During the summer of 2006, several Liberty University Athletics Department facilities will undergo some changes, giving the Flames’ home facilities a new look for the 2006-07 seasons.

 

Williams Stadium, home of the Flames’ football program, is getting an addition this summer as the Williams Football Operation Center will be complete by the end of July.

The court in the Vines Center, home of the volleyball and basketball programs, will by getting a face lift this summer which will including the Liberty Flames logo placed at center court.

The top level of the Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room was resurfaced during the summer, making the weight training area safer for all Liberty University's student-athletes as they train. The project was completed on July 18.

 

Early in the spring of 2006, construction began on the Williams Football Operation Center, located in the North Endzone at Williams Stadium.

 

Liberty has been using a single story locker room in the South Endzone since Williams Stadium opened in 1989. However, thanks to a generous donation by Arthur L. and Angela Williams, the entire football program will be housed under one roof for the first time in the history of the program in the $4.5 million building.

 

The 60,000-square foot Williams Football Operation Center will be a three-story facility the will house all aspects of the football program. The first floor will house a strength and conditioning area with weight and training equipment and a large area of indoor turf that will allow for indoor practice drills.

 

The second floor, which will be at ground level, will include the team’s equipment room, a spacious locker room, a team lounge and a state-of-the-art athletic training area, outfitted will three hydrotherapy pools.

 

The top floor will house all offices for the football department, including both coaching and administrative staff, three meeting rooms for film and game preparation and a large lecture hall. This level will also include a 2,990 square feet multipurpose space with a 10’x45’ window that will face the field and allow selected patrons to view home football games.

 

Below are some various photos of the Williams Football Operation Center during its various stages of construction. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest photos of the facility which is scheduled for completion late July 2006.

 

Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – April

Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – During Spring Game

Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – June 20



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - June 20



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - June 21



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - June 21



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - June 22



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - June 23



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 10



Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look From The Main Entrance


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look At Weight Room In The Basement


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look Inside The Flames New Locker Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look At The Flames New Entrance To Williams Stadium From The Locker Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look Inside The Flames New State-Of-The-Art Training Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look From Head Coach Danny Rocco's New Office


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – An Inside Look - July 11
A Look From The Second Floor Banquet Room Where
The Flames Will Host Special Guests During Home Game


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 13
New Drainage System Installed Around Field



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 13



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 13



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 14



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 17



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 18



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 19



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 20



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 21



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 24



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - July 31



Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – July 31



Williams Stadium Flag Pole Installation – August 9



Williams Stadium Flag Pole Installation – August 9



Williams Stadium Flag Pole Installation – August 9



Williams Stadium Flag Pole Installation – August 9



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 11



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 11



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 11



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 11



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 11

 

Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 11



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 13



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 13



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 14



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 14



Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – August 15
View from inside the Donor Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – August 15
Front Row view from the Donor Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – August 15
Inside Locker Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – August 15
Whirlpool area inside Training Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – August 15
Coaches Locker Room


Williams Football Operation Center Construction Photos – August 15
Front Entrance of Williams Football Operation Center


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 15


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 15


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 15


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 15


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 16


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 16


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 17

Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 17


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 18


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 18


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 21


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 21


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 22


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 22


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 23


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 23


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 24


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 24


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 25


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 25



Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 28


Williams Stadium - New Field Turf Installation - August 28


Williams Stadium - Message Center Installation- August 28

During the summer, the original flooring inside the upper level of the Hancock Athletic Center will be torn up and replaced with a brand new surface, giving Liberty University student-athletes a safer and easier to maintain area to weight train as they prepare for the seasons of competition.

Also, during the month of August, three flag poles were installed in the Hancock Athletic Center lawn. An American flag, a Virginia state flag and a Liberty Flames flag will be flown on the three flag poles.

Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 7


Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 7


Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 7



Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 11



Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 13



Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 13



Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 18
The Finished Product



Hancock Athletic Center Weight Room Floor Replacement - July 18
The Finished Product



Hancock Athletic Center Flag Pole Installation - August 10



Hancock Athletic Center Flag Pole Installation - August 10



Hancock Athletic Center Flag Pole Installation - August 10



Vines Center

The Vines Center, home to Liberty’s volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs, is getting a face lift this summer.

 

Recently, the court was resurfaced and the Liberty Flames logo was painted at center court, while both free throw lanes were also painted with the Liberty red, white and blue school colors and the Big South Conference logo.

 

Later on this summer, the edges surrounding the basketball/volleyball playing surface will be changed with a new Mondo flooring surface.

 

Below are few photos of inside the Vines Center. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest photos of the facility as the face lift project is scheduled for completion later on this summer.

Vines Center Face Lift – Late May