Construction work is in progress on the new $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural and Fitness Center. 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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November 11, 2025
As Beacon College’s 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’s and women’s squads are navigating early challenges with resilience.
August 28, 2025
Beacon College 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.
July 17, 2025
Jared Carter, a recent business management graduate, has been selected for the New South Athletic Conference team to play in the prestigious Copa Sul-Americana de Basquete (South American Basketball Cup) Tournament in Brazil.
of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and the New South Athletic Conference
In 2023, Beacon College took a significant step forward in the evolution of our athletics program with admission into the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, a national small-college intercollegiate athletic league. In 2024, Beacon joined the New South Athletic Conference providing additional playing opportunities within the USCAA.
Our athletics options include opportunities for every member of the Beacon community to play in our no-cost intramural sports program. It’s 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.
As the centerpiece of The Beacon Promise Capital Campaign, the construction of an $11 million, 28,000-square-foot Intramural & Fitness Center is critical to enhancing our students’ physical wellness and quality of life. While physical activity is important for all, it is especially important for Beacon College’s neurodivergent student population.
Go to Beacon PromiseLocated in Leesburg’s 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.
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.
Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Programs / Head Coach Men's Basketball
pburke@beaconcollege.eduDirector of Athletic Innovation and Outreach
lliesman@beaconcollege.eduAssistant Director of Fitness, Intramurals and Recreation / Compliance Officer
352-638-9773kclose@beaconcollege.eduWomen's Head Basketball Coach
352-638-9736mudoka@beaconcollege.eduHead Coach and Athletic Strength and Development Coach
352-323-1360twrice@beaconcollege.eduPersonal Trainer
352-638-9714wbaldwin@beaconcollege.eduRecreational Specialist
847-533-5798njudge@beaconcollege.edu