Maryland Athletics officially celebrated the opening of the new Maryland Softball Player Development Center, marking a significant step forward in the program's continued growth. Interim Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics Colleen Sorem, head coach Lauren Karn, and members of the Terrapins' softball team and support staff were in attendance for the opening, emphasizing the facility's importance to the future of Maryland Softball.
The 5,800 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility offers Maryland softball student-athletes the ability to train year-round in a climate-controlled environment. Purposefully designed for development, the facility features dedicated pitching and hitting areas, along with advanced technology to support data-driven training and performance analysis.
Head Coach Lauren Karn shared, "What's really special about this building is how much work will happen here, not just from us as coaches, but from the players on their own. It's going to be a true communal space for years to come. It's not just about this year's team, it's about the next and the one after that. Even as the roster changes, the work will continue in this same place, and that's really meaningful. Having a space right at our field means that even when the weather doesn't cooperate, we can still have efficient, productive practices without hauling equipment across campus. And with the equipment we have here, we're able to do everything we need." [University of Maryland]
As significant renovations to Doak Campbell Stadium continue, Florida State University is proud to announce the beginning of a complete overhaul of the stadium’s video displays, ensuring an unparalleled gameday atmosphere for Seminole fans with an emphasis on enhancing the fan experience with improved comfort, accessibility, and innovative technology.
For this major component of the project, FSU has partnered with industry leader Formetco of Duluth, Georgia, to install state-of-the-art video boards throughout the stadium. This project includes replacing all 11 ribbon boards, spanning more than 1,270 feet, along with the north scoreboard (57 feet x 120 feet) and the south scoreboard (35 feet x 75 feet). These high-resolution displays will bring a new level of engagement, offering crisp visuals and dynamic in-game content that will elevate the fan experience inside Doak Campbell Stadium. [FSU Seminoles]
The Salt Lake Bees are less than two weeks away from beginning a new chapter in South Jordan.
This season will mark the team’s first at its brand-new home, The Ballpark at America First Square.
Media members were invited to tour the new ballpark Wednesday as construction nears completion ahead of the team’s first home series, which begins April 8.
