West Virginia University
Athletic Communications
WHAT TO KNOW WHEN COVERING WVU
The West Virginia University Athletic Communications Office is located in the WVU Coliseum on the second floor near the Red Gate. The athletic communications office is Room 217.
Mailing Address
Athletic Communications Office West Virginia University P.O. Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877
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What to Know
Athletic Communications Office West Virginia University 217 Coliseum Monongahela Blvd. Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone Information
Office: 304-293-2821
Fax: 304-293-4105
Media Services
The West Virginia University athletic communications office will be available throughout the entire 2014-15 rifle season to accommodate any media requests. Following are some guideleines that should make it easy for media members to cover the West Virginia rifle team. Any additional questions should be directed to assistant athletic communications director Shannon McNamara.
During the Week
Any member of the media wishing to interview a player or member of the coaching staff during the week should contact West Virginia rifle contact Shannon McNamara, via email (shannon.mcnamara@mail.wvu.edu) or by phone (304-293-2821), at least 24 hours in advance. Cell phone numbers will not be made available, and all WVU student-athletes have been instructed to not conduct interviews without prior approval of the sports communications staff.
Receiving Information
Media members may receive rifle press releases, notes and more via email. To receive such press releases, match recaps and more, simply email your requests to shannon. mcnamara@mail.wvu.edu.
WVUsports.com
WVUsports.com is the place for media and fans to go for the latest on Mountaineer rifle. Player and coaching staff bios are available at the click of a finger by going to WVUsports. com. Updated following each match,
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WVUsports.com is your place to find the latest statistics for Mountaineer rifle. Not only will you find this season’s stats and stories, but you will also be able to find the WVU record book for some historical perspective.
Directions to the WVU Rifle Range
From Interstate 79 (North and South) • Take the Star City/WVU exit (155) and follow signs to Morgantown • Cross the Star City bridge and proceed up Monongahela Boulevard toward the Coliseum. • The WVU Natatorium is located on the right next to the WVU Coliseum. • The approximate distance from I-79 to the Coliseum is 1.5 miles From Interstate 68 (East and West) • Take the Pierpont Road/Airport exit (7) • Follow signs to the stadium. At the second traffic light off the interstate, turn left and travel up Easton Hill. • Count two more traffic lights and turn right onto Route 705 and stay on this highway as it becomes Chestnut Ridge Road (through two more traffic lights). • To proceed to the Coliseum, go through the second light on 705 and two more traffic lights. Turn left at the third light. Follow this road around and go through three lights. The WVU Coliseum is located straight ahead. • The WVU Natatorium is located behind the WVU Coliseum.
Rifle Contacts
Shannon McNamara Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Email: shannon.mcnamara@mail.wvu.edu
Sara Wells Student Assistant, Athletic Communications Email: sara.wells@mail.wvu.edu
Athletic Communications Staff Michael Fragale Associate Athletic Director, Communications Bryan Messerly Assistant Athletic Director, Communications John Antonik Director of Digital Media Mike Montoro Director of Football Communications Joe Swan Director of Athletic Publications Kristin Coldsnow Multimedia Specialist Russell Luna Associate Director of Athletic Communications Grant Dovey Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Ashley Bailey Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Lisa Ammons Business Manager Amy Prunty Program Assistant Cheryl Wire Program Assistant Nick Arthur Graduate Assistant D.J. Jamiel Graduate Assistant Amy Salvatore Graduate Assistant