Samford Athletics Visiting Team Guide

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1 Samford Athletics 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL (205) (205) fax

2 Welcome 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 into a 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) You may also visit our web site at Enjoy your stay in Birmingham! 2

3 Director of Athletics Administration Robert L. Roller.... (205) Senior Associate Director of Athletics Peter Neuberger Associate Director of Athletics External Operations Jay Roberson Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Enhancement Chris Scott Assistant Director of Athletics Business Wanda Lucas Assistant Director of Athletics Senior Woman Administrator Michelle Durban Assistant Director of Athletics Marketing Grant Lyons Director of Game Operations/Ticket Manager Vaughan Lyons Sports Information Director Joey Mullins Head Athletic Trainer Wayne Kendrick Samford Athletics Fax Number OVC Office Main Number

4 General Information Parking: Samford University is currently in the progress of construction on campus. The new South Parking Lot is now open. Please call the athletic department for the latest information on parking at Tickets/ Concessions: Complimentary team tickets and consignment tickets are available. Contact Vaughan Lyons at 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 broadcast personnel. Contact Jay Roberson, Associate Director of Athletics, for further information. Practice Times: Practice time 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. 4

5 General Information 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 at 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 OVC rules. Please contact Head Coach Leslie Snellman at Bands: Visitor bands are welcomed and must follow OVC rules. Those wishing bring bands should contact Jim Smisek at

6 Coaching Staff Directory Football Pat Sullivan Head Coach Bill D Ottavio Assistant Coach Steve Brickey Assistant Coach Andre Bruce Assistant Coach Chris Brasfield Assistant Coach Brandon Herring Assistant Coach Ross Newton Assistant Coach Ross Robinson Assistant Coach TBA Assistant Coach TBA Assistant Coach Larry Crowe Football Operations Diane Blakney Secretary Volleyball Derek Schroeder Head Coach Jen Gandolph Assistant Coach TBA Assistant Coach Soccer Todd Yelton Head Coach Jay Yelton Assistant Coach Sharon Young Assistant Coach Cross Country/Track and Field (Men and Women) Glenn McWaters Head Coach Chad James Assistant Coach Men s Basketball Jimmy Tillette Head Coach Paul Kelly Assistant Coach Lee Burgess Assistant Coach Derrick Jones Assistant Coach Jay Welborn Basketball Operations

7 Coaching Staff Directory (continued) Women s Basketball Mike Morris Head Coach Latrice McLin Assistant Coach Clarissa Tomlinson Assistant Coach Amber Deline Assistant Coach Baseball Casey Dunn Head Coach Tony David Associate Head Coach Mick Fieldbinder Assistant Coach Rucker Taylor Assistant Coach Softball Beanie Ketcham Head Coach Erin Gallagher Assistant Coach John Garris Assistant Coach Men s Tennis Kemper Baker Head Coach Women s Tennis David Vest Head Coach

8 Coaching Staff Directory (concluded) Men s & Women s Golf Woodie Eubanks Head Coach Ian Thompson Assistant Coach Athletic Training Wayne Kendrick Head Athletic Trainer Michelle Johnson Assistant Athletic Trainer Brandon Evans Assistant Athletic Trainer Matt Knowles Assistant Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Thomas Rohling Head Coach Ellen Rehme Assistant Coach Paul Hogan Football Equipment James Carlson Manager Grounds Joe Collins Turf Manager Pete Hanna Center Sean Wright Director

9 Hotel Partners Hotel Partners Mountain Brook Hampton Inn Phone: (205) Hwy 280 South Fax: (205) Birmingham, AL Contact: Heather Adams Alta Vista Hotel Phone: (205) Goodwin Crest Drive Fax: (205) Birmingham, AL Contact: Janet Wallace Howard Johnson Hotel Phone: (205) Oxmoor Road Fax: (205) Homewood, AL Contact: Cecile Hasselbrink Best Western-Carlton Suites Phone: (205) State Farm Pkwy. Fax: (205) Birmingham, AL Contact: Teressa Eades The Wynfrey Hotel Phone: (205) Riverchase Galleria Birmingham, AL Contact: Velda Walker- Johnson 9

10 Dining Partners Dining 205 Area Code Applebee s 601 Brookwood Village Arby s 350 Valley Avenue Chappy s Deli 2737 Mountain Brook Plaza Firehouse Subs 429 Green Springs Hwy Full Moon BBQ 337 Valley Avenue Locos Deli & Pub 230 State Farm Parkway Lone Star Steakhouse 180 State Farm Parkway Papa John s th St. South O Charley s 109 Wildwood Parkway Outback Steakhouse 281 State Farm Parkway Qdoba Mexican Grill 437 Green Springs Hwy Ruth s Chris Steakhouse 2300 Woodcrest Place Wing Zone 406 Valley Avenue (BOLD are preferred) 10

11 Attractions Sports Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (205) nd Street North and Civic Center Boulevard Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum th Avenue South International Motorsports Hall of Fame/Talladega International Speedway (256) Speedway Boulevard Talladega, AL Rickwood Field nd Avenue West Activities Alabama Adventure Theme Park I-20/59, One exit north of I-459 at the Academy Drive Exit Vestavia Bowl Montgomery Highway South Birmingham Botanical Gardens Lane Park Road Birmingham Zoo Cahaba Road Birmingham Civil Rights Institute th Street North McWane Center th Street North 11

12 Attractions Golf Eagle Point Golf Club Bent Brook Golf Course Highland Park Golf Course Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley Movie Cinemas Rave Motion Pictures (Highway 31) Regal Cinemas Wildwood 14 Cinemas (Lakeshore Drive) Carmike Cinemas Summit 16 (Highway 280) Shopping Malls Brookwood Village (Lakeshore Drive) Riverchase Galleria (US 31 and I-459) The Summit (Highway 280) Video Rentals Blockbuster Video (248 Green Springs Highway) Miscellaneous Book s & Company (Brookwood Village) FedEx Kinko s (Lakeshore Drive) Sam s Club (Lakeshore Drive)

13 Fire Departments Emergency Numbers City of Birmingham 911/(205) City of Homewood 911/ City of Hoover 911/ City of Mountain Brook 911/ Police Departments City of Birmingham 911/ City of Homewood 911/ City of Hoover 911/ City of Mountain Brook 911/ Jefferson County Sheriff s Department 911/ Alabama State Police Department Hospitals Brookwood Medical Center 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Health South Medical Center th Avenue South St. Vincent's Hospital 810 St. Vincent's Drive UAB Hospital th Street South

14 Transportation Air Travel Birmingham International Airport (Southwest Airlines is the preferred Airline) American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United, and US Airways (205) Bus Charters Adventure Bus Charters Alabama Limousine, Inc Southeastern Motor Coach, Inc Thrasher Brothers Car or Van Rental Acclaim Auto Rental Alamo Avis Budget Enterprise Hertz National Car Rental Thrifty Car Rental Taxi Service American Cab Company Birmingham Metro Taxi Homewood Cab Services, Inc Yellow Cab Company of Birmingham Limousines Ambassador Limousine Services, Inc Cliff s Limousine Service, Inc

15 Directions to Samford University, Seibert Stadium, and Seibert Hall 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 an 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, AL 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, GA and Points East From I-20 West: Exit onto I-459 South toward Montgomery/Tuscaloosa. Continue approximately 10 miles and take 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. 15

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