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UT MARTIN SKYHAWKSATHLETICSWelcome to

Visiting Team Guide

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Dear Coach or Administrator,

The University of Tennessee at Martin wants to welcome your athletic team to our campus. Enclosed in this publication, you will find basic information that will hopefully assist you and your team on your trip to Martin and Northwest Tennessee area. This book contains general information about UT Martin Athletics, the city of Martin and the surrounding area. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call, 731-881-7660.

We will be in touch with members of your administration prior to your visit, however we hope this will answer a few basic questions.

Sincerely,UT Martin Athletics

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SCHOOL INFORMATIONName of School: University of tennessee at Martin (Ut Martin)locatioN: Martin, tenn.fouNded: 1900, senior College 1951eNrollmeNt: 6,827NickName: skyhawks

colorS: navy BlUe and orange

football Stadium: hardy M. grahaM stadiUM (7,500)baSketball areNa: kathleen and toM elaM Center (4,300)baSeball Stadium: skyhawk field (500)Soccer Stadium: skyhawk field (500)Softball Stadium: Bettye giles softBall field (500)teNNiS complex: skyhawk tennis CoMplex

Volleyball areNa: skyhawk fieldhoUse (3,000) affiliatioN: nCaa division i (fCs)coNfereNce: ohio valley

iNterim chaNcellor: dr. roBert sMith

iNterim director of athleticS: kevin MCMillan

ticket office phoNe: (731) 881-7207

MISSION STATEMENT the University of tennessee at Martin interCollegiate athletiCs prograM enhanCes the total Collegiate experienCe for CUrrently enrolled stUdents and generates interest in Ut Martin froM varioUs stakeholders By developing CoMpetitive teaMs, aCadeMiCally sUCCessfUl stUdent-athletes, and staff and stUdent-athletes who are involved in the CaMpUs and external CoMMUnity. these goals are pUrsUed while stressing the physiCal, eMotional and soCial well Being of stUdent-athletes. all CoaChes and staff are expeCted to CoMply with nCaa and nira regUlations and prinCiples, espeCially those related to sportsManship and ethiCal CondUCt. opportUnities for woMen and Minorities are expanded whenever possiBle.

table of contents

2. Welcome

3. Facilities

5. SPORTS MEDICINE

6. Football

8. Basketball

10. Soccer

11. Volleyball

12. Baseball

13. Softball

14. Local Accommodations

16. Driving Directions

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Top LefT: Hardy M. GraHaM STadiuM

(refer to page seven for more detail)

BoTToM: athletiC faCilitiesskyhawk fieldhoUse (Volleyball), elaM Center (Basketball), varsity CoUrts (Tennis), skyhawk field (Soccer), skyhawk park (Baseball), Bettye giles softBall field (Softball)


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On behalf of the Athletic Training Staff, I would like to welcome you to the University of Tennessee at Martin. In order to facilitate your trip, we are supplying the following information. If you have any questions or require special arrangements, please feel free to contact one of us at the phone numbers listed below.

The following is a list of arrangements for you during the game. If you require anything other than what is listed or if you will not be traveling with an athletic trainer, please contact us so we can make arrangements prior to your arrival on campus.

Sideline Supplies: Water/cups, Injury ice, Emergency equipment, Biohazard kits

Athletic Training Room: Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, Warm/Cold Whirlpool, Hydrocollator

Locker Room Supplies: Water/Cups, Injury ice, hydrocollator

Important Phone Numbers: Athletic Training Room ............................................................................... (731) 587-7679 Volunteer Hospital Emergency Room ...................................................... (731) 587-6774 UT Martin Public Safety ............................................................................... (731) 881-7777 Van’s Pharmacy (Hours 8:00 am - 6:00 pm) ............................................ (731) 587-9509 Bart Belew (Head Athletic Trainer, Football) ........................................... (731) 881-7689 Katherine Malik (Assistant ATC, Soccer, Softball).................................... (731) 881-7679 Reese Shivers (Assistant ATC, MBB, Volleyball) ........................................ (731) 881-7679 Corey Scates (Assistant ATC, WBB, Baseball) .......................................... (731) 881-7679 Nelson Davis (Assistant ATC, Rodeo) ........................................................ (731) 881-7679

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. Good luck and enjoy your stay in Martin and at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

-Bart Belew, Asst. A.D. for Athletic Training Services

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Jason Simpson / Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7670Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

EquipmentChris Bell / Director of OperationsPhone .................................................................................... 731-881-7670 Email ...................................................................................... [email protected]

film & Video poSitioNS• Camera positions are available for game filming near the press box level.

iNclemeNt Weather & iNterrupted Game procedureS• UT Martin event management will communicate directly with the Head Coach or

designated representative from the visiting team to provide updates and information regarding any weather-related situations. UT Martin will adhere to NCAA and OVC policies and procedures regarding any weather-related and/or game procedures.

Visiting Locker Rooms• Visiting team locker room is located on the northwest end of the grandstands.

Equipment• The sideline area will be equipped with sufficient bench seating. All sideline equipment

needs to be positioned within the team restricted area. Any special or unique sideline equipment must be approved by Director of Operations, Chris Bell.

• Call Chris Bell for more information about equipment truck unloading.

• lauNdry SerViceS are Not offered.

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Will call• The visiting team “Will Call” is located at the

Southwest corner of Hardy M. Graham Stadium. If you have any questions, please call Fran Spears, at our Ticket Office at (731) 881-7207.

ticketS• General admission tickets are sold at the

Ticket Office or at the Southwest entrance to Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

buS parkiNG• Team buses will be parked adjacent to the

West side of the stadium where they will unload and park in the gravel parking lot adjacent to the general parking area near the West Tennessee Agriculture Pavilion.

• UT Martin does not provide police escort.

eNtraNceS• Visiting team players, coaches and spirit squad will enter and exit the stadium

through the northwest end of the stadium.

team beNcheS• UT Martin will use the west sideline, while the visiting team will use the east

sideline and warm-up North of the 50-yard line.

• Spirit Squads will perform along the east sideline or grandstand porch. coacheS box• The coaches box is located above the press box located on the west side of the field.

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Anthony Stewart / Men’s Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7659Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

Kevin McMillan / Women’s Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7681Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

ViSitiNG team buS parkiNG • Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drive located

directly in front of the Elam Center.

practice timeS • Practice times will vary due to events within Elam Center and in coordination with

men’s and women’s basketball teams using the arena. The early notification of your travel schedule will improve the chances we will have in accommodating your practice and shoot-around wishes.

• Upon your arrival to your practice session, a student manager will meet you and will be available to fulfill your needs throughout your time within the facility. We will provide balls, towels, game clocks, and water for your practice.

locker roomS • The locker rooms are located in the base floor of the Skyhawk Fieldhouse adjoining

the Elam Center. You will be provided the door code or key upon arrival to ensure security of team/personal belongings.

locker room ameNitieS• Towels, marker board, markers, soap, drinking water and ice chest will be provided.

team beNcheS• Towels, first-aid kit, water, ice, towels, and cups will also be available on your bench.

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film & Video poSitioNS• Camera positions are available for game filming on the concourse level behind the

team benches and scorer’s table.

media relatioNS aNd preSS coNfereNce iNformatioN • Please contact Sports Information Director, Ryne Rickman at 731-881-7632 for all media

related requests.

ticketS• To purchase tickets to any UTM Basketball game, please call Jenny Canary at the

Athletic Ticket Office at 731-881-7207.

ViSitorS aNd player paSS liSt• Tickets for players’ and coaches’ families and other guests should be picked up at the Player

Pass table which is located just inside the doors of the Elam Center.

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Phil McNamara / Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7931Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

ViSitiNG team buS parkiNG • Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drive

beside Tennis Courts.

gaMe protoCol

1 hour and 45 minutes to game time• Locker room and use of training room

1 hour to game time• Warm-up on game field

10 minutes to game time• Clear field

8 minutes to game time• Team introductions and national anthem

UT Martin reserves the right to change the schedule of this protocol in case of weather or any situations beyond management control.

locker roomS • Locker room facilities are available to all visiting teams upon request. They are located

in the Elam Center.

• Notify Assistant Coach Leslie Gillies at (731) 881-3931 at least 2 days prior to scheduled game time.

team beNcheS• Visiting Team will occupy the northeast bench. First-aid kit, water, ice, and cups

will be available on your bench.

film & Video poSitioNS• Camera positions are available for game filming on the west side of the Field.

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Jaclynn Yocum / Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7332Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

ViSitiNG team buS parkiNG • Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drive located

directly in front of the Elam Center.

• Can unload on Mt. Pelia directly in front of the Fieldhouse.

practice timeS • Practice times will vary due to events within Fieldhouse. The early notification of your travel

schedule will improve the chances we will have in accommodating your practice wishes.

• Please contact Coach Julia Noe in order to set up your practice time at [email protected]

• Upon your arrival to your practice session, Coach Julia Noe will meet you and will be available to fulfill your needs throughout your time within the facility.

• We will provide balls, towels, and water for your practice.

locker roomS • The locker rooms are located in the base floor of the Skyhawk Fieldhouse adjoining the

Elam Center. You will be provided the door code or key upon arrival to ensure security of team/personal belongings.

locker room ameNitieS• Towels to supplement each player, marker board, markers, soap, drinking water

and ice chest will be provided.

team beNcheS• Towels, first-aid kit, water, ice, and cups will also be available on your bench.

film & Video poSitioNS• Camera positions are available for game filming on the west side of the Fieldhouse.

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Rick Robinson / Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7337Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

Game protocol2 hour aNd 10 miNuteS to Game time• Home Team: batting practice.

1 hour aNd 30 miNuteS to Game time• Visiting Team: batting practice.

45 miNuteS prior to Game time• Visiting Team: pre-game infield/outfield

35 miNuteS prior to Game time• Home Team: pre-game infield/outfield

10 miNuteS prior to Game time• Coaches meet with umpires

5 miNuteS prior to Game time• Team introductions and national anthem

• pleaSe alloW 20-30 miNuteS betWeeN GameS of a doubleheader.

• pleaSe Notify aSSiStaNt coach GuarNo at 731-881-3691 at leaSt oNe Week prior to Scheduled Game time.

ut martiN reSerVeS the riGht to chaNGe the Schedule of thiS protocol iN caSe of Weather or aNy SituatioNS beyoNd maNaGemeNt coNtrol.

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Donley Canary / Head CoachPhone ................................................................................... 731-881-7162Email ..................................................................................... [email protected]

Game protocol1 hour and 50 minutes to game time• Visiting Team: hit in hitting cage. The field will be open to participating teams. • Please do not take batting practice from field of play.

HOME TEAM - BAT TESTING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLUBHOUSE. BRING BATS TO GAME MANAGEMENT IN FRONT LOBBY OF FACILITY.

1 hour and 10 minutes to game time• Home Team: hit in hitting cage.

VISITING TEAM - BAT TESTING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLUBHOUSE. BRING BATS TO GAME MANAGEMENT IN FRONT LOBBY OF FACILITY.

30 minutes prior to game time• Visiting Team: pre-game infield/outfield

23 minutes prior to game time• Home Team: pre-game infield/outfield

10 minutes prior to game time• Coaches meet with umpires

5 minutes prior to game time• Team introductions and national anthem

• please allow 20-30 MinUtes Between gaMes of a doUBleheader.

• loCker rooM faCilities are availaBle to all visiting teaMs Upon reqUest.

• please notify assistant CoaCh sarah daws at 731-881-7608 at least one week prior to sChedUled gaMe tiMe.

ut martiN reSerVeS the riGht to chaNGe the Schedule of thiS protocol iN caSe of Weather or aNy SituatioNS beyoNd maNaGemeNt coNtrol.

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Hospitality House

1221 West Reelfoot Ave.Union City, TN, 38261

(731) 885-6610

econo lodge

853 University StreetMartin, TN, 38237

(731) 587-4241

days inn

800 University StreetMartin, TN, 38237

(731) 587-9577

Hampton inn

5575 Skyhawk ParkwayMartin, TN, 38237

(731) 587-5800

Hampton inn

2201 West Reelfoot Ave.Union City, TN, 38261

(731) 885-8850

area Hotels


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area restaurants

Zaxby’s 161 Commons Dr. Martin, TN 731-261-1106Bartola’s Steak House 208 Lovelace St. Martin, TN 731-281-4928Opera House Restaurant 214 S. Lindell St. Martin, TN 731-587-8000La Cabana 305 S. Lindell St. Martin, TN 731-587-2335La Canasta 113 St. Charles St. Martin, TN 731-588-0298Domino’s Pizza 300 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-3167Pizza Hut 780 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-2508Subway 810 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-0098Huddle House 201 Hawks Road Martin, TN 731-587-4687Los Portales 806 University St. Martin, TN 731-588-2822Wendy’s 308 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-2110Burger King 854 University St. Martin, TN 731-588-0350Hearth Restaurant 615 N. Lindell St. Martin, TN 731-587-9700McDonald’s 801 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-3040Sassafraz 2205 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-884-1877Bad Bobs BBQ 616 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-886-0026Pizza Hut 703 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-1024Huddle House 2209 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-884-4130Subway 1601 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-5535Domino’s Pizza 620 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-8866Applebee’s 1105 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-886-0085Ryan’s Grill Buffet & Bakery 1225 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-886-0012


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1. Take I-40 W toward Memphis 99.5 mi 2. Take exit 108 for TN-22 toward Huntingdon/Lexington 0.2 mi 3. Turn right onto TN-22 N 12.1 mi 4. Turn left to stay on TN-22 N 331 ft 5. Turn right to stay on TN-22 N 35.8 mi 6. Continue onto TN-431 N 2.9 mi 7. Turn left onto US-45E BUS S 397 ft 8. Take the 1st right onto University St/US-45E BUS S Continue to follow University St 0.9 mi 9. Turn left onto Mt Pelia Rd Destination will be on the right

Directions from Louisville, Ky.:

1. Slight left to merge onto I-65 S toward Nashville 44.1 mi 2. Take exit 91 for US-31W N/KY-61 N toward Paducah/Elizabethtown 0.5 mi 3. Follow signs for Owensboro/Paducah/Western Kentucky Pkwy and merge onto KY-9001 W/Hwy 9001 W/Rte 9001 W/State 9001 W/State Hwy 9001 W/ State Route 9001 W/ Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Pkwy 98.4 mi 4. Continue onto I-69 37.9 mi 5. Take exit 1B for Interstate 24 W toward Paducah 0.3 mi 6. Merge onto I-24 W 16.6 mi 7. Take exit 25A for Purchase Pkwy S S toward Fulton 0.4 mi 8. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 27.0 mi 9. Continue onto US-45 Bypass S 2.9 mi 10. Take exit 21 for Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy S toward Fulton 0.4 mi 11. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 20.0 mi 12. Continue onto US-51 S Entering Tennessee 1.2 mi 13. Continue onto TN-215 E 0.4 mi 14. Continue onto TN-215 E/US-45E S 1.6 mi 15. Turn right onto TN-43 S/Broadway St Continue to follow TN-43 S 10.1 mi 16. Turn right onto University St/US-45E BUS S 0.9 mi Destination will be on the right

Directions from Nashville, Tenn.:


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1. Merge onto I-64 E/US-40 E 2. Continue onto I-70 E 3. Slight right onto I-64 E/IL-3 N (signs for Louisville/St Clair Ave) 4. Cntinue to follow I-64 75.2 mi 5. Slight right onto I-57 S 47.3 mi 6. Slight right onto I-24 E (signs for Nashville) 44.9 mi 7. Take exit 7 for US-62 toward US-45/Bardwell/Mayfield 0.2 mi 8. Slight left at Alben Barkley Dr 0.5 mi 9. Continue straight onto US-45 S/Lone Oak Rd 20.3 mi 10. Take the Julian M Carroll Purchase Pkwy S ramp 0.3 mi 11. Merge onto US-45 Bypass S/Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 2.9 mi 12. Take exit 21 for Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy S toward Fulton 0.4 mi 13. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 20.0 mi 14. Continue onto US-51 S 15. Continue onto TN-215 E 0.4 mi 16. Continue onto TN-215 E/US-45E S 1.6 mi 17. Turn right onto TN-43 S/Broadway St 10.1 mi 18. Turn right onto University St/US-45E BUS S 0.9 mi Destination will be on the right

Directions from MEMPHIS, TENN

1. Head east 0.4 mi 2. Continue straight onto Jim McGehee Pkwy/Memphis Int Airport Rd 0.2 mi 3. Take the ramp to Jim McGehee Pkwy 449 ft 4. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Jim McGehee Pkwy and merge onto Jim McGehee Pkwy 0.7 mi 5. Continue on Plough Blvd 1.0 mi 6. Take the ramp onto I-240 E 11.4 mi 7. Take exit 12C to merge onto I-40 E 69.8 mi 8. Take exit 80B for US 45 N toward Humboldt 0.2 mi 9. Merge onto TN-186/US-45 6.6 mi 10. Take the ramp onto TN-186/TN-43/US-45 Continue to follow TN-43 43.0 mi 11. Continue on 45e/Elm St/TN-372 1.9 mi 12. Turn left at TN-372/TN-431/University St Continue to follow TN-431/University St Destination will be on the left

Directions from ST LOUIS, MO

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