Located on the North side of the Hecht Athletic Center the new Center for Athletic Excellence will be an iconic two level, 30,000 SqFt, multipurpose athletics facility that will serve as the focal point of our 5-time National Championship Football program while serving to enhance the complete experience of all of our 400 plus student-athletes.

This facility will include three main components that are aligned with our mission to be the premiere program in Intercollegiate Athletics.

1. Enhanced Football Facilities
2. Student-Athlete Academics
3. Student-Athlete Wellness

Enhanced Football Facilities - Ground Level

A strong football program is a highly visible hallmark of a great university. A winning record attracts the very best recruits and endears supporters to the school. Inspiration for excellence on the gridiron often begins in the locker room. It's a place of excitement, energy, and anticipation, and at the University of Miami it's a place where countless coaching legends and NFL greats have left their mark in collegiate football history. The new Center for Athletic Excellence will feature one of the finest locker rooms in college athletics along with a 3,500-square-foot players' lounge. The locker room will provide increased dressing and changing space, as well as a sitting and storage area. The lounge will offer a comfortable space for players to relax and gather before and after practice while strengthening "The U" family bond. In addition, the latest in audio-visual technology will allow coaches and student-athletes to be more efficient in day-to-day training preparations.

Also located on the first floor of the Center for Athletic Excellence will be the Gallery of Champions, a sports museum dedicated to Hurricane Football. It will house all of the University of Miami's national championship trophies, ring of honor and championship rings, as well as showcase the many accomplishments of our program and its players. This visually spectacular area will be a defining feature of the new Center for Athletic Excellence, attracting a wide range of Hurricanes fans from our area and elsewhere.

Football Facility Highlights - Ground Level

- 6,664 SqFt Locker Room with 116 individual player lockers
- State-of-the-art audio & visual technology
- Layout designed to maximize player & coach interaction and communication
- 3.945 SqFt Football Players Lounge
- Modern U branding
- 3,620 SqFt Gallery of Champions displaying national championship trophies, rings, and interactive displays.

Student-Athlete Academics - Second Level

Student-athletes at the University of Miami are exactly that: students first and athletes second. Every day, our exceptional student-athletes tackle a rigorous schedule of academics and physical competition that will enable them to earn their degree while competing at the highest possible level. As a result, our student-athletes continuously rank among the top 10 percent in academic performance at NCAA Division I institutions

It's essential that any blueprint for a new athletic facility include a first-rate academic center where student-athletes can sharpen their skills for the most important game-life. A premier academic center will encompass the entire second floor of the Center for Athletic Excellence and offer all student-athletes on our 18 varsity sports teams an ideal environment to enhance their learning experience. The new facility will house classrooms, tutor rooms for personalized instruction, a computer lab, a math and science technology lab, and a study hall that will comfortably accommodate up to 60 students. Plans also include space for staff offices, a 120-seat auditorium, and a learning resources room equipped with specialized software and tools to customize academic training for students with varied learning styles.

Academic Facility Highlights - Second Level
- 13,000 SqFt dedicated academic center
- 120 seat student-athlete academic center
- Math, Science and Technology Labs
- Multiple individual tutor / study rooms
- State-of-the-art computer lab
- Learning resource room including specialized software

Renovated & Expanded Athletic Training Center at the Hecht Athletic Center

The health and safety of our student-athletes are among our primary concerns. We strive for injury prevention through proper training and seek to provide the ultimate in treatment and rehabilitative care when injury occurs. Located in the Hecht Athletic Center, a newly renovated and expanded 10,000-square-foot athletic training center will encompass the latest in sports medicine technology. This expansion will triple the size of the current facility and will provide sufficient space for our 400-plus student-athletes.

A full-scale treatment area in the athletic training center will have multiple examination rooms staffed by the very best in the field of sports medicine. A rehabilitation area will house stationary bikes, free weights, treadmills, therapy balls, and examination tables. A hydrotherapy suite will feature two hydrotherapy pools plus an aquatic therapy pool with an underwater treadmill. The athletic training center will also have ample office space for athletic trainers and specialists in sports psychology and nutrition. This holistic approach to training, rehabilitation, and overall well-being will ensure our student-athletes achieve peak performance.

Athletic Training Facility Highlights - Hecht Athletic Center

- 10,000 SqFt of expanded and renovated athletic training space.
- Hydrotherapy Suite featuring 3 in-ground plunge pools and underwater treadmill
- In House X-Ray Capabilities
- Accommodating Treatment and Taping Stations
- Dedicated rehabilitation area
- Medical reference library
- Pharmacy

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT:

Athletic facilities have a significant impact on the University's recruiting efforts and are often a distinguishing factor when the nation's most talented student-athletes decide where they will study, train, and compete. The new Center for Athletic Excellence, student-athlete academic center, and renovated athletic training room are necessary steps in taking a legendary program to a new caliber of excellence. We need your help to give our student-athletes, coaches, trainers, and administration the resources to continue competing at the highest possible level.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Jesse H. Marks, Assistant Athletic Director for Development
305-284-2981
j.marks@miami.edu