Marist University
A Facility That Reflects Years of Collaboration with Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY
Building a 30-Year Partnership
For more than three decades, Marist University has partnered with Advantage Sport & Fitness to create training environments that evolve alongside the needs of its student-athletes. What began as a single project has grown into a long-standing relationship built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence.
As the university’s athletic programs have expanded, so have its fitness spaces. Through multiple facility renovations within the James J. McCann Center, and equipment upgrades both in the Athletic Training Room and the McCormick Hall Fitness Center, Advantage Sport & Fitness has helped Marist continually reinvent its strength and conditioning environments, ensuring athletes and coaches have access to modern, high-performance training spaces.
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Behind the Marist University project
A Trusted Partner Through Every Phase
Managing a collegiate athletic program requires balancing countless responsibilities. That’s why Marist relies on Advantage Sport & Fitness as an extension of its team—bringing industry expertise, innovative facility planning, and the latest strength and fitness solutions to every project. From initial facility concepts to ongoing renovations, the Advantage team works closely with university leadership and staff to create spaces that support performance, maximize functionality, and adapt to changing training trends.

Designed for Performance
Located within the James J. McCann Center, Marist University’s 7,500-square-foot McCormick Hall Fitness Center features a carefully selected mix of cardiovascular and strength equipment to support students and student-athletes across multiple sports and training disciplines. The fitness and recreation expansion transformed both the lower and upper levels of the James J. McCann Center into a state-of-the-art destination for fitness, recreation, and athletic performance. Designed to serve as both a training facility and an evening student hub, the expanded center provides spaces for recreation, wellness, and social connection while promoting an active lifestyle. The project includes the McCormick Hall Fitness Center, two weight rooms, an indoor turf training facility, a recreation gymnasium with two NCAA regulation basketball courts, and a 133-meter elevated indoor track.
Additional Facility Highlights:
- Precor Treadmills
- Precor Stair Climbers
- Precor ellipticals
- Peloton Bikes
- Custom Powerlift Racks
- Selectorized Strength Stations
- Quad Cable Crossover Modular Systems
The versatile equipment lineup allows students and athletes to build strength, improve conditioning, recover effectively, and train year-round in an environment designed for performance.

Built on Integrity
By staying ahead of emerging fitness trends and continually introducing innovative solutions, Advantage helps ensure Marist’s athletic facilities remain competitive for years to come.
“They’re the utmost professionals in the business. They’re constantly in tune with the fitness and strength and conditioning industries. My staff is pulled in a lot of different directions, but they’re not. They’re locked into what they do, and they’re so good at staying on top of current trends that we rely on them to make sure we have the best experience for our athletes.” – Tim Murray

Results That Speak for Themselves
Marist University continues to invest in facilities that reflect its commitment to their student-athlete success. Through every renovation and facility refresh, Advantage Sport & Fitness has remained a dependable partner, helping transform ideas into high-performing training spaces.
“If I had to choose one word to describe Advantage Sport & Fitness, it would be top notch.” As the university looks toward the future, the partnership continues to deliver the expertise, technology, and service needed to support the next generations of Red Foxes.

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