NSU QUICK FACTS

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Founded: 1964
President: Dr. George Hanbury
Total Enrollment: 24,148

NSU ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS

Nickname: Sharks
Colors: Navy Blue, Gray
Mascot: Razor
National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Sunshine State Conference
Director of Athletics: Michael Mominey
Faculty Representative: Dr. Elizabeth Swann
Athletics Office Phone Number: (954) 262-8250
Athletics Fax: (954) 262-3926
Athletics Web site: www.NSUSharks.com
Mailing Address: 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796

NSU ATHLETICS FACILITIES

Baseball: NSU Baseball Complex (Capacity 700)
Basketball/Volleyball: Rick Case Arena (Capacity 4,500)
Golf: Grande Oaks Country Club and Golf Course
Soccer: NSU Soccer Complex (Capacity 900)
Softball: A.D. Griffin Sports Complex (Capacity 250)
Tennis: Grande Oaks Tennis Complex
Swimming & Diving: NSU Aquatic Center (Capacity 400)

WELCOME TO NSU
Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, NSU has more than 29,000 students and is the largest independent institution of
higher education in Florida, the Southeast, and it is the sixth largest independent institution nationally. NSU awards associate’s, bachelor’s,
master’s, educational specialist, doctoral and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields. The university is comprised of undergraduate,
graduate and professional schools of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, allied health and nursing, medical sciences, dental medicine,
law, marine biology and oceanography, business and entrepreneurship, computer and information sciences, humanities, conflict resolution,
family therapy, interdisciplinary studies, education, psychology and counseling, and family programs.

The institution also enjoys an excellent reputation for its programs for families offered through the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood
Studies and University School, including innovative parenting, preschool, primary, and secondary education programs. To learn more about
NSU, visit www.nova.edu.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
Michael Mominey - Director of Athletics/Assocaite Vice President for University Advancement (954) 262-8252 mominey@nova.edu
Tony Vecchione - Deputy Director of Athletics (954) 262-8261 avecchio@nova.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Swann - Faculty Athletics Representative (954) 262-8334 swann@nova.edu
Danielle Daniel- Assoc. Athletic Director, Internal Operations, Sports Administration, Business Services (954) 262-8267 ddaneil1@nova.edu
Rachel Fineberg- Assistant AD/Academic Services & Student Athlete Support/Senior Woman Administrator/Title (954) 262-8251 rfineber@nova.edu
IX Coordinator
Dustin Gatens - Assistant AD/Sports Medicine (954) 262-8260 gatens@nova.edu
Deanna Rivero- Athletic Academic Services Manager (954) 262-8262 drivero1@nova.edu
Stephanie Ponce- Human Resources and Business Coordinator (954) 262-8413 sponce@nova.edu
Yashiva Edwards- Assistant AD/NCAA Rules, Compliance and Education (954) 262-8266 yedwards@nova.ed
Ryan Romero- Assistant AD/Athletic Facilities & External Operations (954) 262-8283 rromero@nova.edu
Perry Morris- Athletic Facilties & Operations Manager (954) 262-8230 pm985@nova.edu

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATION/MARKETING STAFF
Jameson Carter- Manager of Athletic Commuications (954) 262-8275 jcarter1@nova.edu
Jon Leatherman- Athletic Communications Coordinator (954) 262-8252 jleather@nova.edu
TBD- Athletic Digital Media & Graphic Design Coordinator
Abbie Lawson- Manager of Marketing & Promotions (954) 262-1599 alawson1@nova.edu
Robert Baroniel - Revenue Generation and Business Development Coordinator (954) 262- 8235 rb1304@nova.edu

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

Dustin Gatens - Assistant AD/Sports Medicine (954) 262-8260 gatens@nova.edu
Jason Palmateer - Head Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8231 palmatee@nova.edu
Amy Gatens- Head Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8256 reckard@nova.edu
Patrick Roosta- Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8224 proosta@nova.edu
Jessie Bollback- Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8289 jb2931@nova.edu
Amanda Leon- Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8246 al736@nova.edu

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STAFF

Steve Orris- Assistant AD/Sport Performance & Student-Ahlete Wellness (954) 262-8285 so333@nova.edu
Jake Suvak - Assistant Coach (954) 262-8265 jsuvak@nova.edu

BASEBALL
Laz Gutierrez - Head Coach (954) 262-7834 lgutier2@nova.edu
Eric Anderson- Assistant Coach (954) 262-7834 eanders1@nova.edu
Nick Rodriguez- Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (954) 262-7834 nr466@nova.edu

MEN’S BASKETBALL
Jim Crutchfield - Head Coach (954) 262-8263 jcrutchfie@nova.edu
Jordan Fee- Assistant Coach (954) 262-8241 jfee@nova.edu
Mike Chalas - Director of Player Development (954) 262-8241 mc2150@nova.edu

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
LeAnn Freeland Curry- Head Coach (954) 262-8080 mf1192@nova.edu
Abbie Tepe Murphy- Assistant Coach (954) 262-8221 tepe@nova.edu

SHARKETTES DANCE TEAM

Shanygne Bitna- Head Coach (954) 262-1599 nsusharkettes@gmail.com

MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD
Bryan Hagopian- Head Coach (954) 262-8242 bh456@nova.edu
Zach Hall-Assistant Coach (Distance) (954) 262-8242 zhall@nova.edu

MEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLF

Joey Marino- Head Coach, Men’s Golf (954) 262-8277 jmarino@nova.edu
Heather Wall - Head Coach, Women’s Golf (954) 262-8243 hwall@nova.edu

MEN’S SOCCER
Matt Watts- Head Coach (954) 262-8255 mwatts1@nova.edu
Michael Donald – Assistant Coach (954) 262-8255 mdonald@nova.edu

WOMEN’S SOCCER
James Moore - Head Coach (954) 262-8270 jmoore2@nova.edu
Rafael Simoes- Assistant Coach (954) 262-8270 rsimoes@nova.edu

SOFTBALL
Julie LeMaire - Head Coach (954) 262-8258 jlemaire@nova.edu
Dana Edmundson - Assistant Coach (954) 262-8258 de467@nova.edu

MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING

Ben Hewitt- Head Coach (954) 262-8174 bh583@nova.edu
Sierra Rhodes- Assistant Coach (954) 262-8162 srhodes@nova.edu

WOMEN’S TENNIS
Doug Neagle - Head Coach (954) 262-8247 dneagle@nova.edu

VOLLEYBALL
Brian Rosen – Head Coach (954) 262-8264 brosen@nova.edu
Selene Teitelbaum- Assistant Coach (954) 262-8226 steitelb@nova.eddu
DIRECTIONS TO NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (DAVIE, FLA.)

From I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike:

Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive exit. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ½
miles to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side.

From University Drive:

From North of I-595. Take University Drive south 1 ½ miles past I-595 to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd). Turn left
(east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side.

From south of Griffin Road:

Take University Drive north approximately two miles past Griffin Road to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.). Turn right
(east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side.

From I-75:
From Miami heading north or west coast/Naples heading east Merge onto I-595 eastbound (towards Fort Lauderdale).
Exit at University Drive exit, turn right (south). Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles on University Drive to SW 30 Street
(Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side.
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
800-541-NOVA (6682)
 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COMPLEX
Specific to NSU’s student-athletes, the strength & conditioning facility is a state-of-the-art 5,500 square
foot training area designed to provide student-athletes with everything they need to succeed, including
Infinity Max impact flooring, 16 Hammer Strength Racks, six sets of UCS Plyo-Safe Boxes, 10 TRX
Suspension trainers, Iron Grip Customized Urethane dumbbells ranging from 2.5lbs – 125lbs, 10 plus
Hammer Strength Iso pieces, four sets of UCS Olympic Hurdles, two-10ft Customized Slide boards,
four Keiser Trainers, Endless Perform Better Accessories, eight sets of customized Werksan Olympic
Bumpers and Bars , two Star Trac Treadmills with 15” HD TV’s embedded in the touch panel. Over
15 tons of free weight equipment is offered in the facility. The NSU Strength and Conditioning facility
is located on the first floor of the Athletics Services Building.

PARKING: Located on the south side of the Athletics Services Building.

NSU TENNIS CENTER AT ROLLING HILLS

Located in Grande Oaks, the NSU Tennis Center measures out to 38,160 square feet
inside the fence area. Each of the six courts are 36-feet-by-78-feet and consists of six
inch lyme rock and one inch of asphalt. The blue and green surfaces for each court
was done with a four-coat all acrylic system by Nova Sports, Inc.

PARKING: Located on the north side of the tennis center.

NSU AQUATIC CENTER

The Nova Southeastern Aquatics Center is an outdoor facility that boasts an Olym-
pic-size pool and diving well. Opened in the summer of 2008, it is comprised of two
moveable bulkheads to cread eight 50-meter lanes, 16 25-meter lanes, and 28 25-me-
ter lanes. There is a separate diving well which includes 2 one-meter boards and
one three-meter board with an infrastructure to build a diving tower. The pool was
designed to allow multiple events simultaneously or to host one large competition.

LOCKER ROOMS: Locker room and shower facilities are available upon request for visiting teams.
They are located adjacent to the facility, on the west side of the Athletics Services Building.
PARKING: Located on the south side of the aquatics center.
NSU SOCCER COMPLEX
The NSU Soccer Complex consists of one practice field and one game field. The game field is home
for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. Both fields come equipped with lights that allow for
night practices and games. The game field features state-of-the-art grandstand seating with capacity
for 900 spectators. The stadium-style seating is the newest addition to the complex, which was built
prior to the 2000 season. The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and several MLS teams, including
the Miami Fusion, have all used the NSU soccer complex as their training site. The Orange Bowl
Committee has entered into an agreement to use the NSU Soccer Complex as the official training site
for one of its participants. The 2004 National Champion University of Southern California used NSU’s
Soccer Compex to prepare for the BCS National Championship game.

PARKING: Visiting team vans/buses are asked to park parellel to the Fire Lane on the west side of
the NSU Soccer Complex. Public parking is on the north side of the field, in the commuter lot.
LOCKER ROOMS: Locker room and shower facilities are available upon request for visiting
teams.

NSU BASEBALL COMPLEX

The NSU Baseball Complex is considered by many to be one of the finest baseball facilities in South
Florida. This fully-lit complex features an immaculate playing field with two outdoor batting cages.
Prior to the 2001 season, NSU added a fully functional press box and grandstand seating that
accommodates 500 people. The NSU Baseball Complex is the site of the Frontier Independent Baseball
League’s annual player combine and Major League Baseball pre-draft tryouts. Last summer, the under
16 USA Baseball Team held their National Team trials.

PARKING: Parking for baseball is in the parking lot on the east side of the NSU Baseball Complex.
Additional parking is in the HPD Parking Garage.
LOCKER ROOMS: Locker room and shower facilities are available upon request for visiting
teams.

A.D. GRIFFIN SPORTS COMPLEX

The A.D.Griffin Sports Complex is home to the NSU softball team. This complex features one game
field, with parking lots located on both sides. The field is equipped with lights that allow for night
practice and games. The game field overlooks NSU’s Health Professions Building while the Miami
Dolphins Training Facility is located behind the complex. Located behind the field is the press box
area. The centralized press box also houses the Sharks’ locker room and official’s locker room.

PARKING: Parking is available in the lot located directly behind centerfield of the main field and
in the lot located to the left of the field. Visitors can also park at the HPD Parking Garage, located
behind right field.
LOCKER ROOMS: Locker room and shower facilities are available upon request for visiting teams.

RICK CASE ARENA AT THE DON TAFT UNIVERSITY CENTER

The revolutionary 300,000 square-foot, multi-use facility serves as a central hub for the NSU student
community. The main arena, which seats 4,500, is the home for NSU’s intercollegiate athletic program,
and will host all of NSU’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball home games. With one main
game court, the Rick Case Arena also has two practice/game –ready courts on the upper level. The
Rick Case Arena also has the state-of-the-art capabilities to host concerts, lectures, special events and
more for NSU and the surrounding community. The main court provides for over 1,000 permanent
chair-back seats, while the upper level houses the world’s largest automated telescopic seating system,
which adds over 2,000 chair-back seats on either side when extended.

PUBLIC PARKING: Parking is in the commuter parking lot located on the east side of the Don Taft
University Center or in the Library Parking Garage off SW 30th Street.
TEAM BUS/VAN PARKING: Visiting team vans/buses are asked to park in the loading dock at the
Arena at the Don Taft University Center.
LOCKER ROOMS: Locker room and shower facilities are available upon request for visiting teams.
 ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Athletics Communication Department provides a variety of services to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the news
media. Athletics communication duties include keeping accurate statistical data of each athletic event and providing publications for
each team such as game programs, schedule posters, and press releases.

In addition, the Athletics Communication Department organizes gameday operations and provides information to the local and
national news media and to the student-athletes’ hometowns. A member of the NSU Athletics Communication staff will be present
at home games and may travel with NSU teams for selected road contests.

The Athletics Communication Office is located on the second floor of the Sharks Athletics Buidling on NSU’s main campus in Davie,
Florida.

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATION STAFF PHONE NUMBER EMAIL

Jameson Carter- Manager of Athletic Commuications (954) 262-8275 jcarter1@nova.edu
Jon Leatherman- Athletic Communications Coordinator (954) 262-8252 jleather@nova.edu

GAME-DAY INFORMATION
CREDENTIALS
Members of the working press, electronic media and other news agencies can request credentials to cover NSU athletic events by
calling the NSU Athletics Communication Department at least 24 hours prior to game time. Accredited photographers and Electronic
News Gathering (ENG) crews may shoot from designated areas at all events.

STATISTICS/MEDIA SERVICES
Programs, fact sheets and cumulative statistics will be furnished to the working media prior to game time. Complete statistical
information will be available to the media at the conclusion of all NSU home athletic events.

INTERVIEWS
All one-on-one interviews with Nova Southeastern University players and coaches should be scheduled through the athletics
communication department. Please provide at least 24 hours advance notice to allow interview arrangements to be made. Interviews
at the conclusion of all home games will be held after a brief cooling-off period. Any requests for visiting team interviews should
be made through the visiting team’s sports information representative. If one is not present, the athletics communications staff will
assist with visiting team interview needs.

RADIO/VIDEO BROADCASTS
Phone access will be provided for visiting teams’ radio broadcasts upon request. If a visiting team’s radio is traveling, please contact
the sports information staff 24 hours in advance to secure a phone line.

TICKET PRICES
The ticket prices for all Nova Southeastern University regular season athletic events are $7 for adults, $5 for visiting students and
seniors. Children under 12 are free. NSU students, faculty and staff receive free admittance with a valid NSU ID.

PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are strictly prohibited at all Nova Southeastern University Athletic Facilities: alcoholic beverages, weapons of
any kind, fireworks, coolers or picnic baskets, bicycles, air horns, laser pointers, musical instruments or noise makers and animals.
(except those prescribed for visually impaired)
Nova Southeastern University’s Athletic Training Staff is dedicated to high quality medical care of its athletes, and those of visiting teams.
To ensure quality coverage, a Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) and athletic training students (ATS) will be in attendance at all athletic events.

The NSU Athletic Training Room is located in the new University Center facility. This building is located just west of College Avenue at the
end of Mary R. McCahill Drive (East Main Entrance). The Athletic Training Suite is located in the southwest corner of the building. The Sports
Medicine Clinic is located on the ground floor of the University Center, adjacent to the Athletic Training Suite. Please see enclosed NSU campus
map for further information.

Please notify one of the NSU AT if your team will be traveling without an AT. If your team will be traveling without an AT, a letter from the AT
must accompany the athlete, plus all necessary supplies so that the NSU athletic training staff may assist your team properly. Please fill out the
attached questionnaire and return to the athletic training department at NSU.

The NSU Athletic Training Staff provides the following services for visiting teams:
1. Access to the Athletic Training Suite two hours prior to the start of the contest.
2. Ice, water, ice bags, and cups are provided at the bench and in the dugouts.
3. A biohazard kit and AED.
4. Air splints and crutches will be available if needed.

If you have other concerns or needs about your upcoming trip to Nova Southeastern University, please contact one of the certified athletic trainers
below:

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF FAX: (954) 262-3740 EMAIL

Dustin Gatens - Assistant AD/Sports Medicine (954) 262-8260 gatens@nova.edu
Jason Palmateer - Head Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8231 palmatee@nova.edu
Amy Gatens- Head Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8256 reckard@nova.edu
Patrick Roosta- Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8224 proosta@nova.edu
Jessie Bollback- Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8289 jb2931@nova.edu
Amanda Leon- Athletic Trainer (954) 262-8246 al736@nova.edu

LOCAL HOSPITALS
Broward Health Medical Center (954) 355-4400
1600 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Memorial Pembroke Hospital (954) 962-9650

7800 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Westside Regional Emergency Room (954) 723-1400

3476 S. University Drive
(On campus)
 Nova Southeastern University Athletic Training Department

Visiting Team Medical Questionnaire

Please complete and forward this form to Nova Southeastern University, Sports Medicine. All information is completely confidential and is strictly
used to assist the medical staff in preparing for your arrival and participation at Nova Southeastern University. Fax: (954) 262-3740.

Name of Institution:_______________________________________________________

Head Coach: ____________________________________________________________

Certified Athletic Trainer: _________________________________________________

Will you be traveling with the team? YES NO

Athletic Training Student: __________________________________________________

Will the student be traveling with the team? YES NO

* Do you want the Host Athletic Trainer to attend to your injured athletes? YES NO

In the event that a Certified Athletic Trainer is not traveling with your team, please list the name and treatment guidelines that they will need
below and attached signed letter.

NAME TREATMENT

Other concerns: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of ATC: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Signature of ATC: _____________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Email Address: _______________________________________ Fax: __________________________

 ENTERTAINMENT
HOTELS RESTAURANTS Paragon Ridge 8 Cinema (954) 472-4940
PREFERRED TEAM HOTEL Blaze Pizza 9200 W. State Road 84 - Davie
Courtyard by Marriott 2135 S. University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale Plantation (954) 835-5848 AutoNation 3D IMAX Theater (954) 463-4629
7780 SW 6th Street Located 2.0 mi from NSU 401 SW 2nd Street - Fort Lauderdale
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 475-1100 AUTOMOTIVE Museum of Discovery/Science (954) 467-6637
*Ask for NSU Athletics Rate with code “NVU”* KOVAC Automotive 401 SW 2nd Street - Fort Lauderdale
2270 Davie Road- Davie
954) 792-7357 SHOPPING CENTER
Broward Mall (954) 473-8100
8000 West Broward Blvd. - Plantation
Academy Bus
(201) 420-7000 Publix Supermarket (954)423-9599
6525 Nova Drive - Davie

Super Target (954) 377-0041

5800 S. University Drive - Davie

Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall (954) 846-2351

12801 West Sunrise Blvd. - Sunrise

Walmart (954) 331-3612

4301 S. University Drive - Davie