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Walter L. Gross Jr. Family Student-Athlete Development Center
Millett Hall | Goggin Ice Center | Yager Stadium | McKie Field at Hayden Park | Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center | Softball Diamond
Hepburn Tennis Courts | Field Hockey Complex | George L. Rider Track | Soccer Field Golf Courses | Training Rooms | Student-Athlete Development Center | Facilities Front
This facility, which is located between Millett Hall and Yager Stadium, caters to both the academic and physical needs of Miami's student-athletes. One half of the facility is dedicated for an 10,000-square foot physical fitness center, which includes free and machine weights, a circuit training machine, cardiovascular equipment, and speed, agility and jump training facilities. The other portion of the center is devoted to academic enrichment. The new center features two large study areas, an informal study lounge, private tutoring offices and a computer lab.
"Miami's athletics' program has always prided itself with a strong commitment to both athletics and academics," says Steve Cady, associate athletic director and chair of the project design team. "This facility epitomizes our philosophy. It is an unbelievable addition to our facilities." Separating the academic and physical fitness centers is a main lobby and reception area, which features a rotunda that dominates the reception lobby ceiling. Miami's rich athletic tradition, headlined by the "Cradle of Coaches," will be highlighted on the rotunda. "It's a tremendous facility for our strength and conditioning efforts," says strength coach Dan Dalrymple. "We're able to do a lot of things we haven't been able to do in the past." The facility opened its doors to student-athletes during the summer of 2001 and had a Grand Opening Gala on Friday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with Miami's football home opener with Cincinnati. "This is a showcase facility for Miami University athletics," says former academic coordinator and current assistant Red and White Club director Darcy Shriver. "It is a convenient location for our student-athletes to enrich their academic and athletic experience. The Student Development Center represents another Miami commitment to first-rate athletic facilities." |
The hub of Miami's athletic facilities, the $5 million Walter L. Gross Jr. Family Student-Athlete Development Center was dedicated in the fall of 2001.
