CofC Athletics Planning Multi-Million Dollar Improvements to Patriots Point Complex
10/22/2021 11:49:00 AM | Baseball, General, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
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CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston Board of Trustees was notified on Thursday by Director of Athletics Matt Roberts of the College's plans to pursue funding for a proposed multi-million-dollar capital project, with the goal of making state-of-the-art improvements to the Patriots Point complex. The estimated $14 million project, designed in coordination with McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture firm, seeks to equip the CofC baseball and tennis programs with the facilities necessary to remain competitive both within the Colonial Athletic Association and the national landscape.
"Since 2001, the Patriots Point Athletic Complex has served as the home for hundreds of CofC student-athletes competing in the sports of baseball, soccer, softball and tennis," Roberts said. "We are thrilled to launch a capital campaign that will address our facilities needs and elevate the student-athlete experience for many years to come."
Among the many proposed improvements to the Patriots Point complex are a state-of-the-art baseball fieldhouse adjacent to the field with:
"This is a special day for our program," CofC Head Baseball Coach Chad Holbrook said. "We are ecstatic to kick off the campaign for the new baseball stadium project at Patriots Point. This will be a game-changer for us, helping us attract recruits and ensure our current student-athletes have the ultimate experience competing at the College. This will be a one-of-a-kind facility all of our supporters, former players and current student-athletes will be extremely proud of."
Once the project is completed, fans will see several other improvements to the areas available to them as well, most notably the installation of new bleachers that will double the stadium's capacity to more than 3,000 seats. There will also be an extension of the existing roof to cover a portion of the new bleachers, as well as the construction of a spacious parking area behind center field and along the backside of the facility.
"We are excited about the opportunity to enhance our overall experience at the Patriots Point complex for both our fans and our student-athletes and coaches," CofC President Andrew T. Hsu, Ph.D. said. "As a top mid-major program, the College of Charleston needs to have facilities that reflect the high quality and competitive talents of our teams. I am looking forward to raising interest and support for this much-needed capital project to elevate our university."
Several significant improvements are scheduled to the existing tennis facility as well, most notably:
"These designs are exactly how I would have envisioned the College bringing our facility forward," CofC Director of Tennis and Head Women's Tennis Coach Angelo Anastopoulo said. "These upgrades incorporate all of the cookouts and social gatherings that we have as a program and give us a beautiful space in which to continue that tradition. I hope these improvements will make our facility even more of a friendly and inviting complex than it already is."
The investments in CofC's baseball and tennis facilities come in lieu of significant completed upgrades to Ralph Lundy Field as the Cougars work in coordination with the Charleston Battery to provide a world-class soccer experience at Patriots Point. The College also recently enhanced its softball stadium with upgraded outfield walls, camera platforms and beyond, and plans are in the works for large-scale updates in the future as the Department of Athletics continues its commitment to making Patriots Point an all-around competitive and nationally-recognized athletics facility. All the exciting upgrades at Patriots Point will also impact The College's student body at large, providing opportunities for all students to participate in recreational sports activities at the facilities and enhancing the experience for CofC's club teams.
All persons interested in donating to the project or learning more about the initiative are encouraged to contact the Charleston Athletic Fund by phone at 843.953.8255 or by email at athleticfund@cofc.edu.
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston Board of Trustees was notified on Thursday by Director of Athletics Matt Roberts of the College's plans to pursue funding for a proposed multi-million-dollar capital project, with the goal of making state-of-the-art improvements to the Patriots Point complex. The estimated $14 million project, designed in coordination with McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture firm, seeks to equip the CofC baseball and tennis programs with the facilities necessary to remain competitive both within the Colonial Athletic Association and the national landscape.
"Since 2001, the Patriots Point Athletic Complex has served as the home for hundreds of CofC student-athletes competing in the sports of baseball, soccer, softball and tennis," Roberts said. "We are thrilled to launch a capital campaign that will address our facilities needs and elevate the student-athlete experience for many years to come."
Among the many proposed improvements to the Patriots Point complex are a state-of-the-art baseball fieldhouse adjacent to the field with:
- A team meeting and video room with cutting-edge training technology
- Spacious locker room with lockers for 45 players
- Remote athletic training facility with hydrotherapy area
- Outdoor patio and club room for donors and VIP guests
- Coaches' offices
"This is a special day for our program," CofC Head Baseball Coach Chad Holbrook said. "We are ecstatic to kick off the campaign for the new baseball stadium project at Patriots Point. This will be a game-changer for us, helping us attract recruits and ensure our current student-athletes have the ultimate experience competing at the College. This will be a one-of-a-kind facility all of our supporters, former players and current student-athletes will be extremely proud of."
Once the project is completed, fans will see several other improvements to the areas available to them as well, most notably the installation of new bleachers that will double the stadium's capacity to more than 3,000 seats. There will also be an extension of the existing roof to cover a portion of the new bleachers, as well as the construction of a spacious parking area behind center field and along the backside of the facility.
"We are excited about the opportunity to enhance our overall experience at the Patriots Point complex for both our fans and our student-athletes and coaches," CofC President Andrew T. Hsu, Ph.D. said. "As a top mid-major program, the College of Charleston needs to have facilities that reflect the high quality and competitive talents of our teams. I am looking forward to raising interest and support for this much-needed capital project to elevate our university."
Several significant improvements are scheduled to the existing tennis facility as well, most notably:
- A clubhouse terrace with retractable canopy
- Back porch with outdoor kitchen and fire pit
- Lounge area with views of all courts
- Remote athletic training facility
- Resurfacing of all nine courts
- Installation of cabanas on the singles side
- Court-level storage building
"These designs are exactly how I would have envisioned the College bringing our facility forward," CofC Director of Tennis and Head Women's Tennis Coach Angelo Anastopoulo said. "These upgrades incorporate all of the cookouts and social gatherings that we have as a program and give us a beautiful space in which to continue that tradition. I hope these improvements will make our facility even more of a friendly and inviting complex than it already is."
The investments in CofC's baseball and tennis facilities come in lieu of significant completed upgrades to Ralph Lundy Field as the Cougars work in coordination with the Charleston Battery to provide a world-class soccer experience at Patriots Point. The College also recently enhanced its softball stadium with upgraded outfield walls, camera platforms and beyond, and plans are in the works for large-scale updates in the future as the Department of Athletics continues its commitment to making Patriots Point an all-around competitive and nationally-recognized athletics facility. All the exciting upgrades at Patriots Point will also impact The College's student body at large, providing opportunities for all students to participate in recreational sports activities at the facilities and enhancing the experience for CofC's club teams.
All persons interested in donating to the project or learning more about the initiative are encouraged to contact the Charleston Athletic Fund by phone at 843.953.8255 or by email at athleticfund@cofc.edu.
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