Stephen F.

Austin State

University —

Athletics &

Recreation

Master Plan

The Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan establishes a phased framework at five, 10, and 15 years, responding to current priorities while preparing the University for future growth. The Campus Recreation planning effort includes comprehensive improvements to campus recreational facilities. The plan evaluates the condition of existing facilities, develops a complete implementation strategy that anticipates future trends and departmental needs, and benchmarks SFA against peer institutions. Key proposed athletics improvements include a new fieldhouse, indoor practice facility, Football Stadium, Soccer Venue, and a dedicated Track and Field facility on North Campus as well as a new athletics operations building on South Campus supporting new Baseball and Softball facilities and a relocated and expanded Tennis facility. The plan also recommends targeted renovations to the William R. Johnson Coliseum, the Lucille Norton Shelton Gymnasium, and the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Complex. Major recreation initiatives include expansion of the Student Recreation Center adding wellness suites, climbing social spaces, extended jogging tracks, expanded weights and functional fitness areas, and a new indoor multi-activity court (MAC) for flexible programming. Outdoor improvements feature six new pickleball courts, renovation of existing aquatics areas, and enhanced outdoor fitness facilities. The plan also proposes renovating the Recreation Support Field Services Building, Intramural Fields and Norton HPE Complex.