facilities

NAU’s Athletes-First Approach to New Student-Athlete High Performance Center
Designed to attract top student-athletes to Northern Arizona University, the Student-Athlete High Performance Center focuses on the wellness and development of all NAU student-athletes, while also providing valuable educational and recruitment opport...

Drawing a Line: Markings on Synthetic Turf
Turf fields have so many points in their favor. They’re playable almost immediately after a rainstorm, hold up to back-to-back games, and always have that lush, bright green color. Oh, and they don’t need mowing but they do require regular irriga...

Univ. of Akron Donors Zip Up Athletic Improvements
Entering 2022, the University of Akron (UA) Athletic Department announced a series of new initiatives made possible through the generous commitment of pledges and gifts totaling $4.7 million from key donors. These donations make possible the establis...

St. James Invitational Tournament Ready for the Spotlight
{Sponsored} Many of the finest high school basketball players in the country will be competing next week at the annual Saint James Invitational Tournament in Hagerstown, Md., and Abacus Sports is proud to be sponsoring the event once again. Player...

SMU Receives $50M for Ford Stadium End Zone Upgrade
Underscoring SMU's commitment to the highest levels of athletic excellence, the Garry Weber Foundation, established by former student-athlete and longtime University supporter Garry Weber '58, is committing $50 million toward the construction of a th...

What the Athletic Facilities Landscape Will Look Like in 2030
In the never-ending arm's race among professional and collegiate athletic programs having top-notch facilities, everyone is looking for the latest technology and design layouts. A recent article from CNBC.com highlighted what some of the top sport...

OSU’s Investment into Athletic Future
When it comes to the never-ending arms race of upgrading college athletic facilities as an investment to garner potential recruits and fans alike, Oregon State is ensuring they are not left behind. Reser Stadium’s $324.5 million upgrade — in...

Middle Tennessee Secures $66M for Athletic Facility Upgrades
Middle Tennessee State University announced Monday, Nov. 15, that it has secured funds for a $66 million project to build a new student-athlete performance center behind the north end zone of Floyd Stadium as well as make stadium improvements –...