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VISITING TEAM INFORMATION AND TRAVEL GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT KEY CONTACTS ...............................................................................................................1 HEAD COACHES ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 QUICK FACTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 DIRECTIONS TO ASHLAND UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................... 4 ASHLAND UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES................................................................................................... 5 PARKING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 CAMPUS MAP ....................................................................................................................................................................7 LOCAL AREA MAP ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 MEDIA SERVICES AND ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................................. 9 TICKETING INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................10 BASEBALL GAME DAY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................11 BASKETBALL GAME DAY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................12-13 FOOTBALL GAME DAY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................14-15 LACROSSE GAME DAY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................16 SOCCER GAME DAY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................17 SOFTBALL GAME DAY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................18 SWIMMING & DIVING MEET DAY INFORMATION ...........................................................................................19 TENNIS MATCH DAY INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................20 VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 21 WRESTLING MATCH DAY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................22 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES/ SPORTS MEDICINE ..................................................................................23 LIGHTNING POLICY AND SAFETY PROCEDURES .......................................................................................24-25 PREFERRED LODGING PARTNERS ..........................................................................................................................26 PREFERRED RESTAURANT PARTNERS ..................................................................................................................27 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT KEY CONTACTS Al King, Director of Athletics Office: 419.289.5959 Email: [email protected] Adam Bracken, Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance Director/Business Manager Office: 419.289.5297 Email: [email protected] Jeremy Hancock, Assistant Athletic Director – Director of Sports Medicine Office: 419.207.6195 Email: [email protected] Heather Gable, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Women Administrator Office: 419.289.5787 Email: [email protected] Chris Kohuth, Director of Game Operations/Facilities/Tickets and Camps Office: 419.289.5449 Email: [email protected] Dusty Sloan, Director of Athletic Communications (FB, MGOLF, WGOLF, XC, WBB, TF, SB) Office: 419.289.5954 Email: [email protected] Brendan Bittner, Director of Athletic Communications (VB, MSOC, WSOC, MBB, ESPRT, BB) Office: 419.207.5953 Email: [email protected] Scott Vander Sloot, Athletic Communications GA (WTEN, MTEN, WR, SWIM/DIVE, WLAX) Office: 419.207.6330 Email: [email protected] Kay Jenney, Administrative Assistant (Troop Center) Office: 419.289.5475 Email: [email protected] Malcolm Majesky, Strength & Conditioning Coach Office: 419.289.5936 Email: [email protected] Joe Lewis, Director of Bands Office: 419.289.5132 Email: [email protected] Denise Farnsworth, Head Cheer and Dance Coach Email: [email protected] Chris Beck, Equipment Coordinator Office: 419.289.5448 Email: [email protected] David McLaughlin, Director of Safety Services Office: 419.289.5555 Email: [email protected] 1 HEAD COACHES BASEBALL PHONE EMAIL John Schaly 419.289.5444 [email protected] MEN’S BASKETBALL PHONE EMAIL John Ellenwood 419.289.5443 [email protected] WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PHONE EMAIL Kari Pickens 419.289.5469 [email protected] E-SPORTS PHONE EMAIL Josh Buchanan 419.207.4560 [email protected] FOOTBALL PHONE EMAIL Lee Owens 419.289.5447 [email protected] MEN’S GOLF PHONE EMAIL Dennis North 419.207.6334 [email protected] LACROSSE PHONE EMAIL Shaun Williamson 419.207.4561 [email protected] MEN’S SOCCER PHONE EMAIL Oliver Slawson 419.289.5466 [email protected] WOMEN’S SOCCER PHONE EMAIL Taylor Clarke 419.289.5467 [email protected] SOFTBALL PHONE EMAIL Emlyn Knerem 419.289.5453 [email protected] SWIMMING & DIVING PHONE EMAIL Kyle Walthall 419.289.5478 [email protected] TENNIS PHONE EMAIL Lexi Bolesky 419.289.5075 [email protected] TRACK AND FIELD/ CROSS COUNTRY PHONE EMAIL Jud Logan (Track and Field) 419.289.5459 [email protected] Jacob Sussman (Cross Country) 419.207.6161 [email protected] VOLLEYBALL PHONE EMAIL Kevin Foeman 419.289.5454 [email protected] WOMEN’S GOLF PHONE EMAIL Gene Grabiec 419.289.5456 [email protected] WRESTLING PHONE EMAIL Josh Hutchens 419.289.5456 [email protected] 2 QUICK FACTS ABOUT Ashland University is a mid-sized, private university in Ashland, Ohio. The university consists of a 135-acre main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and northern Ohio. Ashland was founded in 1878 as Ashland College and is affiliated with the Brethren Church. MISSION Ashland University, guided by our Christian heritage, is a comprehensive, private university that provides a transformative learning experience, shaping graduates who work, serve and lead with integrity in their local, national and global communities. HISTORY AND TRADITION - AU has earned over 300 NCAA Division II postseason appearances since 1979 - Ashland has 123 national championships all-time: teams, individuals and relays through the winter of 2018-19 - Since 1966-67, Ashland student-athletes have earned 88 Academic All-America honors - Since 1924, Ashland has had more than 1,200 All-Americans - Ashland has won over 70 GLIAC Championships since 1995-96 - Through the 2017-18 school year, AU has finished Top 10 of the Director’s Cup nine times NICKNAME: Eagles MASCOT: Tuffy the Eagle COLORS: Purple (Hex 5C068C) and Gold (Hex FFC72C) ATHLETIC AFFILIATION: NCAA – Division II CONFERENCE: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) JOINED GLIAC: 1995 PREVIOUS CONFERENCE: Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) | 1979 – 1995 TEAMS SPONSORED: 23 TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETES: 576 ATHLETICS WEBSITE: www.goashlandeagles.com ENROLLMENT: Undergraduate: 2,568 Graduate: 1,821 PRESIDENT: Dr. Carlos Campo ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Al King 3 DIRECTIONS TO ASHLAND UNIVERSITY FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH ON I-71: From Interstate 71, take exit #186 or U.S. Route 250, Ashland. Off the exit ramp, turn left on Route 250 heading west. Do not take the Route 250 bypass; continue west on Main Street into Ashland. As you pass the downtown business district and Home Hardware on your left, merge into the left lane and turn left on Claremont Avenue at the next intersection. Continue south on Claremont Avenue in the left lane and turn left at the second traffic light, the intersection of King Road and College Avenue. Make a soft left turn onto King Road. Please refer to the parking lots section or the campus map for specific parking information. FROM THE EAST ON U.S. ROUTE 30 OR U.S. ROUTE 250: When U.S. Routes 30 and 250 split on the west side of Wooster, take U.S. Route 250 west toward Ashland. Do not take the Route 250 bypass; continue west on Main Street into Ashland. As you pass the downtown business district and Home Hardware on your left, merge into the left lane and turn left on Claremont Avenue at the next intersection. Continue south on Claremont Avenue in the left lane and turn left at the second traffic light, the intersection of King Road and College Avenue. Make a soft left turn onto King Road. Please refer to the parking lots section or the campus map for specific parking information. FROM THE WEST ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE OR FROM THE NORTH ON U.S. ROUTE 250: From the Turnpike, exit 118, U.S. Route 250 and travel south on Route 250 for about 37 miles to Ashland. Do not take the Route 250 bypass, continue