The Systems Behind The Scoreboard.
A World Class Facility is a Network of Systems
A world-class athletic facility is more than just a field—it is a network of specialized systems that must work in perfect synchronization. Whether it’s the microscopic tolerances of a competition running track or the complex climate demands of an indoor training center, these high-performance environments require expert oversight to ensure long-term durability and safety.
DERSEN Sport provides comprehensive project management for the specialized infrastructure that powers modern athletics.
“In a typical project, the track installer and the lighting contractor may never speak to one another. That fragmentation costs you — in utility conflicts, drainage issues, and schedule delays. We eliminate those gaps.“
-Michael D. Boekholder, Co-Owner
Every Level. Every Stage. Every Type of Owner.
Athletic directors managing a facility upgrade they’ve never done before. Facilities managers who have a GC but nobody watching the specialized systems. Municipal parks and recreation departments trying to stretch a bond referendum as far as it’ll go. University administrators coordinating a capital project across three different departments.
The common thread isn’t the title or the institution — it’s the situation. You’re overseeing a significant investment in a facility type you don’t build every day, with contractors who are each expert in their own scope and nobody whose job it is to make sure those scopes actually connect.
That’s where we come in. Whether you’re in early planning, mid-design, or already under construction and starting to see the cracks — we’ll tell you exactly where things stand and what needs to happen next.
Precision Management for Complex Builds
We provide rigorous project oversight for the specialized systems that define high-performance athletic environments.
Running Tracks
Competition tracks are among the most technically demanding builds in sports construction. A fraction of an inch in sub-base deviation leads to water pooling or surface failure.
DERSEN’s role: Rigorous oversight of mass grading, asphalt tolerances, and synthetic surfacing to NFHS, NCAA, or World Athletics standards.
High-Output Sports Lighting
Modern LED systems are a significant capital investment. They require robust electrical infrastructure and precise aiming to minimize spill-light while maximizing player visibility.
DERSEN’s role: Coordinating civil and electrical engineering so pole foundations integrate cleanly with field drainage and the system meets spec.
Field Houses & Indoor Training Centers
Indoor facilities introduce a new layer of complexity – the building envelope. From specialized HVAC to high-performance indoor turf, these are multi-trade environments.
DERSEN’s role: Managing hand-offs between structural, mechanical, and athletic flooring contractors so the facility performs and operates efficiently.
Press Boxes & Media Centers
The hub of game-day operations requires seamless integration of structural steel, technology, and fan-sightline engineering.
DERSEN’s role: Managing elevated press box development – life-safety compliance, and infrastructure future-proofed for modern broadcasting.
Ready to Talk Through Your Project?
The most expensive mistakes on these projects happen in the gaps between trades. We close those gaps. Let’s talk about yours.