The Athletic Business Podcast: How the Beloit College Powerhouse Rec Center Became the Center of Campus

Feb 23, 2021

On this episode, we're joined by Dan Schoof, chief of staff and project manager Beloit College's at Powerhouse Recreation Center. We speak about the unique challenges and opportunities of the project, which converted a former power plant into a hub for recreation and campus life.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Notes From the NIRSA Championship Series Committee Chair

July 2, 2025

Electronic Beam Steering: How LVH-900 Saved the Day at Georgia Southern

Electronic Beam Steering: How LVH-900 Saved the Day at Georgia Southern

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NIRSA Institutional Membership Benefits Expand to Meet Evolving Industry Needs

NIRSA Rec Center: Elevating Our Impact: Introducing the Inter-Association Wellbeing Collaborative

NIRSA Rec Center: Are You Trooh-ly Committed to the NIRSA Foundation?

NIRSA Rec Center: Notes From the NIRSA Championship Series Committee Chair

There’s a certain kind of magic that surrounds the NIRSA Championship Series; not just in the thrill of competition or in the art of the call, but in the people who return, year after year, to give back to the game.

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Overland Park’s partnership with Action Floors is an example of how the right sports flooring can contribute to a facility’s ongoing success.

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NIRSA Institutional Membership Benefits Expand to Meet Evolving Industry Needs

Although campus recreation centers have always been showcased prominently on tours for incoming students, colleges and universities are relying on physical fitness and health and wellness opportunities to attract and engage students like never before.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Elevating Our Impact: Introducing the Inter-Association Wellbeing Collaborative

The Inter-association Wellbeing Collaborative (IWC) represents the next phase in a growing and unified movement to elevate wellbeing across higher education.

NIRSA Rec Center: Are You Trooh-ly Committed to the NIRSA Foundation?

Is your campus searching for ways to cut through the noise and reach your students without having to make a big investment of money and time?

NIRSA Rec Center: Announcing the SportsArt Campus Challenge Sweepstakes Winners

SportsArt Americas took to the stage to announce the recipients of over $145,000 in ECO-POWR™ sustainable fitness equipment and $12,000 in cash prizes and directed charitable donations.

Gimme Shelter: How Rec Centers Can Serve Their Communities in Times of Need

Eight years ago, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida, I predicted that demand for community recreation centers that...

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NIRSA Rec Center: Federal and State Policy, Legislative Updates

NIRSA’s Government Affairs Committee stays up-to-date on the latest federal and state policy and legislative news through a variety of scanning tools.

NIRSA Rec Center: NIRSA Member Research, Jacob Tingle and Officiating

NIRSA is excited to shine a spotlight on the exciting research being done by Jacob K. Tingle, Ed.D., director of sport management at Trinity University and NIRSA member since 1994.

How NIRSA is Advancing Intramural and Club Sports Programming

Each program has its own quirks and responsibilities, and ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently can be an overwhelming task.

Building for Wellness: The New Era of Community Recreation Design

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In cities and towns throughout the country, forward-looking leaders are transforming rec centers into wellness centers...

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NIRSA Rec Center: 2025 NIRSA National Basketball Championships Tournament Recap

The 2025 NIRSA National Basketball Championships brought an exciting conclusion to the year, with a thrilling tournament in Wisconsin!

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NIRSA Rec Center: The Latest NIRSA Wellbeing Briefing Explores the Okanagan Charter

Last week, the Wellbeing Briefing Work Group of NIRSA’s Health & Wellbeing Task Force shared the latest issue of the Wellbeing Briefing.

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AB Show 2025 in San Diego

AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.

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