The transition to the construction of the Nochur Sankar Science Center has transformed a practice field into a parking lot at Trinity, forcing sports teams to adapt their practice schedules. Assistant Head of Athletics Rita Kienle emphasized the need for cooperation among teams to ensure all groups, including middle school and junior varsity teams, have access to Hubbard Field for practice. Concerns over field overuse have led Director of Athletics Colin Sullivan to consider alternative locations if fields are at risk of excessive wear. Varisty girls soccer coach Sebastiaan Blickman encouraged teams to creatively utilize available resources, emphasizing the importance of practice even on imperfect fields. While the transition presents challenges, it may ultimately prepare players for varied conditions in future competitions.

By the Numbers
  • Previously used practice field now serves as a parking lot for the science center construction.
  • Various athletic teams now share limited practice time on Hubbard Field.
Yes, But

While the conversion of the field has sparked challenges for scheduling, there is an underlying benefit in teaching athletes to adapt to less-than-ideal playing conditions.

State of Play
  • All athletic teams must collaborate to maximize practice time on available fields.
  • Coaches are actively seeking creative ways to optimize limited resources for practices.
What's Next

As construction progresses, teams may need to explore more off-campus options or creatively adjust practice strategies to address the ongoing limitations.

Bottom Line

The transition may be inconvenient, but it presents a unique opportunity for athletes to build resilience and adaptability that could benefit them in competitive scenarios.