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MSA SPORT

MARKETS/DISCIPLINES

• Sport & Recreation Facilities

• Government & Civic Facilities

• Restaurant & Hospitality Venues

• Corporate Office Environments

• Religious Environments

• Educational Facilities

• Transportation

• Historic Preservation & Rehabilitation

SPECIALIZATION

• Hydrotherapy

• Strength & Conditioning

• Rest & Recovery

• Training

• Locker Rooms & Lounges

• Team Planning & Preparation

• Indoor Venues

• Outdoor Venues

• Indoor Practice & Field Houses Recreation & Fields

• Fan Experience

• Revenue Generation

• Branding & Graphics

• Historic Preservation

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, MSA Design has grown into a multioffice firm focused on creating high-performing environments through innovative, client-driven design. Our work is grounded in collaboration and fueled by a commitment to spaces that support ambition, culture, and long-term impact.

MSA Sport is the division of MSA Design with extensive experience in collegiate athletics and recreation facilities. We partner with universities and institutions across Division I, II, and III programs to design environments that strengthen recruitment, enhance athlete development, and elevate the campus experience. Our work supports the full spectrum of collegiate sport, from championship-level competition and elite training to wellness, recreation, and student engagement.

With a deep understanding of NCAA requirements, conference standards, Title IX considerations, and evolving student-athlete expectations of the NIL landscape, we design facilities that balance performance, equity, and identity. From training centers and competition venues to sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and shared-use recreation spaces, every project is designed to perform.

Our philosophy reflects the mindset of collegiate athletics. Strategic. Disciplined. Forward-looking. We create facilities that help programs Train, Compete and Succeed ™ at every level of play.

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We believe TRAIN. COMPETE. SUCCEED.™ IS MORE THAN A BUILDING

At MSA Sport, our team partners with colleges and universities to plan and design athletic environments that elevate performance, strengthen culture, and build enduring pride.

We believe Train. Compete. Succeed.™ is more than a building. It’s about creating purpose-driven spaces that support the whole student-athlete, from hydrotherapy and strength & conditioning to rest, recovery, and the daily routines that shape readiness. It’s also about the spaces that build unity: locker rooms, lounges, media rooms, and team meeting areas designed to help programs prepare and perform with confidence.

Today’s athletics leaders face mounting pressures: supporting student-athlete wellness and recovery, staying competitive in recruiting, modernizing aging facilities, and maximizing every dollar, all while meeting rising expectations for the fan experience. These challenges require more than good intentions.

They call for experienced partners who can align stakeholders, translate goals into smart programming, and see both the obstacles and the opportunity. At MSA Sport, we combine deep technical expertise with collaborative planning, helping leaders make clear decisions and move forward with confidence, clarity, and momentum.

Whether it’s a new arena, an indoor practice facility, an outdoor venue, or recreation fields that serve the broader campus, MSA Sport works alongside you to deliver spaces that perform on every level. We integrate fan experience, revenue strategy, branding, and, when legacy is part of the story, thoughtful preservation that honors tradition while advancing performance.

One project at a time, we design places where teams can truly Train. Compete. Succeed.™

ATHLETE FOCUSED SPACES THAT DRIVE SUCCESS AT

EVERY LEVEL

HYDROTHERAPY

Recovery is part of the workout. We design hydrotherapy spaces—plunge, contrast, and treatment zones—that keep student-athletes healthy, reduce downtime, and support performance all season long.

CHAMPIONS HALL Centre College

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Where work gets done. Our strength rooms are planned for flow, coaching sightlines, and smart equipment layouts, built to handle intensity, maximize reps, and keep teams moving safely.

CINTAS CENTER

Xavier University

MERCY HEALTH TRAINING CENTER

FC Cincinnati

REST & RECOVERY

Train hard. Recover smarter. We create recovery environments that support sports medicine, regeneration, and mental reset, flexible spaces that help athletes bounce back and stay ready.

TRAINING

Practice with purpose. We design athletic training spaces around repetition, coaching access, and tech-ready flexibility, so athletes can build consistency, confidence, and recover for game-day readiness.

LOCKER & LOUNGE ROOMS

Team culture, built in. We craft locker and lounge environments that feel like home base—durable, comfortable, and identity-forward—supporting routines, connection, and pride.

PLANNING & PREPARATION

Preparation wins. From film to messaging, we design media, meeting, and conference spaces that keep communication clear, great acoustics, clean sightlines, and built-in flexibility.

NUTRITION

Fuel is performance. We design dining and nutrition environments that support training cycles and daily routines-refuel stations, performance kitchens, graband-go, hydration, and education zones. With smart adjacencies and welcoming, brand-forward spaces, we help programs build habits that help student-athletes.

SHEAKLEY INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

University of Cincinnati

LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION

Cincinnati Bengals

CENTER FOR SPORT SCIENCES

Wilmington College

SHEAKLEY INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

University of Cincinnati

WOODY HAYES ATHLETIC CENTER The Ohio State University

*IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GENSLER

VENUE DESIGN THAT INSPIRES EXCELLENCE

ARENAS

A home-court advantage by design. We create arenas that elevate atmosphere, operations, and versatility, supporting competition, events, and fan energy that fuels the program.

STADIUMS

Big moments, open air. We design outdoor venues with durable materials, smart support spaces, and great sightlines, delivering an experience that performs in every season.

KLEKAMP FAMILY TRAINING CENTER

Xavier University

CINTAS CENTER

Xavier University

YAGER STADIUM

Miami University

INDOOR PRACTICE & FIELD HOUSES

More reps. More options. We design field houses and indoor practice facilities for multi-sport flexibility and efficient scheduling, maximizing every square foot for development and performance.

RECREATION

Built for the whole campus. We shape recreation facilities and spaces that invite participation, wellness, and community, durable solutions that stay active from morning workouts to weekend games.

AQUATICS

Aquatics demand precision-from water to workflow. MSA Sport designs natatoriums and aquatic venues that balance performance, safety, and spectator experience. We coordinate pools, timing, acoustics, deck circulation, and support spaces for efficient operations and recruiting impact.

LISA OWENS INDOOR TRACK

Centre College

HEALTH UNITED BUILDING

Xavier University

CHAMPIONS HALL NATATORIUM

Centre College

SOOK ATHLETIC ACADEMIC CENTER Ohio University

FAN EXPERIENCE

Great crowds start with great design. We plan entries, concourses, amenities, and premium moments that make game day easy, comfortable, and unforgettable.

FAN REVENUE

Design that earns. We integrate premium seating, clubs, concessions, sponsor zones, and event-ready spaces, creating new revenue opportunities without sacrificing the fan experience.

PROLINK CLUB CINTAS CENTER

Xavier University

SKUDAMORE SOCCER STADIUM Northern Kentucky University

BRANDING & GRAPHICS

Make it unmistakably yours. We weave brand into the environment through graphics, donor recognition, wayfinding, and storytelling, creating bold moments that resonate with recruits and fans.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Respect the legacy. Raise the standard. When history is part of the identity, we modernize with care, preserving what matters while upgrading performance, access, and the experience for what’s next.