas of the stadium. • No backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, bags, containers of any size, televisions or cameras will be allowed in the stadium. • No bags or totes containing clothing items of any kind will be allowed in the stadium. • Other prohibited items include flasks, umbrellas and weapons of any kind (including off-duty police weapons, pipes of any size or chains). • Pagers, cell phones and small purses are permissible (All purses are subject to search). • Appropriate apparel for weather conditions may be worn or carried through the gates. • Fans with special health and medical related problems should report to the main ticket office at the north end of Stambaugh Stadium (All medical-related bags are subject to search). • Only items required for health and medical problems will be permitted through the gates. • No one without a ticket or credential will be allowed into the stadium. • All persons, including fans are subject to search. • Any fan with an item or bag which does not pass security standards will be asked to take the item back to his or her vehicle or dispose of the item.

Page 4 Basketball Gameday Information | Beeghly Center Gameday Parking

Suggested parking is the M-24 lot across Fifth Avenue from the Youngstown State campus just south of the McDonald’s. Gates open one hour before the scheduled tipoff. Please note that during weeknight games, YSU classes are in session and parking is extremely limited. More parking is available during the weekend.Other options are the M-2 Deck located just south of the Beeghly Center and Andrews Wellness and Recreation Center. Parking is $5.

GPS ADDRESS: 224 Spring St. | Youngstown, OH 44555

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking is available on a limited basis at the meters located on Armed Forces Blvd., just in front of the arena. Approximately 15 spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Team Bus Parking

Team busses are allowed to park to the West of the Beeghly Center. Space is reserved for the team bus outside the Southwest exit of the arena. Team’s can be dropped off either behind the Beeghly Center (North end) or at the Southwest corner.

Gates

• EAST (Nearest Fifth Avenue) • WEST (Nearest Campus) • SOUTH (Front entrance by Veteran’s Plaza and the Andrews Wellness and Recre- ation Center) • NORTH (Rear entrance for Penguin Club ticket holders only. No public admittance)

The ticket office is located in the Southeast corner of the arena, however fans can purchase tickets at the booths in the North Lobby area.

Arena Policies

• No one without a ticket or credential will be allowed into the Beeghly Center. • All persons, including fans, are subject to search. • Any fan with an item or bag which does not pass security standards will be asked to take the item back to his or her vehicle or dispose of the item. • There is NO READMISSION into Beeghly Center. • Fans are asked to refrain from throwing objects onto the court or in the stands. • Sitting on arena walls is not permitted. • Disruptive behavior or abuse directed towards fans will not be tolerated and will result in immediate ejection from the Beeghly Center. • Beeghly Center is a non-smoking facility

Page 5 WATTS Information

Event Parking

Public parking will be in the R-1 Lot across from the WATTS. Spectators can walk down Elm Street over the bridge and enter the facility off Elm Street. Parking is $5 for YSU events and free for high-school events.

GPS Address: 651 Elm St. | Youngstown, OH 44555

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking is available on a limited basis in the F-6 Lot next to the main entrance. Approximately 15 spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Team Bus Parking

Bus parking will along Service Road just north of Stambaugh Stadium.

Main Entrance

The main entrance is in the Southwest corner of the facility.

Facility Information

The Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS). The WATTS features a full-length Shaw Sportexe Power Blade HP+ synthetic turf system football field, a 300-meter state-of-the-art mondo track surface, two long-jump pits, a high-jump pit, four batting cages, protective netting, a training room and locker rooms.

Page 6 Farmers National Bank Field/Softball Complex/Outdoor Track and Field Information

Gameday Parking (Soccer/Track and Field)

Suggested parking is in either the M-27 lot west of the complex or the M-24 lot across Fifth Avenue from the Youngstown State campus just south of the McDonald’s. Gates open one hour before schedule contests. Please note that during weeknight games, YSU classes are in session and parking is extremely limited. More parking is available during the weekend. Other options are the M-2 Deck located just south of the Beeghly Center and Andrews Wellness and Recreation Center. Parking is $5.

GPS Address: 570 Fifth Ave. | Youngstown, OH 44502

Team Bus Parking

• Team busses are allowed to park on street just north of the entrance to the facility. Team’s can be dropped off at the main gate along Ford Avenue.

Main Entrance

• Farmers National Bank Field main entrance is located on Ford Avenue (west side of complex).

Policies

• No one without a ticket or credential will be allowed into Farmers National Bank Field. • All persons, including fans, are subject to search. • Any fan with an item or bag which does not pass security standards will be asked to take the item back to his or her vehicle or dispose of the item.

YSU Softball Complex

Gameday Parking (Please Park at Your Own Risk)

Main Entrance

• Farmers National Bank Field main entrance is located on Ford Avenue (west side of complex).

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Page 8 Directions to Off-Campus Facilities Eastwood Field

5555 Youngstown Warren Rd. | Niles, OH 44446 (Behind Eastwood Mall Complex)

From the East: Take I-80 West to 422 North (Girard exit). Follow 422 North for approximately six miles to Eastwood Mall Complex. Following Mall Complex turn right into parking lot and follow back to Eastwood Field.

From the West: Take I-71 or I-77 to I-76 East (Youngstown). Follow Youngstown signs as I-76 turns into I-80 (Exit 15). Take I-80 to 422 North (Girard exit). Follow 422 North for approximately six miles to Eastwood Mall Complex. Following Mall Complex turn right into parking lot and follow back to Eastwood Field.

From the South: Take Ohio Route 11 North to I-80. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Take I-80 to 422 North (Girard exit). Follow 422 North for approximately six miles to Eastwood Mall Complex. Following Mall Complex turn right into parking lot and follow back to Eastwood Field.

From the North: Ohio Turnpike I-80 East. Continue on the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 15. After exiting continue to follow the signs for I-80 East. Follow I-80 to 422 North (Girard exit). Follow 422 North for approximately six miles to Eastwood Mall Complex. Turn right into parking lot and follow back to Eastwood Field.

Boardman Tennis Center - 1223 W Western Reserve Rd. | Youngstown, OH 44514

From Greater Cleveland Area: Take I-480 East to Ohio Turnpike/I-80 East. Take Exit 232 to merge onto Market Street/OH-7 North. Turn left at Western Reserve Road. Boardman Tennis Center will be on your left in just over a half mile.

From Pittsburgh Area: Take I-76 West to Ohio Turnpike. Take Exit 232 to merge onto Market Street/OH-7 North. Turn left at Western Reserve Road. Boardman Tennis Center will be on your left in just over a half mile.

From YSU Campus: I-680 South to Exit 14 (Western Reserve Rd). Turn right onto Western Reserve Road. Boardman Tennis Center will be on your left in just over two miles.

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