Opti-Fit Fitness Solutions Equips New Jeff and Korynne Wright Athletic Performance Center

Seattle University Athletics Announces Jeff and Korynne Wright Athletic Performance Center

SEATTLE – Seattle University Athletics has announced the renovation and naming of the Jeff and Korynne Wright Athletic Performance Center.
 
“We are thrilled to take this important step in the athletics facility master plan,” said Director of Athletics Shaney Fink. “The Jeff and Korynne Wright Athletic Performance Center reflects Seattle University’s commitment to competitive excellence through student athlete-centered initiatives that focus on performance and well-being. By providing Redhawk student-athletes with a state-of-the-art performance center, we are empowering our athletes with the resources necessary to achieve their aspirations.”
 
The new Jeff and Korynne Wright Athletic Performance Center, utilized by all Redhawk sports programs, will include all brand-new equipment, including cable machines and two-sided weight racks to optimize space, as well as a new sound system and television displays. A new flooring system will include an offset turf surface. In partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, force plates and a camera monitoring system will be installed, allowing for enhanced biomechanics testing and research opportunities for the Department of Kinesiology.
 
An additional 600 square feet will be dedicated to a fueling and nutrition station, rehabilitation space, and workstations for the athletic performance staff.
 
“We are proud to support the mission of Seattle University Athletics and invest in the new athletic performance center,” said Jeff and Korynne Wright. “The athletic performance center will impact every student-athlete at Seattle University, and we are excited to see their growth and development in action.”

Construction is scheduled to begin in early May with a planned reopening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting event in late July.

“We are excited for the opportunities that the refreshed space, new equipment, and technology will provide Redhawk student-athletes,” said Head Athletic Performance Coach Aaron Sanchez.  “Every square foot was considered to not only maintain our current capacities but to add research-based performance concepts for injury prevention and increased performance with respect to the demands of each of our sports.”

The total project is expected to cost $1.3 million, with full funding coming from private donations.

Opti-Fit Fitness Solutions Design:

The Seattle University Performance Center Gym, a 5,000-square-foot training facility primarily designed for University athletes, features a range of equipment from manufacturers like
Matrix, Atlantis, and Ecore flooring. Key highlights include Matrix MX Dual Squat Racks and a custom cable/shelving unit, allowing efficient use of space for various teams and athletes.
The flooring boasts custom Performance Beast drop zones with branded logos and Ecore FlexTurf Monster Turf in black with red lines. The gym design was a collaborative effort between Brad Boggs and
Head Athletic Performance Coach, Aaron Sanchez, bringing their vision for the ideal training space to life.

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