TicketsCINCINNATI – Cincinnati Athletics announced on Thursday the launch of a dedicated website for its state-of-the-art, $134-million Indoor Practice Facility and Performance Center project.
The website features brand new renderings, floor plans, timelines and other details on the facilities.
Spearheaded by Larry and Rhonda Sheakley's transformational giving and leadership, the new state-of-the art facilities will elevate the Cincinnati student-athlete experience, giving Bearcats an unrivaled advantage on the playing field and on the recruiting trail.
"When we talk about competing for championships in the Big 12, it's facilities like our indoor practice facility and performance center that will get us there," Director of Athletics John Cunningham said. "Having a permanent home for our football team is key to recruiting and competing in the top level of the conference and the country. What's also great about the facilities is they will provide a home for many other teams for practices, dining, workouts and medical services. These two buildings are also adjacent to our current Lindner Athletic Center, which will continue to keep all of our Bearcats sports programs together in Varsity Village. That closeness and ability to share ideas amongst teams and staff and develop relationships with all student-athletes is one of the biggest strengths of this athletic department."
Cincinnati held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 23. Gensler and MSA Sport are serving as the architects and designers for the project, while Messer Construction is the construction manager.
"The indoor practice facility and performance center is essential for the growth of our football program," Head Football Coach Scott Satterfield said. "It's truly going to be one of the best facilities in the country, giving us an edge over many of our competitors. From nutrition, sports performance and medical services to a brand-new locker room and indoor field that will enable us to practice and work out year-round without interruption, our student-athletes will have everything they need all in one place. I get excited driving past the construction each day seeing the foundation for the future being built."
Indoor Practice Facility
The 84,000 square-foot Indoor Practice Facility features a 120-yard football field equipped for multiple sports. The field will provide an all-weather home for Cincinnati football practices and year-round workouts and have direct access to the Performance Center's weight room, training room and performance nutrition fueling stations.
The field will feature WiFi access and a remote-operated camera system for football as well as a scoreboard, state-of-the-art sound system and a built-in Catapult technology system.
The 96,000 square-foot Performance Center features three levels that will provide nearly everything a student-athlete needs to get competition and practice ready in one place.
About Cincinnati Athletics
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In July 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Five School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a 3.4 GPA in the spring of 2023 with 78 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
About the University of Cincinnati Foundation
Established in 1975, the University of Cincinnati Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and the private sector fundraising entity for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. The Foundation supports UC's aspirations through philanthropic collaboration with the colleges, the Academic Health Center, UC Health and other units to maximize private support. The Foundation's advancement efforts promote the development of productive, enduring relationships with alumni, friends, colleagues, students, foundations, corporations and the Greater Cincinnati community. For more information, please visit foundation.uc.edu. -GoBEARCATS.com-
The website features brand new renderings, floor plans, timelines and other details on the facilities.
Spearheaded by Larry and Rhonda Sheakley's transformational giving and leadership, the new state-of-the art facilities will elevate the Cincinnati student-athlete experience, giving Bearcats an unrivaled advantage on the playing field and on the recruiting trail.
"When we talk about competing for championships in the Big 12, it's facilities like our indoor practice facility and performance center that will get us there," Director of Athletics John Cunningham said. "Having a permanent home for our football team is key to recruiting and competing in the top level of the conference and the country. What's also great about the facilities is they will provide a home for many other teams for practices, dining, workouts and medical services. These two buildings are also adjacent to our current Lindner Athletic Center, which will continue to keep all of our Bearcats sports programs together in Varsity Village. That closeness and ability to share ideas amongst teams and staff and develop relationships with all student-athletes is one of the biggest strengths of this athletic department."
Cincinnati held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 23. Gensler and MSA Sport are serving as the architects and designers for the project, while Messer Construction is the construction manager.
"The indoor practice facility and performance center is essential for the growth of our football program," Head Football Coach Scott Satterfield said. "It's truly going to be one of the best facilities in the country, giving us an edge over many of our competitors. From nutrition, sports performance and medical services to a brand-new locker room and indoor field that will enable us to practice and work out year-round without interruption, our student-athletes will have everything they need all in one place. I get excited driving past the construction each day seeing the foundation for the future being built."
Indoor Practice Facility
The 84,000 square-foot Indoor Practice Facility features a 120-yard football field equipped for multiple sports. The field will provide an all-weather home for Cincinnati football practices and year-round workouts and have direct access to the Performance Center's weight room, training room and performance nutrition fueling stations.
The field will feature WiFi access and a remote-operated camera system for football as well as a scoreboard, state-of-the-art sound system and a built-in Catapult technology system.
- 120-yard football field
- Permanent, year-round, all-weather home for Cincinnati football
- Facility available for all UC programs
The 96,000 square-foot Performance Center features three levels that will provide nearly everything a student-athlete needs to get competition and practice ready in one place.
- Offices for football program
- Performance nutrition center for all sports
- Fueling station for football
- Sports performance weight room
- Athletic training room
- Multiple recovery spaces
- Mental health services
- Equipment room
About Cincinnati Athletics
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In July 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Five School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a 3.4 GPA in the spring of 2023 with 78 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
About the University of Cincinnati Foundation
Established in 1975, the University of Cincinnati Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and the private sector fundraising entity for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. The Foundation supports UC's aspirations through philanthropic collaboration with the colleges, the Academic Health Center, UC Health and other units to maximize private support. The Foundation's advancement efforts promote the development of productive, enduring relationships with alumni, friends, colleagues, students, foundations, corporations and the Greater Cincinnati community. For more information, please visit foundation.uc.edu. -GoBEARCATS.com-