UTSA Athletics is set to take another major step forward with the groundbreaking of its new Basketball and Volleyball Training Facility on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This state-of-the-art, 53,000-square-foot facility will support the university’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs, marking a milestone in UTSA’s ongoing commitment to excellence in athletics.

The facility, which comes with a price tag exceeding $35 million, will be located adjacent to the Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence (RACE) on Barshop Boulevard. The new complex will streamline daily operations for the university’s basketball and volleyball teams, providing them with modern training amenities and enhancing their overall competitiveness.

Cutting-Edge Features and Design

The facility will include:

Two full-sized NCAA practice courts
Locker rooms and team lounges for each program
Weight room and athletic training/hydrotherapy spaces
Team meeting rooms
Coaches’ offices for all three sports

Designed by the architecture firm Populous and constructed by Skanska USA Inc, the facility will offer 24-hour access to practice courts and state-of-the-art resources to enhance training, recovery, and preparation for competition.

Community Collaboration and Support

This project is the result of a collaborative effort between UTSA, Bexar County, and the City of San Antonio, with each contributing $5 million toward the facility. The funding agreement mirrors the successful partnerships seen in the development of the Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence and the Park West Fieldhouse.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Details

The official groundbreaking ceremony will feature key figures from UTSA and local government, including:

Taylor Eighmy, President, UTSA
Lisa Campos, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, UTSA
Grant Moody, Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner
Manny Pelaez, San Antonio District 8 City Councilman

A Milestone for UTSA Athletics

“This will be a difference-maker for all of our student-athletes in these three sports,” said Lisa Campos, UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. “Providing them with 24-hour access to practice courts, state-of-the-art locker rooms, team lounges, and strength and conditioning facilities is a huge step forward. I want to thank Dr. Eighmy for his unwavering support, along with the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, the donors, and everyone who has contributed to making this facility a reality.”

The groundbreaking ceremony symbolizes more than just the start of construction — it represents UTSA’s ongoing investment in its student-athletes and the future of Roadrunner sports. This new facility will not only enhance player development but also serve as a recruiting tool to attract top talent to UTSA’s growing athletic programs.

For more information about the project and updates, visit the UTSA Athletics website.