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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 [email protected] Adame, Assistant to the Athletic Director (956) 665-2221 [email protected]
Business Office James Martinez, Senior Associate AD for Business Operations (956) 665-2238 [email protected] Melba Cantu, Accountant (956) 665-2219 [email protected] Rodrigez, Travel and Insurance Coordinator (956) 665-3019 [email protected]
CommunicationsJonah Goldberg, Associate AD for Communications (956) 665-2240 [email protected] Danny Elizondo, Athletic Media Relations Manager (956) 665-2599 [email protected] Aguilar, Athletics Video Production Coordinator (956) 665-2599 [email protected]
Corporate Sales and SponsorshipsLance Morgan, General Manager of Corporate Sales and Sponsorhips (956) 665-3877 [email protected] Hirsch, Corporate Sales Administrator (956) 665-2048 [email protected]
DevelopmentVince Volpe, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer (956) 665-3897 [email protected] Forina, Assistant AD for Development (956) 665-4069 [email protected]
Events and Facilities ManagementKim Graham, Associate Athletic Director for Operations (956) 665-8799 [email protected] Ortiz, Events and Facilities Coordinator (956) 665-3356 [email protected]
External Operations Chelsea Blakely, Senior Associate AD for External Operations (956) 665-2205 [email protected] Hernandez, Senior Athletic Marketing and Promotions Coordinator (956) 665-7468 [email protected]
Kara Lara, Athletic Marketing and Promotions Coordinator (956) 665-7468 [email protected]
Fan Relationship Management Center – Ticket SalesAnaclaudia Cervantes, Manager of Ticket Sales and Service (956) 665-3415 [email protected] Munoz, Sales Consultant (956) 665-3747 [email protected] Strength and Conditioning Lucas Monroe, Strength and Conditioning Coach (956) 665-7882 [email protected] Sparks, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (956) 665-7882 [email protected]
Student ServicesNathan Burk, J.D., Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (956) 665-2220 [email protected] Williams, J.D., Compliance Coordinator (956) 665-3852 [email protected] Codallo, Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services (956) 665-3094 [email protected] Lauren Hickey-Garcia, Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services (956) 665-2668 [email protected] Hernandez, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-2537 [email protected] Mena, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-2586 [email protected] Greg Kuras, Student-Athlete Advisor (956) 665-3095 [email protected] Dr. Paul Sale, Faculty Athletic Representative (956) 665-2433 [email protected]
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 [email protected] Kraus, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 [email protected] Allen, Assitant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 [email protected] Mendez, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 [email protected] Carleton, Assistant Athletic Trainer (956) 665-2233 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Russell Raley, Associate Head Coach (956) 665-2234 [email protected] Josh Blakley, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2891 [email protected] Derek Hassell, Volunteer Assistant Coach (956) 665-2892 [email protected]
MEN’S BASKETBALL Lew Hill, Head Coach (956) 665-2225 [email protected] Jai Steadman, Assistan Coach (956) 665-5089 [email protected] Crandell, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2228 [email protected] Mackay, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2231 [email protected] Villarreall, Special Assistant to Head Coach (956) 665-5117 [email protected] Peak, Special Assistant to Head Coach (956) 665-5117 [email protected]
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lane Lord, Head Coach (956) 665-2974 [email protected] Nimz, Associate Head Coach (956) 665-2973 [email protected] Turkyilmaz, Assistant Coach (956) 665-8763 [email protected] Huber, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2336 [email protected] Pena, Coordinator for Basketball Operations (956) 665-3765 [email protected]
MEN’S GOLF Phillip Tate, Head Coach (956) 665-7103 [email protected] WOMEN’S GOLFBryan Novoa, Head Coach (956) 665-7109 [email protected]
MEN’S SOCCERPaul Leese, Head Coach (956) 665-3764 [email protected] Williams, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5112 [email protected]
WOMEN’S SOCCERGlad Bugariu, Head Coach (956) 665-3296 [email protected] Vodicka, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3772 Silviu Telespan, Assistant Coach (956) 665-3864 [email protected]
MEN’S TENNIS Dann Nelson, Head Coach (956) 665-2223 [email protected]
WOMEN’S TENNIS Sonia Hahn, Head Coach (956) 665-3153 [email protected] TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY Darren Flowers, Head Coach (956) 665-7113 [email protected] Otis McDaniel, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5111 [email protected] Cipicchio, Assistant Coach (956) 665-7438 [email protected] Foote, Assistant Coach (956) 665-2316 [email protected]
VOLLEYBALL Todd Lowery, Head Coach (956) 665-7007 [email protected] Baigan, Assistant Coach (956) 665-5090 [email protected]
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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ATTRACTIONS
Main Event500 N. Jackson Rd., Pharr, TX 78577
Dave & Buster’s2700 W. Exp. 83, McAllen, TX 78501
Movie Theaters 2001 W. Trenton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
3003 S. Exp. 281, Edinburg, TX 78542100 W. Nolana Loop, McAllen, TX 78504
600 N. Jackson Rd., Pharr, TX 785772422 E. Exp. 83, Mission, TX 78572
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
McAllen, TX 78504Enterprise: (956) 782-0913
Hertz: (956) 664-2660
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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 W. University Dr.Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 383-4974 Edinburg.com
McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Ave.McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682-2871 McAllen.org
Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park St.Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 787-1481 PharrChamberOfCommerce.com
Weslaco Chamber of Commerce 301 W. Railroad St.Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-2102 Weslaco.com
Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce3313 N. McColl Rd., McAllen, TX 78501(956) 928-0060RGVhcc.com
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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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