Baseball and Softball Facility
California Baptist University
Equipped for the future
How we helped
- Digital Experience
- Visual Storytelling
- Social Media Moments
- Design
- Fabrication & Installation
Introduction
Striving for Excellence
California Baptist University is dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience, and the renovation of its baseball and softball locker rooms is a prime example of this commitment. This initiative showcases a future-forward brand, grounded in a bedrock of success that reflects the university’s dedication to developing leaders both on and off the field. CBU wanted facilities where current and future student athletes could say “CBU has a first-class environment where I can develop my game at the highest level.”
The renovations align with CBU’s Christian mission, emphasizing values of excellence, teamwork, and community, while providing a space that encourages spiritual and personal growth. By creating a “wow moment” entry, this new facility will not only impress recruits and fans, but also foster a sense of pride among current athletes. This facility gives athletes the confidence that they are equipped for the future.
Testimonial
“It’s really rewarding to see donors excited about what they gave money to. Donors can see that we are investing their money wisely and we are being good stewards of their gifts. It motivates them to give more and motivates others to get involved.” – Dr. Micah Parker, VP of Athletics
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Challenges
- Create an athlete journey that is superior to competing programs’ facilities, improving the first impression and wow-factor moment for current and future student athletes.
- Design a facility that fosters a sense of community, promoting team bonding and cohesion.
- Enhance the student athletes’ training experience with modern, up-to-date technology, making it a magnet in a crowded recruiting environment.
Process
- Conduct surveys and interviews, through an in-depth process, with current athletes, coaches, and athletic directors to identify what features and improvements were most desired.
- Create a layout that emphasizes functionality, teamwork, and modern aesthetics, incorporating elements that tell the story of CBU’s commitment to excellence.
- Incorporate cutting-edge technology and interactive displays that showcase the programs’ achievements and future potential, ensuring that the space is not just functional but also inspiring.
Solution
- First-class locker rooms that communicate a message of commitment to excellence, attracting more recruits and delivering a top tier tenure for student athletes.
- Intentional design that not only encourages the highest level of play, but a functional space for teammates to gather with modern details that reflect the CBU brand’s vision for the future.
- With recognition near key moments–like the interactive digital experience–the facilities serve as a testament to the generosity of donors, ensuring that CBU remains a benchmark for excellence in collegiate athletics.
