2015 - 2016

VISITOR’S GUIDE

Dear Visitors:

I want to offer a warm welcome to Eckerd College and to Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. It is my hope that your stay with us is an enjoyable one and that you feel completely at home here at Eckerd.

Our entire staff is excited to do everything we can to accommodate you and your team while you are here.

While you will have an event manager assigned to your contest, any Eckerd staff person will be happy to address your needs.

This package is designed specifically to assist you in planning for your upcoming trip. Please feel free to contact our staff if you have any questions or require special accommo-dation. Travel safely and best wishes for another great season!

Sincerely,

Bob Fortosis, EdDDirector of Athletics

Welcome to eckerd college

What to expect upon arrival

1. Unloading/Parking:

a) McArthur Center (Basketball/Volleyball): Buses are welcome to unload teams in the McAr-thur Center parking lot. Once unloading is complete, parking is available in the McArthur Center east lot, or in the Franklin Templeton parking lot.

b) Turley Athletic Complex (Baseball/Soccer/Softball/Tennis): Turley Field parking is available behind the softball field. Buses are permitted to park in the open space across the street.

2. Locker Rooms: Locker room assignments at the McArthur Center will be posted on the doors. An Eckerd College Athletics representative will be available to assist if necessary. Each locker room includes showers, white board and trainers table.

3. Benches: At McArthur Gym, when facing the score table, the visiting team bench is located to the left. At the soccer field the visiting bench is located on the north end of the field. The baseball visiting dugout will be on the third-base side. The softball visiting dugout is on the first-base side. Please note that bench assignments are subject to change. Teams will be notified by the Game Manager.

4. Water coolers: Water, cups and ice will be provided for each bench. Ice is also available upon request.

5. Towels: Teams are asked to supply their own towels.

6. Tickets: Complementary tickets will not be available for visiting fans. Admission for basket-ball, baseball and volleyball games is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children/seniors, and free for students with valid student ID.

Eckerd college athletics staff

Title Name Email Ext. (727-864)

Director of Athletics Dr. Bob Fortosis fortoscr@eckerd.edu 8252

Associate AD Tom Ryan ryantj@eckerd.edu 8305

Senior Woman Administrator Michelle Piantadosi piantama@eckerd.edu 7875

Assistant AD Bill Mathews mathewwj@eckerd.edu 8253

Sports Information Director John Armstrong armstrjs@eckerd.edu 8242

Sports Information Assistant Michael Vanderkolk vandermj@eckerd.edu 8242

Director of Sports Medicine Chad Parker parkercd@eckerd.edu 7931

Assistant Athletic Trainer German Hall hallga@eckerd.edu 8255

Athletic Training Fellow Brian Myers myersbt@eckerd.edu 8255

Athletic Training Fellow Nicole Schulz schulznm@eckerd.edu 8255

Dir. of Comp./Asst. to AD Audrey Hester hesterae@eckerd.edu 8723

Dir. of Spec. Gifts & Ath. Dev. Jeff Bromley bromlejm@eckerd.edu 8403

Faculty Athletics Rep Dr. Anthony Brunello brunelar@eckerd.edu 8240

Men’s Varsity Sports

Title Name Email Ext. (727-864)

Head Baseball Coach Juan Ranero raneroje@eckerd.edu 7697

Head Basketball Coach Tom Ryan ryantj@eckerd.edu 8305

Assistant Basketball Coach Marcus “Chief” Bryant bryantmj@eckerd.edu 7877

Head Golf Coach Bill Buttner wabuttner@aol.com 7765

Head Sailing Coach Kevin Reali realikb@eckerd.edu 7834

Assistant Sailing Coach Zack Marks markszs@eckerd.edu 452-5024

Head Soccer Coach Cristian Neagu neaguc@eckerd.edu 7852

Head Tennis Coach Ben Maxwell maxwelbp@eckerd.edu 8299

Women’s Varsity Sports

Title Name Email Ext. (727-864)

Head Basketball Coach Paul Honsinger honsinpf@eckerd.edu 8586

Head Golf Coach Bill Buttner wabuttner@aol.com 7765

Head Soccer Coach Danielle Fotopoulos fotopodr@eckerd.edu 8254

Head Sailing Coach Kevin Reali realikb@eckerd.edu 7834

Assistant Sailing Coach Zack Marks markszs@eckerd.edu 452-5024

Head Softball Coach Josh Beauregard beaurejc@eckerd.edu 8310

Head Tennis Coach Ben Maxwell maxwelbp@eckerd.edu 8299

Head Volleyball/Beach Coach Michelle Piantadosi piantama@eckerd.edu 7875

Asst. Volleyball/Beach Coach Jules Ridley ridleyjc@eckerd.edu 8554

directions to eckerd college

Driving Directions

From East and North: Take I-4 West or I-75 and I-275 South to Tampa and continue on I-275 across Tampa Bay via the Howard Frankland Bridge to St. Petersburg. Continue south on I-275 past the downtown St. Petersburg exits - all the way to Eckerd College at Exit No. 17 (old Exit No. 4) — Pinellas Bayway/St. Petersburg Beach — bearing right as the exit splits. The College entrance is 1/4 mile on the left before the tollbooth.

From the South: Take I-75 North to I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway. After you cross the bridge and Tampa Bay, take Exit No. 17 (old Exit No. 4) — Pinellas Bayway/St. Petersburg Beach — which is a left exit. Turn left at the traffic light onto 54th Avenue South. Proceed 1/2 mile and turn left into the college’s entrance.

From Tampa International Airport: As you leave the Airport, follow the signs to I-275 South and St. Petersburg. Follow directions above from the North. Car rental and transportation service to campus are available at the airport. From St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport: Exit the airport and turn left onto Roos-evelt Boulevard (686) and continue onto the overpass which will immediately merge with Ulmerton Road (688). Continue on Roosevelt to the I-275 interchange then bear right onto I-275 South to St. Petersburg. Then follow directions above from the North. Car rental and transportation service to campus are available at the airport.

Hotel: The preferred hotels of Eckerd College Athletics are the Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwa-ter and the Alden Beach Resort. The Courtyard is located 30 minutes from Ft. De Soto & Caladesi Island beaches, and the Alden is located along Florida’s Gulf Coast; both are only minutes from the Eckerd College campus. Reservations for the Courtyard can be made on eckerdtritons.com. For more information on the Courtyard, please call (727) 572-8484; for the Alden please call (727) 360-5957. Remember to mention that you are an Eckerd College visitor to receive the best rates.

Airline Services: Most major airlines serve Tampa International Airport, which is easily accessible by highway (I-275), about 20 miles from the campus. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is about fifteen minutes from campus, but doesn’t have a large selection of airlines. Trans-portation is easy from both, but Tampa International Airport is recommended. Transportation Service to and from the airport: Make Super Shuttle reservations 24 hours in advance by calling (800) 282-6817. Cash or credit card is accepted.Tampa International: Fees are approximately $16.75 one way and $30.50 round-trip. Reservations required.

sports information

John Armstrong Michael VanderkolkSports Information Director Sports Information Assistantarmstrjs@eckerd.edu vandermj@eckerd.edu Office: 727-864-8242 Office: 727-864-8242 Cell: 731-267-9044 Cell: 260-273-9748

Sports Information OfficeThe Sports Information Office is in the Athletic Annex located in the North Central area of the College’s Main Campus across from the Turley Athletic Complex.Mailing Address Written correspondence concerning Eckerd College’s Athletic Program should be directed to:

Eckerd College AthleticsOffice of Sports Information4200 54th Avenue SouthSt. Petersburg, Florida 33711

Fax Communications The Athletic Department fax number is (727) 864-8968.

Interviews All interviews with Eckerd 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 Eckerd College Athletics personnel will oversee statistical work for all home events. Halftime sta-tistics 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 cumula-tive 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 Sports Information Director seven (7) days in advance of the event.The results of all Eckerd College athletic events are reported to the St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Tribune, the Associated Press and the Sunshine State Conference. The Sports Information Director should be notified if additional media outlets need to be included on this list.

athletic trainingEckerd College welcomes you and your team to our facilities. Our staff is committed to making your stay as enjoyable as possible. The primary athletic training room is located by the McArthur Center Gymnasium on the right side of the courtyard. When you enter campus stay to the right at the traffic circle and then take your first right onto Derby Lane and the gym is on your left at the end of the road.

- The primary athletic training room has the following modalities available: hydrocollator, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and whirlpool.

- Treatment and taping tables are available. We request that you please provide your team with the necessary supplies for treatment/taping (tape, ace bandage, etc)

- The following items will be provided on your bench: water, cups, injury ice and bags.

- Soccer, tennis, baseball, and softball teams will only have access to a hydrocollator, ice and taping tables at the Turley athletic complex. If you need access to the additional modalities you will need to visit our primary athletic training room at the gym. Please notify us ahead of time if you will need access to this athletic training.

- We will have a team physician on call for soccer and basketball games.

In order for us to make necessary arrangements and provide coverage for your team please notify our staff in advance if your team will be traveling without an ATC.

Treatment of pre-existing injuries will only be given by our staff with prior written consent from the visiting team’s ATC or supervising physician. With the written consent please indicate each athlete’s treatment protocol. You can fax or email your written request. This applies to any team traveling without an ATC.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please call us if you would like a contact cell phone number.

Contact numbers:

Chad ParkerDirector of Sports Medicine727-864-7931 - office727-864-8968 - fax

German HallAssistant Athletic Trainer727-864-8255 - office

Brian MyersAthletic Training Fellow727-864-8255 - office

Nicole SchulzAthletic Training Fellow727-864-8255-office

Campus Security727-864-8260

Bayfront Medical Center Hosptial701 Sixth Street South, St Petersburg727-823-1234

CVS- 24 hr3501 54th Avenue South, St Pete727-864-1546

restaurants

All phone numbers are area code (727). All restaurants are located in St. Petersburg.

Nearby fast food/pizza delivery

Domino’s Pizza 4925 34th Street South 866-8891

Kentucky Fried Chicken 2430 34th Street South 327-8267

McDonald’s 3501 34th Street South 865-3940

Subway 4193 34th Street South 867-5100

Taco Bell 5210 34th Street South 867-5507

Triton’s Pub On campus 864-7822

Wendy’s 4300 34th Street South 866-8353

Restaurant dining 5-20 minutes from campus

Applebee’s 4000 Park Boulevard 544-1100

Atlanta Bread Company 179 N. 1st Avenue 896-3656

Beef O’Brady’s 4775 34th Street South 866-1086

Billy’s Stone Crab & Steakhouse 1 Collany Road 866-2115

Bob Evans 4900 34th Street South 866-1166

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 3530 Tyrone Blvd. North 897-9375

Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill 1320 Central Avenue 822-4562

Lee Roy Selmon’s Restaurant 2424 Tyrone Boulevard North 347-5774

Olive Garden 6700 US Hwy 19 525-4339

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2210 Tyrone Blvd. 343-0050

hotels

All phone numbers are area code (727).

Nearby fast food/pizza delivery

Alden Suites 5900 Gulf Blvd (St. Pete Beach) 360-7081

Postcard Inn on the Beach 6300 Gulf Blvd (St. Pete Beach) 367-2711

Staybridge Suites 940 5th Avenue South 821-0777

things to do in st. peterburg

BEACHES

St . Pete Beach 4700 Gulf Blvd. 4.25 miles from Eckerd

Pass-A-Grille Beach 709 Gulf Way 5.13 miles from Eckerd

Ft. Desoto Beach 3500 Pinellas Bayway South 6.85 miles from Eckerd

Clearwater Beach 10 Pier 60 Dr. 28.51 miles from Eckerd

MOVIE THEATER

Muvico BayWalk 24 151 2nd Avenue North (813) 908-1727

MUSEUMS

Florida International Museum 244 2nd Avenue North (727) 341-7900

Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive Northeast (727) 896-2667

Salvador Dali Museum 1 Dali Boulevard (727) 823-3767

SHOPPING

BayWalk 151 2nd Avenue North (813) 908-1727

Prime Outlets at Ellenton 5461 Factory Shops Blvd. (Ellenton) (941) 723-1150

International Plaza and Bay Street 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. (Tampa) (813) 342-3781

Tyrone Square Mall 6901 22nd Avenue North (727) 347-3889 ‎

SPORTS TEAMSTampa Bay Buccaneers One Buccaneer Place (Tampa) (813) 879-BUCS

Tampa Bay Lightning 401 Channelside Drive (Tampa) (813) 301-2500

Tampa Bay Rays 1 Tropicana Drive (888) FAN-RAYS