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CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center
After two years of planning, fundraising, and major renovations, Fort Lewis College officially unveiled the new CommonSpirit Sports Performance Center—a $6 million, 10,000-square-foot facility designed to elevate the student-athlete experience and eventually serve the entire campus community, in the spring of 2025.
The new facility includes 24 weight racks, six treadmills, three rowing machines, three bikes, two stair steppers, ten weight machines, and a 250-square-foot fuel station sponsored by Durango Coca-Cola. It also includes a turf area supported by Alpine Bank, and an Academic Achievement wall recognizing student-athletes who achieve a 3.5 GPA, supported by the Morehart family. A key feature of the design is its flexible training layout—divided into quadrants that can accommodate multiple teams simultaneously or host full-squad sessions for programs like football, which has up to 140 student-athletes.
The 2,000-square-foot mezzanine has also been transformed into a multi-use space with seating for 190. It will be used for academic support, team meetings, film review, and more—supporting student-athletes holistically in both their physical and academic development.
The project was made possible through strong community support, including the lead donation from CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital, generous donations from Alpine Bank, Durango Coca-Cola, and numerous alumni and supporters.
