Coach’s Vision
Boonsboro High School Campus Athletic Fields Project inspired by Coach Dwight Scott
Coach Dwight Scott, along with Coach Clayton Anders, had a vision of providing the athletes of Boonsboro High School the best facilities to showcase their talents and abilities. In bringing this vision to life, it will provide BHS student athletes, in many of the outdoor sports that use the Stadium, safer, state-of-the-art facilities in which to compete.
The Committee invites you to learn more about the project, get excited about the upgrades and join us in support to make Coach’s Vision, REALITY.
With this project, there are multiple goals/plans at play:
Safety Concerns
Changes are proposed to address a variety of safety issues. Scroll down to see photos/examples.
Baseball
Move existing Baseball field to location behind tennis courts
Softball
Resurface the Softball field (in conjunction with Baseball move and Title IX efforts)
Warrior Stadium
Resurface the existing Warrior Stadium field for all sports. Upgrade existing Warrior Stadium facilities with Concessions Stand and Fieldhouse expansions
Practice Fields
Relocate the practice fields displaced by Baseball move
Coach’s Vision Committee
- Coach’s Vision Chair – Alan Mullendore
- Baseball/Softball Chair – Fred Kreiger
- Stadium Co-Chairs – Ron Hummell and Brad Keller
- Coach Dwight Scott Expansion Co-Chairs – Ron Bowers and Boyd Michael
- Additional Members, Julie Hartman, Andrea Hartle, Sue Lowery, Toby Mendez, Michael Marsh (Athletic Director), Michael Kuhaneck (Principal, BHS)
Questions?
Contact us at info@coachsvision.org
Safety Concerns
Key for photos below:
- Yellow – Current outfield fence for baseball. Temporary snow fence erected for baseball season in right field.
- Red – Soccer goal/field goal posts
- Blue – Stormwater management culvert
Currently, the soccer goal/football goal post sits in the middle of right field. Non-WCPS employees move the goals a minimum of 2 times annually, presenting a potential liability issue to the school system.
View of right field from football grandstand. Goalpost sits approximately 100’ from second base.
A current storm water ditch runs adjacent to the playing surface and presents a hazard for the students/cheerleaders during game-day performances.
This past fall play was suspended in the stadium due to lightning. The contest officials had to sit on the track side of this building under the overhang with limited access to shelter
View from inside stadium. Official’s Room will be added to the space (highlighted) for permanent, convenient shelter.
View from outside stadium entrance. In addition to the Official’s Room (highlighted in yellow). Additional restroom facilities/access (highlighted in blue) will be added to the space to allow for more access during sporting events such as track or softball. This will eliminate the need for portable facilities as well as opening the stadium, limiting that access and securing its contents.
Current Athletic Boosters vending area is located in a storage garage for field supplies wit service of limited fair. This facility is not set up or designed for food service.
Both food service facilities are within close proximity to each other.
The current concession stand, operated by the Band Boosters is designed for food service however cannot accommodate both organizations due to its size.
The highlighted area is where the proposed expansion would occur. This would give both organizations adequate facilities to properly and safely prepare and serve concessions.
In addition to serving food from a storage garage, the set-up also potentially impedes the ingress and egress for patrons and emergency vehicles
During certain events, the boosters will expand outside the current facility to prepare certain foods by setting up temporary prep areas to manage the volume.
With the expansion, there will be service windows added to the exterior wall so concessions can be run for additional events taking place on campus that do not require the stadium to be opened.
See the entire proposal, including plans for each field and cost breakdowns.