Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas

Visiting Team Information Packet 2006

Visiting Team Information 2006

TCU takes pride in welcoming you to our University and to Fort Worth. We are confident that the performances we will witness on the field will add an impressive new chapter to the traditions of the past. We are happy to be your hosts for a day of college athletics pageantry. TCU and the Fort Worth community are committed to making your visit with us an enjoyable one. The game administrator for TCU is Marcy Girton, Associate Director of Athletics /

Senior Woman Administrator. She can be reached at 817-257-7950, Fax 817-257-7656 or via e-mail at m.girton@tcu.edu. Codi Schumaker coordinates Women’s Soccer operations. She can be reached at 817-257-6699.

General Information

Soccer Staff

Soccer Office 817-257-7951 Dan Abdalla 817-257-7096 Head Coach cell: 817-343-9763 d.abdalla@tcu.edu Mark Plakorus 817-257-7647 Asst. Coach m.plakorus@tcu.edu

Michelle Royal 817-257-6680 Asst. Coach m.royal@tcu.edu Kristen Brooks 817-257-5359 Soccer Athletic Trainer k.brooks2@tcu.edu Codi Schumaker 817-257-6699 Director of Soccer Operations

Game Administrator

Marcy Girton, Associate Athletic Director 817-257-7950 Cell 817-343-1522 Brandie Davidson – Sports Information

Office 817-257-7479 Cell 817-343-2050

Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium

Seating Capacity 1,500

The TCU women’s soccer team plays its home matches at the Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium on the TCU campus. The stadium is located at

3700 W. Berry Street. Limited parking is available at the stadium.

Game Ball NCAA Nike

Maps & Directions

From the airport to the Soccer Field: Take the south airport exit to Highway 183. Go west on 183. Highways 183 and 121 will merge. Take 121 west towards downtown Fort Worth (exit 24B). Get on I-35W and go south for 0.8 miles before taking I-30 West. Proceed for 2.6 miles, then exit at University Drive South (exit 12). Turn right (west) at Berry Street and as you curve around Berry Street, you will see the Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Field on your right.

From the airport to the Courtyard by Marriott: Take the south airport exit to Highway 183. Go west on 183. Highway 183 will become 121. Take 121 west toward downtown Fort Worth. Get on I-35W and go south for 0.8 miles before taking I-30 West. Proceed 6.9 miles and exit Green Oaks Rd. Your hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott at 6530 West Freeway.

From the Courtyard by Marriott to the Soccer Field: Take I-30 East to University Drive (approx. 3 miles). Exit University and go south 1.9 miles until you reach Berry Street. Turn right on Berry Street and go .9 miles until you reach Garvey-

Rosenthal Soccer Field.

From the Soccer Field to the Courtyard by Marriott: As you come out of the soccer field, turn left on Berry Street until you come to University. Turn left (north) on University until you approach I-30 West, 1.9 miles. Go under overpass and turn left to go west on I-30. Go approx. 3 miles until you reach 6530 I-30 West- The Courtyard by Marriott.

C-USA Women’

Restaurants

AMERICAN

Zippy’s All-American Grill 400 Houton Street 817-334-0999 Mascot’s Deli 6625 Lake Worth Blvd. 817-238-1344 BREAKFAST

Ol’ South Pancake House 1507 S. University 817-336-03711

BAGELS

Yogi’s Bagel Café 2710 S. Hulen 817-921-4500 DELI/SUBS

Boston Market 3012 W. Berry 817-921-4466 Quizno’s Classic Subs 2813 W. Berry 817-922-0200 Quizno’s Classic Subs 3050 S. Hulen #110 817-665-0641 ITALIAN

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1505 S. University Dr. 817-336-6676 MEXICAN

Blue Mesa Grill (Tex-Mex) 1600 E. University Dr. #609E 817-332-6372 Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St. 817-624-1511 Rosa’s Cafe 5000 Overton Ridge Blvd. 817-263-7697

YOGURT

Curly’s Frozen Custard 4017 Camp Bowie 817-763-8700

Athletic Training Information

Harris Hospital Downtown ER: 817-882-3333 Harris Hospital Southwest 817-346-5000 Columbia Medical Plaza 817-336-2100

The Bone and Joint Clinic 817-335-4316 TCU Health Center 817-257-7940 Soccer Training Room 817-257-5359

Athletic Training Staff

Kristen Brooks, Athletic Trainer, Soccer Coordinator

Chris Hall, Head Athletic Trainer T. Ross Bailey, ATC., LAT, Associate Athletic Director Sam Haraldson, M.D., Team Physician, Primary Care Steve Brotherton, M.D., Team Physician, Orthopedics Joe Milne, M.D., Team Physician, Orthopedics Jim Atkinson, DDS, Team Dentist Gary Pointer, DDS, Team Dentist

Training Supplies and Equipment

TCU will provide visiting teams with coolers and ice chests. Special requests should be directed prior to arrival. Emergency equipment is available as needed. TCU uses vacuum splints and has conventional backboard systems also available.

Equipment Services

Matt Nutt 817-257-7936 Jose Carpintyero 817-257-5401

Women’s Soccer

2006 Tentative Schedule

Wed. Aug 15 @Oklahoma Norman, OK 3:00 PM (Scrimmage)

SAT. AUG 19 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM (Scrimmage)

FRI. AUG. 25 RICE FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

Sun. Aug. 27 @Texas Tech Lubbock, TX 1:00 PM Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tournament Fri. Sept. 1 @Tulsa Tulsa, OK 7:00 PM Sun. Sept. 3 Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK 3:30 PM FRI. SEPT. 8 NOTRE DAME FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

SUN. SEPT. 10 HOUSTON FORT WORTH, TX 1:00 PM

FRI. SEPT. 15 SAM HOUSTON FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

Sun. Sept. 17 @Nebraska Lincoln, NB 1:00 PM

THUR. SEPT. 21 SMU FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

SAT. SEPT. 23 UTSA FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

Sun. Oct. 1 @Boise State Boise, ID 1:00 PM THUR. OCT. 5 BYU FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

SUN. OCT. 8 UNM FORT WORTH, TX 1:00 PM

FRI. OCT 13 WYOMING FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

Sun. Oct. 15 @UNLV Las Vegas, NV 1:00 PM Fri. Oct. 20 @Utah Salt Lake City, UT 7:30 PM Sun. Oct. 22 @USAFA Colorado Springs, CO 12:00 PM SAT. OCT. 28 SDSU FORT WORTH, TX 7:00 PM

Nov. 1-4 MWC TOURNAMENT SALT LAKE, UT TBD

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Visiting Team Practice Log

What day are you arriving on campus?

What time will you be arriving on that day?

What time will you need to train and on what day?

Will you need a locker room on the day of the game?

Will you need towels to shower after the game?

Let us know if there is anything else you will need while you are here. Also, please provide us with a contact person and number before arriving to campus. If you have any questions, please contact Codi at 817-257-6699 or c.schumaker@tcu.edu. Thanks and see you soon.

Ticket Information Kent Hegenauer, Manager of Ticket Office Operations or Chip Heiss, Director of Athletics Ticket Services can be reached at 817-257-5366.

Ticket Office

Kent Hegenauer, Ticket Manager 817-257-7967 Chip Heiss, Cust. Service Manager 817-257-7967 Phyllis Ballinger, Asst. Ticket Manager

Ticket Prices

Adult ticket…$5.00 Child ticket…$3.00

TCU Police

Steve Magee, Chief 817-257-7930

J.C. Williams, Asst. Chief

Media Information Brandie Davidson, Media Relations Assistant, will handle all media services and

credentials requests. She can be reached at 817-257-7479 or via her cell at 817-343-2050 or e-mail b.i.Davidson@tcu.edu. The Athletics Media Relations office is located on the concourse level of Daniel-Meyer coliseum in room 104. The office is open from 8-5, Monday through Friday. The office phone number is 817-257-7969 and the fax number is 817-257-7964.

Media Credentials Media credentials are necessary for home TCU women’s soccer matches. Any media member wishing to cover a TCU home match needs to contact the Athletics Media Relations office in writing or by phone to ensure complimentary admission to the contest. Working media are advised to arrive early to the match, as space in the press box is limited.

Official Catering Contact Earnie Perez, SoDexHo 817-257-7205 Official Soft Drink Supplier Coca-Cola Bottling Company Official Sorts Beverage Gatorade

Broadcasting

Permission to broadcast must be secured at least two weeks in advance from Brandie Davidson, TCU Media Relations. She can be reached at 817-257-7479.

Visiting teams will be charged for phone lines unless a reciprocal arrangement exists between the universities. Radio – Brian Estridge (817-257-5462) Phone Lines – TCU Connect, Travis Cook (817-257-4357)

Photographers

Photographers may shoot from anywhere in the stands, provided they are not blocking the view of any paying spectator, official or other media members. While shooting from the field, photographers are asked to stay at least five feet behind the

white lines which designate the live playing area. Any photographer failing to adhere too these policies may be asked to leave the stadium.

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth West-Lands End 6530 West Freeway

Fort Worth, Texas 76116

www.marriott.com/DFWWL 817-737-6923

FAX 817-817-737-6981 Contact: Meredith Newton

Sales Manager meredith.newton@marriott.com

The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our guest rooms featuring in-room coffee, large well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair, two data port telephones and a complimentary weekday newspaper. Start your morning with a reasonably priced healthy breakfast buffet. When you need to unwind at the end of the day, take advantage of our exercise room, outdoor pool and whirlpool. The Courtyard by Marriott is located one half mile from Ridgmar Mall. Your Marriott Awaits!

Amenities

Coffee Maker in Room Free Parking Modem Lines in Room Twenty-Four Hour Front Desk Hairdryers Available Free Newspaper Pool

Restaurants Room Service Safe Deposit Box TV With Cable Laundry-valet Services Fitness Center or Spa