Una Athletics Visiting Team Guide

UNA ATHLETICS VISITING TEAM GUIDE

FLORENCE, ALABAMA HOME OF THE L I O N S WELCOME TO NORTH ALABAMA

Dear Visitors,

On behalf of the University of North Alabama and Lion Athletics, we welcome you to the Shoals community. It is my hope that your stay with us is an enjoyable one. The information provided within this package is intended to assist you with planning your trip to the Shoals.

Our entire staff is excited to do everything we can to accommodate you and your team while you are here. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact one of the UNA staff members. While you will have an event manager assigned to your contest, any UNA staff person will be happy to address your needs.

Safe Travels,

Mark Linder

Director of Athletics

University of North Alabama ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Director of Athletics Mark Linder [email protected] 256-765-4561

Assistant A.D. - Compliance Todd Vardaman [email protected] 256-765-4618

Assistant A.D. - Communications Jeff Hodges [email protected] 256-765-4595

Business Manager/SWA Debbie Williams [email protected] 256-765-4788

Game Operations/Facilities Alexa Moates [email protected] 256-765-5183

Sports Information Shane Herrmann [email protected] 256-765-4895

Corporate Relations Brock Beck [email protected] 256-765-4906

Ticketing Janae Lyde [email protected] 256-765-5467

Broadcast/Video Eddy Forsythe [email protected] 256-765-5077

Video/ESPN Benjamin Ray [email protected] 256-765-5064

Development Megan Lovelace [email protected] 256-765-4615

Athletic Trainer Josh Penny [email protected] 256-765-4563

Athletic Trainer Anna Talbot [email protected] 256-765-4563

Athletic Trainer Cody Partin [email protected] 256-765-4563

Administrative Assistant Jacinta Mastin [email protected] 256-765-4397

Administrative Assistant Peggy Wingo [email protected] 256-765-4396 COACHING STAFF DIRECTORY Baseball Head Coach Mike Keehn [email protected] 256-765-4635 Assistant Coach Anthony DeCicco [email protected] 256-765-5064 Assistant Coach Nick McGregor [email protected] 256-765-4412

Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Pujol [email protected] 256-765-4398 Assistant Coach Tom Berryman [email protected] 256-765-4567 Assistant Coach Willie Watson [email protected] 205-499-5636 Assistant Coach Ahmad Smith [email protected] 256-765-4567 Director of Opperations Daniel Williams [email protected] 256-765-4932

Women’s Basketball Head Basketball Coach Missy Tiber [email protected] 256-765-4616 Associate Head Coach Adrianne Harlow [email protected] 256-765-4161 Assistant Coach Josh Ashley [email protected] 256-765-4833 Assistant Coach Ellen Holton [email protected] 256-765-4846

Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Jeremy Provence [email protected] 256-765-4477

Football Head Coach Chris Willis [email protected] 256-765-4634 Defensive Coordinator Steadman Campbell [email protected] 256-765-4562 Offensvie Coordinator Ryan Aplin [email protected] 256-765-6349 DB/Special Teams/Equipment Blake Farris [email protected] 256-765-4613 LB/Camp Director Gabe Poe [email protected] 256-765-5035 OL/Run Recruiting Coordinator Zach Lisko [email protected] 256-765-4843 Receivers Austin Tucker [email protected] 256-765-4566 Defensive Line Cordell Upshaw [email protected] 256-765-5034

Men’s Golf Head Coach Cullen Carstens [email protected] 256-765-4372

Women’s Golf Head Coach Neil Self [email protected] 256-762-0158

Women’s Soccer Head Coach Chris Walker [email protected] 256-765-4845 Assistant Coach Hollie Loud [email protected] 256-765-4842 Assistant Coach Kerry Edwards [email protected]

Softball Head Coach Ashley Cozart [email protected] 256-765-5993 Assistant Coach Lindsey Thompson [email protected] 256-765-5982

Strength & Conditioning Head S&C Coordinator Steve Herring [email protected] 256-765-4534 Assistant S&C Coordinator Tia Anderson [email protected] 256-765-4397

Men’s & Women’s Tennis Head Coach Brice Bishop [email protected] 256-765-4617

Volleyball Head Coach Bob White [email protected] 256-765-4844 Assistant Coach David Gordon [email protected] 256-765-4591 GENERAL INFORMATION Unloading/Parking

Flowers Hall (Basketball/Volleyball): Buses are welcome to unload in front of Flowers Hall on Pine Street. Once unloaded, buses should park below the baseball field on Stewart Avenue due to construction and may return to the front of Flowers Hall to pick up their team.

Bill Jones Athletic Complex (Soccer): Buses may unload at the bottom of the stairs on Stewart Avenue and should park below the baseball field on Stewart Avenue due to construction and may return to the front of Flowers Hall to pick up their team.

Mike D. Lane Baseball Field: Buses are more than welcome to unload at the entrance gate to the baseball field, but then buses must park at the bottom of the stairs on Stewart Avenue.

UNA Tennis Complex: Buses may unload and park in Lot Z which is located next to Appleby East and Appleby West, on the corner of Hermitage Drive and Nellie Avenue.

Braly Municipal Stadium (Football): Buses will unload behind the East Stands and park on Royal Avenue; UNA Police will be present to assist on game day.

UNA Softball Complex: Buses may unload anywhere in the surrounding parking lot throughout, BEWARE OF FOUL BALLS.

Locker Rooms: Locker room assignments in Flowers Hall will be posted on the doors. Soccer, basketball, and volleyball locker rooms are also located in Flowers Hall. A representative from UNA will be present to assist you with any questions that might arise.

Benches: In Flowers Hall, when facing the score table, the visiting bench will be on the left for basketball and the right for volleyball. At the Bill Jones Athletic Complex (soccer) the visiting bench will be located to the right when looking at the score table. The baseball visiting dugout is on the first base side. The softball visiting dugout is on the third base side. Please note that bench assignments are subject to change. Teams will be notified by Game Ops.

Water Coolers: Water, cups and ice will be provided at each bench. Additional ice is available upon request.

Towels: Teams are asked to provide their own towels.

Tickets: $10 - Football, Basketball $7 - Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball No Charge - Cross Country & Track, Golf, Tennis * Children 5 and under get in free

SPORTS INFORMATION

Jeff Hodges Shane Herrmann Sports Information Director Sports Information Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Office: (256) 765-4595 Office: (256) 765-4895 Home: (256) 766-7572 Cell: (256) 483-2604

Sports Information Office The Sports Information office is located in the Hal Self Field House behind Flowers Hall.

Mailing Address Written correspondence concerning UNA’s Athletic Department should be directed to:

University of North Alabama Athletics UNA Box #5083 Hal Self Field House 221 Florence, AL 35632-0001

Fax Communications The Athletic Department fax number is (256) 765-4685.

Interviews All interviews with UNA players and coaches should be scheduled through the Sports Information office. The best time to arrange interviews is in the afternoon on weekdays (when not interfering with athletes’ class schedules). Interviews at the conclusion of all home events will be held after a brief NCAA-prescribed cooling off period.

Requests for media credentials must be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled event by contacting the sports information office.

Statistics/Services UNA Athletics personnel will oversee statistical work for all home events. Halftime statistics will be available to coaches and visiting sports information directors. Final stat books will be delivered to the head coach or SID following each event. Updated scores, box scores, and cumulative statistics will be available to our next opponent by 10 a.m. the morning following the event.

Programs, fact sheets and cumulative statistics will be distributed upon request.

Any visiting teams requiring radio must notify the SID seven (7) days in advance of the event.

The results of all UNA athletic events are reported to the Decatur Daily, Huntsville Times, Birmingham News, and the Gulf South Conference. The SID should be notified if additional media outlets need to be included on this list. ATHLETIC TRAINING

The athletic training team at the University of North Alabama would like to welcome you to Florence, Alabama. The athletic training room is located on the bottom floor of the Flowers Hall Annex building. Our facilities are fully equipped to handle any athletic training needs you or your team may have. The main athletic training room will be open at least one hour before competition. Each team will have access to the following modalities: hydrocollator, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and whirlpool. Treatment tables and taping tables will be available for use. We ask that you provide your team with necessary supplies for taping (tape, ace bandage, etc.). The following items will be provided on your bench: water, cups, injury ice and ice bags. The athletic training facility located at the UNA Softball Complex on Chisholm Road is equipped to handle any pre-game treatments. Each team will have access to the following modalities: hydrocollator, ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Please notify the athletic training staff if you need access to our main athletic training room. An ATC will be present at all home events and will be able to assist if necessary. In the event that you are traveling without an ATC, please notify our staff so that we can make necessary arrangements to cover your team’s needs. Our staff will only provide treatment for pre-existing injuries with the consent and treatment protocol from the visit team’s ATC or physician. You can fax or email your written request. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact us.

Contact Numbers Josh Penny, ATC, LAT, MED Anna Talbot, ATC, LAT, MS Cody Partin, ATC, LAT, MS Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Football, Golf Women’s Basketball, Golf Men’s Basketball 256-765-4563 office 256-765-5116 office 256-765-5020 office 256-577-0511 cell 706-957-5152 cell 706-897-2685 cell 256-765-4685 fax 256-765-4685 fax 256-765-4685 fax [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Graduate Assistants Sam Benson, ATC, LAT Baseball 601-562-0808 Will Cotton, ATC, LAT Cross Country/Tennis 251-604-0472 Erin Garrison, ATC, LAT Softball 601-227-0284 Kalyn Putman, ATC, LAT Volleyball 815-258-9200 Mercedez Speicher, ATC, LAT Soccer 319-239-4368

North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic Dr. Ken Hibbett Dr. Hamp Moore 2129 Helton Dr. Hibbett Dentistry Tomsik Eye Care Florence, AL 35630 405 N Cedar St. 318 E Tennessee St. 256-246-3444 Florence, AL 35630 Florence, AL 35630 256-766-4236 256-767-5000

Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Rite-Aid Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 205 Marengo St 2403 Florence Blvd. 1501 FlorenceBlvd Florence, AL 35630 Florence, AL 35630 Florence, AL 35630 General Info: 256-768-9400 256-766-7450 256-767-0520

Police Department Fire Department 702 South Seminary St. 1321 North Wood Ave. Florence, AL 35630 Florence, AL 35630 256-760-6500 256-760-6422 DINING PARTNERS

306 BBQ 322 N Court Street 256-766-5665

Bojangles 109 S Cox Creek Parkway 256-765-7100

Buffalo Wild Wings 2870 Florence Boulevard 256-740-8464

Domino’s 1836 Darby Drive 256-766-6960

Five Guys 2881 Florence Boulevard 256-349-2058

Garden Gate Cafe 1917 Florence Boulevard 256-349-2569

Honeybaked Ham 301 Cox Creek Parkway #1320 256-760-0650

Jimmy John’s 101 N Court Street 256-768-9994 DINING PARTNERS

Legend’s Steakhouse 201 N Seminary Street 256-766-5072

Lenny’s Sub Shop 409 Cox Creek Parkway 256-760 -6267

Logan’s Roadhouse 2890 Florence Boulevard 256-764-5011

Olive Garden 375 Cox Creek Parkway 256-718-3337

Ricatoni’s Italian Grill 107 N Court Street 256-718-1002

Rosie’s Mexican Cantina 302 N Court Street 256-767-5599

Steak-N-Stuff 853 Florence Boulevard 256-767-5444

Texas Roadhouse 307 Cox Creek Parkway 256-765-7104 HOTEL PARTNERS

Comfort Inn & Suites 140 Matthew Paul Court 256-246-2301

Hampton Inn & Suites (Downtown) 505 S Court Street 256-767-8282

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa 800 S Cox Creek Parkway 256-246-3600

Residence Inn by Marriott 1000 Sweetwater Avenue 256-764-9966

Radisson Hotel 4900 Hatch Boulevard 256-381-4710 BANKS

CB&S Bank 2975 Hough Road 256-314-4370

First Metro 3121 Cloverdale Road 256-768-1690

Listerhill Credit Union 2995 Hough Road 256-767-3171

Progress Bank 217 N. Seminary Street 256-764-2201

TVA Community Credit Union 303 E. Dr. Hicks Boulevard 256-246-2994

ACTIVITIES

Sky Zone Trampoline Park 250 Mangum Street 256-980-1700

RTJ Golf Trail - The Shoals 990 SunBelt Parkway 256-446-5111

AMC Florence 12 301 Cox Creek Parkway 256-760-1728 DIRECTIONS

Braly Stadium - Football

From Huntsville, AL - Follow US 72 West into Florence, AL. US 72 turns into Florence Blvd. Turn right onto N. Glendale St. (at Jacks Restaurant). Turn left on Sannoner Ave. then right on N. Royal Ave. Braly Stadium will be on the left.

From Corinth, MS - Follow US 72 East to US 43. Turn left (North) onto US 43. Bear right onto US 43 and cross O’Neil Bridge into Florence, AL. Turn right to stay on US 43 (Dr. Hicks Blvd.) Go approximately .2 miles and turn left onto N. Wood Ave. Turn right onto Hermitage Dr. Bear right and Braly Stadium is on the right on Royal Ave.

From Birmingham, AL - Follow I-65 North. Take Exit 310 (AL 157). Turn left onto AL 157 for 55 miles. Merge onto US 72 Alt. (Al 157). Turn right onto US 43 North. Bear right onto US 43 and cross O’Neil Bridge into Florence, AL. Turn right to stay on US 43 (Dr. Hicks Blvd.). Go approximately .2 miles and turn left onto N. Wood Ave. Turn right onto Hermitage Dr. Bear right and Braly Stadium is on the right on Royal Ave.

From Nashville, TN - Follow I-65 South. Take Exit 351 (US 72). Turn right onto US 72. Follow US 72 West into Florence, AL. US 72 turns into Florence Blvd.. Turn right onto N. Glendale St. (at Jacks Restaurant). Turn left on Sannoner Ave. then right on N. Royal Ave. Braly Staduim will be on the left.

UNA Softball Complex – Softball

From Huntsville, AL - Follow US 72 West into Florence, AL. US 72 turns into Florence Blvd. Turn right onto Cox Creek Park- way (by Hardees). Turn left on Chisolm Rd. and the complex will be on the right.

From Corinth, MS - Follow US 72 East to US 43. Turn left (North) onto US 43. Bear right onto US 43 and cross O’Neil Bridge into Florence, AL. Turn right to stay on US 43 (Dr. Hicks Blvd.) Go approximately .2 miles and turn left onto N. Wood Ave. Continue on N. Wood Ave until you reach Cox Creek Boulevard. Turn right onto Cox Creek Boulevard. Go approximately .8 miles and turn right onto Chisolm Rd. The complex will be on the right.

From Birmingham, AL - Follow I-65 North. Take Exit 310 (AL 157). Turn left onto AL 157 for 55 miles. Merge onto US 72 Alt. (Al 157). Turn right onto US 43 North. Bear right onto US 43 and cross O’Neil Bridge into Florence, AL. Turn right to stay on US 43 (Dr. Hicks Blvd.). Go approximately .2 miles and turn left onto N. Wood Ave. Continue on N. Wood Ave until you reach Cox Creek Boulevard. Turn right onto Cox Creek Boulevard. Go approximately .8 miles and turn right onto Chisolm Rd. The complex will be on the right.

From Nashville, TN - Follow I-65 South. Take Exit 351 (US 72). Turn right onto US 72. Follow US 72 West into Florence, AL. US 72 turns into Florence Blvd. Turn right onto Cox Creek Parkway (by Hardees). Turn left on Chisolm Rd. The complex will be on the right.

On Campus Venues: Flowers Hall – Volleyball/Basketball Mike D. Lane Field - Baseball Bill Jones Athletic Complex - Soccer

From Huntsville, AL - Follow US 72 West into Florence, AL. US 72 turns into Florence Blvd. Turn right onto N. Pine Street. (at City Parking Deck). Go approximately 1/2 mile and Flowers Hall /University Field will be on your left.

From Corinth, MS - Follow US 72 East to US 43. Turn left (North) onto US 43. Bear right onto US 43 and cross O’Neil Bridge into Florence, AL. Turn left at the first red light onto Veterans Drive. Turn right onto N. Pine Street. Go approximately 1 mile and Flowers Hall/ University Field will be on your left.

From Birmingham, AL - Follow I-65 North. Take Exit 310 (AL 157). Turn left onto AL 157 for 55 miles. Merge onto US 72 Alt. (Al 157). Turn right onto US 43 North. Bear right onto US 43 and cross O’Neil Bridge into Florence, AL. Turn left at the first red light onto Veterans Drive. Turn right onto N. Pine Street. Go approx.imately 1 mile and Flowers Hall/University Field will be on your left.

From Nashville, TN - Follow I-65 South. Take Exit 351 (US 72). Turn right onto US 72. Follow US 72 West into Florence, AL. US 72 turns into Florence Blvd.. Turn right onto N. Pine Street. (at City Parking Deck). Go approximately 1/2 mile and Flowers Hall /University Field will be on your left. University of North Alabama UNA Box #5083 Hal Self Field House 221 Florence, AL 35732-0001

phone: 256-765-4396 phone: 256-765-4397

fax: 256-765-4685