BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb Athletics has partnered with Coach's Neighborhood Grill, the department announced on Saturday morning. The partnership offers a 15-percent discount on dining to students, faculty, and staff with presentation of a Gardner-Webb ID card, while establishing Coach's Shelby as a game day hub for Gardner-Webb Athletics.
 
"We are proud to partner with one of the finest family restaurants in all of Cleveland County," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich. "Our fans will truly enjoy the dining experience at Coach's!"
 
Starting Saturday, Sept. 2, when the football team travels to Appalachian State University, Coach's Shelby will carry the television broadcast of a variety of Gardner-Webb sporting events in the restaurant. At Coach's fans can watch and cheer on the Runnin' Bulldogs, while enjoying the restaurant's menu of burgers, wings, famous entrees, and more.
 
"Coach's is proud to partner with Gardner-Webb University," said Coach's district manager Drew Hodge. "We welcome you to visit one of our 13 locations to serve you with warm, southern hospitality, including Shelby, North Carolina."
 
Just a short drive from campus (1237 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152), Coach's Shelby is the latest of the company's 13 "home fields" throughout the Carolinas. Established in 2008, Coach's was founded with a vision to "provide locals a place to call their own." For more information, and to order online, visit coachsneighborhoodgrill.com.