HEAD COACH MARK BYINGTON

HEAD COACH MARK BYINGTON Mark Byington was named head coach of the Eagle men s basketball program on April 1st, 2013.No stranger to Georgia Southern, Byington spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Conference rival College of Charleston. He was named interim head coach of the Cougars for the final month of the 2011-12 season and guided the Cougars to a 7-4 mark in their final 11 contests. College of Charleston posted an overall record of 194-100 and a 108-51 mark in the SoCon during Byington s time there. The Cougars recorded six 20-win seasons, logged three SoCon South Division regular-season titles, advanced to the league s tournament championship game three times and made two appearances in the NIT. Byington spent the 2012-13 campaign as an assistant under James Johnson at Virginia Tech. A 1998 graduate of UNC Wilmington, Byington earned his bachelor s degree in physical education and was a three-year starter on the men s basketball team, earning second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association and All-CAA Defensive Team honors his senior year. A two-time CAA All-Academic selection, he scored more than 1,000 points during his career. Byington was a high school basketball standout at Salem High School and was named Player of the Year in the state of Virginia as a senior, leading Salem to the state championship. He also earned honorable mention All-America recognition and was a two time first-team all-state selection. Following his senior season, he was chosen Most Valuable Player of the Virginia High School League All-Star Game. 1

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST Step 1 Send in your $200 with the completed Team Registration Form to reserve your place in camp by Monday, June 2 nd. (check made payable to Byington Basketball LLC) Early Bird Special $310.00 by May 15 th Step 2 Distribute the Camper Application and Release Waiver (page 4 & 5 front and back) to each of your players. Step 3 Collect the registration from your players. Registration includes the following: - Completed Camper Application (page 4) - Completed and signed Release Waiver (page 5) - PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY (FRONT & BACK) OF THEIR INSURANCE CARD AND A SIGNED PHYSICAL WITHIN THE PAST SIX MONTHS FOR EACH PLAYER! * Please have parents make checks payable to YOU so that a single check can be sent to Byington Basketball LLC. Step 4 Fill out the page titled Team Roster. If you are planning on staying overnight, please complete the Overnight Accommodations Form. Step 5 Mail all of the forms from Steps 3 & 4 and a single check to cover your team expenses. - This check should be made payable to: Byington Basketball LLC. Step 6 Check your team into camp on Thursday, June 19th at the Hanner Fieldhouse. Hanner Fieldhouse is located at 590 Herty Dr. Statesboro, GA (see directions) Please mail registration to: Georgia Southern Men s Basketball Attn: Team Camp Registration PO Box 8082-02 Statesboro, GA 30460 2

COACHES INFORMATION SHEET COMMUTER TEAM TUITION COMMUTER TEAM - $350.00 team entry fee You will be responsible for your own meals. $200.00 deposit due by Monday, June 2 nd to secure a spot in camp. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! COMMUTER TEAM WITH MEAL OPTION Each player - $60.00 per person Assistant Coach or non-playing Manager - $50.00 per person! $200.00 deposit due by Monday, June 2 nd to secure a spot in camp. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! OVERNIGHT TEAM TUITION OVERNIGHT TEAM (DORM & MEALS INCLUDED) - Each player - $150.00 per person Assistant Coach or non-playing Manager or Bus Driver - $150.00 per person! $200.00 deposit due by Monday, June 2 nd to secure a spot in camp. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! Bring your own linens! OVERNIGHT TEAM (DORM NO MEALS INCLUDED)- $80.00 per person Bring your own linens! Each coach and player will receive: Georgia Southern Basketball T-Shirt Here is some additional information for you at this time: Registration for Team Camp will take place from 7:30 am to 9:00 am on Thursday, June 19 th at Hanner Fieldhouse The Coaches meeting will be at 10:00 am at Hanner Fieldhouse. Games will begin promptly at 11:00 am. Coaches will be given a game schedule at the coaches meeting. (If you are unable to play the 11:00 am game, please let us know.) Landrum will be the Dining Hall used for those teams who sign up for the meal option. The Eagle Village will be the Dorm used for those teams who stay overnight. 3

Coach s Name: TEAM REGISTRATION FORM High School: School Address: City: _ State: Zip: School Phone: Cell Phone: Home Phone: E-mail address: _ SELECT ONE: _ #1 COMMUTING TEAM _ #2 - COMMUTER TEAM WITH MEAL OPTION _ #3 - OVERNIGHT TEAM - DORM & MEALS INCLUDED How many Varsity teams? How many JV teams? (SEE PAGE 2 FOR COMMUTING AND OVERNIGHT PRICES!) Please include your $200 entry fee to ensure your space in camp! Please mail registration to: Georgia Southern Men s Basketball Attn: Team Camp Registration PO Box 8082-02 Statesboro, GA 30460 4

CAMPER APPLICATION Dear Camper, We would like to thank you for choosing the 2014 Mark Byington Basketball Team Camp. We are looking forward to hosting some top high school programs in the Southeast and providing a highly competitive weekend of basketball. Please take a minute to fill out the following application. If you have any questions, please let us know. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) Parent/Guardian: Cell Phone: ( ) Parent/Guardian E-Mail: Age: Height: Weight: Grade Level in Fall 2014 T-Shirt Size (Adult Sizes) L XL XXL XXXL (check one) School Attending: Coach s Name: 5

Release, covenant not to sue, and assumption of risk I hereby acknowledge that I am fully aware that there are risks inherent in my minor child s or ward s participation in and preparation for the above-described event, and I willingly and voluntarily assume such risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to, bruises, cuts, sprains, muscle strains, hernia, broken bones, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, concussion, drowning, insect bites, exposure to toxic substances, exposure to criminal activity, injuries caused by wild animals, and death. I have made myself aware of the physical requirements necessary for participation in the above-referenced event, and I certify that my minor child or ward possesses all of the necessary physical abilities, experience, training, and knowledge. I am aware that Georgia Southern University does not warrant the condition or adequacy of any equipment, premises, vehicle, or mode of transportation for any purpose. I am further aware that Georgia Southern University does not warrant the adequacy or competency of any trip leader, vehicle driver, trainer, or other personnel. In the event of an accident, injury, illness or other emergency medical situation, I give my permission for the staff of the above described event to seek appropriate medical attention and to administer appropriate emergency care to my minor child or ward. I am aware that Georgia Southern University does not provide insurance for my minor child or ward, and that I am solely responsible for any medical costs arising out of my minor child s or ward s participation in the above-referenced event. I further agree that the privilege of participating in the above described event is a valuable opportunity, and in partial consideration of that opportunity, I hereby forever release and discharge from liability of any kind arising out of my minor child s or ward s participation in, preparation for, or travel associated with the above-referenced event, Georgia Southern University, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia State Tort Claims Trust Fund, and all of their employees, officers, members, agents, volunteers, and contractors. As a part of the consideration for my minor child s or ward s participation in the above-referenced event, I hereby covenant not to sue any of the above-named released parties. I understand that in accepting this document, Georgia Southern University does not waive any sovereign, governmental, or official immunity that might apply to itself, any state agency or instrumentality, or any state officer, employee or volunteer. I am over the age of 18, and I am fully capable of reading and understanding this document. I understand that I will be provided with a copy of it upon request. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Print name of Parent or Guardian Print name of minor participant Name of Medical Insurance Company: Address: Policy Number and effective Date: Address Claim To: Policy Holder and Relationship to Patient: PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY (FRONT & BACK) OF INSURANCE CARD AND A SIGNED PHYSICAL WITHIN THE PAST YEAR! Each Camper Must Present: 1. A copy of signed physical within the past year of the beginning of camp! 2. A copy of the front and back of camper s medical insurance card! 3. A signed release form! 6

TEAM ROSTER CAMPER NAME GRADE SHIRT SIZE CHECKLIST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. HC: ASST: COACH SHIRT SIZE CELL PHONE NUMBER SELECT ONE: _ #1 COMMUTING TEAM _ #2 - COMMUTER TEAM WITH MEAL OPTION _ #3 - OVERNIGHT TEAM - DORM & MEALS INCLUDED (SEE PAGE 2 FOR COMMUTING AND OVERNIGHT PRICES!) PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK PAYABLE TO: BYINGTON BASKETBALL LLC DUE BY Monday, JUNE 2 nd! 7

OVERNIGHT ACCOMDATIONS FORM TEAM HEAD CELL PHONE _ COACH PLEASE ASSIGN COACHES AND PLAYERS TO ROOMS IN THIS SECTION. NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR SINGLE ROOM IF TEAM HAS AN ODD NUMBER. COACHES ROOMING LIST ROOM 1 1. 2. ROOM 2 1. 2. PLAYERS ROOMING LIST ROOM 1 ROOM 6 1. 1. 2. 2. ROOM 2 ROOM 7 1. 1. 2. 2. ROOM 3 ROOM 8 1. 1. 2. 2. ROOM 4 ROOM 9 1. 1. 2. 2. ROOM 5 ROOM 10 1. 1. 2. 2. 8

GAME RULES All high school rules applicable for the upcoming 2013-2014 Season will be enforced by the officials with the exceptions listed below: Game will consist of two (2) - twenty (20) minute halves. Halftime will last three (3) minutes strictly enforced. The clock will run the entire game except for the last two (2) minutes of the second half which will be stopped-time according to regular game rules. Also, the clock will stop during timeouts. Referees will keep time and notify teams of the time remaining throughout the game. Shooting fouls will be awarded throughout the game as in a regular game situation. Common fouls will be taken out-of-bounds until the last two (2) minutes of each half at that time, we will shoot 1- and-1. Substitutions can only be made in dead ball situations. Electronic and/or manual scoreboards will be visible at all times. Each team is allowed two (2) timeouts (30 seconds strictly enforced) per game to be taken at anytime, plus one for each overtime. The 1 st overtime will be one minute (stopped-time) in length with each team shooting 1-and-1 on common fouls. The 2 nd overtime will be sudden death with the first team that scores (free throws included) to be declared the winner. The clock may be stopped at any time at the discretion of the officials. 9

Hanner Fieldhouse Address: 590 Herty Dr. Statesboro, Georgia Traveling from the Atlanta/Macon Area: (From I-75 South/I-16 East/Highway 301 North) 1. Travel East on I-16 to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit). 2. Turn left onto Highway 301 at the top of the exit ramp. 3. Drive approximately 9 miles. At the third traffic light, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway/ Bypass. (As a point of reference look for the Texaco Station on your left at the intersection). 4. After turning, you will pass through two lights (1st Akins Boulevard, 2nd Lanier Drive ). 5. At the third light, turn left onto HWY 67/Fair Road. 6. After turning, you will travel through three lights (1st Bermuda Run Road, 2nd Gentilly Road, 3rd Chandler Road) 7. At the 4th traffic light, turn left onto Herty Drive. 8. Hanner Fieldhouse will be on your right 9. Traveling from Savannah/Florida/South Carolina: (From I-95 North or South/I-16 West/GA 67 North) 1. Travel West on I-16 to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit). 2. Turn right onto Highway 67 North at the top of the exit ramp. Drive approximately 10 miles. 3. Upon entering the Statesboro city limits you will pass through four (4) traffic lights (1st Veterans Memorial Parkway, 2nd Bermuda Run Road, 3rd Gentilly Road, 4th Chandler Road ). 4. At the 5th traffic light take a left onto Herty Drive. 5. Hanner Fieldhouse will be on your right. 10

Traveling from Augusta and other routes on Highway 25 and Highway 80: 1. Come into Statesboro on Hwy 25/Hwy 80 (also called Northside Drive ). 2. At the 4th traffic light, turn right onto Highway 301 South/Main Street. (The first traffic light on this route will be at the Veterans Memorial Parkway/Bypass. It will be a half a mile before the second light). 3. You will pass through three traffic lights (1st East/West Main Street, 2nd Grady Street, 3rd East/West Jones Avenue ). 4. At the 4th traffic light, turn left onto Tillman Road. (As a point of reference look for Gnat s Landing Restaurant on your left at the intersection). 5. At the next light, turn right onto Hwy 67/Fair Road. 6. At the next light, turn right onto Herty Drive. 7. Hanner Fieldhouse will be on your right MAP of Georgia Southern University (Hanner Fieldhouse) 11