AMU Athletics

Ave Maria University Sports Information Department 

The Sports Information office is located in the Tom Golisano Field House. Please be sure that your Sports Information Director forwards all media guides/rosters, quick facts and logos in advance of your trip to Ave Maria University and please ensure that all statistical information is up to date.

The Ave Maria University Sports Information staff handles the publicity for the school’s 24 intercollegiate sports.

The office produces literature about the teams (media guides, game programs, etc.), maintains the official website and coordinates interview requests for players, coaches and staff as well as media events.

Your interest in AMU athletics is welcome and encouraged, below is our media visitors information list. Please feel free to contact a member of the staff if you have a question.

Attention Students and Gyrene Fans!

We are looking for student workers and community volunteers to help in game day preparation and statistics during home games. If interested contact the Head SID at edward.anderson@avemaria.edu.

  • 3 Statisticians for Volleyball (Fall Semester)
  • 2 Line Judges for Volleyball (Fall Semester)
  • 2 Statisticians for Men’s Soccer (Fall Semester)
  • 2 Statisticians for Women’s Soccer (Fall Semester)
  • 2 Statisticians for Baseball (Spring Semester)
  • 2 Statisticians/Scorekeepers for Softball (Spring Semester) and public address and concession workers for Softball
  • 2 Statisticians for Men’s Basketball (Fall/Spring Semester)
  • 2 Statisticians for Women’s Basketball (Fall/Spring Semester)
  • 2 Game Day workers (all sports)
  • 1 Team Manager for Volleyball
  • 1 Team Manager for Women’s Basketball
  • 1 Team Manager for Men's Basketball
  • 1 Game Announcer (All Sports)
  • 1 Graphic Artist
  • 2 Journalists
  • 1 Athletic Marketing Assistant
  • 1 Sports Information Assistant
  • 2 Sport Photographers

Press services

Telephones and fax machines are available upon request in the athletics department offices after each event.

Home Post-Game Reporting Procedures For Opponents

Every effort will be made to take care of your post-game needs. Full box scores are available for most sports within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the game. Packed game files will be sent via e-mail as soon as possible upon the conclusion of each contest (if applicable). Game stories will be faxed/e-mailed to your media list, provided the list is received no later than 24 hours prior to the contest. Opposing coaches and/or SID's will have access to phone and photocopier, if needed, to report to their media outlets. Please contact SID Eddie Anderson if your school will not be able to provide the same service to us at your home games.

The Internet

Information on Ave Maria University athletics can be found on the internet by visiting the official AMU Athletics Website at www.amuathletics.com. Information on The Sun Conference and its members can be accessed at www.thesunconference.com

Media Access

Most of Ave Maria University's facilities now contain wireless access for use by visiting teams and media members. Phone lines and fax services will also be provided at most AMU athletic events. Please call the AMU Sports Information office if you have questions. Be aware that cell phones do not work well on campus with some cellular companies.

Interviews & Player/Coach Access

Interviews with AMU players and coaches can be obtained following each AMU home event. NAIA rules permit players and coaches a minimum of a 10-minute cooling off period prior to the interview period. A sports information staff member can direct you to interview area at each athletic venue. Please contact edward.anderson@avemaria.edu if interested in interviewing players and coaches 24 hours prior to the event.

For non-game day interviews with a coach or player, please contact the sports information director for more information.

Credentials

Credentials for working press and photographers are not required. However, please contact SID Eddie Anderson should you plan to attend an athletic event on campus to ensure complete access to media areas located within our facilities.

How to refer to AMU

We ask that you refer to our institution as the Ave Maria University on first reference and as AMU on subsequent references. Please refrain from referring to AMU as Ave Maria or AM, as our town is named Ave Maria and we have a grammer prep school near campus that also sponsors athletics.

Contact Information

Sports Information Director

Mr. Eddie Anderson

Phone: 941.448.1383 | Cell: 941.448.1383 | Email: edward.anderson@avemaria.edu