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Trip Report of The Pohl Recreational Center
Trip Report of The Pohl Recreational Center
Introduction
The Pohl Recreational Center at the University of North Texas provides a variety of resources
for students to exercise, socialize, and work concurrently with school; however, many students
are unaware of this center. The purpose of this report is to inform students with information
about the Pohl Recreational Center, so that they benefit from the opportunities it provides.
Included in this trip report are the following:
The following report provides the information a student at UNT needs to know about the Pohl
Recreational Center.
Background
The Pohl Recreational Center was established in August of 2003 and is a wonderful place for
students to exercise; providing students with state-of-the-art exercising equipment, a rockclimbing wall, multi-purpose sport courts, an indoor soccer arena, a lap pool and spa, locker
rooms, and even its very own Smoothie King. The facility spans over 138,000 square feet, with
the weight-lifting area alone occupying 14,500 square feet of that.
Students can visit the Pohl Recreational Center and use any equipment they desire aside from the
rock wall, in which case students can purchase a semester pass for unlimited access. In addition
to exercising, students can also join clubs, competitions, and events. The Pohl Recreational
Center is home to 28 sport clubs and regularly hosts tournaments within these clubs. The facility
is also home to over 300 student employees, making it one of the largest student employers on
campus.
The mission statement of the Pohl Rec Center is Recreational Sports provides programs,
services and facilities to support the recreation and fitness needs of students and the campus
community. We strive to provide a positive environment allowing individuals to explore and
learn of opportunities to enhance a better quality of life (Recreational Sports, 2014, para. 1).
On-Site Visit
The Pohl Recreational Center is located on 1900 Chestnut Dr., Denton, TX 76203
at the campus of the University of North Texas campus right by the West Hall
dorms and Chestnut Hall. If you ever want to visit or contact the place, they are
open eighteen hours a day. You can contact them by their phone number at (940)565-2275, or visit them at their website http://recsports.unt.edu/about/rec_center.
Their faculty and staff will more than help you with any question you have. More
than three- hundred of part-time employees will also help with your workout at
Rec Center, along with the full-time employees.
Managers Name
Position
Laurie Klein
Director of Recreational
Sports
laura.klein@unt.edu
Britton Sherry
Director of Programs
britton.sherru@unt.edu
Chris Lawrence
Associate Director of
Facility Operations
christian.lawrence@unt.edu
Angela McGuire
Ben Hanisian
hanisian@unt.edu
Ryan Comfort
Assistant DirectorFacilities
ryan.comfort@unt.edu
Lori Duvall
Administrative
Coordinator
lori.duval@unt.edu
With many facilities in the Rec Center there would have to be many employees,
which includes:
Indoor Soccer
Yoga classes
Figure 6: Yoga Classes that take place inside the Recreational Center
the future of the Rec. Center as to if there would be any expansions to the facility.
Ms. Klein replied No. As far as adding onto the building itself, no expansion is
currently planned. The only change that is predicted here at the facility is the
constant formation of new organizations; however, we are looking to reach out to
the students at Discovery Park who never have the chance to visit the Pohl Rec.
Center by possibly establishing some sort of designated area with exercise
equipment so that students at Discovery can stay active and healthy as well.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Recreational Center is great place to socialize and to have a
great workout to either get in shape or blow off steam, to get rid of some stress
from school. It is full with many workout machines for any part of your body. It is
a great place to work as well. The management helps make you a schedule that is
flexible around your school hours. Its amazing on what the Rec Center has to
offer, some things you wouldnt expect.
References
Klein, L. (2014, November 20). Personal interview.
Additional Information
Interview Questions:
Information
o When was the Rec. Center opened?
o How big is the Rec. Center?
o How many employees work here at the Rec. Center?
o What kinds of services does the Rec. Center offer to students and non-students?
o When is the Rec. Center open?
Is it open for any holiday breaks?
o What is the latest addition to the Rec. Center?
Employment
o How many employees work here at the Rec. Center?
o How does a student go about applying to a job at the Rec. Center?
o Are the work schedules flexible for student schedules?
o How did you become affiliated with the Rec. Center?
o Could you describe your role here at the Rec. Center?
o What do you do to better the environment here at the Rec. Center?
o Is your position involved at all with UNT athletics (football, baseball, etc.)?
If so, could you describe how?
o What is it like to work at the Rec. Center?
Other
o What kinds of organizations are based here at the Rec. Center?
o Does the Rec. Center ever host any events?
If so, what kind are they advertised online?
o What makes the Pohl Rec. Center stand out among other Rec. Centers?
o Are there any future plans for the Rec. Center?
to laura.klein
Hi Mrs. Klein,
My name is Brig Montemayor and I am enrolled in Technical Writing 1700 at the University of
North Texas. As part of a project, my group and I would appreciate if we could schedule a brief
interview with you or another director, to learn more about the Pohl Recreational Center. Our
whole group is required to be in the interview, therefore, we are available on this Tuesday or
Thursday, after 3:30. We would appreciate your time.
Thank you,
Brig Montemayor
Klein, Laura
to me
I can do Thursday at 3:30pm. Let me know if that will work for your group.
Laurie
to Laura
Can you do 3:45 pm on Thursday? We have a member who gets out of class at 3:20 pm. If that
will not work then 3:30 pm will be fine.
Brig
Klein, Laura
to me
Laurie Klein
1900 Chestnut Drive
Denton, Texas 76203
Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to meet with us last Thursday, November 20,
2014.The information you provided us with was very insightful and informative. We were able
to successfully complete our project by interviewing you and we also now know a great deal
about the Pohl Recreational Center. The facility was wonderful and definitely has a superb staff
supporting it. Once again, thank you for the time you took out of your day to meet with us. The
information was wonderful and we greatly appreciate it.
Best Regards,
Triston Williams
Brigido Montemayor
Jameson Reno
Yousif Alnahash