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Construction Underway for Eric Foss Championship Performance Center
April 11, 2025 | Baseball, Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer, Track & Field, Cardinal Varsity Club
MUNCIE, Ind. -- A fencing perimeter has been established outside Gate 3 of Worthen Arena, bordering the Shondell Practice Facility and adjacent to LaFollette Field. Construction is expected to begin this month for Ball State's newest athletics facility, the Eric Foss Championship Performance Center.
Named in honor of a lead gift from 1980 Ball State alumnus Eric Foss, who has previously been CEO of Aramark and the Pepsi Bottling Company, the Eric Foss Championship Performance Center is expected to elevate the strength, conditioning and performance efforts of over 350 student-athletes from 18 Cardinals sports teams. Completion of the project is anticipated for Winter 2026.
Designed by MSA Sport, an architectural division of MSA Design, this 11,000 sq. ft. high-performance facility will raise the bar in the Mid-American Conference and beyond. Pridemark Construction is the construction partner.
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Here's why it matters:
- Cutting-edge training, strength & conditioning, and performance zones along with office space, recovery areas, and a nutrition bar
- Perfectly integrated with Ball State's campus and adjacent to Worthen Arena
- Future-ready vision: Worthen's current weight room is set for a future transformation into a top-tier sports medicine hub
- Designed for multi-team use
- Made possible by a gift from Ball State alum Eric Foss '80
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Opening in 2026, this center reflects Ball State's commitment to championship performance and to provide student-athletes with the tools to thrive—on the field, in the classroom and for life.
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Named in honor of a lead gift from 1980 Ball State alumnus Eric Foss, who has previously been CEO of Aramark and the Pepsi Bottling Company, the Eric Foss Championship Performance Center is expected to elevate the strength, conditioning and performance efforts of over 350 student-athletes from 18 Cardinals sports teams. Completion of the project is anticipated for Winter 2026.
Designed by MSA Sport, an architectural division of MSA Design, this 11,000 sq. ft. high-performance facility will raise the bar in the Mid-American Conference and beyond. Pridemark Construction is the construction partner.
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Here's why it matters:
- Cutting-edge training, strength & conditioning, and performance zones along with office space, recovery areas, and a nutrition bar
- Perfectly integrated with Ball State's campus and adjacent to Worthen Arena
- Future-ready vision: Worthen's current weight room is set for a future transformation into a top-tier sports medicine hub
- Designed for multi-team use
- Made possible by a gift from Ball State alum Eric Foss '80
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Opening in 2026, this center reflects Ball State's commitment to championship performance and to provide student-athletes with the tools to thrive—on the field, in the classroom and for life.
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