Thomas H. Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief

Expanded to 36 chapters, this edition incorporates the knowledge of 23 of the leading professionals in the facilities planning and development field. Major changes consist of combining chapters on the history and standards of the Council on Facilities and Equipment (CFE); and chapters on site selection, construction, and bidding. In addition, new chapters on the following issues have been included construction terminology, energy management, parking lot design, elementary and secondary physical education areas, adventure programming facilities, equestrian spaces, skateparks, international sport center, designing for park and recreation facilities and trends in equipment. Keep your “Building Bloopers” to a minimal-order this new resource today!

MEET THE AUTHORS

Thomas H. Sawyer
Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Author
Dr. Sawyer is a Professor of Physical Education, and Recreation and Sport Management, and Coordinator of the graduate sport management program in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management at Indiana State University. Dr. Sawyer has been a high school and university coach in the following sports: baseball, soccer, and track and field. He was an associate athletic director at a NAIA, Division II school, an intramural and recreational sports director at three different institutions of higher education, and a department head or chair of a department of HPE or PE in three different institutions.

He has 33 peer reviewed professional articles in national and international journals, 31 articles for-hire, and 82 other articles in state journals reviewed by editors. He has authored a variety of chapters in a number of textbooks. He has co-authored a club, recreation, and sport management, and coaching education textbook and authored an employee services management textbook, and a golf management book regarding legal issues.

Dr. Sawyer has given 59 peered reviewed professional presentations at state, regional, national, and international conventions, and 111 workshops at state, regional, and national meetings. His research areas focus on coaching education, facility and equipment development, sport law, and sport nutrition.

He has been actively involved in professional organizations serving as President, Indiana AHPERD; Chair, Council on Facilities and Equipment; President, American Association for Active Life Styles and Fitness; Treasurer, Society for the Study of the Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity (SSLASPA); Executive Director, SSLASPA; Editor, Indiana AHPERD Journal; Chair, JOPERD Editorial Board; Editor, Journal of the Legal Aspects of Sport; and Editor, AAHPERD Law Review.

Dr. Sawyer is President of the Indiana Center for Sport Education, Inc. (ICSE). The ICSE provides the following services: coaching education seminars, liability seminars, legal consultation, and risk management audits.

AUTHORS

Joe Brown
Dr. Brown is Professor Emeritus of Health and Human Performance at Austin Peay State University. For 16 of the 24 years he was at Austin Peay, he chaired the department and served six months as Interim Director of Athletics. Dr. Brown has authored an athletic training book, athletic training manuals, and numerous peer reviewed articles in international, national, regional and state journals. During his career he had athletic training responsibilities for basketball at the University of Kentucky, all sports at Southern Illinois University and football, basketball and baseball at Southeast Missouri State University. Additionally, he was the athletic trainer for the 1964 Olympic Basketball Trials, the National Basketball Coaches’ East-West All Star Games and the Kentucky Basketball Coaches’ East-West All Star Games. Dr. Brown received his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Southeast Missouri State University, Master’s degree in Health Education from Southern Illinois University, and Doctoral degree in Physical Education/Special Education from the University of Cincinnati.

Gordon Calkins
Dr. Calkins is a Professor of Physical Education at Virginia Military Institute. He has been a coach and boxing instructor for 23 years. Dr. Calkins coached 12 national champions and the VMI team placed third in the nation on two occasions. He is a registered coach with USA Boxing, the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) and is a Boxing Coaches Clinician for USA Boxing. Dr. Calkins has served as treasurer and registration chairman for the NCBA and is a member of the Sports Medicine committee of USA Boxing. He is also a retired Colonel with the United Stated Marine Core Reserves. Dr. Calkins received his Ed. D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1977.

John Gartland
Mr. Gartland is head coach of the Indiana State University women’s cross country and track and field teams. He led the women’s team to the Missouri Valley Conference outdoor track title in 1998 and was named the MVC Outdoor Coach of the Year. Gartland has received the Conference Coach of the Year award eight times and the NCAA District V Coach of the Year honors four times. Mr. Gartland received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and a Master of Science from Indiana University.

Bernie Goldfine
Dr. Goldfine is Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University. Currently, he is Chair-Elect of the Council on Facilities and Equipment. Dr. Goldfine has taught undergraduate courses in the area of facility design and management, served as a consultant on various athletic facility projects, and oversaw the design, planning, and management of a wide variety of athletic facilities while serving for 13 years as a high school athletic director. He has completed numerous presentations and articles for publication at the state, national and international levels as well as contributed to textbooks on facilities. Dr. Goldfine received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a Master of Arts and Ph.D from the University of Southern California.

Thomas Horne
Dr. Horne is the Director of Facility Operations and Program Support within the Department of Physical Education at the U.S. Military Academy. He has been the Department of Physical Education representative for planning and development for the $85 million Arvin Physical Development Center, a $10 million pool and locker room renovation and numerous other construction/renovation projects at the U.S. Military Academy. Dr. Horne has completed presentations at the 1998 Athletic Business Conference, the Virginia Recreation and Park Society and has taught an athletic facilities course in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lampur for the U.S. Sports Academy. Dr. Horne received a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Slippery Rock University, and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Physical Education from the Ohio State University.

Susan Hudson
Dr. Hudson is a McElroy professor of youth leadership studies at the University of Northern Iowa. She has written numerous articles, books and monographs and has done over 40 paper presentations before conventions and professional groups. Dr. Hudson has held leadership positions as President of the American Leisure Academy, President of the American Association for Leisure and Recreation, and Vice-President for Recreation with the Southern District of AAHPERD. She is a project associate for the National Program for Playground Safety and a Facilities Unit Manager with the Girl Scouts of America - Cross Timbers Council. Dr. Hudson received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California-Davis, a Master of Science in Recreation Administration from California State University - Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. in Leisure Services from the University of Utah.

D.J. Hunsaker
Mr. Hunsaker is President/CEO of Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates located in St. Louis, MO. Client contact, design programming, and strategic planning are just a few of his many responsibilities. Mr. Hunsaker was a design consultant for Georgia Tech (host of the 1996 Olympic swimming venue), Eisenhower Park (host of the 1998 goodwill Games), St. Peters Rec-Plex (site of the 1994 Olympic Festival) and Saanich Community Center (site of the aquatics venue for the 1994 Commonwealth games). He is past president of the Midwest Pool Management Corporation and the Swim Facility Operators Association of America. Currently, he is a board member of the National Swimming Pool Foundation and Chairman of Community Recreation Systems. Mr. Hunsaker is the recipient of four gold medal national awards for design excellence. He wrote the Official Swimming Pool Design Compendium for the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Mr. Hunsaker received a Bachelor of Science in City Planning from the University of Illinois.

Julia Ann Hypes
Mrs. Hypes is Sports Information Director at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a teaching fellow at Indiana State University where she is pursuing a Ph. D. in Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology. She has presented at the state, regional and international levels. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Sport Science from the U. S. Sports Academy.

Michael G. Hypes
Dr. Hypes is an Instructor in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management and coordinator of the undergraduate sport management program at Indiana State University. He is Chair for the Council for Facilities and Equipment, Vice-President for the Indiana Center for Sport Education, Inc., Assistant Editor of the Indiana AHPERD Journal, was Assistant Editor of the Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, Director of Higher Education for Indiana AHPERD, was Assistant Editor of the Tennessee AHPERD Journal, and has held various leadership positions in professional organizations. He has completed numerous presentations and articles for publication at the state, national and international levels. Dr. Hypes received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Physical Education from Appalachian State University and a Doctor of Arts from Middle Tennessee State University.

James Karabestsos
Dr. Karabestsos is a Professor at Western Illinois University. He co-authored a chapter in Planning Facilities for Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, and completed presentations at two AAHPERD Conventions. Dr. Karabestsos has been the Director of Campus Recreation at the University of Idaho, Assistant Athletic Director in charge of facilities at the University of North Dakota. He also participated in the planning of two major HPERD facility renovation projects at the University of North Dakota and the University of Idaho. Dr. Karabestsos received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Northern Michigan University and an Ed.D. from the University of Northern Colorado.

David LaRue
David LaRue is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he majored in Landscape Architecture. LaRue has over 26 years in landscape design and construction; having served clients in Dubuque, Iowa; St. Louis, Missouri, Essex County, Connecticut, and for the past nine years: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. His understanding of the essentials of landscape design and the design-build process have provided thousands of customers with improved functionality and aesthetically enhanced, adjacent outdoor environments; thereby increasing the quality and value of their properties. LaRue's primary work on Martha's Vineyard has evolved into the planning and placement of sophisticated irrigation systems for lawns and plantings.

Richard LaRue
Dr. Larue is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Performance at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. He has produced a number of scholarly publications in journals, newsletters, and professional textbooks; and has completed over two dozen regional, national and international presentations. Dr. LaRue is currently AAALF’s representative to the AAHPERD Board of Governors. He has also served as the Council on Facilities and Equipment Chair and representative to the Board of Directors of AAALF; and on the Executive Committees of the Council on Facilities and Equipment and of AAALF. He has been a consultant for several sport and recreational facilities, including most recently the YMCA in Warren, PA; the Hogan Sports Center at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire; and, while teaching overseas in Aruba and in Singapore. Dr. LaRue received a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Physical Education and Health from the University of Northern Iowa, a Master of Science and a Doctorate of Physical Education from Springfield College, in Massachusetts.

Hervey Lavoie
Mr. Lavoie is President of Ohlson Lavoie Corporation, Architecture and Planning located in Denver, CO. He plays an active role in the planning and designs of all projects the firm undertakes. He has conducted several seminars, published numerous articles and is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the International Health and Racquet Sports Association (IHRSA). Mr. Lavoie has been awarded the Athletic Business Facility of Merit in 1990 and 1995 “in recognition of an especially outstanding sports/recreation facility.” He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Detroit and Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado.

John McNichols
Mr. McNichols is the head coach for the Indiana State University men’s Track and Field and Cross Country programs. He led ISU to its first Indiana Intercollegiate cross country title in the fall of 1997, the cross country team won a Missouri Valley Conference Title in 1996, and in the spring of 1997 won the Missouri Valley Outdoor Track and Field title. Mr. McNichols was named MVC Coach of the Year for both seasons as well as the NCAA District V Coach of the Year for outdoor track. In addition to hid coaching duties, he has worked as a meet official at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis, and the 1988 U. S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. He also served as a head marshal at the Atlanta Olympic Games. Mr. McNichols received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Indiana University.

Arthur H. Mittelstaedt, Jr.
Dr. Mittelstaedt is the Executive Director of the Recreation Safety Institute Ltd. He has held positions in recreation and sports for governmental municipalities, for entrepreneurial enterprises, and for institutional groups. Currently, he serves as an Executive of two consulting firms. He has participated as an expert witness in liability suits, condemnation cases and zoning matters for local, state, and federal courts. Dr. Mittelstaedt has authored over 125 articles in recreation, sports and safety and has been a contributing author to several books. He has held several teaching positions in higher education. Dr. Mittelstaedt received a masters Degree in Public Administration and a Doctorate of Education from New York University.

Jeffrey C. Petersen
Dr. Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Sport Studies at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where he also serves as the Sport Management Program Coordinator. He has made facility and risk management presentations at the state and national level. Dr. Petersen has a professional background outside of teaching including seven years of coaching at the interscholastic and intercollegiate levels, and five years of interscholastic athletic administration in both the public and private school setting. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education from Taylor University, a Master of Arts in Human Performance and Sport from New Mexico Highlands University, and a Ph.D. in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico.

Thomas Rosandich, Jr.
Dr. Rosandich is the Vice President for Administration and Finance for the United States Sports Academy. His experience in facility design and review cover areas on a national and international level. Dr. Rosandich has completed several publications and presentations on sport facility design and equipment and was an equipment specialist for the American Institute of Sport Design. He most recently has submitted design reviews for The Mitchell Center at the University of South Alabama and the Molepole Sports Complex in Botswana. Dr. Rosandich received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Columbia Pacific University, and a Master of Sport Science from the United States Sports Academy, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate (ABD) at the United States Sports Academy.

Todd Seidler
Dr. Seidler is coordinator of the graduate program in Sports Administration at the University of New Mexico. He spent six years as the coordinator of the graduate Sports Administration program at Wayne State University and two years as the coordinator of the undergraduate Sport Management Program at Guilford College. He is a past chairman of the Council on Facilities and Equipment within the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Dr. Seidler is active as a consultant on facilities and risk management for sport recreation. He presents, publishes and teaches classes in Facility Planning and Design, Facility Management, and Risk Management. Dr. Seidler received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from San Diego State University, a Master’s and Ph. D. in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico.

Donna Thompson
Dr. Thompson is a Professor at the University of Northern Iowa and Director of the National Program for Playground Safety. She has contributed to numerous books and monographs and written over 30 articles for publication. Dr. Thompson has held leadership positions as a Senior Fellow with the American Leisure Academy, President of the American Association for Leisure and Recreation and as a member of the Executive Committee for the National Playground Safety Institute. She has been 1st Vice-President of the Conestoga Council of Girl Scouts, on the National Advisory Board for Boundless Playgrounds and Secretary for the ASTM Public Use Playground Sub-Committee. Dr. Thompson received a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Western Washington University, a Master of Arts in New Testament from Wheaton College, Illinois, and a Ph.D. in Physical Education from the Ohio State University.

Jack Vivian
Dr. Vivian is President of JRV Management, Inc., a sport facility management company in Ann Arbor, MI. He has held several teaching positions in higher education as well as numerous administrative positions in sport. His areas of expertise include sport facilities planning, feasibility studies, design and management, and business turn-around consulting. In addition, he has written over 100 articles for publication and completed over 20 presentation at the state, national and international levels. Dr. Vivian received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Adrian College, a Master’s in Education, and a Ph. D. from Bowling Green State University.

Hal Walker
Dr. Walker is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the undergraduate and graduate sport management programs at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. He has served as a Director of Athletics, Division I Volleyball Coach, Department Chair, and Academic Dean while teaching at the college level. Dr. Walker has completed presentations at the national and international level on facility and event management, sport marketing, and risk management. He has been a consultant for sport related businesses, facility risk reviews, and sport facility planning and programming. Dr. Walker earned a Bachelor’s degree from Brock University in Canada and a Master’s and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

Harvey White
Dr. White is a Professor and head of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at New Mexico State University. He has written several papers for publication, completed presentations on facility planning, and received the National Honor Award from the Council for Equipment and Facilities in 1996. Dr. White received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Pembroke State University, a master of Arts in Physical Education from Western Carolina University, and a Ph. D. in Sport Administration from the University of New Mexico.