MANHATTAN, Kan. – In appreciation of their longtime support of K-State Athletics, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced today that the new Olympic Training Facility will be permanently named the Morris Family Olympic Training Center in honor of the Jim Bob Morris Family, pending approval by the Kansas Board of Regents.
A native of Bloomington, IL, Morris provided the lead philanthropic gift to support the new Olympic Training Center, which broke ground in December 2021, and is scheduled to open in time for the 2023 season.
“This will be a world-class facility that benefits a large number of Wildcat student-athletes, and our family is extremely excited to help make it a reality,” Morris said. “For all Olympic sport student-athletes to have their own training facility is a pivotal step in providing K-State student-athletes a first-class experience and to have our name on the building is a tremendous honor.”
The training center will enhance the student-athlete experience with a state-of-the-art Mental Health and Wellness area, a nutrition and refueling station, Sports Medicine Rehab space, in addition to with a 14,000 square foot strength and conditioning center.
By Kenny Lannou
KENNY LANNOU
Executive Associate Athletics Director for Communications/PR
K-State Athletics