Considerations For NCAA Division I And Football Championship

Subdivision Football

Presented to theFGCU Board of Trustees

January 18, 2011

The Consulting Team

• Carr Sports Associates Inc. (Feasibility Study)

• Helen Grant Consulting (Title IX/Gender Equity)

• Populous (Facilities)

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Consultants’ Charge

1. Review of Athletics resourcing for Division I

2. Identify, analyze and quantify Issues related to Division I FCS Scholarship Football

3. Analyze Title IX and Gender Equity compliance

4. Conduct assessment of existing facilities and develop a description with costs of proposed FCS Football Facilities

I. Introduction

1. Process

2. Timeline

3. Three Phases of Research/Discussion:

Phase I: Feasibility Study

Phase II: Market Assessment

Phase III: Plan of Implementation

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II. Study Assumptions1. FGCU Trustees and Administration agree that:

• NCAA Division I in Atlantic Sun Conference is consistent with FGCU mission and vision

• Need for continued and substantial University and community support for Athletics –student fees are foundational

2. Commitment to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, compliance with Title IX

3. Commitment to student-athlete welfare and graduation

4. Modern Athletics facilities are required

5. Maximize external revenue generating opportunities

6. Enhancements dependent on available resources

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III. Policy Considerations1. Athletics’ goals in its new strategic plan must be

linked to FGCU Strategic Plan for 2010-2015

2. Ask: “How would FGCU benefit from the addition of FCS scholarship Football?”

3. Identify Athletics’ Peer and Aspirational Peer Institutions for benchmarking

4. Institutional control and NCAA rules compliance

5. Value of NCAA Division I Certification

6. Academic Retention to Graduation

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IV. NCAA Division I Legislation and FCS Football

1. FGCU Athletics’ timeline has been expedited since 2000

2. NCAA Division I Moratorium and FCS Football requirements

3. FGCU would award Football scholarships

4. Future FCS Conference Membership would be essential

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V. Equity and Diversity 1. Gender Equity and Diversity

a) Gender & Diversity Issues Plan

b) Monitoring by Intercollegiate Athletics Committee

2. Title IX

a) Accommodation of Interest and Abilities

- Three-Part Test

- Proportionality

- Timeline

b) Athletic Scholarships requirements

c) Remaining Components of Title IX

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FGCU- First Test Compliance

Full-Time Undergrad. Male 3430 43.9%

Full-Time Undergrad. Female4381 56.1%

Male Athletic Participants 111 44%

Female Athletic Participants 141 56%

.1% difference – Compliance with First Test

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Addition of Football

Full-Time Undergraduate Male 3430 43.9%

Full-Time Undergraduate Female 4381 56.1%

Male Athletic Participants 221 57.1%

Female Athletic Participants 166 42.9%

Addition of Football – 90 Male Participants

13.2 % difference – Non-Compliance with First Test.

Additional 2-3 teams with 110 Female Participants

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VI. Transition Considerations

1. FGCU Athletics’ profile and A-Sun Conference members’ profile

2. Options for FCS Football:

a) Independent status

b) Join existing FCS conference: all sports

c) Join as Football-only member

3. Timeline for transition to FCS Football

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VI. Transition Considerations

2010-11 Feasibility Study Year

TBD Deliberation Years: Research, Forums, Phase II Market Assessment

TBD Decision Year: President’s recommendation & Board of

Trustees decision. Phase III Plan of Implementation, design facilities

TBD Preparation Year: Hire Head Coach plus 4 assistants, recruit first

class (16), start building facilities

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VI. Transition Considerations

TBD Practice Year: Hire more coaches and staff, first practice in Fall semester, no games vs. NCAA teams.

Recruit second class (32)

TBD Play Year 1: Play first games vs. NAIA and NCAA teams

Recruit third class (48)

TBD Play Year 2: Play conference schedule. Recruit fourth class

(63)

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VI. Transition Considerations

TBD Play Year 3: Eligible for FCS post-season.

Recruit fifth class (63)

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VII. Facilities

1. Existing Facilities Assessment

2. FCS Football Facilities - Develop Program and Costs

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As Populous, we enthusiastically embrace the expertise we uniquely claim – drawing people together around teams, athletes,

events, places, commerce, industry and ideas they wholeheartedly embrace and adore.

Since inception in 1983, Populous has grown into the world’s leading design firm dedicated exclusively to creating environments that draw people and communities together for unforgettable experiences. Our portfolio includes such icons as:•Yankee Stadium in New York•2012 London Summer Olympic Games main stadium•Nanjing Sports Park in China•02 World Arenas in Berlin, London & Dublin•Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona •University of Minnesota’s new TCF Bank Stadium •Event planning for the Super Bowl & Major League Baseball

All Star Games

Over 120 College and University Clients ranging from NAIA and to NCAA D-1 Programs

• Toured FGCU’s Athletic Facilities

• Interviewed FGCU personnel

• Developed master program for facilities for NCAA Division I FCS Football

• Analyzed existing facilities for potential use for Football

• Analyzed conformance with A-Sun and NCAA Division I standards

• J. E. Dunn Construction (National Contractor) estimated construction costs

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Our Process

• Football stadium: 15,000 seats - expandable to 30,000

• Football support building: locker rooms, offices, meeting rooms, sports medicine/training

• Two practice fields: one natural/one artificial

• For all sports: expanded academic support and strength/conditioning facilities

• FGCU existing facilities at maximum capacity

• FGCU needs off campus site for Athletics’ expansion.

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FGCU FCS Football Facilities

Note: These costs are in 2011 dollars and include construction, infrastructure, fees, furnishings and equipment plus contingencies; estimates do not include land acquisition.

Base Facilities Cost Ranges Total Costs

15,000 seat Stadium $ 66,474,200 $ 73,470,800 $ 66,474,200 $ 73,470,800

Football Support Service Facilities

$ 13,073,514 $ 14,448,559 $ 79,547,714 $ 87,919,359

Two outdoor practice fields $ 1,519,000 $ 1,679,000 $ 81,066,714 $ 89,598,359

Total Base Facilities $ 81,066,714 $ 89,598,359

Additional Indoor practice facility

$ 17,336,200 $ 19,161,800 $ 98,402,914 $ 108,760,159

Future stadium expansion from 15,000 to 20,000 seats

$ 10,926,500 $ 12,074,400 $ 109,329,414 $ 120,834,559

Future stadium expansion from 20,000 to 30,000 seats

$ 20,937,800 $ 23,141,300 $ 130,267,214 $ 143,975,859

Summary of Estimated Football Facility Costs

1. Continue to include Athletics in campus master plan and create a dedicated master plan for Athletics. Recommendations for improvements and expansion:

• New Student Recreation Center

• Expanded Soccer and Track Facility

• Enhanced Tennis Facility

• Central Athletics Service Building

• NCAA Division I FCS Football

FGCU should research developing a new Athletics Complex

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Facilities Conclusions and Recommendations

2. Continue maximizing use of existing facilities and combine new construction with repurposing of existing space. FGCU can accommodate all current sports for NCAA Division-I competition:

• Student Recreation Center• Track/Soccer Facility• Upgraded Tennis Facility• Central Athletic Service Building

3. Consider revenue producing capabilities: ticketing, premium seating, concessions, and sponsorship signage.

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Facilities Conclusions and Recommendations

VIII. Personnel and Organizational Design

1. Organizational model requires additional investment in personnel, especially for student-athlete services

2. Personnel compensation needs to reflect marketplace: Administrative/Support Staff

and Coaches

3. Recommended organizational structures for Athletics will increase effectiveness and efficiency

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IX. Fiscal Issues 1. Benchmarks depict FGCU as aligned with peers

2. Athletics Financial Model

a) Allocated Revenues (78%)

b) Generated Revenues (22%)

3. NCAA Division I Pro Forma: FY’s 2011 - 2016

a) Expenses $7.1 Million - $9.4 Million

b) Track and modest assumptions

4. FCS Football Pro Forma: 5-year implementation

a) FCS Median Expenses - $12 Million

b) Approximately 500 Student-Athletes

c) Gross Expenses - $5.9 Million

d) Net Revenues – (-$4.8 Million)

5. FCS Football Facility Costs - $90 Million

a) Excluding land acquisition

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X. Support Systems Analysis

1. Infrastructure of Athletics - 18 operational areas

2. Increase integration with University counterparts

3. Evolving status - require additional personnel, facilities and funding

4. Need greater delineation of line item allocations

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XI. Comprehensive Conclusions and Recommendations

3 Phases of research and discussion: Phase I: Feasibility Study Phase II: Market Assessment

Phase III: Plan of Implementation

1. Develop 5-year Athletics Strategic Plan • Integration with University Strategic Plan

• Athletics Vision Statement

• Clear, measureable, obtainable objectives

• Use Division I pro forma, with/without Football

• Campus collaboration to create infrastructure

• Maintain Title IX compliance

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XI. Comprehensive Conclusions and Recommendations

2. Continue to include Athletics in campus master plan and create a dedicated master plan for Athletics.

3. Athletics organization driven by strategic direction

4. Maximize external generated revenues

5. Prominently position Athletics in capital campaigns

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XI. Comprehensive Conclusions and Recommendations 6. FCS Football

• Use this Study to promote focused discussion about FCS Football in campus and public forums

• Determine if Phase II Market Assessment is needed

• Use results of Phases I and II to determine if Phase III Plan of Implementation is warranted

7. If Considerations for Football advance, maintain awareness of NCAA FCS developments and realignments in FCS conferences

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Considerations For NCAA Division I And Football Championship

Subdivision Football

Presented to theFGCU Board of Trustees

January 18, 2011