Local Family Provides Training Center for Augusta University Athletes

A local couple has made a generous gift to Augusta University paving the way for The Alvin and Yvette Harris Sports Performance Center for student-athletes there.

The new sports training center will be constructed on the upper mezzanine on the south side of Christenberry Fieldhouse on the Forest Hills Campus.

The Harris Sports Performance Center will be equipped with fitness machines, free weights and other tools for boosting strength, while also providing training and conditioning to help prevent injuries.

Ryan Erlacher, director of athletics for Augusta University, said "With the overall health, wellness and development of our student-athletes being a top priority, the new sports performance center will completely revolutionize the way we train and positively impact every current and future Jaguar student-athlete that joins our team."

The Harris Sports Performance Center will replace the current weight room and other training areas.  It will now serve as a hub for all student-athletes for basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, golf, track & field, cross country, tennis and cheer.

Alvin Harris owns Horizon Motor Coach, professional charter bus transportation company in Harlem. and Yvette is the manager.  Al Harris is co-chair of the Augusta University Foundation. The Harris' are also members of the Augusta University President's Club.