Dear Coach or Administrator,
In the spirit of athletic competition, we welcome your visit to Elon University!
To accommodate you and your team during your stay in Elon, North Carolina, the
Elon Phoenix Visiting Team Guide has been created to help with any questions
you may have. You can find this guide on our web site at:
http://www.elon.edu/e-web/athletics/visitingteam.pdf
On this site you will find:
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Athletic Personnel Directory
General visiting team information
Athletic Training Information
Sports Information
Directions to Elon & Athletic Venues
Listing of Area Hotels & Restaurants
Parking/Ticket Information
Please notice on the parking information page, locations for unloading and parking
the team bus or van is indicated by athletic venue.
For further information, contact me or someone on the staff list in the area of your
question, now or prior to your trip and we will be glad to assist you.
Sincerely,
Kyle Wills
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Business/Operations
336-278-6800
The Legend of the Elon University Phoenix Throughout
history
there
is
told
the
legend
of
the
rare
and
remarkable
Phoenix,
a
crimson
and
gold
bird
that
lived
500
years.
It
was
sleek,
swift
and
strong
‐
the
most
marvelous
bird
ever
created
by
human
imagination.
At
the
end
of
its
life,
with
death
approaching,
it
built
a
nest
in
an
oak
tree
and
was
consumed
in
flames
ignited
by
the
sun.
From
the
ashes
emerged
the
next
Phoenix
‐
reborn
and
renewed,
with
strength
forged
in
fire.
Fire,
too,
has
shaped
the
history
of
Elon
University.
The
disastrous
fire
of
1923
all
but
destroyed
Elon.
Gone
were
Main
building,
college
records,
classrooms,
the
library
and
chapel.
But
within
days
of
the
fire,
Elon
trustees
set
in
motion
the
plan
for
Elon
to
rise
from
the
ashes,
stronger
than
ever.
The
Phoenix
is
a
powerful
leader
and
an
emblem
of
immortality.
It
is
a
perfect
symbol
for
a
school
that
is
constantly
renewing
and
re‐creating
itself.
The
Elon
motto,
Numen
Lumen,
embraces
intellectual
and
spiritual
light.
And
so
too,
throughout
history,
the
Phoenix
has
served
as
a
symbol
of
light
and
knowledge.
The
Phoenix
is
timeless
and
unique.
It
perfectly
describes
an
athletics
program
and
an
institution
that
are
rising
to
new
levels
of
excellence.
There is only one Phoenix. There is only one Elon. Catch the fire! ATHLETIC PERSONNEL
Position
Name
(336) area code
E-mail
Director of Athletics
Dave Blank
278-6705
dblank@elon.edu
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Compliance/Campus Relations
Clay Hassard
278-6707
hassard@elon.edu
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Business/Operations
Kyle Wills
278-6706
willsk@elon.edu
Associate Director of Athletics
& Senior Woman Administrator
Faith Shearer
278-6790
shearer@elon.edu
Associate Director of Athletics
External Affairs
Brian Tracy
278-6797
btracy@elon.edu
Director of Media Relations
Erica Roberson
278-6711
eroberson2@elon.edu
Director of Marketing/Ticket
Operations
Michael Jacobs
278-6704
mjacobs5@elon.edu
Director of Sports Medicine
Kenneth Barnes
278-6693
kbarnes7@elon.edu
Director of Athletic Training Services
Eric Storsved
278-6713
estorsved@elon.edu
Director of Development for Athletics John Keegan
278-6709
keeganj@elon.edu
Director of Academic Progress/Life
Skills Development
Cayce Crenshaw
278-6710
ccrenshaw2@elon.edu
Director of Game Operations/
Facilities
Gray Hunter
278-6107
jhunter2@elon.edu
Faculty Athletics Representative
Eric Hall
278-5880
ehall@elon.edu
Head Equipment Manager
Kenny Simpson
278-6729
ksimpson3@elon.edu
HEAD COACHING STAFF
Baseball
Mike Kennedy
278-6741
kennedy@elon.edu
Basketball (Men's)
Matt Matheny
278-6730
mmatheny@elon.edu
Basketball (Women's)
Karen Barefoot
278-6733
kbarefoot2@elon.edu
Cross Country
(Men’s & Women’s)
Christine Engel
278-6739
cengel@elon.edu
Football
Pete Lembo
278-6721
plembo@elon.edu
Golf (Men's)
Bill Morningstar
278-6740
mornings@elon.edu
Golf (Women's)
Chris Dockrill
278-6842
cdockrill@elon.edu
Soccer (Men's)
Darren Powell
278-6746
dpowell6@elon.edu
Soccer (Women's)
Chris Neal
278-6745
cneal3@elon.edu
Softball
Patti Raduenz
278-6744
praduenz@elon.edu
Tennis (Men’s)
Michael Leonard
278-6737
mleonard5@elon.edu
Tennis (Women’s)
Elizabeth Perry
278-6805
eperry4@elon.edu
Track & Field, Indoor Track
(Women's)
Mark Elliston
278-6806
melliston@elon.edu
Volleyball
Mary Tendler
278-6743
mtendler@elon.edu
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Eric Storsved – Director of Athletic Training
(Men’s Basketball)
Office: 336-278-6716 Cell: 336-264-8334
E-mail:
estorsved@elon.edu
Marty Baker – Associate Athletic Trainer
(Women’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Golf)
Office: 336-278-6713 Cell: 336-264-7500
E-mail:
bakerm@elon.edu
Dr. Kenneth Barnes - Director
of Sports Medicine/Team
Physician
Office: 336-278-6716
E-mail: kbarnes7@elon.edu
AJ Lukjanczuk - Assistant Athletic Trainer
(Football)
Office: 336-278-6714 Cell: 336-263-7925
E-mail:
alukjanczuk@elon.edu
Jodi McConnell - Assistant Athletic Trainer
(Women’s Soccer & Baseball)
Office: 336-278-6807 Cell: 336-263-8554
E-mail:
jmcconnell@elon.edu
Elly Shearman – Assistant Athletic Trainer
(Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Tennis)
Office: 336-278-5802 Cell: 336-343-7321
E-mail:
eshearman@elon.edu
Derek Lawrance - Assistant Athletic Trainer
(Men’s Soccer, Softball)
Office: 336-278-6817 Cell: 336-512-5229
E-mail:
dlawrance@elon.edu
TBA - Assistant Athletic Trainer
(Men’s & Women’s Cross Country)
Office: 336-278-5883 Cell: 336-264-6743
E-mail:
abender@elon.edu
Athletic Training Facilities
Koury Center/Alumni Gymnasium
336-278-6717
Koury Field House
336-278-6752
DIRECTIONS TO ALAMANCE
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER &
KERNODLE CLINIC
From Elon campus leaving Rhodes
Stadium and the Koury Center/Alumni
Gymnasium:
Go south on Williamson Ave., crossing
railroad tracks and continue on across
Hwy. 70/South Church Street.
Stay on St. Mark's Church Rd. Take a
left onto University Drive and cross over
I-85/40 bridge, turn left at the Huffman
Mill Rd. intersection and then first right
into the Medical Center Complex (1234
Huffman Mill Road).
Alamance Regional Medical Center
1234 Huffman Mill Road
336-538-7000
Kernodle Clinic
1234 Huffman Mill Road
336-538-1234
The following information includes items that will be provided by the Elon University
Athletics Department.
FOOTBALL
1.
Visiting teams will dress in the designated visitor team locker rooms at the Koury
Fieldhouse.
2.
Two taping tables will be available for you in your dressing room; however, we suggest
you do the majority of your taping before arriving at the stadium, as space is limited.
3.
A hydro-collator and 100 lbs of ice will be available in the locker room.
4.
Approximately one hour before game time, the following will be available on your
sideline:
A.
Two taping/treatment tables
B.
Four 10-gallon coolers of water
C.
500 cups
D.
300 lbs of ice on the sidelines
E.
Bio-hazardous waste containers
5.
An ambulance will arrive prior to kick-off and will remain 5-10 minutes after the
conclusion of the contest.
6.
A physician will be available on the Elon sideline with specialists in internal medicine
and orthopedics on call.
7.
The following orthopedic supplies will be available on the Elon sideline:
A.
Vacuum Splints
B.
Crutches
C.
Immobilizers
8.
Approximately 100 canned drinks will be available at half-time in your locker room.
9.
100 towels and soap will be furnished.
10.
Headphones will be provided if needed.
11.
Team walk-thru's on Friday must wear turf shoes.
ALL OTHER SPORTS
Baseball and Soccer teams will have access to the Koury Fieldhouse visiting team locker
rooms. Volleyball, Men's Basketball, and Women's Basketball teams will go to the visitor
locker rooms in the Koury Center. As a member of the Southern Conference, Elon University
provides athletic training services consistent with league policy. These services include:
1.
The following items will be available on your bench:
A.
A cooler of water and cups
B.
Bio-hazardous waste container and "sharps" container
C.
Injury ice and bags
D.
Five towels
2.
Visiting teams will have full access to athletic training facilities for treatment and
taping. Standard modalities are available for use. If a certified athletic trainer is not
traveling with the visiting team, a letter of authorization for treatment signed by a
certified athletic trainer or physician must accompany the athletic training student or
coach.
3.
A certified Athletic Trainer will be in attendance or on call during the game.
4.
If your team is traveling without an athletic trainer, please contact us in advance so
that we can assign one to handle your team's needs.
5.
Splints, crutches and other orthopedic equipment are available upon request.
6.
For men and women's basketball, a cooler of Gatorade will be available for use in the
locker room.
7.
A requested number of towels and soap will be provided for post game.
MEDIA RELATIONS
The Elon University Media Relations Office is responsible for all media relations for the
Elon University Department of Athletics and the 16 NCAA Division I teams it sponsors.
Press Areas: Allocated space in the press areas of all Elon University Athletic facilities will be
available for newspaper reporters, film crews, radio networks and sports information staff
members. Credentials are required to gain access to the press area of Rhodes Stadium
(football) and Koury Center Alumni Gymnasium (basketball).
Sideline Passes: (Football Only): All sideline personnel, except for players in uniform, are
required to display a sideline pass. This includes coaches, players not in uniform, managers,
trainers, team physicians and photographers. Please direct all additional non-media requests
to Gray Hunter at 336-278-6107 and direct all media-related requests to Chris Rash at 336278-6712.
Press Area Services: Media guides, game programs, rosters, game notes, statistics and
play-by-play will be provided. Food and drinks will also be available (Football & Basketball
Only).
Radio Broadcasts: The visiting SID is asked to contact Erica Roberson at 336-278-6711
regarding plans to broadcast at least a week in advance. Elon will provide a phone line for
visiting radio crews, which will be available for a standard fee of $50.00. However, this fee will
be waived for schools who agree to provide reciprocal arrangements.
Film Crews/Video Arrangements: Visiting film crews are located in the following areas:
Football – Film stage on the roof of the Woods Center, entrance through the northeast stairwell
of Rhodes Stadium. Also, an end zone shot from the catwalk on the scoreboard.
Basketball & Volleyball – Upper arena between Sections 8-9 of Alumni Gymnasium in the upper
aisle.
Soccer – Film tower located on the east side of Rudd Field.
Post Game Media Requests: The Elon University Media Relations Office will handle all post
game media requests. The final results of athletic contests will be distributed to media outlets.
We ask that the visiting SID provide a media contact list with telephone and fax numbers, and
email addresses, prior to the event. Updated statistics will be provided to visiting sports
information directors and coaches during halftime and a press release with a final statistical
summary will be sent out as a part of the post game report.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Erica Roberson Director of Media Relations for Athletics
Office: 336-278-6711
Email: eroberson2@elon.edu
Chris Rash
Assistant Director of Media Relations
Office: 336-278-6712
Email: crash@elon.edu
Jen Blackwell Assistant Director of Media Relations
Office: 336-278-6634
Email: jblackwell2@elon.edu
Press Areas
Football Press Box:
336-278-6777
Basketball Press Row: 336-278-6749
Baseball Press Box:
336-278-6788
Elon Athletics Web Site: www.elonphoenix.com
PARKING/TICKETS/FOOD
TEAM BUS/VAN PARKING
Football, Baseball & Soccer – Visiting buses will be directed to rear of the Koury Field house.
Basketball & Volleyball – Teams may be dropped off and picked up at the Koury Center parking
lot, but all buses must park in the Oaks, located across from Williamson Avenue, west of the Koury
Center.
Softball - parking is available at the East softball field.
Tennis - parking available off Antioch Avenue.
*President and Athletics Director parking available in the VIP area adjacent to the
stadium.
TICKETS
(Call 336-278-6750 for ticket information)
Tickets (Football & Basketball Only): Any tickets that have been arranged through contract
agreement will be mailed in advance to the Athletics Director.
Football "Will Call" Tickets are to be picked up at the east window of the main ticket booth at
Rhodes Stadium.
Basketball "Will Call" Ticket booth located in the main lobby area of the Koury Center.
LODGING
These hotels have had a continuing relationship with Elon University Athletics:
(call for Elon Rate)
Acorn Inn
336-585-0167
Best Western
336-584-0151
Choice Hotels
1-800-4-CHOICE
Courtyard by Marriott
336-585-1888
Ramada Inn
336-227-5541
Bojangles
775 Huffman Mill Rd.
Burlington
(336) 584-5646
RESTAURANTS
Subway
112 Lebanon Ave.
Elon
336-538-1190
Sal’s Italian Restaurant
402 Huffman Mill Rd.
Burlington
336-584-3726
Dominos Pizza
417 W. Haggard Avenue
Elon
(336) 584-3336
Panchero’s Mexican Grill
210 Huffman Mill Rd.
Burlington
336-260-4694
The Red Bull Tavern and Grill
3402 S. Church St.
Burlington
336-584-7795
McDonald's
3446 S. Church Street
Burlington
(336) 585-0046
Zack’s Hot Dogs
201 W. Davis St.
Burlington
336-226-4746
Wendy’s
2423 S. Church St.
Burlington
336-226-8677
Golden Corral
3108 Garden Road
Burlington
(336) 584-3890
The Cutting Board
2699 Ramada Rd.
Burlington
336-229-2770
Hursey’s BBQ
1834 S. Church St.
Burlington
336-584-1377
Moe’s Southwest Grill
1449 E. University Drive
Burlington
336-584-7000
Chop House Grille
710 Huffman Mil Rd.
Burlington
336-524-9941
University Grill
2463 W. Webb Ave.
Burlington
336-584-1444
TRAVEL INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS TO ELON UNIVERSITY & ATHLETIC VENUES
*see the web link to the Campus Map – www.elon.edu/e-net/map.asp
To reach Elon University Visitor’s Center – Moseley Center
101 E. Haggard Ave. Elon, NC 27244
Take Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140 (University Drive). From southbound 85/40, exit right and turn right. From
northbound 85/40, exit right and turn left. Stay on University Drive for 1.4 miles and turn right on Highway 70
East/S. Church Street. Take Highway 70 East/S. Church Street to Williamson Avenue (.7 miles). Turn left on
Williamson. Follow this road for 1.7 miles. You will cross railroad tracks as you enter the campus area. Turn right
at the stoplight on Haggard Avenue. Turn left at the stoplight on N. O'Kelly Ave. Take the first left into the
Visitors Parking Lot at Moseley Center.
Koury Center/Alumni Gymnasium
104 E. Haggard Ave. Elon, NC 27244
Continue straight on Williamson and the Koury Center is the first building on the right.
Rhodes Football Stadium, Latham Baseball Park and Rudd Soccer Field
543 N. Williamson Ave. Elon, NC 27244
Continue straight on Williamson until you pass by a small lake on the right. Take the second right, the entrance
to Rhodes Stadium, to reach all three areas.
Koury Fieldhouse
10 Bank of America Drive Elon, NC 27244
Continue straight on Williamson until you pass by a small lake on the right. Take the first drive to the right and
the next turn to the left on to Bank of America
East Gym & Softball Field
109 E. Haggard Ave. Elon, NC 27244
Turn right onto Haggard Avenue. Take the first right after the second stop light onto North Antioch. Turn left
onto College Street and the field is one block ahead on the right.
Jimmy Powell Tennis Center
401 E. Haggard Ave. Elon, NC 27244
Turn right onto Haggard Avenue. Take the first right after the second stop light onto North Antioch. The Tennis
Center is on the left.
**These addresses are NOT to be used for FedEx or UPS delivery, just GPS/911/Google/MapQuest, etc.
Directions to Off-Campus Athletic Venues:
Indian Valley Golf Course – 1005 Indian Valley Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
From Elon University take Williamson Avenue North (from the Pantry past the Fine Arts Center) until you get to
the signal light at the intersection of NC 87. Turn left on NC 87 North. Go past Western Alamance High School
and at the signal light; turn right on Gerringer Mill Road. Turn right on Burch Bridge Road. Turn left onto
Greenwood Drive. Turn right on Indian Valley Drive. The Pro Shop is at the end of the street.
Stoney Creek Golf Club – 911 Golf House Rd. East, Whitsett, NC 27377
From Elon University take Highway 70 West (at the Food Lion Shopping Center, turn right toward Greensboro).
Watch for Stoney Creek Golf Club sign on the right. Turn right and then left at the first street. The Pro Shop is
at the far end of the parking lot.