THE CAMPAIGN FOR ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE t 16 National Championships t 3 Football 1993, 1999, 2013 t 3 Softball 1981, 1982, 2018 t 2 Women’s Track & Field 1984, 1985 t 2 Men’s Track & Field 2006, 2008 Myron Rolle
t 2 Men’s Gymnastics 1951, 1952 t Soccer 2014 t Women’s Golf 1981 t 2 Men’s Volleyball 1955, 1957 t 89 ACC Championships
Mami Yamaguchi Buster Posey
t All-Time Winningest Coaches in Football, Baseball, Softball t FSU alums have won 8 majors on PGA & LPGA Tours t 75 Olympians t 16 National Players of the Year from five sports t 3 Rhodes Scholars t School Record 3.0 average GPA for student-athletes in 2017-18 t 8,200 community service hours by student-athletes in 2017-18 t 2018 CBS Sports Top College Athletic Program t 11 Top 15 Finishes in the Learfield Director’s Cup Standings since 2006
Bobby Bowden
JoAnne Graf
Garrett Johnson Walter Dix
UNCONQUERED CAMPAIGN
The word “unconquered” has served as a unifying term and symbol for Florida State University. In this spirit, FSU is announcing The Unconquered Campaign. This five-year effort will represent Seminole Boosters, Florida State Athletics and Florida State University making a combined investment of $100 million in our athletic program. This will be a significant commitment toward FSU Athletics and will positively affect the lives of every Seminole Student-Athlete.
Cam Akers Sport Management
Meghan King Family & Child Sciences
Michael Ojo International Affairs, Master’s in Science/ International Affairs
Morgane Metraux Management
Drew Mendoza Statistics
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP FOR THE UNCONQUERED CAMPAIGN FSU Board of Trustees Ed Burr, Chairman Dr. Todd Adams Maximo Alvarez Kathryn Ballard William Buzzett June Duda Jorge Gonzalez Jim Henderson Mark Hillis Craig Mateer Stacey Pierre Bob Sasser Brent Sembler FSU President John Thrasher
Seminole Boosters Executive Board – 2018-19 Doug Russell, Chairman Ed Burr Bob Davis, Chair-Elect Gary Thurston Bob Frey, Secretary Nylah Thompson John Crowe, Treasurer Delores Spearman Tom Jennings Jimmy Graganella Kris Inchombe Alan Flaumenhaft David Coburn Unconquered Campaign Co-Chairs John Crowe Nylah Thompson Executive Leadership Council National Campaign Committee Seminole Boosters Board
UNCONQUERED CAMPAIGN SUMMARY Total Investment: $100 million Time Period: Five Years – January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2022 Funding Sources: t Seminole Boosters – leadership commitments from donors t FSU Athletics Department – new revenue from upcoming ACC Network and new multi-media contract, neutral site games t University – funding available to enhance dining and classroom space on campus Areas of Impact: Facilities and Student-Athlete Scholarships
DO SOMETHING FOOTBALL OPERATIONS PROJECT Located adjacent to the Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility, the new Football Operations building will be the new day-to-day home of Florida State football and one of the most significant investments in the program’s history. Inside its 122,000 square feet of dedicated space, Seminole student-athletes will enjoy first class resources including:
t Weight room directly connected to the indoor field t Large team and position meeting rooms t Recruiting lounge showcasing the history of Seminole Football The Football Operations Building will cost $60 million and is scheduled to open in July 2021. Funding will jointly come from Seminole Boosters, through the generosity of its donors, and the athletic department.
t New Team Locker Room t State-of-the-Art Training and Hydrotherapy Areas
TOTAL INVEST M ENT
$60 MILLION
Weight Room
Hydrotherapy
Locker Room
ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND OLYMPIC TRAINING AT THE COYLE E. MOORE CENTER The Moore Athletic Center has played an important role in the life of all Seminole student-athletes since its reconstruction in 2004. With the decision to build the Football Operations Building, this will create an exciting opportunity to update this signature building and help it serve our student-athletes even better as well as providing new space for the entire student body. Some highlights are:
TOTA L I N V ESTMENT
$8 MILLION
t Renovation and increased accessibility of the weight room. This will allow our student-athletes greater flexibility to train at times that are best for their academic and competitive schedules. t Update and expansion of the Figg Dining Room. These enhancements will improve the look and functionality of the dining room while doubling the current space to accommodate a greater number of student-athletes, coaches and staff at peak hours. t The Don Fauls Athletics Training Facility will be updated, including the latest in hydrotherapy equipment, to better serve our student-athletes. The departure of football will enhance accessibility of space and training staff to assist in day-to-day and rehabilitation activities. t Over 15,000 square feet in new academic space will be made available for FSU students. The renovation of the Moore Athletic Center will be jointly funded by Seminole Boosters, the athletic department and the university.
Jessica Burroughs Social Sciences
Ellie Cooper Sport Management Master’s Sport Management
PAR FOR THE COURSE DON VELLER SEMINOLE GOLF COURSE
Beginning in August of 2018, the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course will receive an $8 million renovation by the Jack Nicklaus Design Group. When it reopens in the fall of 2019, the course will be transformed into the nation’s first Nicklaus Legacy Course. This special designation will make it a bucket list destination for golfers visiting Tallahassee and help the Seminole Golf Program attract the nation’s best student-athletes. It serves as a lead investment in the creation of the new “Gateway District” which includes a scenic road connecting the Tallahassee International Airport and the FSU Campus. The Gateway District, which includes over 900 acres owned by FSU, will be a key for the future growth of the university. The course renovation is being jointly funded by Seminole Boosters, the athletic department and the university.
TOTA L I NV ESTMENT
$8 MILLION
Brooks Koepka Four-time PGA Champion and three-time All-American
John Pak Criminology
Amanda Doherty Sport Management
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLPARK DICK HOWSER BASEBALL STADIUM As we enter the final season of Head Coach Mike Martin, FSU looks to the future of Seminole Baseball with the proposed renovation of Howser Stadium. Since its opening in 1983, the facility has hosted over four million fans and countless great players and teams. As it reaches its 35th anniversary, the university has developed a master plan to prepare it for future generations of service to college baseball’s greatest fans.
Phase I of the renovations is anticipated to cost $6 million and will include: t New field lighting t Construction of permanent bleachers down 3rd base t A new team building and enhanced entrance t Renovated team weight room. Additionally, needed infrastructure will be done throughout the stadium to make sure all fans can safely enjoy their time watching the Noles. The project will be funded entirely by Seminole Boosters through the generosity of its donors. Additional planning and construction will be contingent upon receiving needed funding.
TOTAL INVEST M ENT
$6 MILLION
Proposed Master Plan
New scoreboard installed 2018
Proposed new third base seating and team building
MAKING THE TRANSITION DONALD L. TUCKER CENTER
Beginning with the $17 million renovation of the arena prior to the 2014-15 seasons, FSU has made several strategic investments in its basketball programs. The payoff has been evident as both teams once again advanced to the NCAA tournament for a second straight year. Phase II of the Donald L. Tucker Center renovations is the final step in completing the vision for the home of FSU basketball. The construction of new team lounges
and other student-athlete spaces will provide members of the men’s and women’s basketball first-class areas to study, relax and build relationships with teammates away from the court. These areas will be important for Coaches Hamilton and Semrau as they recruit future greats to wear the Garnet and Gold! The anticipated cost of the Phase II renovations is $4 million and will begin after funding has been identified.
TOTAL INVEST M ENT
$4 MILLION
Players’ lounge rendering
Bob & Pam Sasser Training Room
Craig Mateer Men’s Locker Room
50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WOMEN’S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Women’s athletics has held a rich tradition in Tallahassee since the early 1900’s when Florida State was the Florida State College for Women; the 2018-19 season marks the 50th Anniversary of a continuous women’s intercollegiate program at FSU. Since volleyball took the floor in 1968 as the first-ever women’s intercollegiate sport for the Seminoles, FSU has been a national leader in promoting and supporting women’s athletics. Florida State has won seven national championships over the last 50 years including last year’s softball national championship. In honor and appreciation of the history and accomplishments of our women student-athletes past, present and future, Seminole Boosters has set a goal of raising $5 million in new support. This will be used to help fund scholarships and facilities.
TOTA L I NV ESTMENT
$5 MILLION
India Trotter Media Production
Sue Galkantas
Kim Batten
BOOSTERS.FSU.EDU/50YEARS
SCHOLARSHIPS Athletic scholarships help Florida State University maintain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top student-athletes and are a vital component that enable our programs to continue to grow and enrich the lives of all who step foot on our campus. More than 80% of Seminole athletic scholarship recipients receive an undergraduate degree -- including a high percentage of first-generation college students -- and their lives, and future generations of their family are changed as a result.
Seminole Boosters, through the generous support of its donors, fund all scholarships for 399 FSU studentathletes totaling more than $11 million per year. This total comes from earnings from our scholarship endowment and unrestricted contributions to the annual fund. Florida State has one of the largest athletic endowments in the ACC with $63 million. During the Unconquered Campaign, the goal is to receive $9 million in new pledges toward the endowment with the long-term vision to fully endow the entire scholarship program.
TOTA L I NV ESTMENT
$9 MILLION
Will Zirzow Biological Science Master’s in Public Health
John Thrasher FSU President
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW
DURING THE UNCONQUERED CAMPAIGN, THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS WILL BE ADDRESSED: $60 million - Football Operations Building t The new stand-alone home for Seminole Football will be located adjacent to the Dunlap Practice Fields and Dunlap Athletic Training Facility and attached to the indoor complex.
$6 million - Dick Howser Stadium Renovations t Investments to improve the infrastructure and fan experience at Howser Stadium including team weight room, new team building and permanent grandstands in left field.
$9 million - New Student-Athlete Scholarship Endowments t In support of student-athlete scholarships and long-term sustainability.
$5 million - 50th Anniversary of Women’s Athletics t Commitments in support of priorities for women’s athletics and in honor of 50 years of success for women in FSU athletics.
$8 million - Nicklaus Redesign of the Don Veller Golf Course t Transformation of the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course to a Nicklaus Legacy Course. $8 million - Coyle E. Moore Athletic Center Renovation t Redevelopment of the Coyle E. Moore Athletic Center to include expanded student-athlete dining, training and strength and conditioning access as well as growing academic space.
$4 million - Phase II of the Donald L. Tucker Center Renovations t Continuation of renovations at the Tucker Center including new team lounges for men’s and women’s basketball.
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die. Daniel Burnham
Seminole Boosters, Inc. • 850.644.3484 www.unconqueredcampaign.com
Unconquered Campaign Steering Committee Andy Miller, CEO and President of Seminole Boosters • Tom Jennings, VP for University Advancement Greg Hulen, Campaign Director • Mike Dasher, Campaign Fundraising Coordinator Kari Terezakis, Campaign Stewardship Coordinator
Development Officers Mike Dasher, Senior Vice President of Development • Tom Carlson, Senior Vice President Eric Carr, Vice President of Development for Central Florida • Javier Garcia-Tunon, Associate Director of Fundraising, Goldcoast of Florida Colson Hosford, Director of Real Estate & Development • Billy Sexton, Director of Development, South Florida Kevin Smith, Director of Development, Greater Tampa Bay Region • Hugh Tomlinson, Director of Development & Gift Planning James Warren, Associate Director, Panhandle Area & Big Bend Region • Chris Wilson, Director of Development, Greater Atlanta Area Max Zahn, Regional Annual Fund Director