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2008—2009 Samford Athletics Visiting Team Guide
800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229
205.726.2966 205.726.4132 (fax)
www.samfordsports.com
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Welcome to Samford
Samford University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics welcome you to campus. This travel guide is intended to ensure a pleasant visit to Birmingham and Samford University. This booklet is a guide for making hotel reservations and dining arrangements, as well as providing contact information for Samford staff members. Businesses that have entered partnership with Samford Athletics are noted in bold letters. We encourage you to use their services when possible. Identify yourself as a visiting team to get the best available rates. Please consult individual coaches by sport to discuss additional needs your team may have during your visit to Samford. These may include locker rooms, shower facilities, athletic training needs and practice times. If you have further questions, please contact Samford University Athletics at (205) 726‐2966. You may also visit our website at www.samfordsports.com. Enjoy your stay in Birmingham!
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Administration Contact Information
Director of Athletics Robert L.. Roller…………………………………………………………………………………………………..205‐726‐2966 Senior Associate Director of Athletics Peter Neuberger…………………………………………………………………………………………………..205‐726‐2975 Associate Director of Athletics — External Operations Jay Roberson……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….205‐726‐2966 Assistant Director of Athletics — Academic Enhancement Chris Scott……………………………………………………………………………………………………………205‐726‐4183 Assistant Director of Athletics — Business Wanda Lucas………………………………………………………………………………………………………..205‐726‐2966 Assistant Director of Athletics—Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator Michelle Durban………………………………………………………………………………………………….205‐726‐4562 Assistant Director of Athletics — Marketing Grant Lyons………………………………………………………………………………………………………….205‐726‐4244 Executive Director — Athletic Foundation Larry Long…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...205‐726‐2966 Director of Marketing Hollie Huey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..205‐726‐4344 Director of Game Operations/Ticket Manager Lee Williams……………………………………………………………………………………………………….205‐726‐2050 Director of the Bulldog Club Vaughan Lyons…………………………………………………………………………………………………...205‐726‐4217 Sports Information Director Joey Mullins………………………………………………………………………………………………………...205‐726‐2799
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General Information
Parking: Samford University is currently in the progress of construction on campus. The new South Parking Lot is now open. The new Pete Hanna Center is also now open. Please call the athletic department for the latest information on parking at 205‐726‐2966. See the attached campus map at the end of this guide. Tickets/Concessions: Complimentary team tickets and consignment tickets are available. Contact the ticket office at 205‐726‐2050. Locker/Shower Facilities: Facilities for men and women are provided in the new Pete Hanna Center. The ability to store and lock equipment is not available unless prior arrangements are made. Contact individual coaches to make those arrangements. Broadcasting/Media: Samford provides phone lines and space for visiting broadcasting personnel. Contact Jay Roberson, Associate Director of Athletics, for further information. Practice Times: Practice times should be arranged in advance with a university official, prior to arrival. Contact the individual coach or an administrator one week before desired practice time. Photo/Video Deck: Film deck space is provided as needed in each athletic facility. Please contact individual coaches to make arrangements. Credentials: The Sports Information Department issues credentials for visiting teams, administrators and authorized media. Contact Joey Mullins, Sports Information Director at 205‐726‐2799 for requests. Ambulance/Safety and Security: Samford provides ambulance and/or on‐site medical trainers and physicians at all intercollegiate events. Campus Safety provides crowd control assistance and is assisted by the City of Homewood Police Department when necessary. Cheerleaders: Cheerleaders and mascots are welcomed. All must follow SoCon rules. Please contact Head Coach Allise Adkison at 205‐726‐2966. Bands: Visitor bands are welcomed and must follow SoCon rules. Those wishing to bring bands should contact Jim Smisek at 205‐726‐4188.
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Coaching Staff Directory
Football Pat Sullivan Head Coach 205‐726‐2575 Steve Brickey Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator 205‐726‐2529 Bill D’Ottavio Defensive Coordinator 205‐726‐2575 Ross Robinson Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator 205‐726‐2478 Chris Brasfield Assistant Coach/Running Backs 205‐726‐2575 Andre Bruce Assistant Coach 205‐726‐2685 Bill Clay Assistant Coach 205‐726‐2575 Brandon Herring Assistant Coach/Offensive Line 205‐726‐2653 Ross Newton Assistant Coach/Defensive Line 205‐726‐2297 Joe Sicola Director of Football Operations 205‐726‐4031 Rocky Sabbatini Football Video Coordinator 205‐726‐2321 Diane Blakney Administrative Assistant 205‐726‐2575 Volleyball Derek Schroeder Head Coach 205‐726‐4088 Jen Gandolph Assistant Coach 205‐726‐2969 Kilee Goetz Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4491 Soccer Todd Yelton Head Coach 205‐726‐4204 Jay Yelton Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4563 Sharon Young Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4039 Cross Country/Track and Field (Men and Women) Rod Tiffin Head Coach 205‐726‐2081 Chad James Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4198 Lauren Blakenship Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4198
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Coaching Staff Directory (Continued from page 5)
Men’s Basketball Jimmy Tillette Head Coach 205‐726‐2920 Paul Kelly Associate Head Coach 205‐726‐2140 Lee Burgess Assistant Coach 205‐726‐2968 Thomas Johnson Assistant Coach 205‐726‐2709 Jay Welborn Basketball Operations 205‐726‐4292 Sara Lightsey Administrative Assistant 205‐726‐2920 Women’s Basketball Mike Morris Head Coach 205‐726‐2919 Shondra Johnson Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4220 Andrea Ward Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4219 Sara Lightsey Administrative Assistant 205‐726‐2920 Baseball Casey Dunn Head Coach 205‐726‐2134 Tony David Associate Head Coach 205‐726‐4294 Mick Fieldbinder Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4095 Rucker Taylor Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4330 Softball Beanie Ketcham Head Coach 205‐726‐4147 Erin Gallagher Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4564 John Garris Assistant Coach 205‐726‐2218 Men’s Tennis Kemper Baker Head Coach 205‐726‐2592 Women’s Tennis David Vest Head Coach 205‐726‐4254
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Coaching Staff Directory (Concluded)
Men’s and Women’s Golf Woodie Eubanks Head Coach 205‐726‐4293 Ryan Mayberry Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4296 Athletic Training Wayne Kendrick Head Athletic Trainer 205‐726‐2670 Michelle Johnson Assistant Athletic Trainer 205‐726‐4311 Matt Knowles Assistant Athletic Trainer 205‐726‐4297 Brandon Evans Assistant Athletic Trainer 205‐726‐4298 Strength and Conditioning Thomas Rohling Head Coach 205‐726‐2688 Ellen Rehme Assistant Coach 205‐726‐4317 Paul Hogan Football 205‐726‐2756 Equipment James Carlson Manager 205‐726‐2085 Grounds Joe Collins Turf Manager 205‐726‐2011 Pete Hanna Center Sean Wright Director 205‐726‐4591
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Hotel Partners Best Western — Carlton Suites Phone: 205‐940‐9990 140 State Farm Parkway Fax: 205‐940‐9930 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Teressa Eades Samford Code: 01449630 www.carltonsuites.com Drury Hotels Phone: 205‐940‐9500 160 State Farm Parkway Fax: 888‐831‐7582 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Jules Strube Samford Code: 308745 www.druryhotels.com Hampton Inn Phone: 205‐313‐2060 30 State Farm Parkway Fax: 205‐313‐2070 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Donald Meksvanh Samford Code: 0560028301 http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park Phone: 205‐967‐2700 8 Perimeter Park Fax: 205‐972‐1116 Birmingham, AL 35243 Contact: Ashley Fox Ask for special Samford Rate www.birminghamperimeterparkhilton.com [email protected] Hilton Garden Inn Phone: 205‐314‐0274 520 Wildwood North Circle Fax: 205‐314‐0275 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Donald Meksvanh Samford Code: 2623284 http://hiltongardeninn1.hilton.com Homewood Suites Phone: 205‐995‐9823 215 Inverness Center Drive Fax: 205‐995‐9843 Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Marc Tillis Ask for special Samford Rate www.birmingham.homewoodsuites.com
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Hotel Partners (Continued from Page 8)
Howard Johnson Inn Phone: 205‐942‐0919 275 Oxmoor Road Fax: 205‐942‐1679 Homewood, AL 35209 Contact: Becky Blair Ask for special Samford Rate www.hojobirmingham.com Sheraton Birmingham — Hotel Phone: 205‐307‐3047 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N Fax: 205‐307‐3043 Birmingham, AL 35203 Contact: Leah Kotalak & Paul Dangel Ask for special Samford Rate www.sheraton.com/birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel Phone: 205‐987‐1600 1000 Riverchase Galleria Fax: 205‐988‐4597 Birmingham, AL 35244 Contact: Rusti Price www.wynfrey.com
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Dining Partners
Caps Deli 250 Green Springs Highway 205‐942‐8040 Firehouse Subs 429 Green Springs Highway 205‐945‐2637 Full Moon BBQ 337 Valley Avenue 205‐945‐9997 Hardee’s 228 Oxmoor Road 205‐942‐6095 Jason’s Deli 583 Brookwood Village 205‐887‐8477 Locos Deli & Pub 230 State Farm Parkway 204‐943‐0080 McCormick&Schmick’s 719 Shades Creek Parkway 205‐871‐5171 Papa John’s Pizza 2829 18th Street South 205‐879‐7272 Qdoba Mexican Grill 437 Green Springs Highway 205‐941‐1492
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Attractions
Sports Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 205‐323‐6665 22nd Street North and Civic Center Blvd Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum 205‐252‐8377 2721 5th Avenue South Birmingham Barons (Minor League Baseball) 205‐988‐3200 100 Ben Champman Drive International Motorsports Hall of Fame/ Talladega International Superspeedway 256‐362‐5002 3198 Speedway Boulevard (Talladega, AL) Rickwood Field 205‐458‐8161 1137 2nd Avenue West Activities Alabama Adventure Theme Park 205‐481‐4750 I‐20/59, One exit north of I‐459 at Academy Drive exit Birmingham Botanical Gardens 205‐879‐1227 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham Zoo 205‐879‐0408 2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 205‐328‐9696 520 16th Street North McWane Center 205‐714‐8300 200 19th Street North
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Attractions (Continued from Page 11)
Golf Eagle Point Golf Club 205‐991‐9070 Bent Brook Golf Course 205‐428‐1999 Highland Park Golf Course 205‐322‐1902 Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Oxmoor Valley) 205‐942‐1177 Movie Cinemas Rave Motion Pictures (Highway 31) 205‐978‐3655 Carmike Cinemas Summit 16 (Highway 280) 205‐967‐0111 Shopping Malls Brookwood Village (Lakeshore Drive) 205‐871‐0406 Riverchase Galleria (US 31 and I‐459) 205‐985‐3020 The Summit (Highway 280) 205‐967‐0111 Miscellaneous Book’s & Company (Brookwood Village) 205‐870‐0213 FedEx Kinko’s (Lakeshore Drive) 205‐942‐7102 Sam’s Club (Lakeshore Drive) 205‐941‐3329
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Emergency Numbers
Fire Departments City of Birmingham 911/205‐250‐7575 City of Homewood 911/205‐879‐4701 City of Hoover 911/205‐822‐5300 City of Mountain Brook 911/205‐870‐5580 Police Departments City of Birmingham 911/205‐328‐9311 City of Homewood 911/205‐879‐2101 City of Hoover 911/205‐822‐5300 City of Mountain Brook 911/205‐879‐0486 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department 911/205‐325‐5900 Alabama State Police Department 205‐322‐4691 Hospitals Brookwood Medical Center 205‐877‐1000 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Health South Medical Center 205‐930‐7000 1201 11th Avenue South St. Vincent’s Hospital 205‐939‐7000 810 St. Vincent’s Drive UAB Hospital 205‐934‐4011 619 19th Street South
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Transportation
Air Travel Birmingham International Airport (Southwest Airlines is preferred) 205‐599‐0500 American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United and US Airways
Bus Charters Adventure Bus Charters 205‐648‐2732
Alabama Limousine, Inc. 205‐591‐7555
Southeastern Motor Coach, Inc. 205‐791‐1966
Thrasher Brothers 205‐591‐8811
Car or Van Rental Acclaim Auto Rental 205‐942‐1211
Alamo 205‐592‐2200
Avis 205‐592‐8901
Budget 205‐322‐3596
Enterprise 205‐414‐9393
Hertz 205‐591‐6090
National Car Rental 205‐592‐7259
Thrifty Car Rental 205‐979‐2886
Taxi Service American Cab Company 205‐322‐2222
Birmingham ‐ Metro Taxi 205‐833‐8294
Homewood Cab Services, Inc. 205‐871‐4684
Yellow Cab Company of Birmingham 205‐252‐1131 Limousines Ambassador Limousine Services, Inc. 205‐987‐5466
Cliff’s Limousine Service, Inc. 205‐942‐3771
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Directions to Samford University, Seibert Stadium and Pete Hanna Center
From Birmingham International Airport, Chattanooga, TN and points Northeast From I‐20/59 North: Exit onto I‐65 South toward Montgomery. Continue approximately five miles and take Exit 255 to Lakeshore Drive. Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive and continue approximately two miles. Turn left at the fourth traffic light into the school’s main gate. Turn left after you enter the gate. Once you reach a stop sign, Seibert Stadium is on your left.
From Nashville, TN and points North From I‐65 South: Take Exit 255 to Lakeshore Drive. Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive and continue approximately two miles. Turn left at the fourth traffic light into the school's main gate. Turn left after you enter the gate. Once you reach a stop sign, Seibert Stadium is on your left.
From Montgomery and points South From I‐65 North: Take Exit 255 to Lakeshore Drive. Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive and continue approximately two miles. Turn left at the fourth traffic light into the school’s main gate. Turn left after you enter the gate. Once you reach a stop sign, Seibert Stadium is on your left.
From Atlanta and points East From I‐20 West: Exit onto I‐459 South toward Montgomery/Tuscaloosa. Continue approximately 10 miles and take the exit for Highway 280 North toward Mountain Brook. Take Lakeshore Drive exit and turn left onto Lakeshore Drive. Continue approximately three miles. Turn right into the school’s main gate. Turn left after you enter the gate. Once you reach a stop sign, Seibert Stadium in on your left.