Football | 2/26/2009 4:21:24 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Methodist University announces the beginning of construction on a new football fieldhouse scheduled to be completed Aug. 1, 2009.

The new facility includes renovation of the current football locker room and boiler room to give the football program 8,631 square feet of space. A two-story project, the building will include five coaches offices, a brand new 150-locker room, academic area with study tables, a recruit visitation area with flat screen televisions and a weight room with storefront windows.  There is a reception area in the front with a patio and benched seating.

"We have a proud history of Methodist football under head coach Jim Sypult's direction and we are most appreciative to the President and Board of Trustees for moving forward with this project," director of athletics Bob McEvoy said.

"Our student-athletes deserve the best and we are pleased the University has made the commitment to provide this facility to take our program to the next level."

Construction Systems, Inc. has taken on the project first clearing the current building in order to begin the new design with completion set for August.

Facility Plans (in PDF format)