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2007-2008 Samford Athletics Visiting
Team Guide
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229 (205) 726-2966
(205) 726-2132 fax www.samfordsports.com
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2007–2008 Visiting Team Guide
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) 726-2966. You may also visit our web site at www.samfordsports.com. Enjoy your stay in Birmingham!
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2007-2008 Visiting Team Guide
Administration
Director of Athletics
Robert L. Roller……………..………………………………………………………………...…(205) 726–2966
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Peter Neuberger……………………………………..………………………………………...………..726-2975
Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations
Jay Roberson………………………………………….…….............................................................726-2966
Assistant Director of Athletics-Academic Enhancement
Chris Scott…………………………………………………...……………………………………..........726-4183
Assistant Director of Athletics for Business
Wanda Lucas…………………………………………………………………………………………....726-2131
Senior Woman Administrator
Michelle Durban..………………………………………………………………………………………..726-4052
Assistant Director of Athletics for Marketing
Grant Lyons..…………………………………………………………………...………………………..726-4244
Director of Broadcasting
Justin Firesheets………………………………………………………………………………………...726-4228
Director of Game Day Operations/Ticket Manager
Vaughan Lyons…..…………………………………………………………………………….………...726-2050
Sports Information Director
Joey Mullins..…………………………………………………………….............................................726-2799
Head Athletic Trainer
Wayne Kendrick……………………………………………………………………………….…….......726-2670
OVC Office
Main Number………………………………...….………...…..………………………………........615-371-1698
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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. Please call the athletic department for the latest information on parking at 205-726-2966. Tickets/ Concessions: Complimentary team tickets and consignment tickets are available. Contact Vaughan Lyons at 205-726-2050. Locker/Shower Facilities: Facilities for men and women are provided in Seibert Hall (note: this will change upon the completion of the new Pete Hanna Center, set for Fall 2007). 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 the Director of Broadcasting, Justin Firesheets at 205-726-4228 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.
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2007-2008 Visiting Team Guide
General Information
Photo/Video Deck: Film deck space is provided as needed in each athletic fa-cility. 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 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 Po-lice Department when necessary. Cheerleaders: Cheerleaders and mascots are welcomed. All must follow OVC rules. Please contact Head Coach Niva Roberson at 205-726-4013. Bands: Visitor bands are welcomed and must follow OVC rules. Those wish-ing bring bands should contact Jim Smisek at 205-726-4188.
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2007-2008 Visiting Team Guide
Coaching Staff Directory Football Pat Sullivan Head Coach 726-2575 Bill D’Ottavio Assistant Coach 726-2575 Steve Brickey Assistant Coach 726-2529 Andre Bruce Assistant Coach 726-2685 Chris Brasfield Assistant Coach 726-2575 Brandon Herring Assistant Coach 726-2653 Ross Newton Assistant Coach 726-2297 Ross Robinson Assistant Coach 726-2478 Pete Roussel Assistant Coach 726-2576 Josh Taylor Assistant Coach 726-2321 Larry Crowe Football Operations 726-4031 Diane Blakney Secretary 726-2575 Volleyball Michelle Durban Head Coach 726-4088 Eric Melton Assistant Coach 726-2969 Lindsay Shondell Assistant Coach 726-2969 Soccer Todd Yelton Head Coach 726-4204 Brian Copham Assistant Coach 726-4039 Jay Yelton Assistant Coach 726-4039 Cross Country/Track and Field (Men and Women) Glenn McWaters Head Coach 726-2081 Chad James Assistant Coach 726-4198 Men’s Basketball Jimmy Tillette Head Coach 726-2920 Paul Kelly Assistant Coach 726-2140 Lee Burgess Assistant Coach 726-2968 Derrick Jones Assistant Coach 726-2709 Jay Welborn Basketball Operations 726-2920
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Coaching Staff Directory (continued) Women’s Basketball Mike Morris Head Coach 726-2919 Latrice McLin Assistant Coach 726-4219 Clarissa Tomlinson Assistant Coach 726-4072 Amber Deline Assistant Coach 726-4220 Baseball Casey Dunn Head Coach 726-2134 Tony David Associate Head Coach 726-4095 Mick Fieldbinder Assistant Coach 726-4095 Rucker Taylor Assistant Coach 726-4095 Softball Beanie Ketcham Head Coach 726-4147 Erin Gallagher Assistant Coach 726-2218 TBA Assistant Coach 726-2218 Men’s Tennis Kemper Baker Head Coach 726-2592 Women’s Tennis Terri Sisk Head Coach 726-4254
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Coaching Staff Directory (concluded) Men’s & Women’s Golf Woodie Eubanks Head Coach 532-3452 Ian Thompson Assistant Coach 532-3457 Athletic Training Wayne Kendrick Head Athletic Trainer 726-2670 Michelle Johnson Assistant Athletic Trainer 726-2574 Brandon Evans Assistant Athletic Trainer 726-2574 Matt Knowles Assistant Athletic Trainer 726-2574 Strength & Conditioning Thomas Rohling Head Coach 726-2668 Paul Hogan Football 726-2756 Equipment James Carlson Manager 726-2085
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2007-2008 Hotel Partners
Hotel Partners Mountain Brook Hampton Inn Phone: (205) 870-7822
2731 Hwy 280 South Fax: (205) 871-7610
Birmingham, AL 35223
Alta Vista Hotel Phone: (205) 290-8000
260 Goodwin Crest Drive Fax: (205) 290-8026
Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Mike Clark Howard Johnson Hotel Phone: (205) 942-0919
275 Oxmoor Road Fax: (205) 942-1679
Homewood, AL 35209 Contact: Cecile Hasselbrink
Best Western-Carlton Suites Phone: (205) 940-9990 140 State Farm Pkwy. Fax: (205) 940-9930
Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Teressa Eades
The Wynfrey Hotel Phone: (205) 444-5725
1000 Riverchase Galleria
Birmingham, AL 35244 Contact: Velda Walker- Johnson
Hilton Garden Inn - Lakeshore Phone: (205) 314-0274
520 Wildwood Circle N Contact: Donald Meksvanh
Birmingham, AL 35209
Hampton Inn - Lakeshore Phone: (205) 313-2160 30 State Farm Parkway Contact: Donald Meksvanh
Birmingham, AL 35209
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2007-2008 Dining Partners
Dining 205 Area Code
Applebee’s 601 Brookwood Village 879-5673
Arby’s 350 Valley Avenue 942-4732
Chappy’s Deli 2737 Mountain Brook Plaza 871-0887
Firehouse Subs 429 Green Springs Hwy. 945-2637
Full Moon BBQ 337 Valley Avenue 945-9997
Jason’s Deli 583 Brookwood Village 877-8477
Locos Deli & Pub 230 State Farm Parkway 943-0080
Lone Star Steakhouse 180 State Farm Parkway 942-1902
Papa John’s 2829 18th St. South 879-7272
O’Charley’s 109 Wildwood Parkway 942-8001
Outback Steakhouse 281 State Farm Parkway 290-0099
Qdoba Mexican Grill 437 Green Springs Hwy. 941-1492
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 2300 Woodcrest Place 879-9995
Wing Zone 406 Valley Avenue 945-0008
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Attractions Sports
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (205) 323-6665
22nd Street North and Civic Center Boulevard
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum 252-8377
2721 5th Avenue South
International Motorsports Hall of Fame/Talladega International Speedway
(256) 362-5002
3198 Speedway Boulevard Talladega, AL
Rickwood Field 458-8161
1137 2nd Avenue West
Activities
Alabama Adventure Theme Park 481-4750
I-20/59, One exit north of I-459 at the Academy Drive Exit
Vestavia Bowl 979-4420
1451 Montgomery Highway South
Birmingham Botanical Gardens 879-1227
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham Zoo 879-0408
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 328-9696
520 16th Street North
McWane Center 714-8300
200 19th Street North
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Attractions Golf
Eagle Point Golf Club 991-9070
Bent Brook Golf Course 428-1999
Highland Park Golf Course 322-1902
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail– Oxmoor Valley 942-1177
Movie Cinemas
Rave Motion Pictures (Highway 31) 978-3655
Regal Cinemas Wildwood 14 Cinemas (Lakeshore Drive) 942-3491
Carmike Cinemas Summit 16 (Highway 280) 967-0111
Shopping Malls
Brookwood Village (Lakeshore Drive) 871-0406
Riverchase Galleria (US 31 and I-459) 985-3020
The Summit (Highway 280) 967-0111
Video Rentals
Blockbuster Video (248 Green Springs Highway) 945-1110
Miscellaneous
Book’s & Company (Brookwood Village) 870-0213
Kinko’s (Lakeshore Drive) 942-7102
Sam’s Club (Lakeshore Drive) 941-3329
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Emergency Numbers Fire Departments
City of Birmingham 911/(205) 250-7575
City of Homewood 911/ 879-4701
City of Hoover 911/ 822-5300
City of Mountain Brook 911/ 870-5580
Police Departments
City of Birmingham 911/ 328-9311
City of Homewood 911/ 879-2101
City of Hoover 911/ 822-5300
City of Mountain Brook 911/ 879-0486
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department 911/ 325-5900
Alabama State Police Department 322-4691
Hospitals
Brookwood Medical Center 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
877-1000
Health South Medical Center 1201 11th Avenue South
930-7000
St. Vincent's Hospital 810 St. Vincent's Drive
939-7000
UAB Hospital 619 19th Street South
934-4011
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Transportation Air Travel
Birmingham International Airport (Southwest Airlines is the preferred Airline)
American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United, and US Airways
(205) 599-0500
Bus Charters
Adventure Bus Charters 648-2732
Alabama Limousine, Inc. 591-7555
Southeastern Motor Coach, Inc. 791-1966
Thrasher Brothers 591-8811
Car or Van Rental
Acclaim Auto Rental 942-1211
Alamo 592-2200
Avis 592-8901
Budget 322-3596
Enterprise 414-9393
Hertz 591-6090
National Car Rental 592-7259
Thrifty Car Rental 979-2886
Taxi Service
American Cab Company 322-2222
Birmingham– Metro Taxi 833-8294
Homewood Cab Services, Inc. 871-4684
Yellow Cab Company of Birmingham 252-1131
Limousines
Ambassador Limousine Services, Inc. 987-5466
Cliff’s Limousine Service, Inc. 942-3771
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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.