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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides an outstanding education to the students of the region, the state, the country, and the world. This education is of the highest quality and is affordable, accessible, and innovative. UTRGV is transforming Texas and the nation by becoming a leader in student success, teaching, research, and healthcare.

Goals and Guiding Principles

• Fully integrate next generation technology and customized learning to increase affordability and maximize student success.• Promote access to higher education to a diverse student body to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country.• Employ the highest quality faculty members and staff who pursue global excellence in teaching, research, healthcare, and service.• Streamline academic and administrative programs to produce state, national, and world leaders who are bi-cultural, bi-lingual, and bi-literate. • Develop programmatic strength in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health. • Become a global leader in higher education, health education, bio-medical research, emerging technology, and prepare students to be lifelong learners.• Pursue applied and translational research to address critical local, state, national, and global needs.• Build on the excellent economic activity and strength of the State of Texas, and benefit from the state’s leadership in the world.• Provide a leadership role in fostering economic and community partnerships to help solve local, state, national, and global problems. • Promote innovation and knowledge discovery with business and industry that leads to job growth and improvements in the quality of the region’s workforce.• Build a hub for inventions and intellectual property that will lead to economic and community prosperity, and an improved quality of life for the region, the state, the nation, and the world. • Serve as a “Gateway to the Americas” by cultivating partnerships with global leaders in education, health, research, and other strategic, high-growth industries. • Leverage the size, strength, and excellence of the University of Texas System, and its 15 outstanding institutions, to shorten the time it takes to achieve these goals.

GUIDING PRINCIPLESUTRGV Quick Facts

University Founded: 2015

Enrollment: 29,012 President: Dr. Guy Bailey

Director of Athletics: Chris King

Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Paul Sale

Athletic Conference: Western Athletic Conference

Colors: Orange and Gray

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Administrative Staff Chris King, Director of Athletics (956) 665-2221 chris.king@utrgv.eduAlberto Adame, Assistant to the Athletic Director (956) 665-2221 alberto.adame@utrgv.edu

Business Office James Martinez, Senior Associate AD for Business Operations (956) 665-2238 james.martinez@utrgv.edu Melba Cantu, Accountant (956) 665-2219 melba.cantu01@utrgv.eduKlarissa Rodrigez, Travel and Insurance Coordinator (956) 665-3019 klarissa.rodriguez01@utrgv.edu

CommunicationsJonah Goldberg, Associate AD for Communications (956) 665-2240 jonah.goldberg@utrgv.edu Danny Elizondo, Athletic Media Relations Manager (956) 665-2599 daniel.elizondo@utrgv.eduMichael Aguilar, Athletics Video Production Coordinator (956) 665-2599 michael.aguilar@utrgv.edu

Corporate Sales and SponsorshipsLance Morgan, General Manager of Corporate Sales and Sponsorhips (956) 665-3877 lance.morgan@utrgv.eduErica Hirsch, Corporate Sales Administrator (956) 665-2048 erica.hirsch@utrgv.edu

DevelopmentVince Volpe, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer (956) 665-3897 vince.volpe@utrgv.eduTony Forina, Assistant AD for Development (956) 665-4069 tony.forina@utrgv.edu

Events and Facilities ManagementKim Graham, Associate Athletic Director for Operations (956) 665-8799 donald.graham@utrgv.eduLuis Ortiz, Events and Facilities Coordinator (956) 665-3356 luis.ortiz@utrgv.edu

External Operations Chelsea Blakely, Senior Associate AD for External Operations (956) 665-2205 chelsea.blakely@utrgv.eduSara Hernandez, Senior Athletic Marketing and Promotions Coordinator (956) 665-7468 sara.hernandezmendez@utrgv.edu

Kara Lara, Athletic Marketing and Promotions Coordinator (956) 665-7468 kara.lara@utrgv.edu

Fan Relationship Management Center – Ticket SalesAnaclaudia Cervantes, Manager of Ticket Sales and Service (956) 665-3415 anaclaudia.cervantes@utrgv.eduCarlos Munoz, Sales Consultant (956) 665-3747 carlos.munoz@utrgv.edu Strength and Conditioning Lucas Monroe, Strength and Conditioning Coach (956) 665-7882 lucas.monroe@utrgv.eduEric Sparks, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (956) 665-7882 eric.sparks@utrgv.edu

Student ServicesNathan Burk, J.D., Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (956) 665-2220 nathan.burk@utrgv.eduStefon Williams, J.D., Compliance Coordinator (956) 665-3852 stefon.williams@utrgv.eduBrenda Codallo, Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services (956) 665-3094 brenda.codallo@utrgv.edu Lauren Hickey-Garcia, Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services (956) 665-2668 lauren.hickeygarcia@utrgv.eduLetty Hernandez, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-2537 leticia.hernandez@utrgv.eduAlex Mena, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-2586 alexander.mena@utrgv.edu Greg Kuras, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-3095 gregory.kuras@utrgv.edu Dr. Paul Sale, Faculty Athletic Representative (956) 665-2433 paul.sale@utrgv.edu

Emergency NumbersUTRGV Campus Police (956) 665-7151 Edinburg Police (956) 383-7411 Student Health Center (956) 665-2511 Doctors Hospital at Rennaissance (956) 362-8677Edinburg Regional Hospital (956) 388-6000 McAllen Regional Hospital (956) 632-6000

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Athletic Training Staff Alfred Castillo, Head Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 alfred.castillo@utrgv.eduSteven Kraus, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 steven.kraus@utrgv.eduShayne Allen, Assitant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 shayne.allen@utrgv.eduTom Mendez, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 tom.mendez@utrgv.eduKelsey Carleton, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 kelsey.carleton@utrgv.edu Dr. Jimmy Gonzales, Team Physician (956) 362-3529 Dr. Kip Owen, Team Orthopedic (956) 994-8483

The following training and medical services are available: • Certified athletic trainer present at all events • Student athletic trainer present at all events • Physician present or on-call at all events • Athletic training rooms access (EHPE I) prior to and following team events and practices • Access to the following amenities within the UTRGV athletic training room: ice, heat, whirlpool, electric stimulation,ultra sound, ice massage, etc. • Access to water, cups, ice, towels, wraps, crutches, and emergency equipment

Important Information • If an athletic trainer is not traveling with your team, please notify us of your team’s needs so that we can assign a student athletic trainer to assist you. • Please call a member of the athletic training staff if your team has any special needs.

Athletic Department Main Phone: (956)-665-2221

Visiting Team Guest Lists Please submit the guest list to the Ticket Office a minimum of 24 hours prior to the event. Please call (956) 665-3747 before sending the list. The fax number is (956) 665-2261.

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BASEBALL Derek Matlock, Head Coach (956) 665-2235 derek.matlock@utrgv.edu Russell Raley, Associate Head Coach (956) 665-2234 russell.raley@utrgv.edu Josh Blakley, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2891 josh.blakley@utrgv.edu Derek Hassell, Volunteer Assistant Coach (956) 665-2892 derek.hassell@utrgv.edu

MEN’S BASKETBALL Lew Hill, Head Coach (956) 665-2225 lew.hill@utrgv.edu Jai Steadman, Assistan Coach (956) 665-5089 jason.steadman@utrgv.eduKenya Crandell, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2228 kenya.crandell@utrgv.eduLuke Mackay, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2231 luke.mackay@utrgv.eduCaleb Villarreall, Special Assistant to Head Coach (956) 665-5117 caleb.villarreal@utrgv.eduByron Peak, Special Assistant to Head Coach (956) 665-5117 byron.peak@utrgv.edu

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lane Lord, Head Coach (956) 665-2974 lane.lord@utrgv.eduAnna Nimz, Associate Head Coach (956) 665-2973 anna.nimz@utrgv.eduIpek Turkyilmaz, Assistant Coach (956) 665-8763 ipek.turkyilmaz@utrgv.eduBlake Huber, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2336 blake.huber@utrgv.eduVictoria Pena, Coordinator for Basketball Operations (956) 665-3765 victoria.pena@utrgv.edu

MEN’S GOLF Phillip Tate, Head Coach (956) 665-7103 philip.tate@utrgv.edu WOMEN’S GOLFBryan Novoa, Head Coach (956) 665-7109 bryan.novoa@utrgv.edu

MEN’S SOCCERPaul Leese, Head Coach (956) 665-3764 paul.leese@utrgv.eduLee Williams, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5112 lee.williams@utrgv.edu

WOMEN’S SOCCERGlad Bugariu, Head Coach (956) 665-3296 tudor.bugariu@utrgv.eduSue Vodicka, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3772 Silviu Telespan, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3864 silviu.telespan@utrgv.edu

MEN’S TENNIS Dann Nelson, Head Coach (956) 665-2223 dann.nelson@utrgv.edu

WOMEN’S TENNIS Sonia Hahn, Head Coach (956) 665-3153 sonia.hahn@utrgv.edu TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY Darren Flowers, Head Coach (956) 665-7113 darren.flowers@utrgv.edu Otis McDaniel, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5111 otis.mcdaniel@utrgv.eduTaylor Cipicchio, Assistant Coach (956) 665-7438 taylor.cipicchio@utrgv.eduBrad Foote, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2316 bradley.foote@utrgv.edu

VOLLEYBALL Todd Lowery, Head Coach (956) 665-7007 todd.lowery@utrgv.eduVini Baigan, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5090 vinicius.baigan@utrgv.edu

COACHES CONTACT INFORMATION

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MEN’S BASKETBALL (WALK-UP/ADVANCE)Courtside $25/$22 Adult General Admission $8Adults (Reserved B&C) $15/$13 Senior Citizen (General Admission) $7Adults (Reserved A&D) $12/$10 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7 Senior Citizen (Reserved) $10/$8 Children 17 & under (General Admission) $5Children 17 & under (Reserved) $7/$6 UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE *Tickets are available online at UTRGVTickets.com and at UTRGV Fieldhouse Ticket Office

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Courtside $15Adult $8Senior Citizen $7 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7Children 17 & under $5 UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE

*All tickets are general admission

BASEBALL Adult $8Senior Citizen $7 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $7Children 17 & under $5UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE

*All tickets are general admission

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER Adult $7Senior Citizen $6 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $6Children 17 & under $5UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE

*All tickets are general admission

VOLLEYBALL Adult $7Senior Citizen $6 UTRGV Faculty/Staff $6Children 17 & under $5UTRGV Students with valid ID FREE

*All tickets are general admission

2018-19 INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKET PRICES

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Trapped RGV Escape Rooms 609 Business 83, McAllen, TX 78501

Riverside Club: Rio Grande River Tours3681 Levee Rd., Mission, TX 78573

La Plaza Mall 2200 S. 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78503

Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets5001 E. Exp. 83, Mercedes, TX 78570

McAllen International Airport2500 S. Bicentennial Boulevard

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Hertz: (956) 664-2660

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THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY: • The Rio Grande Valley produces an average temperature of 78 degrees, and fewer than 20 inches of rainfall every year. Outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, and swimming, can be enjoyed virtually year round. • The Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and the fastest growing region in the State of Texas. There are 1.5 million residents who call the Rio Grande Valley home.

BERT OGDEN ARENA: • Bert Ogden Arena recently opened and has hosted events such as WWE and Marc Anthony.

STATE FARM ARENA: • State Farm Arena has hosted well known artists such as Elton John, Janet Jackson, Shakira, and Aerosmith.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: • South Padre Island is approximately 90 minutes east of the Edinburg campus.

• South Padre Island is one of the most popular spring break locations in the country, attracting thousands of college students every year.

• The Travel Channel named South Padre Island as one of America’s Top Beaches for Families in 2006.

• South Padre Island and its surrounding communities offer a variety of top-notch restaurants, parks, museums, fishing, and other attractions for visitors.

• South Padre Island has welcomed MTV on several occasions for its Spring Break hangout.

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RIO GRANDE VALLEY The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is located at the southernmost tip of South Texas. The RGV lies along the northern bank of the Rio Grande and extends for a distance of approximately 100 miles. The RGV is also called El Valle, the spanish translation of “The Valley,” and ocassionally referred to as “El Magico Valle del Rio Grande” (“The Magical Valley of the Rio Grande”).

Texas won its independence from Spain in 1821 and the RGV was disputed territory between Texas and Mexico. Texas claimed that the border with Mexico was at the Rio Grande River, whereas Mexico claimed that the border was at the Nueces River. This dispute was finally resolved in 1848 at the end of the US-Mexican War, with Texas being awarded the territory that is now the Rio Grande Valley.

The Rio Grande Valley encompasses several landmarks that attracts tourists, and is primarily known for South Padre Island. Other popular destinations include the Port Isabel Lighthouse, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, and Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.

Population: 1.5 millionSquare Miles: 43,000

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CITY OF EDINBURGThe City of Edinburg was founded on October 10, 1908 and was known as “Chapin.” Edinburg lies at the epicenter of one of the most dynamic regions in North America, a region that is keeping pace with the speed of change. Edinburg is the county seat of Hidalgo, the seventh largest county in Texas, and is home to the Edinburg campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the state’s 10th largest public university. Edinburg is a pro-business community with an excellent quality of life, educational facilities, and strong civic pride. It has been recognized as an All-America City three times by the National Civic League, placing Edinburg among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation.

Population: 83,014

CITY OF BROWNSVILLEThe City of Brownsville is the county seat of Cameron County, across the Rio Grande from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Points of interest in and around the city include Fort Brown, the Charles Stillman Home, the sites of the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Palmito Ranch, the Gladys Porter Zoo, South Padre Island, and Matamoros. Brownsville is also home of the Brownsville campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Population: 183,046

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COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS

The Rio Grande Valley provides three airports located in McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville. Combined, these airport provide more than 40 daily commercial flights.

The McAllen International Airport is serviced by American, United, Allegiant, and Aero Mexico, with 15 daily direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, and Mexico City.

Valley International Airport in Harlingen is serviced by Delta, Southwest, Sun Country, and United with 18 daily flights to Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Starting in November there will be direct flights to Chicago and Denver as well.

The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport is serviced by American and United. Starting in November there will be direct flights to Chicago as well.

COMMERCIAL AIRLINES

McAllen International Airport Aero Mexico (888) 311-8851Allegiant Air (888) 594-6937 American Airlines (800) 433-7300 United Airlines (800) 523-3273

Valley International Airport Delta Airlines (800) 221-1212Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792 Sun Country Airlines (800) 359-6786United Airlines (800) 523-3273

Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport American Airlines (800) 433-7300United Airlines (800) 523-3273

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DIRECTIONS TO THE UTRGV FIELDHOUSE

FROM THE NORTH: Drive south on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto 5th St. The Fieldhouse is on

the right.

FROM THE EAST: Drive west on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Shunior Rd. exit

and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto 5th St. The Fieldhouse is on the right.

FROM THE WEST: Drive east on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd.

exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto 5th St. The Fieldhouse is on the right.

FROM THE SOUTH: Drive north on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior St. Continue west until you reach 5th St., (Dr. Nevarez Dr.), which is the first intersection after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left onto 5th St. The Fieldhouse is on

the right.

DIRECTIONS TO THE UTRGV BASEBALL STADIUM

FROM THE NORTH Drive south on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the

UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.

FROM EAST Drive west on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on

the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.

FROM THE WEST: Drive east on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on

the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.

FROM THE SOUTH: Drive north on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and left right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west until you pass the

UTRGV Medical School and Elizabeth Ave. The stadium is on the right, immediately before Sugar Rd.

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DIRECTIONS TO THE UTRGV SOCCER AND TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX

FROM THE NORTH: Drive south on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn right onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through

campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner

FROM THE EAST: Drive west on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be

on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner

FROM THE WEST: Drive east on Expressway 83. Follow the signs for Edinburg and merge onto Expressway 281 North. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be

on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner

FROM THE SOUTH: Drive north on Expressway 281. Take the Schunior Rd. exit and turn left onto Schunior Rd. Continue west passing through

campus and then turn left on Jackson Rd.. The complex will be on the left behind the Region One Education Services Center on the corner

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