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FERNANDEZ FAMILY

CENTERFOR LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS

FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTERFERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER

FOR LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESSFOR LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS

The Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness, the new home for Bobcat athletics, is a 62,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility that will benefit the entire St. Thomas University community. It will house basketball and volleyball, intramural sports and a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, enriching the college experience for residential and commuter students alike. Athletics, whether competitive or recreational, and a fitness routine are part of a rounded education for all students.

Sports Administration Leader

Founding Sports Administration program in the United States

Degrees in sports administration at all levelsBA, BBA, MS, MBA 2 unique joint degrees with School of Law, JD/MS and JD/MBA in Sports Administration

Graduates of the Sports Administration program hold leadership positions throughout the sports world

Presidents, Owners, VP’s (68)Athletic Directors (68)General Managers (21)Commissioners (7)

The Fernandez Family Center will be a venue for:Leadership ProgramsAlumni EventsLaboratory for Sports Administration studentsHands-on media training Commencement Summer Athletic CampsCommunity EventsConcerts

Inside the Fernandez Family Center:Basketball CourtVolleyball CourtFitness & Wellness CenterExercise RoomAthletic Suite with offices, conference room,

men’s and women’s locker rooms, training room, equipment room, and referees/green rooms

Sports Administration DepartmentMedia CenterWellness Café and Juice BarFull kitchen to cater events

Bobcat AthleticsIn 2005, STU made the decision to move from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II and bring basketball back to campus. Basketball has played an important role in our history over the years and in the fall of 2007 it returned to campus.

Other STU sports:BaseballCross Country Golf SoccerSoftballTennis Volleyball

“The creation of a leadership and wellness center will build unprecedented opportunity for the entire St. Thomas University community. The programs taught within this facility will develop the skills necessary for leadership by offering students the chance to mold their minds , shape their bodies and build their spirits.”

Mike Fernandez

Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness

President, MBF Healthcare Partners, LLC

Through the Fernandez Family Center, you will reach thousands of St. Thomas University Alumni, friends and supporters on a monthly basis. Additionally, through community events such as concerts; conferences; commencements (other schools), etc., the Center will have a minimum of 50,000 attending these activities in the first year – with projections of continual annual attendance growth.

In the highly competitive South Florida venue market, the Fernandez Family Center will be a unique property: easily accessible; state-of-the-art; great parking; and the capacity to seat anywhere from 2700 to 4000 spectators.

Fernandez Family Center Ground Floor Plan

By investing in the Fernandez Family Center, your company will have a lasting impact on Bobcat Athletics, the University and the region. At this time, there are a number of naming opportunities still available that include extensive corporate donor benefits.

Lobby $1,000,000Fitness and Wellness Center $1,000,000Basketball Court $1,000,000Outside Patio $1,000,000Wellness Café & Lounge $ 250,000Bleachers (4 at $75,000) $ 350,000Wall of Fame $ 200,000Entrances into the Court (2) $ 100,000Event cover/mat $ 100,000Ticket Office $ 100,000Reception Room (off the lobby) $ 100,000North Scoreboard $ 100,000Exercise Room $ 80,000Two South Scoreboards (each) $ 50,000Staircase $ 25,000

FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER

You can also help support Bobcat Athletics by investing in the Fernandez Family Center’s facility needs. All these naming opportunities come with corporate donor benefits.

Athletic Facilities

Department of Athletics $1,000,000

Office of Director of Athletics $ 50,000

Coaches’ Office (9) $ 25,000

Home Team’s Locker room (2) $ 75,000

Visiting Teams Locker room (2) $ 50,000

Referee’s Room/Green Room $ 25,000

STU Department of Athletics

STU Sports Administration Dept.

Another way to make a difference is to invest in the needs of our coaching staff and Sports Administration Program. Our Sports Administration Program is one of the top three in the country and was one of the first of its kind in the United States.

Sports Administration Suite $ 300,000

Media Room $ 75,000

Reception Area $ 75,000

Sports Administration Offices (4) $ 25,000

STU Sports Administration Dept.

$100,000 Sponsorship Level Benefits

■ Signage with corporate name & logo displayed on area sponsored

■ North back wall sign in Stadium Court

■ VIP seats at St. Thomas University events

■ Tickets to other Fernandez Family Center events

■ Recognition on St. Thomas University website and in athletic day of programs

■ Right to several times a year to have a marketing table in the lobby

■ Lifetime membership in the Founders’ Club - an exclusive group that supported the building of the Fernandez Center

■ At dedication ceremonies for the Fernandez Family Center special VIP recognition

■ Company name permanently displayed on lobby donor recognition board with donation amount

$50,000 Sponsor Level Benefits

■ Signage with corporate name & logo displayed in sponsored area

■ VIP seats at St. Thomas University events

■ Recognition on St. Thomas University website and in athletic day of programs

■ Right to several times a year to have a marketing table in the lobby

■ At dedication ceremonies for the Fernandez Family Center special VIP recognition

■ Company name permanently displayed on lobby donor recognition board with donation amount

$25,000 Sponsor Level Benefits

■ Signage with corporate name & logo displayed in sponsored area

■ Name Recognition in St. Thomas University athletic day of programs

■ At dedication ceremonies for the Fernandez Family Center special VIP recognition

■ Company name permanently displayed on lobby donor recognition board with donation amount

“Developing Leaders for Life”

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