Visiting Team Guide Soccer 2
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Dear Coach or Administrator: FGCU Athletics is excited for the opportunity to host your team during the 2019 season. We aim to make your experience in Fort Myers, FL and at Florida Gulf Coast University as pleasant as possible. We are pleased to present this Visiting Team Guide to you to help familiarize your team with the various details and processes for the operation of Soccer Matches hosted by FGCU. In this information, you will find contact information, travel information (maps and directions), facility information, game management information, ticket information, and all other helpful information pertinent to your visit. Please review the materials that follow and share with the appropriate personnel. Items contained in this document are subject to change based on various confounding factors involved with game day such as weather. Along with this guide, you will receive a visiting team information form. Please fill out this form and return to me so we can be sure to plan accordingly to help accommodate your needs. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely, Michael Miller Associate AD, Facilities and Operations FGCU Athletics O: 239-590-7096 C: 949-307-1647 E: [email protected] . (Home Team Listed First) TIME MONDAY, AUGUST 12 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. MIAMI+ 6:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN+ 6:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. FIU 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. PALM BEACH ATLANTIC+ 6:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. AUBURN 1:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. LA SALLE 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. SETON HALL 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. NORTHEASTERN 5:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. BALL STATE 1:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. UCF 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. CREIGHTON 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. MARSHALL 1:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. LIPSCOMB* 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, OCTOER 6 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. JACKSONVILLE* 1:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. FIU 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. KEENESAW STATE* 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. JACKSONVILLE* 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. NJIT* 1:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 WOMEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. NORTH FLORIDA* 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. CHARLOTTE 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 MEN’S SOCCER FGCU vs. NJIT* 7:00 PM FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX ASUN WOMEN’S SOCCER NOVEMBER 1, 3, 9 WOMEN’S SOCCER TBD TBD TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 8, 10, 16 MEN’S SOCCER ASUN MEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT TBD TBD FOUNDED: 1991 CONFERENCE: ASUN OPENED: 1997 HOME FIELD: FGCU SOCCER COMPLEX ENROLLMENT: 14,673 AFFLIATION: NCAA I-AAA COLORS: Cobalt Blue (PMS 288) PRESIDENT: Dr. Michael Martin Emerald Green (PMS 3415) AD: Ken Kavanagh NICKNAME: Eagles The FGCU Soccer Complex opened on August 17, 2008. The FGCU Soccer Complex is home to FGCU’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs, which have won the last six combined ASUN Regular Season titles and the previous four combined ASUN Tournament Titles. In the last two years, the FGCU Soccer Complex has hosted three ASUN Conference soccer championships (2011 & 2012 Women’s Soccer, 2012 Men’s Soccer), which FGCU has gone on to win all three. In 2012, FGCU was one of two schools (CSU Northridge) in Division I to win their respective conference tournaments in both men’s and women’s soccer. Along with the team’s success, the stadium has seen major growth and improvement in the past two years. In 2011, the stadium underwent major changes as 824 permanent chair back seats were added to the west side of the complex and the original grandstands bleachers were moved to the south side of the complex to provide seating for FGCU’s student section, the Dirty Birds. Further improvements came prior to the 2012 campaign, as the stadium added sponsorship field signs, permanent World Cup Pro Premiere Game Goals, Hi-Pod video system, and a state-of-the-art permanent sound system. Prior to the 2015 campaign, a new state of the art Press Box was installed on the east side of the stadium. The Press Box features a camera deck on top and storage space for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. Stadium: FGCU Soccer Complex Opened: August 17, 2008 Renovated: August 2011, August 2012, August 2015 Capacity: 2,500 (1,168 seats) Surface: Natural – Celebration Bermuda Dimensions: 80 yards x 120 yards Lights: Musco Lighting 3,042 Men’s Soccer vs. NYCFC (Exh.) January 31, 2016 2,014 Women’s Soccer vs. Auburn (NCAA 1st Round) November 15, 2014 1,574 Men’s Soccer vs. Akron September 6, 2014 1,556 Men’s Soccer vs. USF October 4, 2011 1,543 MLS Exhibition: Chicago Fire vs. DC United January 21, 2012 Mike Estes Men’s Soccer Sport Administrator 239-280-9778 [email protected] Michael Miller Women’s Soccer Sport Administrator 949-307-1647 [email protected] Jesse Cormier Head Coach 239-590-7075 [email protected] Sheldon Cipriani Assistant Coach 239-590-7130 [email protected] Jim Blankenship Head Coach 239-590-7571 [email protected] Brock Duckworth Assistant Coach 239-590-7047 [email protected] Ali Rogers Assistant Coach 239-590-7054 [email protected] Michael Miller Associate AD, Facilities & Operations 239-590-7096 [email protected] Tyler Keegan Associate Director, Facilities & Operations 352-206-6790 [email protected] Nick Reeves Assistant Director, Facilities & Operations 727-459-7960 [email protected] Dane Mehling Assistant Director, Facilities & Operations 812-630-9765 [email protected] Ben Rouah Assistant Athletic Trainer – Women’s Soccer 954-552-6260 [email protected] Colleen Weber Resident Assistant Athletic Trainer – Men’s Soccer 631-672-0924 [email protected] John Sinnett Associate AD, Athletic Communications 239-590-7061 [email protected] Chris Duarte Athletic Communications Assistant (MSO) 954-937-3254 [email protected] Meg Ellis Athletic Communications Assistant (WSO) 603-714-0884 [email protected] Al Buddin Director of Ticketing 239-590-1352 [email protected] FGCU ATHLETICS 10501 FGCU BLVD SOUTH FORT MYERS, FL 33965 (Note: Do NOT use for GPS as this address does not direct people to athletic complex) 12191 FGCU LAKE PKWY E FORT MYERS, FL 33965 . Drive South on I-75 to Alico Road (Exit 128). Turn Left onto Alico Road and travel East for approximately one mile. Turn Right onto Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy (The second streetlight). Travel approximately two miles, then turn Left onto FGCU Lake Parkway West. Turn Left onto FGCU Lake Parkway East. Take FGCU Lake Parkway East until you reach the FGCU Soccer Complex, just past the Aquatics Center. Drive North on I-75 to Corkscrew Road (Exit 123). Turn Right onto Corkscrew Road and travel East for approximately one mile. Turn Left onto Ben Hill Griffin Parkway (The first streetlight). Travel approximately two miles North and turn Right onto FGCU Blvd. Take FGCU Blvd until it ends and then turn Left onto FGCU Blvd. North. At the stoplight (FGCU Lake Parkway West), turn Left. Once onto FGCU Lake Parkway West, make your first right onto FGCU Lake Parkway East . Take FGCU Lake Parkway East until you reach the FGCU Soccer Complex, just past the Aquatics Center. Head West on Terminal Access Rd toward Air Cargo Lane. Turn Left onto Treeline/Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Travel approximately three miles, then turn Left onto FGCU Lake Parkway West. Turn Left onto FGCU Lake Parkway East. Take FGCU Lake Parkway East until you reach the FGCU Soccer Complex, just past the Aquatics Center. If you wish to reserve a practice time the day before or prior to the scheduled game the day of, please indicate on the visiting team information form. Due to the limitations of our facilities and the field availability, please review the Field/Facility Guidelines for limitations of practices on our field. When you arrive on campus, please call Dane Mehling (WSO) or Nick Reeves (MSO), who will meet you upon your arrival to let you into the locker room and answer any questions. Please let them know if you intend on going straight to the field or if you would like to use the locker room first. Team Parking - Buses Park alongside the sidewalk on the east side of Alico Arena Park outside the east access gate at the FGCU Soccer Complex. - Vans Park alongside the sidewalk on the east side of Alico Arena Park outside the east access gate. Park in the parking lot out in front of Alico Arena. Public Parking - Parking for the public, team guests, and all spectators in available in the Alico Arena, Tennis Court, and Auxiliary Lots. Please review the maps in the appendices for a visual layout.