Stephen F. Austin State University Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan - Appendix C - Executive Summary

Oct 13, 2026

Executive Summary section of the Stephen F. Austin State University Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan (Appendix C), authored for planning from fall 2024 through fall 2025. The document expresses acknowledgments to university leadership, athletics staff, coaches, student-athletes, and the consultant teams, and outlines a 15-year phased framework at five, 10, and 15 years. It evaluates facility conditions, defines implementation strategy and benchmarks, and proposes facility upgrades including new indoor and outdoor athletics venues, operations buildings, and targeted renovations to key existing facilities, supported by revenue and engagement goals.

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APPENDIX C INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN Appendix C This page intentionally left blank C2 | Stephen F. Austin State University Campus Master Plan INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY December 11, 2025 2 | Stephen F. Austin State University Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary.........................................................................................................................4 Visioning .......................................................................................................................................24 Background Context .....................................................................................................................30 Basis of Need................................................................................................................................78 Proposed Scope..........................................................................................................................114 Schedule .....................................................................................................................................186 Table of Contents | 3 4 | Stephen F. Austin State University Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive Summary | 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those who contributed their time, insight, and expertise to the development of this Master Plan. The thoughtful input from University leadership, athletics staff, coaches and student-athletes was invaluable in shaping a shared vision for the future of athletics on campus. Their collaboration and commitment to excellence have made this plan a true reﬂection of the University’s dedication to its student-athletes and community. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE University Leadership John Branch, Associate Vice President, Facilities Services and Campus Operations Bill Richardson, Director for Construction Services and Facility Management Athletics Michael McBroom, Director of Athletics Loree McCary, Deputy Athletics Director for Administration & SWA Jessica Dorsey, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs Jordan Berry, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services (FB) Lauren Stacy, Senior Associate Athletics Director of Internal Affairs Bryson Harris, Director of Marketing and Revenue Generation Kasey Fisette, Director of Sports Medicine Colby Carthel, Head Football Coach Jason Reese, Faculty Athletic Representative CONSULTANT TEAM Freese and Nichols, Inc. | Shad Comeaux, Principal/VP, Campus Master Plan Project Manager
Gail Ferry Katalenas, Campus Master Plan Asst. Project Manager
Chris Rice, Campus Master Plan Senior Advisor Chris Sison, Campus Planner
Connor Roberts, Campus Planner
Two Fifteen Consulting | | --- | | Michael Delaney, Civil Engineer
RDG Planning & Design | Tom Ohle, Project Manager Vishnu Priya Sai Ramesh, Programmer Blaine Perau, Design Architect Johnny Boyd, Strategy Quinn Lyons, Designer 6 | Stephen F. Austin State University Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan Executive Summary | 7 OVERVIEW From fall 2024 through fall 2025, Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) and RDG Planning & Design’s (RDG) sports studio to develop a 15-year comprehensive Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan. This study is designed to maximize opportunities to strengthen athletic programs, broaden offerings, and build on relationships that reﬂect the evolving needs of students, student-athletes, faculty, staff, and coaches. The planning efforts were done in coordination with FNI’s Campus Master Plan. The plan establishes a phased framework at ﬁve, 10, and 15 years, responding to current priorities while preparing the University for future growth. It evaluate

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan?

It is designed to strengthen athletic programs, broaden offerings, and build on relationships that reflect evolving needs of students and campus stakeholders over a 15-year horizon.

How was the planning effort structured in time?

The plan establishes a phased framework at five, 10, and 15 years, aligning current priorities with future growth and departmental needs.

What types of improvements does the plan propose?

It proposes new and upgraded athletics facilities, including fieldhouse and indoor practice facilities, stadium and soccer venue improvements, dedicated track and field facilities, an athletics operations building, and targeted renovations to several existing venues.

Oct 13, 2026

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