2012-13 SPARTAN FAN VISITING GUIDE

OUR GREENSBORO. OUR GAME. Welcome to Greensboro, N.C. and the campus of UNCG. The information in this visitor’s guide should assist in making your trip as smooth as possible. For convenience, please refer to the Table of Contents below. We look forward to seeing you this season! Go Spartans!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Contact Information ...... 1-2 UNCG Athletics Administration & Support Staff ...... 1 UNCG Athletics Coaching Staff ...... 2 UNCG Athletic Facilities ...... 3-5 Fleming Gymnasium (Women’s Basketball) & Greensboro Coliseum (Men’s Basketball) ...... 3 UNCG Soccer, Baseball & Softball Facilities ...... 4 UNCG Tennis & Golf Facilities ...... 5 Directions & Parking ...... 6-8 Directions to UNCG & Athletic Event Parking ...... 6 Greensboro Area Map ...... 7 UNCG Campus Map ...... 8 Tickets Information ...... 9 Travel Arrangements ...... 10-11 Preferred Hotel Accommodations ...... 10 Preferred Local Dining...... 11

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ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION (AREA CODE 336) FACILITIES & GAME OPERATIONS Kim Record, Director of Athletics ...... 334-5952 Jennifer Aguilar, Assistant AD - Facilities/Game Operations...... 334-3226 Brian Battle, Senior Associate AD - Administration ...... 256-1170 Emily Snow, Facilities & Game Ops Assistant/Camp Director ...... 202-4789 Terry Ackerman, Faculty Athletic Representative ...... 334-3474 Josh Vernon, Facilities Assistant ...... 334-3032 Craig Fink, Associate AD - Advancement ...... 334-3420 Tyler Ammons, Facilities Assistant ...... 334-3032 Tim George, Associate AD - External Operations ...... 256-1138 Stacy Kosciak, Associate AD ...... 334-5649 MARKETING, PROMOTIONS & TICKET SALES Jen Sansevero, Associate AD - Academic Support/Student Services Tim George, Associate AD - External Operations ...... 256-1138 Jody Smith, Associate AD - Compliance/SWA ...... 256-0055 Brent DiGiacomo, Assistant AD - Marketing & Promotions ...... 317-2711 Patrick Martin, Assistant AD ...... 256-1171 Lauren Beasley, Assistant Director Marketing/Promotions ...... 256-0550 Joann Cozart, Administrative Assistant ...... 334-5952 Whitney Honeycutt, Assistant Director Marketing/Ticketing ...... 334-5407 Michael Ehmke, Ticket Manager ...... 334-3250 ATHLETIC TRAINING (FAX NUMBER: 256-0407) Erica Thornton, Head Athletic Trainer ...... 334-3700 MEDIA RELATIONS Jay McCloy, Associate Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Matt McCollester, Director of Media Relations ...... 334-5615 Jamie Best, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Chip Welch, Assistant Director of Media Relations...... 334-5615 Corie Hampton, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Justin Glover, Assistant Director of Media Relations ...... 334-5615 Dan Kontos, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Dacia Ijames, Director of New Media ...... 256-0550 Abbey Paisley, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Nakia Parmalee, Media Relations Intern Mara Mohler, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Rob Daniels, Contributing Writer ...... 334-5615 Aaron Karkow, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 Danielle Cotellessa, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 334-5925 SPARTAN CLUB Craig Fink, Associate AD - Advancement ...... 334-3420 Tracy Owen, Sports Nutritionist Mike Roach, Spartan Club Director ...... 334-3576 Susan McDonald, Athletic Development Assistant ...... 919-270-0457 STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES Kwadjo Steele, Assistant AD - Student Welfare ...... 790-2462 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Nick Vaccaro, AEP Director...... 334-3880 Danny Wheel, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach ...... 334-9861 Milvia Sadler, Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator ...... 334-5730 Chris Parsons, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach ...... 334-9861

Will Hayes, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach ...... 334-9861 BUSINESS OPERATIONS Jackie Riffle, Associate AD - Business Operations...... 334-3253 SPARTAN IMG SPORTS MARKETING

Justin Hukill, Sponsorship Sales ...... 334-3798 COMPLIANCE Jody Smith, Associate AD - Compliance/SWA ...... 256-0055 Trever Wright, Compliance Coordinator ...... 944-3032

EQUIPMENT & CAPITAL PROJECTS Cathy Roberts, Associate AD - Capital Projects & Equipment ...... 334-5537 Jane Long, Equipment Manager ...... 334-3032

MAILING ADDRESS: SHIPPING ADDRESS: UNCG Athletics UNCG Athletics PO Box 26168 1408 Walker Avenue Greensboro, NC 27402-6168 Fax Number: 336-334-4063 337 HHP Building www.UNCGSpartans.com Greensboro, NC 27402-6168

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COACHING STAFF

BASEBALL (FAX NUMBER: 256-0450) WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Link Jarrett, Head Coach ...... 334-3247 Wendy Palmer, Head Coach ...... 334-4021 Jerry Edwards, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3247 Latasha Shipman, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3002 Matt Boykin, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3247 Darren Guensch, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3002 Dustin Ijames, Dir. of Baseball Administration & Facilities ...... 334-3247 LaToya Carter, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3754 Joey Holcomb, Volunteer Assistant Coach ...... 334-3247 Jade , Director of Basketball Operations ...... 334-3754

MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S GOLF Wes Miller, Head Coach ...... 334-3003 Sarah Sargent, Head Coach ...... 420-5521 Mike Roberts, Associate Head Coach ...... 334-3003 Duane Simpkins, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3003 WOMEN’S SOCCER Jackie Manuel, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3003 Steve Nugent, Head Coach ...... 334-4474 Kevin Oleksiak, Director of Basketball Operations ...... 334-3003 Adrian Blewitt, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3121 J.B. Tanner, Director of Basketball Operations ...... 334-3003 Sammy Towne, Assistant Coach ...... 334-5183

MEN’S GOLF SOFTBALL Terrance Stewart, Head Coach ...... 202-5337 Janelle Breneman, Head Coach...... 334-5057 Dr. Bob Christina, Assistant Coach Sarah Kerr (Dawson), Assistant Coach ...... 334-5057 Brittany McKinney, Assistant Coach...... 334-5057 MEN’S SOCCER Justin Maullin, Head Coach ...... 334-5258 WOMEN’S TENNIS Scott Brittsan, Assistant Coach ...... 334-5222 Jeff Trivette, Head Coach ...... 209-7429 Jay Benfield, Assistant Coach ...... 334-5222 Alejandra Guerra, Graduate Assistant Coach Will Mack, Volunteer Coach ...... 334-5222 VOLLEYBALL MEN’S TENNIS Patrick Nicholas, Head Coach...... 334-5303 Thomas Mozur, Head Coach ...... 314-5016 Abbi Blackburn, Assistant Coach ...... 334-3001 Brett Bernstein, Assistant Coach ...... 334-4302

MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD Linh Nguyen, Head Coach ...... 209-3310 Michelle Chewens, Assistant Coach Chad Pearson, Assistant Coach

MAILING ADDRESS: SHIPPING ADDRESS: UNCG Athletics UNCG Athletics PO Box 26168 1408 Walker Avenue Greensboro, NC 27402-6168 Fax Number: 336-334-4063 337 HHP Building www.UNCGSpartans.com Greensboro, NC 27402-6168

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FLEMING GYMNASIUM Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium is located in the Health and Human Performance Building, a $16.2 million facility that opened on campus in June 1989.

Before the 2006-07 season, Fleming Gym underwent a facelift to improve seating amenities. The new seating includes chairback seating on the lower half with bleacher bench seating in the upper half.

The gymnasium, which has seating for more than 1,800 for basketball and 1,200 for volleyball, was named for Fleming, a Greensboro civic leader and one of the most ardent supporters of UNCG athletics, on Dec. 1, 1994. Spartan teams first occupied the gym during the 1989-90 academic year.

In the summer of 2011, a project to overhaul the team locker room areas began. The project included expanded, modernized space for numerous UNCG teams and also meeting areas for video breakdown and other activities.

GREENSBORO COLISEUM UNCG's men's basketball team moved into a "new" home in 2009-10, making the Greensboro Coliseum its home court. As a preview of things to come, UNCG hosted Davidson in its new venue two months later and drew a crowd of 11,687. On Decem- ber 29, 2010 a UNCG record attendance of 22,178 watched the Spartans host the Duke Blue Devils.

At full capacity, the building holds more than 23,000 fans for basketball. UNCG utilizes a variety of configurations for its contests with a minimum capacity of 7,617. As part of the move, the Coliseum remodeled a floor to become a Spartan "home floor" and also completely renovated a massive locker room space for the team, complete with training room, meeting facilities, coaches offices and a players' lounge.

The Coliseum’s rich history of hosting sporting events is highlighted by its long and distinguished list of ACC and NCAA basketball action, making it the most frequent home of ACC championships, having hosted 23 men's tournaments and 12 women's events. In addition, the Coliseum has also been the site of 12 NCAA men's tournament competitions and three NCAA women's tournaments.

The Coliseum has also served as the home for professional basketball, several professional ice hockey franchises, two indoor football teams and has hosted a multitude of tennis, boxing, track and field, amateur and professional wrestling and gymnastics events.

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UNCG SOCCER STADIUM The UNCG Soccer Stadium is a modern soccer-only facility located in the heart of campus. Both the men’s and women’s teams celebrated their 20th season in the state-of-the-art facility in 2010.

UNCG played on the same site, then known as Campus Field, through the 1990 season. On Dec. 6, 1990, ground was broken on the $3.6 million stadium that fans see today. Prior to the renovation, the UNCG men’s soccer team was as dominant on its home field as it is today. The site of UNCG Soccer Stadium has served as the home field for the Spartans for more than 25 seasons. Both teams have won more than 70 percent of their matches on the home pitch.

The stadium rivals any collegiate soccer facility in the nation with several outstanding features including permanent seating for 3,540 spectators in the grandstand along the east sideline, a new scoreboard with a video message center, press box and brick wall completely surrounding the facility.

Besides providing UNCG’s teams with a first-class home, the stadium has also attracted a number of outside events to the campus. UNCG hosted the semifinal and final rounds of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship in 1997 and 1998, focusing nationwide attention on Greensboro and the university. A then-championship record 20,058 fans attended in 1998, including a stadium single-event record 10,583 for the final. The championship was nationally televised by ESPN. UNCG BASEBALL STADIUM Home to the UNCG baseball team since 1999, UNCG Baseball Stadium was dedicated versus George Washington on Feb. 12 of that year before an overflow crowd of 1,835.

In the fall of 2010, work was completed on a $2.3 million fieldhouse that sits along the first base line. The new 10,000-square-foot facility provides numerous uses for the program. The building has a team locker room; a lounge area for players; a locker room for the coaching staff; two batting cages; an equipment room; and a training room.

The stadium is set on approximately 13 acres and includes a state-of- the-art baseball field, offices, a press box, a ticket office, concession building, public restrooms and a grounds maintenance building. The stadium includes 889 fixed, fold-down seats and grass slopes along both foul lines that provide space for additional seating. With the availability of the additional seating, the capacity of UNCG Baseball Stadium approaches 3,500.

UNCG SOFTBALL STADIUM The UNCG softball team moved into the brand new $3 million UNCG Softball Stadium for the 2006 season. Located on the site of the old UNCG Softball Field, hosted its first contest on Feb. 22, 2006, when the Spartans welcomed Radford for a non- conference doubleheader.

The UNCG Softball Stadium served as the site for the 2007 Southern Conference Softball Tournament and will host the tournament again in 2013. On April 10, 2008 UNCG hosted Team USA in an exhibition as USA Softball took on teams throughout the country in its “Bound 4 Beijing” tour. The game was played in front of a packed house as 1,500 fans attended to see the Olympic team compete.

The complex includes a stadium with 500 permanent seats, a press box, a concession area behind home plate, spacious restroom facilities, a grounds storage building and an indoor hitting facility.

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UNCG TENNIS COURTS Constructed in the summer and fall of 2000, the UNCG Tennis Courts serve as the home facility for the Spartan men's and women's tennis teams. Situated between the UNCG Soccer Stadium and Fleming Gymnasium, the facility includes 12 lighted courts, a meeting area on the south end of the courts, 24 player benches and elevated seating for approximately 350 fans.

The facility underwent renovations in the summer of 2010. The courts have been completely resurfaced and have been changed to a more attractive blue court -- sometimes called "US Open-style" as Flushing Meadows switched to them prior to 2005. The Australian Open followed suit in 2008.

FOREST OAKS COUNTRY CLUB Forest Oaks is home to UNCG's Bridgestone Intercollegiate and is the home course of the Spartan men's golf team.

Carved from North Carolina hardwoods by noted architect Ellis Maples, Forest Oaks opened in 1962 to wide acclaim. It was already known as one of the best tests of golf in a state known for great golf tests when it became the home course of the venerable Greater Greensboro Open in 1977. It served as a PGA Tour stop for more than 30 years.

STARMOUNT FOREST COUNTRY CLUB Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek of Boston, Mass., designed the original Starmount Forest golf course and it was completed with consultation from Perry Maxwell. The course formally opened for play on Aug. 1, 1930 and serves as the home course of the Spartan women’s team.

During its 75-plus years of existence, Starmount Forest has hosted many professional and amateur tournaments and is the only championship golf course in the city of Greensboro.

Starmount Forest hosted the 2001 N.C. Senior Amateur Championship, the 2004 N.C. Mid-Am Championship, the 2004 Southern Conference Women's Golf Championship, and the 2007 N.C. Amateur Championship.

The course covers 155 acres and offers a tremendous test for the most avid golfer. Four tees are available for play: Black, White, Blue and Green.

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DIRECTIONS TO UNCG GPS: 1400 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27412

From the North and East (Burlington, Raleigh/Durham, Richmond, Va.): From I-40/85, follow I-40/Business 85 toward Greensboro/Winston-Salem. Take the Freeman Mill Road/Coliseum Area exit, and turn right on Freeman Mill Road. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta streets, approximately 0.7 miles.

From the South (Salisbury, Charlotte, Atlanta, Ga.): From I-85 North, follow Business 85 toward Greensboro, then take the Holden Road exit and turn right on Holden Road. Follow Holden for approximately 4.5 miles and turn right on Market Street. Follow Market Street for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right on Aycock Street South. At the second stoplight, turn left on Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta streets, approximately 0.7 miles.

From the West (Winston-Salem, Asheville, Knoxville, Tenn.): From I-40 East, take the Wendover Avenue East exit. Follow Wendover to the exit for Market Street (3.5 miles). Turn right on Market Street and follow for less than 1 mile. Turn right on Aycock Street South. At second stoplight, turn left on Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta streets.

From the North on Highway 220 (Eden, Martinsville, Roanoke, Va.): Highway 220 South becomes Battleground Avenue. Stay on Battleground until you cross the intersection of Cornwallis Drive. Immediately bear right on Westover Terrace. (Battleground Avenue and Highway 220 will bear left.) Stay on Westover as it becomes Aycock Street. At the fifth stoplight turn left onto Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your leftat the corner of Stirling and Theta streets.

From the South on Highway 220 (Asheboro, Rockingham): From Highway 220 North, follow the signs to the Coliseum area. Turn left at the stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta streets, approximately 0.7 miles.

From the North on Highway 29 (Reidsville, Danville, Va.): From Highway 29 South, take the Wendover Avenue West/Hospital Exit. Follow Wendover for approximately 2.6 miles and take the Westover Terrace exit. Follow the exit to the right, and merge right, following the Coliseum sign. Stay on Westover as it becomes Aycock Street. Turn left at the fourth stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta streets.

From the South on Highway 421 (Sanford, Fayetteville): From Highway 421 North, take I-40 West toward Winston-Salem. Take the Freeman Mill Road/Coliseum Area exit, and turn right on Freeman Mill Road. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. Turn left on Stirling Street, and the Walker Avenue Parking Deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta streets, approximately 0.7 miles. PARKING FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS

Please remember, PARKING IS FREE in the Walker Avenue Parking Deck for all UNCG home athletic events on campus. At the conclusion of an event the gate arms will automatically raise, allowing fans to exit the deck from the first level. Parking for special events held by outside organizations on the UNCG campus (i.e. baseball showcases, basketball showcases and tournaments) are not associated with the UNCG Athletic Department and require payment for parking in the Walker Avenue Parking Deck at a rate of $2 per hour or maximum of $7 per day.

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UNCG ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE / GREENSBORO COLISEUM BOX OFFICE UNCG Athletics Ticket Office Greensboro Coliseum Box Office - 329 HHP Building (3rd Floor) Men’s Basketball Tickets Office: 336-334-3250 1921 West Lee Street Fax: 336-334-4063 Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m to 6 p.m., and two hours before each game. On men's basketball game days, the UNCG Athletics Ticket Office will close at 2 p.m. (weekdays only) to allow for Men's basketball general public tickets may also be transfer of services over to the Greensboro Coliseum venue. purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Online Ticketing Tickets for Men’s Basketball may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.

OLYMPIC SPORTS TICKET INFORMATION Admission is FREE for all spectators at regular-season home events for the following sports:

 Men's Soccer & Women’s Soccer  Men’s & Women’s Tennis  Volleyball  Men’s & Women’s Golf  Baseball  Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track &  Softball Field ATHLETIC VENUE POLICIES/LIABILITY STATEMENT The following items are prohibited in all UNCG Athletic Facilities:  Umbrellas  Pets  Banner signs  Outside food or drink  Artificial noisemakers  Tobacco products

UNCG reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by UNCG to be disorderly or unsportsmanlike or who fails to comply with university, Southern Conference or NCAA policies. UNCG is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. No refunds or exchanges. See posted liability statement for events at UNCG Baseball Stadium, UNCG Softball Stadium and the Greensboro Coliseum. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT The Southern Conference and its member institutions are committed to principles of good sportsmanship. We believe that all student-athletes, coaches and spectators should strive to represent the very best spirit and tradition of college athletics. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner at all times. The use of artificial noisemakers is strictly prohibited. Those in attendance should report any act that goes against this policy to game management or security personnel immediately.

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UNCG ATHLETICS PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS

Fairfield Inn Courtyard by Marriott 4308 Big Tree Way 4400 W. Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC 27409 Greensboro, NC 27407 Group Contact: Carolyn Cudd Group Contact: Danielle Foisy 336-209-2555 336-587-4141 www.marriott.com/fairfieldinn www.marriott.com/gsown

Clarion Hotel of Greensboro Hyatt Place 415 Swing Road 1619 Stanley Road Greensboro, NC 27409 Greensboro, NC 27407 Group Contact: Thelma Gilmer Group Contact: Brian Williams 336-315-1544 336-852-1443 www.clariongreensboro.com www.greensboro.place.hyatt.com

Drury Inn & Suites 3220 High Point Road Greensboro, NC 27407 Group Contact: Dave Sorauf 800-834-7217

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UNCG ATHLETICS PREFERRED DINING PARTNERS

609 S. Elm Street 338 South Tate Street 4411 W. Wendover Avenue 336-235-2840 336-398-9464 336-856-2300

3031 High Point Road 820 S. Chapman Street 1608 W. Friendly Avenue 336-852-4600 336-272-6156 336-333-9393

274 Eastchester Drive 5710 High Point Road 336-882-4668 336-333-3340

2206 High Point Road 336-294-2570

3737 High Point Road 1100 E. Bessemer Avenue 4623 W. Market Street 2317 Battleground Avenue 336-299-4419 336-274-6679 336-855-6306 336-288-0473

2903 Battleground Avenue 4409 Landover Road 1600 E. Bessemer Avenue 2340 Randleman Road 336-282-0966 336-855-5905 336-275-9831 336-274-3570

2315 S. Elm Eugene Street 3707 Elmsley Street 3512 Drawbridge Parkway 336-272-5607 336-273-7616 336-545-4111 OUR GREENSBORO. 2012-13 UNCG VISITING TEAM GUIDE - 11 OUR GAME.