UTRGV Quick Facts
University Founded: 2015 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides an outstanding Enrollment: 29,463 education to the students of the region, the state, the country,
and the world. This education is of the highest quality and is President: Dr. Guy Bailey affordable, accessible, and innovative. UTRGV is transforming Texas and the nation by becoming a leader in student success, Director of Athletics: Chasse Conque teaching, research, and healthcare. Senior Woman Administrator: Molly Castner Goals and Guiding Principles Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Paul Sale • Fully integrate next generation technology and customized learning to increase affordability and maximize student success. Athletic Conference: Western Athletic Conference • Promote access to higher education to a diverse student body to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic- Colors: Orange and Gray serving institutions in the country.
• Employ the highest quality faculty members and staff who
pursue global excellence in teaching, research, healthcare, and
service. • Streamline academic and administrative programs to produce state, national, and world leaders who are bi-cultural, bi-lingual, and bi-literate. • Develop programmatic strength in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health. • Become a global leader in higher education, health education, bio-medical research, emerging technology, and prepare students to be lifelong learners. • Pursue applied and translational research to address critical local, state, national, and global needs. • Build on the excellent economic activity and strength of the State of Texas, and benefit from the state’s leadership in the world. • Provide a leadership role in fostering economic and community partnerships to help solve local, state, national, and global problems. • Promote innovation and knowledge discovery with business and industry that leads to job growth and improvements in the quality of the region’s workforce. • Build a hub for inventions and intellectual property that will lead to economic and community prosperity, and an improved quality of life for the region, the state, the nation, and the world. • Serve as a “Gateway to the Americas” by cultivating partnerships with global leaders in education, health, research, and other strategic, high-growth industries. • Leverage the size, strength, and excellence of the University of Texas System, and its 15 outstanding institutions, to shorten the time it takes to achieve these goals.
2 Administrative Staff Chasse Conque, Vice President and Director of Athletics (956) 665-2221 [email protected] Alberto Adame, Assistant to the Athletic Director (956) 665-2221 [email protected] Business Office James Martinez, Senior Associate AD for Business Operations (956) 665-2238 [email protected] Melba Cantu, Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (956) 665-2219 [email protected] Klarissa Rodrigez, Accountant I (956) 665-3019 [email protected] Communications Jonah Goldberg, Senior Associate AD for Communications (956) 665-2240 [email protected] Danny Elizondo, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications (956) 665-2599 [email protected] Events and Facilities Management John Evans, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Operations (956) 665-8799 [email protected] James Kashak, Events and Facilities Coordinator (956) 665-3356 [email protected] External Operations Vince Volpe, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Revenue Officer (956) 665-3897 [email protected] Seth Jones, Assistant Athletic Director for Corporate Partnerships (956) 665-3877 [email protected] Efrain Ruiz, Corporate Sales Administrator (956) 665-2048 [email protected] Rogelio Chanes, Assistant Athletic Director for Development (956) 665-4069 [email protected] Sara Hernandez, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing (956) 665-7468 [email protected] Kara Lara, Director of Marketing and Digital Media (956) 665-7468 [email protected] Carlos Munoz, Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Sales and Operations (956) 665-3747 [email protected] Tiffany Ochoa, Ticket Sales and Operations Associate (956) 665-3415 [email protected]
Strength and Conditioning Lucas Monroe, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (956) 665-7882 [email protected] Eric Sparks, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (956) 665-7882 [email protected] Student Services Molly Castner, Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator (956) 665-2205 [email protected] Nathan Burk, J.D., Senior Associate AD for Compliance & Administration (956) 665-2220 [email protected] Erica Hirsch, Compliance Coordinator (956) 665-3852 [email protected] Brenda Codallo, Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services (956) 665-3094 [email protected] Julia Perez, Coordinator for Student Development (956) 665-2537 [email protected] Letty Hernandez, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-2668 [email protected] Greg Kuras, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-3095 [email protected] Dr. Paul Sale, Faculty Athletic Representative (956) 665-2433 [email protected] Emergency Numbers UTRGV Campus Police (956) 665-7151 Edinburg Police (956) 383-7411 Student Health Center (956) 665-2511 Doctors Hospital at Rennaissance (956) 362-8677 Edinburg Regional Hospital (956) 388-6000 McAllen Regional Hospital (956) 632-6000
3 Athletic Training Staff Steven Kraus, Head Athletic Trainer (956) 665-8090 [email protected] Shayne Allen, Assitant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-8087 [email protected] Nicole Cardenas, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-8088 [email protected] Nick Sauceda, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-8086 [email protected] Bryan Wynn, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-8089 [email protected]
Dr. Jimmy Gonzales, Team Physician (956) 362-3529 Dr. Kip Owen, Team Orthopedic (956) 994-8483
The following training and medical services are available: • Certified athletic trainer present at all events • Student athletic trainer present at all events • Physician present or on-call at all events • Athletic training rooms access (EHPE I) prior to and following team events and practices • Access to the following amenities within the UTRGV athletic training room: ice, heat, whirlpool, electric stimulation, ultra sound, ice massage, etc. • Access to water, cups, ice, towels, wraps, crutches, and emergency equipment
Important Information • If an athletic trainer is not traveling with your team, please notify us of your team’s needs so that we can assign a student athletic trainer to assist you. • Please call a member of the athletic training staff if your team has any special needs.
Athletic Department Main Phone: (956)-665-2221
Visiting Team Guest Lists Please submit the guest list to the Ticket Office a minimum of 24 hours prior to the event. Please call (956) 665-3747 before sending the list. The fax number is (956) 665-2261.
4 COACHES CONTACT INFORMATION BASEBALL Derek Matlock, Head Coach (956) 665-2235 [email protected] Russell Raley, Associate Head Coach (956) 665-2234 [email protected] Robert Martinez, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2891 [email protected] Michel Matlock, Operations (956) 665-2892 [email protected]
MEN’S BASKETBALL Lew Hill, Head Coach (956) 665-2225 [email protected] Jai Steadman, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5089 [email protected] Kenya Crandell, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2228 [email protected] Luke Mackay, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2231 [email protected] Caleb Villarreall, Special Assistant to Head Coach (956) 665-5117 [email protected] WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lane Lord, Head Coach (956) 665-2974 [email protected] Ipek Turkyilmaz, Assistant Coach (956) 665-8763 [email protected] Victoria Pena, Coordinator for Basketball Operations (956) 665-3765 [email protected] MEN’S GOLF Philip Tate, Head Coach (956) 665-7103 [email protected] WOMEN’S GOLF Bryan Novoa, Head Coach (956) 665-7109 [email protected] MEN’S SOCCER Paul Leese, Head Coach (956) 665-3764 [email protected] Archie Massen, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3863 [email protected] WOMEN’S SOCCER Glad Bugariu, Head Coach (956) 665-3296 [email protected] Sue Vodicka, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3772 [email protected] Silviu Telespan, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3864 [email protected]
MEN’S TENNIS Dann Nelson, Head Coach (956) 665-2223 [email protected] Mitch Hallum, Assistant Coach [email protected] WOMEN’S TENNIS West Nott, Head Coach (956) 665-3153 [email protected]
TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY Darren Flowers, Head Coach (956) 665-7113 [email protected] Brad Foote, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2316 [email protected] Zach Daniel, Assistant Coach (956) 665-7438 [email protected] Andy Eggerth, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5111 [email protected] VOLLEYBALL Todd Lowery, Head Coach (956) 665-7007 [email protected] Vini Baigan, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5090 [email protected] Leah Best, Assistant Coach (956) 665-7397 [email protected]
5 2019-20 INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKET PRICES
MEN’S BASKETBALL (WALK-UP/ADVANCE) Courtside $25/$22 Adult General Admission $8/$6 Adults (Reserved B&C) $15/$13 Senior Citizen (General Admission) $7/$5 Adults (Reserved A&D) $12/$10 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7/$5 Senior Citizen (Reserved) $10/$8 Children 17 & under (General Admission) $5 Children 17 & under (Reserved) $7/$6 UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE
*Tickets are available online at UTRGVTickets.com and at UTRGV Fieldhouse Ticket Office
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Courtside $15 Adult $8/$6 Senior Citizen $7 $5 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7/$5 Children 17 & under $5 UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE
*All tickets are general admission
BASEBALL Adult $8/$6 Senior Citizen $7 /$5 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7/$5 Children 17 & under $5 UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE
*All tickets are general admission
VOLLEYBALL Adult $8/$6 Senior Citizen $7/$5 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7/$5 Children 17 & under $5 UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE
*All tickets are general admission
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER FREE, coutesy of Entravision
6 7 UTRGV ATHLETICS ATTRACTIONS Eat and Play HOST HOTEL Dave & Buster’s – 2700 W. Exp. 83, McAllen, TX 78501 Towneplace Suites by Marriott Main Event – 500 N. Jackson Rd., Pharr, TX 78577 502 W. Trenton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 318-1000 Movie Theaters 2001 W. Trenton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 OTHER PARTNER HOTELS 3003 S. Exp. 281, Edinburg, TX 78542 Best Western Plus 100 W. Nolana Loop, McAllen, TX 78504 2708 S U.S. Hwy 281, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 318-0442 600 N. Jackson Rd., Pharr, TX 78577 • Located five minutes away from UTRGV; NEWEST hotel in the area 2422 E. Exp. 83, Mission, TX 78572 La Quinta Inn & Suites • Head Coach gets a FREE upgrade to our 1-‐bedroom suite! 801 S. Ware Rd., McAllen, TX 78501 Escape Rooms (956) 682-6765 • Fully equipped kitchens with full size appliances and cookware so you can Time Masterz – 137 W. Nolana, McAllen, TX 78504 TRANSPORTATION Trapped RGV – 609 Business 83, McAllen, TX 78501 prepare your favorite home-‐cooked meals; Extra large suites • Enjoy our extra large Fitness room great for teams to stay acKve! Riverside Club: Rio Grande River Tours 3681 Levee Rd., Mission, TX 78573 • 24-‐hr Market; Frozen entrees, snacks, & more; Ample parking for team buses. • Lobby, Ignite Lounge, and fire pit area feature cozy spaces to work or relax. Topgolf McAllen International Airport 1901 W. I-2, Pharr, TX, 78577 2500 S. Bicentennial Boulevard McAllen, TX 78504 La Plaza Mall TheCharterBus.com: (956)-467-5170 2200 S. 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78503 Enterprise: (956) 782-0913 Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets Hertz: (956) 664-2660 5001 E. Exp. 83, Mercedes, TX 78570 Free Breakfast 24-‐hr Fit Room
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2405 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 • 956-380-4444 Contact: Diana Munoz 8 [email protected] 956-‐318-‐1000 TOWNEPLACE AD
• Located five minutes away from UTRGV; NEWEST hotel in the area • Head Coach gets a FREE upgrade to our 1-‐bedroom suite! • Fully equipped kitchens with full size appliances and cookware so you can prepare your favorite home-‐cooked meals; Extra large suites • Enjoy our extra large Fitness room great for teams to stay acKve! • 24-‐hr Market; Frozen entrees, snacks, & more; Ample parking for team buses. • Lobby, Ignite Lounge, and fire pit area feature cozy spaces to work or relax.
Free Breakfast 24-‐hr Fit Room
Pool Grills
Free Wi-‐Fi Mee8ng Space
Contact: Diana Munoz [email protected] 956-‐318-‐1000 9 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Pharr Chamber of Commerce 602 W. University Dr. 308 W. Park St. Edinburg, TX 78539 Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 383-4974 (956) 787-1481 Edinburg.com PharrChamberOfCommerce.com
McAllen Chamber of Commerce Weslaco Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Ave. 301 W. Railroad St. McAllen, TX 78501 Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 682-2871 (956) 968-2102 McAllen.org Weslaco.com
Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 3313 N. McColl Rd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 928-0060 RGVhcc.com
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• Oversized rooms with plenty of space to hang out • bistro open for breakfast and dinner 7 days a week CAMBRIAHOTELSANDSUITES.com Outdoor Pool for • Free WiFi Book your stay at • Meeting spaces with catering for team CAMBRIAMCALLEN.COM 10 meetings and celebrations or call Lily Quintanilla at 956.618.7207 WELCOME TO THE RGV THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY: • The Rio Grande Valley produces an average temperature of 78 degrees, and fewer than 20 inches of rainfall every year. Outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, and swimming, can be enjoyed virtually year round.
• The Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and the fastest growing region in the State of Texas. There are 1.5 million residents who call the Rio Grande Valley home. BERT OGDEN ARENA: • Bert Ogden Arena recently opened and has hosted events such as UTRGV men’s basketball vs. Oklahoma, WWE and Marc Anthony. STATE FARM ARENA: • State Farm Arena has hosted well known artists such as Elton John, Janet Jackson, Shakira, and Aerosmith.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: • South Padre Island is approximately 90 minutes east of the Edinburg campus. • South Padre Island is one of the most popular spring break locations in the country, attracting thousands of college students every year. • The Travel Channel named South Padre Island as one of America’s Top Beaches for Families in 2006. • South Padre Island and its surrounding communities offer a variety of top-notch restaurants, parks, museums, fishing, and other attractions for visitors.
• South Padre Island has welcomed MTV on several occasions for its Spring Break hangout. VV UNITE THE WORLD THROUGH SPORT SPORT-TRAVEL
WWW.THEEXCLUSIVEINVITATIONAL.COM Miami 2018 - San Diego 2019 D1-D2-D3-NAIA 11 RIO GRANDE VALLEY The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is located at the southernmost tip of South Texas. The RGV lies along the northern bank of the Rio Grande and extends for a distance of approximately 100 miles. The RGV is also called El Valle, the spanish translation of “The Valley,” and ocassionally referred to as “El Magico Valle del Rio Grande” (“The Magical Valley of the Rio Grande”). Texas won its independence from Spain in 1821 and the RGV was disputed territory between Texas and Mexico. Texas claimed that the border with Mexico was at the Rio Grande River, whereas Mexico claimed that the border was at the Nueces River. This dispute was finally resolved in 1848 at the end of the US-Mexican War, with Texas being awarded the territory that is now the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Valley encompasses several landmarks that attracts tourists, and is primarily known for South Padre Island. Other popular destinations include the Port Isabel Lighthouse, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, and Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. Population: 1.5 million Square Miles: 43,000
12 CITY OF EDINBURG The City of Edinburg was founded on October 10, 1908 and was known as “Chapin.” Edinburg lies at the epicenter of one of the most dynamic regions in North America, a region that is keeping pace with the speed of change. Edinburg is the county seat of Hidalgo, the seventh largest county in Texas, and is home to the Edinburg campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the state’s 10th largest public university. Edinburg is a pro-business community with an excellent quality of life, educational facilities, and strong civic pride. It has been recognized as an All-America City three times by the National Civic League, placing Edinburg among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Population: 83,014
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE The City of Brownsville is the county seat of Cameron County, across the Rio Grande from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Points of interest in and around the city include Fort Brown, the Charles Stillman Home, the sites of the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Palmito Ranch, the Gladys Porter Zoo, South Padre Island, and Matamoros. Brownsville is also home of the Brownsville campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Population: 183,046
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The Rio Grande Valley provides three airports located in McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville. Combined, these airport provide more than 40 daily commercial flights.
The McAllen International Airport is serviced by American, United, Allegiant, and Aero Mexico, with 15 daily direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, and Mexico City.
Valley International Airport in Harlingen is serviced by Delta, Southwest, Sun Country, and United with 18 daily flights to Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Minneapolis- St. Paul. Starting in November there will be direct flights to Chicago and Denver as well.
The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport is serviced by American and United. Starting in November there will be direct flights to Chicago as well.
COMMERCIAL AIRLINES
McAllen International Airport Aero Mexico (888) 311-8851 Allegiant Air (888) 594-6937 American Airlines (800) 433-7300 United Airlines (800) 523-3273
Valley International Airport Delta Airlines (800) 221-1212 Frontier Airlines (801) 401-9000 Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792 Sun Country Airlines (800) 359-6786 United Airlines (800) 523-3273
Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport American Airlines (800) 433-7300 United Airlines (800) 523-3273
14 DIRECTIONS TO THE UTRGV FIELDHOUSE
FROM THE NORTH: Drive south on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto th5 St. The Fieldhouse is on the right.
FROM THE EAST: Drive west on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Shunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto 5th St. The Fieldhouse is on the right.
FROM THE WEST: Drive east on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto 5th St. The Fieldhouse is on the right.
FROM THE SOUTH: Drive north on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior St. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto th5 St. The Fieldhouse is on the right.
DIRECTIONS TO THE UTRGV BASEBALL STADIUM
FROM THE NORTH Drive south on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.
FROM EAST Drive west on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.
FROM THE WEST: Drive east on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.
FROM THE SOUTH: Drive north on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and left right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.
15 DIRECTIONS TO THE UTRGV SOCCER AND TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX
FROM THE NORTH: Drive south on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner
FROM THE EAST: Drive west on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner
FROM THE WEST: Drive east on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner
FROM THE SOUTH: Drive north on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner
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