Facilities and Arena discussion
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2011WinOverVillanova
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We need all the money we can get to compete against the power schools. Being puritanical isn’t going to get us to the ncaa tournament or back to the final 4.
phoenix-arizona
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Aw United Bank--my first ATM card was from United Bank in the Johnson Center right next to the bookstore.
2011WinOverVillanova
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We need to think nationally. We need all the money we can get to compete.
I see all of us vibing to this in the future on behalf of mason athletics
JC_FoodcourtBandit
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Great Halftime interview with Marvin! Confirmed that the new practice facility is approved and the school is funding 15 of 30 million. The other 15 will come from fundraising
Mason Athletics is gonna raise 15M? Whats the expected completion date? 2100?
2011WinOverVillanova
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Would a naming rights deal to this facility help lower that amount?
There should be a few different corporate sponsorship opportunities with this project that can help offset cost/create additional revenue streams. I’m sure they’re exploring those options.
p8triotfan4life
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correct. the RAC should be re-named. very uninspiring name currently.
If someone wants the entire building named after them and not just the addition they better cough up at least 10 million.
Every building on campus is wildly uninspiring and buzzword-y. "Innovation Hall, Enterprise Hall", "Horizon Hall".
Better than East, West, North, and South.
Hopefully next they take buzzwords a step forward and make buildings like "Low Hanging Fruit Hall" or "Circle Back Hall".
I'd be all for "Meal Plan or Cash Hall" in honor of Barbara the cashier.
The hockey team has a new locker room, and it’s pretty impressive. I believe this is located at Prince William Ice Center.
Pic from their post on X:
Pic from their post on X:
Love the kryptonite green
Pablo
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George Mason Facilities Draw International Usage - George Mason University Athletics
Over the summer, George Mason Athletics hosted four international soccer programs: the Argentina men's national team, the Celtic FC men's team, the Aston Villa FC
gomason.com
"Over the summer, George Mason Athletics hosted four international soccer programs: the Argentina men's national team, the Celtic FC men's team, the Aston Villa FC men's team, and the Arsenal FC women's team.
The biggest name to step on the field at George Mason Stadium came this summer when eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and international sensation Lionel Messi trained with the Argentina National team in Fairfax before competing in a Copa América Cup match at Northwest Stadium, in Landover, Md.
The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, had planned to practice in Miami where they had the security measures in place for Messi, but a storm system threatened to strand them in Miami, making them unable to compete in their game in DC. So, with just a few days' notice, they thought of George Mason and to ask to use our facilities. The Athletics events and facilities team coordinated training times, locker room usage, and the proper security to allow Argentina to train in Fairfax, and eventually go on to win the 2024 Copa América Cup.
It wasn't just this summer that George Mason has drawn international attention by hosting teams from around the world though. The university has had teams come on and off for years, but it was the summer of 2023 when the Arsenal men's team was looking for a place to train while gearing up to play the MLS All-Stars at Audi Field that some external money was invested in making the soccer fields world-class.
In the summer of 2023, after the Arsenal men trained at George Mason, the Pumas UNAM men's team from Mexico and the Aston Villa FC men's team from England came for the first time. The success of these visits helped George Mason gain the international reputation of being a good spot to train for teams doing summer tours in the U.S., which many teams do."
"The visit of these international programs benefits the staff and student-athletes of George Mason, as well. The soccer teams have been invited to private training sessions to gain inspiration and exposure from the players. The soccer coaches, strength & conditioning coaches, and athletic training staff share their spaces with the teams and therefore are gaining networking opportunities and exposures they otherwise wouldn't get. The teams also pay a rental fee to use the space, and that money is put directly back into the student-athletes to enhance their experience as a Patriot.
'Hosting these types of events offers an excellent educational opportunity for our staff and coaches, as they witness up-close training regimens from different professional teams,' said Lewis. 'This positions them with a unique chance to exchange knowledge with others excelling in this competitive environment that is always looking for an edge.'"
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phoenix-arizona
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GMU should leverage their nice soccer fields to get DC United to sponsor the basketball arena:
DC United 'Football is Life' Basketball Arena
DC United 'Football is Life' Basketball Arena
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