Longwood University Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook 2014-15 Table of Contents Page Athletic Department Mission Statement 3 Athletic Department Directory 4 Important Campus Contacts 6 Big South Conference 7 Academic Calendar 9 Academics Academic Coach 10 Academic Resources 10 Tutoring 11 Course Registration 12 Dropping or Withdrawing From a Course 13 Repeated Courses 13 Academic Probation & Suspension 13 Study Table 15 Class Attendance 18 Athletic Training 22 Strength and Conditioning 28 NCAA Rules and Regulations Five Year Clock/Seasons of Competition 29 Medical Hardship 29 Academic Eligibility 30 Agents & Amateurism 32 Awards & Extra Benefits 34 Employment 36 Playing & Practice Season 37 Outside Competition 40 Recruiting 42 Transfer Rules 44 Ethical Conduct 45 Financial Aid 48 Gambling 53 Hazing 54 Social Networking Policy 55 Longwood Alcohol Policy 56 Longwood Drug Policy 58 NCAA Drug Testing 64 Grievance Procedures 65 Athletics Media Relations 66 SAAC Committee & Bylaws 69 ________________________________________________________________2 Introduction The staff of the Longwood University Department of Athletics would like to welcome each student-athlete to the University and the athletics program. We hope that Longwood University student-athletes take advantage of the excellent opportunities at the University for athletic success, academic growth, and personal development. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions regarding your academic or athletic endeavors. Please take a few moments to become familiar with the information contained within this handbook. It is designed to assist incoming student-athletes with the transition to Longwood University and to serve as a resource for returning student-athletes. The handbook intends to help the student-athlete understand the rules and regulations of Longwood University’s Athletics Department, as well of those of the NCAA and Big South Conference. It also includes other references that can assist student-athletes in areas from the media to financial aid to substance abuse. This guide presents information only related to student-athletes at Longwood University and is for the 2014-2015 school year. This information supersedes information included in previous student-athlete handbooks. All information in this handbook is accurate as of August 1, 2014. Athletic Department Mission Statement Our mission is to enhance school spirit and advance the profile of Longwood University. We are committed to empowering people to reach their potential in intellectual pursuits, in athletic competition, and in community outreach in preparation to be a citizen-leader. CORE VALUES Lancer Pride We work to contribute to the rich legacy of Longwood in a positive fashion. The good of the institution is paramount. Resourcefulness We focus on solutions, creativity and innovation. Self-Discovery We invest in people to facilitate individual development and growth. Family The well-being of student-athletes and staff will be at the core of every decision. We embrace an atmosphere of togetherness and individuals’ contributions to our success are celebrated. ________________________________________________________________3 Important Athletic Department Contact Information Name Title Phone Email Athletic Administration Troy Austin Director of Athletics 2058 austints Michelle Meadows Sr. Associate A.D./Administration & Academics 2429 meadowsme Bill Irish Associate A.D./Internal Operations 2655 irishbm Scott Bacon Associate A.D./External Operations 2081 baconsm Greg Prouty Senior Operations Manager proutygd Alpha Jones Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Fields 2613 jonesra2 Alex Ricker-Gilbert Assistant A.D./Compliance & Student Services 2417 rickergilbertar Maya Ozery Assistant A.D./Academic & Leadership 4918 ozerymy Development TBD Assistant V.P./Athletics Communications TBD Director of Athletics Development 2138 Whitney Curtis Director of Marketing 2378 curtiswl Kayla Miller Game Operations and Events Manager 2564 millerka Bryan Cornn Business Operations Manager 2614 cornnbc TBD Assistant Director of Athletics Media 2718 Gary Maiorano Video Coordinator 2345 maioranogp Stuart Smith Special Assistant to the Athletic Director 2059 smiths2 Athletic Training Jenna Page Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine 2965 pagejm Carly Fullerton Associate Head Athletic Trainer 2017 fullertoncm Kyle Cook Assistant Athletic Trainer 2965 cookkl2 Corey Morris Assistant Athletic Trainer 2965 morriscw2 Sam Walton Assistant Athletic Trainer 2965 waltonsr2 Strength & Conditioning John Hark Director of Strength & Conditioning 2772 harkjp Rick Canter Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 2827 canterrn Baseball TBD Head Baseball Coach 2352 TBD Assistant Baseball Coach 2843 TBD Assistant Baseball Coach 2351 TBD Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach 2351 Men’s Basketball Jayson Gee Head Men’s Basketball Coach 2838 geejt Jake Luhn Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach 2733 Tim Carter Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach 2654 TBD Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach 2611 Mario Huffman Director of Basketball Operations huffmanme Women’s Basketball Bill Reinson Head Women’s Basketball Coach 2416 reinsonwf Wanisha Smith Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach 4912 smithwm Sherrie Tucker Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach 2734 tuckersm2 TBD Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach 2559 Men’s & Women’s Cross Country ________________________________________________________________4 Catherine Hanson Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach 2132 hansonca Field Hockey Iain Byers Head Field Hockey Coach 2272 byersid Mark Egner Assistant Field Hockey Coach 2562 egnerm Meghan Neylon Assistant Field Hockey Coach neylonmc Men’s Golf Kevin Fillman Head Men’s Golf Coach 2563 fillmankm Women’s Golf TBD Head Women’s Golf Coach 2565 Lacrosse Elaine Jones Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach 2566 jonesem2 Kate Keagins Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach 2342 keaginsk Men’s Soccer Jon Atkinson Head Men’s Soccer Coach 2056 atkinsonjd Edwardo DeSouza Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach 2681 desouzaep Women’s Soccer Todd Dyer Head Women’s Soccer Coach 2794 dyertb Richard Stoneman Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach 2354 stonemanrn Softball Kathy Riley Head Softball Coach 2353 rileykl Jennifer Steele Assistant Softball Coach 2554 steelejn Men’s Tennis Jakob Gustafsson Head Men’s Tennis Coach 2757 gustafssonja Women’s Tennis Casey Wharton Head Women’s Tennis Coach 2320 whartoncg Cheerleading Megan Miller Cheerleading Coach 2138 millermp Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Consuelo Alvarez Associate Professor of Biology 2847 alvarezcj ________________________________________________________________5 Important Campus Contact Information Department Phone Location Academic & Career Adivising 395-2063 Lancaster Hall ARAMARK/Dining Services 395-2072 Dorrill Dining Hall Bookstore 391-1240 Longwood Landings Campus Recreation 395-2356 Recreation Center Cashiering & Student Accounts 395-2274 Lancaster Hall Computer Help 395-4357 Coyner Hall Counseling Center 395-2409 Recreation Center Disability Support Services 395-2391 Graham Building Financial Aid 395-2077 Lancaster Hall Golf Course 395-2613 Golf Course Health & Wellness Center 395-2102 Recreation Center Honor and Judicial Programs 395-2490 Lancaster Hall International Affairs 395-2172 Barlow Hall Cormier Honors College 395-2789 Ruffner Hall Greenwood Library 395-2433 Greenwood Library Leadership/Student Engagement 395-2414 Lankford Hall Learning Center 395-2393 Greenwood Library Multicultural Affairs 395-2394 Lancaster Hall Parking Services 395-2612 Graham Building Post Office 395-2116 Lankford Hall Printing Services 395-2476 Graham Hall Public Safety 395-2091 (Emergency) Dorrill Dining Hall 395-2612 (Nonemergency) Dorrill Dining Hall Registrar 395-2580 Barlow Hall Residential & Commuter Life 395-2080 Lancaster Hall Student Health & Wellness Center 395-2102 Recreation Center Student Union 395-2103 Lankford Hall Technology Services 395-2034 Coyner Building Volunteer and Service Learning 395-2930 Lankford Hall Longwood Switchboard 395-2000 College of Arts & Sciences 395-2045 College of Business & Economics 395-2042 College of Education & Human Services 395-2051 College of Graduate & Professional Studies 395-2707 ________________________________________________________________6 Big South Conference Since its founding in 1983, the Big South Conference has matured into a competitive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence on the field of play and in the classroom. The League’s growing presence as an NCAA Division I athletic conference is evident by athletic accomplishments on the national stage, innovative marketing and media partnerships, increased television packages, and quality athletic competition while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of each student-athlete. This has evolved into the Conference’s mission of “Developing Leaders Through Athletics.” The Big South Conference was formed on August 21, 1983, when Charleston Southern (then Baptist College) Athletic Director Howard Bagwell and Augusta President George Christenberry began recruiting members into the Big South, receiving initial commitments from Augusta, Charleston Southern, Campbell, Coastal Carolina and Winthrop. One month later, Dr. Edward M. Singleton was selected as the League’s first Commissioner and continued to solicit new members. His efforts led to the additions of Armstrong State, Radford and UNC Asheville, giving the Big South more than the required six members to constitute an official