St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Opens $32 Million Athletics Complex Featuring Samson’s Custom Sports Performance Center

Location: 5901 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735

After just one year of construction, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, has opened its $32 million Athletics Complex and Student Union — a 58,000 sq ft hub built to bring students, families, and athletes together.At the center of this new complex is the St. Andrew’s Sports Performance Center, a state-of-the-art training space designed and outfitted by Samson Equipment. Built to meet the needs of a growing K–12 athletic program, the Samson-designed weight room enhances athlete throughput, supports efficient group training, and reflects St. Andrew’s mission to develop healthy, well-rounded student-athletes.

Coach-Driven Design

Director of Sports Performance Ray Wright, who spent more than two decades in the NFL, emphasized the importance of providing student-athletes with a professional training environment.

“The kids are eager to learn. They’re excited about the new weight room and ready to train. This space gives them the opportunity to grow as athletes and as people.”

Function Meets Flow

Working closely with the St. Andrew’s performance staff, Samson designed the layout to maximize space, safety, and efficiency. The new room supports multiple teams training simultaneously without sacrificing quality or supervision.

Edward Cantrell, Football Program Director, described how the new space transforms training efficiency:

“Athlete development is everything for us. With this layout, we can get more guys working at once and keep the quality high. It changes what’s possible for our program.”

Performance and Care Under One Roof

The new facility merges strength, performance, and recovery. Abby Elliott, Head Athletic Trainer, shared how it impacts her daily work.

“It’s a place where we can train, treat, and track our athletes’ progress every day. Seeing their growth from freshman year to graduation is what makes this so rewarding.”

Samson Equipment Integration

Every detail in the St. Andrew’s Sports Performance Center was designed for function, durability, and visual impact. The room features:

Each station was customized to fit the facility’s training flow, allowing coaches to run large groups efficiently while maintaining safety and intensity.