The Virginia Tech Football strength and conditioning center has been transformed into a dynamic training area to meet the current and future needs of the program. This $4.5 million renovation and expansion project nearly doubled the functional workout space of the facility located in the Merryman Center, increasing the total square footage from approximately 6,900 square feet to over 12,300 square feet. 
  
The reimagined design of the strength and conditioning area takes better advantage of every inch of this expanded space. A custom-designed 24-rack system by Sorinex highlights the strength and conditioning center, which is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling glass that offers a panoramic view of the Steve Johnson Practice Field and the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility. A unique and expansive folding glass door allows direct access to the outdoor training area and practice fields for large groups of student-athletes. In addition, a built-in artificial turf surface that is complete with hashmarks provides a perfect area for agility training. 
  
The relocation of the strength and conditioning offices presented an opportunity to create a smartly conceived refueling station operated by the Tech sports nutrition staff, marking another much-needed addition to the football training area. With plenty of space for a team of dieticians and sports nutrition staffers prepare custom recovery shakes and healthy snacks, this area also features multiple refrigeration units for storage, as well as for easy-access fridges for student-athletes to grab food to go. Another custom cooler is constantly filled with various recovery beverages and plenty of bottled water.