coaches/staff - University of North Dakota Athletics
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MEDIA INFORMATION<br />
Grand Forks Herald<br />
Contact: Wayne Nelson<br />
P.O. Box 6008<br />
Grand Forks, N.D. 58206<br />
Phone: (701) 780-1127<br />
Fax: (701) 795-4603<br />
The Forum<br />
P.O. Box 2020<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58107<br />
Phone: (701) 235-7311<br />
Fax: (701) 241-5487<br />
Bismarck Tribune<br />
Contact: Lou Babiarz<br />
P.O. Box 1498<br />
Bismarck, N.D. 58501<br />
Phone: (701) 223-2500<br />
Fax: (701) 223-2063<br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Student<br />
Box 8177<br />
Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202<br />
Phone: (701) 777-2677<br />
Fax: 777-3137<br />
Associated Press<br />
Contact: Ryan Bakken<br />
P.O. Box 3026<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58108<br />
Phone: (701) 235-1908<br />
Fax: (701) 235-3647<br />
KFGO-AM (790, 1280)<br />
1020 25th St. S.<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58103<br />
Phone: (701) 237-5346<br />
Media Outlets<br />
KQHT-FM (Clear<br />
Channel)<br />
Contact: Tim Hennessy<br />
505 <strong>University</strong> Ave.<br />
Grand Forks, N.D. 58201<br />
Phone: (701) 746-1417<br />
Fax: (701) 746-1410<br />
WDAZ-TV (ABC)<br />
Contact: Pat Sweeney<br />
P.O. Box 12639<br />
Grand Forks, N.D. 58208<br />
Phone: (701) 775-2511<br />
Fax: (701) 746-4507<br />
WDAY-TV (ABC)<br />
301 8th Street South<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58103<br />
Phone: (701) 237-6500<br />
Fax: (701) 241-5358<br />
KVLY-TV (NBC)<br />
Contact: Scott Peters<br />
P.O. Box 1878<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58107<br />
Phone: (701) 237-5214<br />
Fax: (701) 232-0493<br />
KVRR-TV (FOX)<br />
Contact: Greg Enkers<br />
P.O. Box 9115<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58106<br />
Phone: (701) 277-1515<br />
Fax: (701) 277-1830<br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Sports Network<br />
Contact: Steve Carlson<br />
P.O. Box 2027<br />
Fargo, N.D. 58107<br />
Phone: (701) 237-4500<br />
QUICK FACTS<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> School . . . . . . . . . . . . .<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
City/Zip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand Forks, N.D. 58201<br />
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1883<br />
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,748 (Fall, 2008)<br />
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Green and White<br />
Affiliation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division I<br />
Conference: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great West (beginning 2010)<br />
Home Field/Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kraft Field (2,000)<br />
Surface/Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .Grass (320, 410, 320)<br />
First Year <strong>of</strong> Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1889<br />
All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-888-7 (79 years)<br />
President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert Kelley<br />
Faculty Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Jeno<br />
<strong>Athletics</strong> Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Faison<br />
Athletic Dept. Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(701) 777-2234<br />
Guide Info<br />
The 2009 <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> baseball media guide was<br />
prepared to aid the members <strong>of</strong><br />
the media covering the Fighting<br />
Sioux this season.<br />
Additional information is available<br />
by contacting the Media Relations<br />
Office at (701) 777-2986.<br />
Interview Policies<br />
Head coach Jeff Dodson is accessible<br />
for media interviews. He can<br />
be reached in his <strong>of</strong>fice during<br />
business hours via telephone at<br />
(701) 777-4038.<br />
All player interviews must be<br />
arranged through the Media<br />
Relations Office at (701) 777-<br />
6743. Interviews will not be<br />
granted before or during home<br />
games.<br />
Post-game interviews with UND<br />
head coach Jeff Dodson and<br />
requested players will be conducted<br />
on the field at Kraft<br />
Memorial Field.<br />
Telephones<br />
Those requesting a phone line for<br />
radio or other needs should call<br />
the Media Relations Office at<br />
(701) 777-2986 or via e-mail at<br />
least four days prior to a game<br />
to make arrangements.<br />
Daily Media Services<br />
For the most up-to-date Fighting<br />
Sioux baseball news and statistics,<br />
visit the <strong>of</strong>ficial site <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
Athletic Department at<br />
www.fightingsioux.com. Weekly<br />
releases will be available on the<br />
web each Monday during the regular<br />
season. Updated statistics<br />
will be available at the completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> each contest.<br />
Gameday Services<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
Media Relations <strong>staff</strong> will provide<br />
rosters, game programs, updated<br />
statistics and results for each<br />
game to the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
media in the press box at Kraft<br />
Field. Final results and any postgame<br />
notes will be distributed<br />
approximately 10 minutes after<br />
the conclusion <strong>of</strong> the game.<br />
Press Box<br />
The press box is located directly<br />
behind home plate at Kraft Field.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the press will either<br />
be seated in the main press box<br />
or the bleachers, depending on<br />
the availability <strong>of</strong> space.<br />
COACHES/STAFF<br />
Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Dodson<br />
Alma Mater/Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Livingston, 1993<br />
Record at UND (Years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0-0 (1st)<br />
Dodson’s Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(701) 777-4038<br />
Best Time to Reach Coach Dodson . . . . . . . . . .mornings<br />
Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.C. Field (Missouri, ‘06)<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian DeVillers (UND, ‘03)<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric H<strong>of</strong>fmann (<strong>North</strong>ern Iowa, ‘08)<br />
Assistants’ Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(701) 777-2352<br />
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Flatt<br />
Strength & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quinn Peterson<br />
Baseball Media Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Powell<br />
SID Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(701) 777-2986<br />
SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(701) 777-4352<br />
SID Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(701) 213-5921<br />
SID Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .ryanpowell@mail.nodak.und.edu