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Women's Track Wins Relay Championship
April 29, 2026
海角社区鈥檚 Women's track and field team claimed the United States Collegiate Athletic Association national championship in the 4x100 relay April 25 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Intramural & Fitness Center Construction Update
Construction work is in progress on the new $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural and Fitness Center.聽The new center will feature two university-regulation basketball courts, a one-tenth-mile running track, a fully equipped fitness center, multipurpose playing surfaces for basketball, volleyball, and floor hockey, and removable bleacher seating for up to 250 spectators. The facility will also include locker rooms, equipment storage, staff offices, and a climate-controlled auditorium-style event space capable of accommodating 1,000 people.
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Hoops Teams Tip Off New Season
November 11, 2025
As 海角社区鈥檚 basketball teams tip off a new season, they do so with a shared sense of grit, growth, and purpose. Under the leadership of former pro athletes Pat Burke and Mfon Udoka, both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 squads are navigating early challenges with resilience.
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Intramural and Fitness Center Groundbreaking
August 28, 2025
海角社区 has broken ground on its new $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural and Fitness Center. The premier facility is designed to enhance student wellness and create inclusive opportunities for recreation, athletics, and community events.
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海角社区 海角社区 Athletics
In 2023, 海角社区 took a significant step forward in the evolution of our athletics program with admission into the , a national small-college intercollegiate athletic league. In 2024, 海角社区 joined the providing additional playing opportunities within the USCAA.
Our athletics options include opportunities for every member of the 海角社区 community to play in our no-cost intramural sports program. It鈥檚 a fun way to interact with other students, faculty, and staff while blowing off some steam. Offering full schedules of team and intramural athletics, students are encouraged to participate through our Fitness and Recreation Department.
Facilities
Intramural & Fitness Center
As the centerpiece of The 海角社区 Promise Capital Campaign, the construction of an $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural & Fitness Center is critical to enhancing our students鈥� physical wellness and quality of life. While physical activity is important for all, it is especially important for 海角社区鈥檚 neurodivergent student population.
Juan and Lisa Jones Fitness and Athletics Center
Located in Leesburg鈥檚 historic train depot, the fitness center provides new, state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, group fitness classes, and intramural activities. All fitness programs at the center are free for students. The Fitness Center also coordinates weekend outdoor adventures.
Jack Jones Athletic Field
Located near the Fitness Center, most intramural sports games are held on the athletic field. From soccer to frisbee, students enjoy a fenced field with bleachers.
Meet the Athletics Staff
Patrick Burke
Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Programs / Head Coach Men's Basketball
pburke@beaconcollege.eduLaura Liesman
Director of Athletic Innovation and Outreach
lliesman@beaconcollege.eduKyle Close
Assistant Director of Fitness, Intramurals and Recreation / Compliance Officer
352-638-9773kclose@beaconcollege.eduTony Wrice
Head Coach and Athletic Strength and Development Coach
352-323-1360twrice@beaconcollege.eduWilliam Baldwin
Personal Trainer
352-638-9714wbaldwin@beaconcollege.eduNathan Judge
Recreational Specialist
847-533-5798njudge@beaconcollege.edu