Moab University

Moab University

By: Matthew Smith

Matthew4/25/2016

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Table of ContentsExecutive Summary.....................................................................................................................................2

Moab University Overview..........................................................................................................................3

Men’s Sports...........................................................................................................................................5

Women’s Sports......................................................................................................................................6

Organizational Structure.............................................................................................................................7

Job Descriptions........................................................................................................................................10

Athletic Director....................................................................................................................................10

Head Football Coach.............................................................................................................................13

Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach.............................................................................................................17

Interview Questionnaire............................................................................................................................21

Employment Evaluation Form...................................................................................................................22

Performance Self Evaluation-................................................................................................................24

Student Athlete Evaluation........................................................................................................................25

Creative Athletic Aspects...........................................................................................................................27

Wilson the Warhawk.............................................................................................................................28

Moab University School Colors............................................................................................................28

Moab University Athletic Uniforms/Athletic Equipment...........................................................................29

Logo:.....................................................................................................................................................29

Warhawk Football home uniform..........................................................................................................30

Under Shirt/ Women’s Jersey Design....................................................................................................31

Budget.......................................................................................................................................................32

Summary...................................................................................................................................................33

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Executive SummaryThe purpose of this paper is to look into the new and emerging Moab University. This

paper takes an in depth look at the Athletic Program and how it is run from an administrative

standpoint. This will include looking at the Athletic Department organizational chart, job

descriptions including the Athletic Director and both the Men’s Football and Ice Hockey coach,

evaluations both peer and personal and the flow of communication through the department from

top to bottom. This paper will also look at some of the “wow” factors associated with attending

Moab University

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Matthew Smith

Prof. Benner

O & A

25 April 2016

Moab University Overview Moab University is a private post-secondary, career focused university that is located in

Moab, Utah. Moab is a beautiful city that is tucked in a valley with gorgeous red rock

formations and desert landscape all around. The city of Moab is also located between two of

Americas most famous National Parks, Arches National Park and Canyonlands. Both of these

beautiful National Parks are ranked in Trip Advisors “Top 10 National Parks in America”.

Throughout the surrounding area of Moab are dozens of outdoor adventures and vacation hot

spots that include hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, countless ATV/Dirt Bike trails and

even white water rafting on the mighty Colorado River! The town of Moab is a perfect place for

students of MU to get in-touch with the outdoors and retreat into nature’s breath-taking views

after a long day of classes and studying. On top of all of the adventures that can be taken in

Moab, something as simple as a sunset in Moab over the red cliffs is perhaps one of the most

beautiful and serene sights that one can ever hope to witness .

The breathtaking campus of Moab University is located right in the center of Moab with

the Colorado River cutting right through campus creating the perfect border separating the

Athletic and Housing side of campus from the Academic side of campus. The view from the

bridges crossing the river connecting the two sides of campus can be described simply as

refreshing and energizing.

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Moab University was founded in 2015 and offers both undergraduate and graduate

degrees in multiple programs including but not limited to business, exercise science, arts and

sciences, sport management, and even leadership. MU offers many other programs on top of

these booming degree programs in fields such as accounting, criminal justice, agriculture and

supply chain management. MU currently has over 5,400 on campus students, full-time students

and is continuing to grow. The mission of MU is “To provide students with a world class

education as well as allowing students to further their athletic careers in collegiate athletics.”

This is done through providing students with state-of-the-art facilities that support performance

both on the field and in the class room.

Moab University strives to stimulate intellectual growth and enrichment as well as

develop professionalism through hands on activities inside the class room. It is a firm belief at

MU that most real world knowledge comes from actual hands on experiences, rather than solely

from text books. That is why at MU all teaching staff were previously either in a management

position or a high up position in a company that participated in a field that they are looking to

teach. For example, all of the professors in the Smith School of Business at MU were either

executives or top level managers in firms all around the country before they became professors at

MU. Because of their real world experience, they are much more qualified to enlighten a student

as to how concepts learned inside the class room relate to actual business practices and

expenditures in the working world. Having this knowledge base puts MU’s students ahead of the

rest and puts them in the best possible position for success after college.

MU also has a high end athletic facility that is used for both varsity athletics as well as

recreational activities. This facility is one of a kind as is complete with an indoor 80 yard turf

field, multiple basketball courts, a state-of-the-art weight room, indoor elevated 200 meter track

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and even our infamous “shake shack” store where students can use their flex dollars to purchase

any shake from a wide variety of flavors functions. Any student at MU is free to use any of the

facilities inside this recreational center at any time they wish, day or night.

Another facility that MU has that sets them apart is a full indoor ice arena. The ice arena

is the setting for both women’s and men’s home hockey games. This facility when not in use by

the men’s and women’s hockey team is open during the afternoon and evening to students for

open ice skating. This indoor ice rink is something that no other Division III school in the region

has. The arena seating can seat anywhere up to 3,000 people.

Moab University is a NCAA Division III school, and offers 22 varsity sports across

men’s and women’s athletics. Athletics is a huge part of what MU is about. MU has a very

large fan base and boasts averages of over 9,000 fans at home football games and 3-4,000 at

home men’s basketball games. Because MU is such a huge part of the Moab community, the

city of Moab really supports all of MU’s athletic programs, and tend to a have great presence at

all home events. Students always come out and support their school at home games creating one

of the most fun and exciting student sections in Division III athletics. MU’s football stadium

was also ranked as one of the top 5 toughest stadiums for opponents to play in according to an

article written in ESPN Magazine. Below is a last of all 22 NCAA Division III recognized

varsity athletic programs offer at Moab University.

Men’s Sports Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

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Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Paintball

Soccer

Tennis

Track & Field

Wrestling

Women’s Sports Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Softball

Track & Field

Organizational Structure

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An organizational structure for any firm refers to how a certain firm’s chain of command

works. For instance, the organizational structure in a sport oriented organization refers to the

manner in which the tasks and duties are broken down and allocated to employees throughout

the organization. The organizational structure also outlines the reporting relationships

between employees and employers. In any organizational structure, every position in the

structure has a designated person/position one level above them to whom which they directly

report to. All management and supervisory positions in an organizational structure have clear

outline of who they are responsible for in the level beneath them and who they too as well

report to, one level above them.

In order for an organization to operate correctly, it is imperative that all lines of

communication be open and transparent throughout the entire organizational structure. The

best way to accomplish this is to have a clear transparent business model that allows

information to flow freely from top to bottom and for feedback to travel from the bottom to

the top. It is also very important for the proper information to travel through the proper lines

of communication. The line of communication between departments at all levels must be

very clear in order to avoid the communication lines getting mixed up and having

information go to the wrong departments.

It is also important for the organizational structure to be flexible and able to change or

adapt with an ever-changing work environment or culture. If the culture or environment of

the origination itself changes, the structure of the organization itself as well as the lines of

communication must be able to have the ability to adapt and change along with the

organization. This must be kept in mind when designing the structure of the organization to

allow for any unforeseen changes that may occur in the organization down the road.

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Moab University’s Athletic Department is dedicated to the value of openness and the

flow of communication and feedback between staff and administration throughout all levels

of the department. This allows for change and innovation as well as providing opportunities

for professional development as well as staff training.

Atop Moab University’s is the President of Moab University. The President is

responsible for communicating the demands of the Board of Directors to the rest of the

University’s staff and administration through a trickle-down effect. This means that things

such as direction, goals and objectives are matriculated down the lines all line of

communication of communication to ensure that every position in the organization receives

the same information and are all moving in the same direction. This puts all the staff and

administration at Moab University on the same foundation which in turn puts the University

itself in the best possible position for success.

The success of a department such as the Athletic department relies heavily on the ease

and clarity of the flow of information between the President of the University and the

Athletic Director. Examples of things that are a necessity to be clearly communicated

includes things such as decisions and delegations that will be relayed down throughout the

rest of the Athletic Department to the coaches, assistants and all other staff.

Below is the organization chart for Moab University. This organizational chart illustrates

the flow of information and chain of command throughout the entire Athletic Department by

showing who reports to whom on a typical day. By looking at the organization chart below,

the lines of communication from the top down and form the bottom up should be clear.

Moab University Athletic Department Organizational Chart

President of the University

Athletic Director

Assistant Athletic Director

Women's Athletic Head Coaches

Women's Athletic Student Workers

Wome's Athletic Assistant Coaches

University Compliance

Officer

Men's Athletic Head Coaches

Men's Athletic Student Worker's

Mens Athletic Assistant Coaches

Adminstrative Assistant

Adminstrative Assistant's

Student Workers

(SID) Sports Information

Director

SID's Student Workers

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Job Descriptions Athletic DirectorPosting: Moab University is a new and emerging university that values athletic success and

excellence as much as it does academic success and excellence. Moab University is currently

looking for an Athletic Director with the ability to inspire a shared vision for success throughout

the entire university as well as help further the success of the Athletic Department. It will be the

responsibility of this Athletic Director to be able to put the Athletic Department on the right path

to success while behaving in professional and ethical way.

Classification: Full-time professional position

Reports To: President and Vice President of Moab University

Supervises: All athletic staff including multiple full time administrative and athletic coaching

staff, as well as multiple student workers who work directly under this position

Position Statement: The Athletic Director will provide administrative direction as well as

oversight for all collegiate, intramural and recreational athletics staff, programs, facilities and

activities. The Athletic Director is also directly responsible for administering and setting

departmental funds and budgets in a fiscally responsible and appropriate manner. The Athletic

Director shall also have functional oversight on the recruitment practices and retention of student

athletes at Moab University. It is also expected of the Athletic Director to ensure all federal as

well as university and regional academic standards and regulations including eligibility are being

upheld by any and all staff inside the Athletic Department. The Athletic Director shall not be

allowed to coach any athletic team due to the administrative status he/she holds as well as the

amount of duties and responsibilities required for this position. The Athletic Director is also

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expected to serve as a liaison between the Athletic Department, any and all media, and student

administrative offices within the University. Heavy travel as well as frequent nights and

weekends is required for this position.

Major duties shall include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for hiring/firing, disciplining, training and evaluating all coaches as well as

any and all athletic staff

Responsible for supervising all part-time as well as full time coaches and athletic staff

Responsible for planning, implementing and promoting intercollegiate athletics involving

Moab University as well as the scheduling for all games for recognized athletic teams

representing the university including both Junior Varsity as well as Varsity teams

Responsible for planning and implement a strong and active intermural sports program

for any and all students of Moab University

Responsible for establishing, motoring and adjusting when appropriate, the athletic

program budges for all university recognized sports as well as events

Responsible for planning and implementing strategies for fiscal responsibility focusing

on cost savings, equipment ordering/reconditioning

Must comply with all university cash handling and management policies

Must comply and abide by any and all NCAA regulations as well as Federal Regulations

Responsible for collecting and analyzing departmental statistics and data as well as

prepare and distribute reports reflecting that data when appropriate

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a certain standard of dress as well as

conduct for team traveling, training and practice rules for all student athletes at Moab

University

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Responsible for representing Moab University at professional meetings as well as

conferences and/or any other public events that require Athletic Department presence.

Responsible for preforming other duties that are assigned by the President of the

university

Knowledge, skills and requirements for this position:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office operating programs, epically Microsoft Excel

Efficient communication skills as well as leadership skills and conflict resolution skills

Mandatory post-secondary education including a minimum of a Master’s Degree in

Athletic Administration, Business Administration, Sports Management or any other

field/discipline that is related to the duties required for this position

Required experience for this position include a mandatory minimum of 3 years’

experience working as either an Athletic Director or Assistant Directory at another

university NCAA Division III and up

Must have coached a minimum of 4 athletic seasons for any collegiate athletic team

NCAA Division III and up

Head Football CoachPosting: Moab University is a new and emerging university that values athletic success and

excellence as much as it does academic success and excellence. Moab University is currently

searching for a head coach for the Men’s Varsity Football Program with the ability to

simultaneously lead and mentor young men on and off the field. The head football coach must

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be able to teach these young men as much about life as he/she can about football. Winning is a

very important aspect of this position, but turning these young men into functioning adults is

even more important.

Classification: Full-time professional position

Reports to: Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director

Supervises: Assistant Coaches and Student Coaches

Positioning Statement: The Head Football Coach at Moab University will be exposed to the

elements during outdoor practices and games including heat, wind, rain, cold and the possibility

(but unlikely) of snow. The Head Coach will be directly responsible for any and all football

related operations. Things that will be classified as football operations include but are not

limited to, mentoring young men age 18-24, managing the football budget in a fiscally

responsible way, monitoring player’s academic performance as well as athletic performance,

arranging and organizing all football related travel accommodations for the team and managing a

staff of assistant coaches. The Head Football Coach will also be responsible for planning and

directing the recruitment of players, conditioning and the performance of the student athletes.

The Head Coach must act and conduct himself in a way that is professional and within all

regulations and rules as dictated by the University, NCAA and Federal / State and Local

Government. The Head Coach will be subject to the terms and conditions of an employment

contract that can be reviewed and/or renewed on an annual basis. Contract renewal will depend

on a number of factors including, but not limited to team performance (Wins, losses, Team

Accomplishments), player reviews, academic performance of the team as a whole, the ability to

lead a coaching staff as well as student athletes, and the conducting of one’s self that is seen as

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professional. Moderate to strenuous physical activity may occur. Upon being hired, the Head

Coach will staff a minimum of 3 assistant coaches (Offensive Coordinator, Defensive

Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator)

Major duties shall include but are not limited to:

Responsible for reserving and booking field time for practices

Responsible for planning and coordinating of practice sessions in accordance to NCAA

regulations

Responsible for collaborating and directing of assistant coaching staff as well as athletic

trainers in the overall execution of football at the collegiate level

Managing the football budget in a way that is fiscally responsible

Responsible for tracking and recording all financial expenditures that involves use of

funds from the football budget to report and explain the use of budget money

Negotiating the football budget at the conclusion of the fiscal year with the Athletic

Director

Responsible for the athletic training and monitoring of student athletes during any and all

football activities including practices, games, workouts and team events

Responsible for the monitoring of all football student athletes academic performances

Responsible for establishing and maintaining of the discipline and conduct of student

athletes in a way that will positively reflect Moab University

Responsible for recruiting quality program building athletes as well as ensuring all

required athletic, academic and financial aid paperwork and requirements are submitted

in a timely manner

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Responsible for the promoting of the athletic program through community events and

public speaking, fundraising and marketing

Above all, the Head Football Coach at Moab University is responsible for the conduct,

actions and image of the Warhawk Football Program, and will represent Moab University

is a positive and professional manner

Knowledge, skills and requirements for this position:

Mandatory post-secondary education including a minimum of a Master’s Degree in

Athletic Administration Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management or

any other field/discipline that is related to the duties required for this position

A minimum of 4 years coaching at a NCAA Division III institution or higher (Intern, or

graduate assistant coaching is acceptable if a minimum of 3 years as a fulltime assistant

or head coaching position is acquired along with it)

Collegiate Football playing experience is suggested but not required

Effective communication skills as well as team motivation skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office operating systems

Excellent public speaking skills

Excellent leadership skills

Ability to interact with a wide variety of types of people (including religion, race,

ethnicity)

Ability to properly interact with public outside of Moab University’s campus community

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Head Men’s Ice Hockey CoachPosting: Moab University is a new and emerging university that values athletic success and

excellence as much as it does academic success and excellence. Moab University is currently

searching for a head coach for the Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Program with the ability to

simultaneously lead and mentor young men on and off the field. The head hockey coach must be

able to teach these young men as much about life as he/she can about hockey. Winning is a very

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important aspect of this position, but turning these young men into function adults is the main

even more important.

Classification: Full-time professional position

Reports to: Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director

Supervises: Assistant Coaches and Student Coaches

Positioning Statement: The Head Coach will be directly responsible for any and all Men’s Ice

Hockey related operations. Things that will be classified as Men’s Ice Hockey operations

include but are not limited to, mentoring young men age 18-24, managing the Men’s Ice Hockey

budget in a fiscally responsible way, monitoring player’s academic performance as well as

athletic performance, arranging and organizing all Men’s Ice Hockey related travel

accommodations for the team and coaching staff and managing a staff of assistant coaches. The

Head Men’s Ice Hockey coach will also be responsible for planning and directing the recruitment

of players, conditioning and the performance of the student athletes. The Head Coach must act

and conduct himself in a way that is professional and within all regulations and rules as dictated

by the University, NCAA and Federal / State and Local Government. The Head Coach will be

subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract that can be reviewed and/or

renewed on an annual basis. Contract renewal will depend on a number of factors including, but

not limited to team performance (Wins, losses, Team Accomplishments), player reviews,

academic performance of the team as a whole, the ability to lead a coaching staff as well as

student athletes, and the conducting of one’s self that is seen as professional. Moderate to

strenuous physical activity may occur. This position will also be exposed to cold temperatures

within in the ice arena.

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Major duties shall include but are not limited to:

Responsible for reserving and booking ice time for practices

Responsible for planning and coordinating of practice sessions in accordance to NCAA

regulations

Responsible for collaborating and directing of assistant coaching staff as well as athletic

trainers in the overall execution of ice hockey at the collegiate level

Managing the Men’s Ice Hockey budget in a way that is fiscally responsible

Responsible for tracking and recording all financial expenditures that involves use of

funds from the Men’s Ice Hockey budget to report and explain the use of budget money

Negotiating the Men’s Ice Hockey budget at the conclusion of the fiscal year with the

Athletic Director

Responsible for the athletic training and monitoring of student athletes during any and all

Men’s Ice Hockey activities including practices, games, workouts and team events

Responsible for the monitoring of all Men’s Ice Hockey student athletes academic

performances

Responsible for establishing and maintaining of the discipline and conduct of student

athletes in a way that will positively reflect Moab University

Responsible for recruiting quality program building athletes as well as ensuring all

required athletic, academic and financial aid paperwork and requirements are submitted

in a timely manner

Responsible for the promoting of the athletic program through community events and

public speaking, fundraising and marketing

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Above all, the Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach at Moab University is responsible for the

conduct, actions and image of the Warhawks Ice Hockey Program, and will represent

Moab University in a positive and professional manner

Knowledge, skills and requirements for this position:

Mandatory post-secondary education including a minimum of a Master’s Degree in

Athletic Administration Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management or

any other field/discipline that is related to the duties required for this position

A minimum of 4 years coaching at a NCAA Division III institution or higher (Intern, or

graduate assistant coaching is acceptable if a minimum of 3 years as a fulltime assistant

or head coaching position is acquired along with it)

Collegiate Ice Hockey playing experience is suggested but not required

Effective communication skills as well as team motivation skills

Must be able to ice skate

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office operating systems

Excellent public speaking skills

Excellent leadership skills

Ability to interact with a wide variety of types of people (including religion, race,

ethnicity)

Ability to properly interact with public outside of Moab University’s campus community

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Interview Questionnaire The following interview questions (located below) have been designed to reveal a

candidates personality while staying relevant to all sports rather than being specific to just one.

The questions are designed to be relevant to all sports so that all athletic coaches hired at MU

will be of somewhat similar personality and character. The point of these questions is to make

the candidate have to think deeply about his/her response, which in turn will provide the

interviewer with a better understanding of who the candidate really is.

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For any coaching position at MU, MU seeks out only the most passionate candidates with

a great depth of knowledge and understanding in their particular sport. MU also looks for

candidates that can lead a program to success not only right away, but over a long period of time

as well. It is also very important that a candidate fits MU’s organizational culture, and has a very

similar set or morals as MU.

As a new institution, Moab University’s main athletic goal is to build a tradition of

success thorough all sports. To accomplish this, the interviewing and hiring of coaches with the

same mentality and philosophy is key to MU’s success. The following are some possible

questions that could be asked to a candidate during the interviewing process to give the

interviewer a better idea of who the candidate is and what they are about.

What do you feel that you would bring to the table if you were to become a part of our

organization?

What is something you possess (skill set, mentality, etc) that sets you apart from anyone

else?

What is your philosophy when there is a conflict between academics and athletics?

What are some things that you learned at your previous coaching job or experience?

What is your policy when it comes to hazing?

How would you describe yourself as a motivator?

What do you believe to be the most important quality of a head coach?

What is your policy when it comes to multisport athletes?

What do you look for when you bring in assistant coaches? What qualities and/or skills

do they need to possess?

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Give me an example when you as a coach had to overcome adversity in a game and rally

your team. Explain what and how you did it.

When recruiting athletes, what other than athletic ability do you look for?

What is a motto that you have, or try to live your life by?

Why do you want to be or what made you want to be a head coach?

Employment Evaluation FormMoab University looks at and evaluates the performance of all coaches on an annual basis on the

conclusion of the spring semester. This is done in order to maintain a winning culture as well as

encourage the constant improvement of performance of all coaches. These performance

evaluations are done via two evaluation forms. These two evaluation forms include and self-

evaluation form and a student athlete evaluation form completed by the student athletes on that

particular coaches team. The self-evaluation form that is filled out by the coach is designed to

show in writing what the coach is looking to accomplish or improve upon over the course of the

next season. The student athlete evaluation is designed to show how the student athletes on the

team feel the coach is preforming as a team. Combining these two evaluation forms helps

provide the Athletic Director a clear picture from both the coach’s perspective as well as the

player’s perspective of how that coach is preforming. All of these evaluation checks are kept

confidential and are only seen by the person filling out the form and the person administering the

evaluations.

Only the self-evaluation form, the coach will list 5 goals, and or objectives he/she plans

to achieve over the course of the upcoming season. These goals are then filed in the Athletic

Directors office and are kept on file to be reviewed at the conclusion of the season. If the coach

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wishes and/or requests, these goals may be shared with that particular coaches team. At the

conclusion of the season, the coach will be asked to evaluate his/her own performance and

determine whether or not these goals were achieved and establish new goals for the next

upcoming season. If any goals were not achieved, the coach will provide possible reasons why

the goal was not achieved, and what can be changed or done to accomplish that goal.

The player evaluation of the coach will be distributed to every player at their exit

meetings upon the completion of each season. The players will then fill out the form and turn it

in to the Athletic Director. These are turned into the Athletic Director in order to keep the

players comments and answerers confidential to ensure the most honesty amongst players. The

coach will not be allowed to see any one individual player’s review of him, but issues that are

consistent through every player evaluation will be brought up with the coach by the Athletic

Director. The same goes for any positive thing that is consistent throughout. These things will

be discussed individually between the Athletic Director and the coach in a pre-arranged meeting.

Both types of evaluation form’s results will be taken into consideration when decisions on

contract renewal and termination are being made. At the end of both evaluation form will be a

space for any additional comments that a player or coach may have.

Performance Self Evaluation-Coach Name: Sport:Season: DateGoals/Objectives: Using the space provided below, please take the time to evaluate your overall performance as well as goals you set for yourself as well as your team at the beginning of this season. If any goals were not reached, please provide suggestions on how to better improve on that goal(s) and how to accomplish them next season.Goal/Objective 1 :

Goal/Objective 2

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Goal/Objective 3

Goal/Objective 4

Goal/Objective 5

Additional Comments

Student Athlete EvaluationOn the form below, please answer each question by the following scale. 1-3 Strongly Disagree, 3-4 Disagree, 5 Neither Agree nor Disagree, 6-8 Agree, 8-10 Strongly Agree. All responses will be kept confidential.Sport:Coaches Name:Date:

1. The Coach has deep knowledge and understanding for the sport:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. The Coach attends every practice:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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3. The Coach is on time for every practice:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. The Coach has prepared a schedule for every practice:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. Practices are challenging mentally as well as physically:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6. Any and all newly taught material is presented in a way that is clear, precise and easy to understand:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7. Players have the ability to approach a coach and discuss anything including personal issues without hesitation:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8. You are happy with the way the program is currently performing or currently headed:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

9. The team is well prepared for each game:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

10. The coach has the ability to consistently motivate the team in a positive manner1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11. Team rules and expectations are clearly explained and established at the beginning of each season:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

12. The coach adjusts the rules and expectations to fit the needs of the team whenever the situation calls for it:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

13. Team rules and expectations are enforced and disciplined in a way that consistent through the entire team:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

14. The coach promotes and exhibits concern for academic success1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

15. If you managed a team, would you hire this coach to do his/her job for your team1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Any additional comments or concerns you have regarding this coach, please elaborate below in the space provided below:

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Creative Athletic AspectsMoab University’s mascot is the Warhawk. The Warhawk was chosen to be the mascot

because of the rich cultural history of the surrounding area of MU. In the 1600’s and 1700’s,

many Native American tribes called this land home. Even though they were all different tribes,

they all shared one common belief, and that was belief in the Warhawk as the spirit animal of the

west. The Warhawk was known for its strength, cunning, speed, agility, deadly accuracy,

intelligence and its majestic beauty. The Warhawk is also seen as an ever triumphant leader in

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battle. In Native American times, the leaders of the tribes in the area would wear the headdress

of the Warhawk when they lead their men into battle.

Moab University chose the Warhawk to represent the University in athletic contests

because it is the embodiment of all of the key skills our athletes and teams exhibit each and every

game. Our athletes as well as our students all show strength, great leadership, intelligence,

patience and cunning in their everyday lives just as the majestic Warhawk does. Below is

graphic representation of the Moab University’s “Wilson the Warhawk”

Wilson the Warhawk

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Moab University School ColorsMoab University’s school colors are maroon, electric yellow, and desert orange to reflect

the beautiful scenery that surrounds the campus. The school colors are meant to represent the

beautiful and serene sunset over the deep red soil and rock formations as the deep, dark purple

night sky drapes over the silent desert landscape like a nice cooling blanket of peace.

Moab University Athletic Uniforms/Athletic Equipment

Moab University’s athletic programs are equipped with only top of the line gear and

equipment with the highest quality and functionability on the market. All uniforms for the

athletic programs at MU or customized by Nike to fit the exact specifications of championship

athletes here at Moab University. These uniforms are all made of the highest quality materials

that allow for the most free movement, while maintaining its durability and cooling ability.

Upon signing to a sport at Moab University, all athletes will receive a personalized Nike

compression workout shirt. Below is an example of the home football uniform for Moab

University as well as the personalized Nike compression top.

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Logo:

Warhawk Football home uniform

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Under Shirt/ Women’s Jersey Design

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Budget To break down Moab University’s athletic budget, we will look at the fiscal plan for the

University’s football team. We will be looking at the football team because the football team

brings in the largest amount of revenue out of all the athletic programs. Major revenue streams

for the football program include: team fundraisers, private donations, ticket sales, concessions,

merchandise, apparel, program guide sales and sponsorships. However, along with revenues

come expenses. Major expenses for the Warhawk football program include recruiting, official’s

payment, uniforms, equipment purchasing and replacement, reconditioning of equipment,

uniforms, recruiting, travel and hosting of prospect camps and seminars. To account for all of

this, a budget is established. The budget is used to serve as a financial forecast that allocates

appropriate funds to pay for future expenses, based on the financial needs of similar football

programs previous seasons since there is no historical financial data from MU football to go off

of. The goal of the football program is to get as close to spending the entire budget as possible

without going over budget, and provide as little variance as possible. It is important for the

football program to remain fiscally responsible while attempting to further the program by using

as much of the allocated funds as necessary without going over budget. Below is a breakdown of

the MU football budget. This is to give a visual representation of the revenues and expenditures

associated with the MU football program over the course of one year.

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Summary Moab University is a post-secondary institution with a promising and unique vision.

With a wide array of degree programs both undergraduate and graduate, as well as 22 varsity

sports, Moab University is looking to attract only the best and brightest students and student

athletes alike. Upon attending this University, you not only gain access to a world class

education and championship athletic programs, but you also inherit the adventure that is Moab.

All of the National as well as State Parks (including multiple activates such as rock climbing,

hiking, mountain running, ATV ridding tours and even white water rafting on the mighty

Colorado River) are free to students of MU. In collaboration with the National Park Service,

MU is able to offer all types of events and adventures through the beautiful red rock landscape to

students free of charge. There is no scenery on the planet that matches the beauty and serenity

that is the surrounding landscape of Moab

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As a student, Moab University will equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the

class room as well as in the real world. As an athlete you will be equip will state-of-the-art

equipment, facilities and championship caliber athletic programs that will carry you to your

athletic goals as much as your academic goals. Our professors and coaching staff work closely

with our students and athletes to help them become all that they can be and more. Moab

University encourages all of its students to achieve their full potential every day.

Our main focuses at Moab University are

Small sized and student focused classroom environments that encourage team work

A professionally experienced teaching staff to better provide students with real world

situations and real world examples

One on one relationships and ease of access to teaching staff and professors

A friendly and family like atmosphere

Championship caliber athletic programs

The encouragement of free thinking and creativity in all aspects of life

State-of-the-art athletic and academic facilities for all students to utilize

Put students in the best possible position after graduation to be successful and achieve all

of their goals

Moab University is a world class university that provides a unique experience that cannot be

found anywhere else on the planet. At Moab University, it is about way more than just

sitting in a class room. At Moab University, it is about life, and succeeding in all aspects of

that life. Come be a part of the Warhawk community and take your first step towards a

lifelong success today! Go Warhawks!

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