Brown Local Schools Break Ground for New Malvern Athletic Complex
Malvern, OH – March 4, 2025 – Brown Local Schools proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Malvern Athletic Complex on Tuesday, March 4th, at Malvern Community Park. The ceremony brought together Malvern High School coaches, student-athletes, school administration, supporters, and Board of Education members to mark the beginning of the project.
About the New Malvern Athletic Complex
The 6,000-square-foot facility will be constructed on the former locker room site and will include:
Home and visiting locker rooms
Accessible public restrooms and a family restroom
Weight room
Coaches' offices
Athletic training area
Officials Locker Room
Storage
This new athletic complex will replace the former locker room, originally built in 1989 and recently demolished to make way for improvements. Construction will begin immediately, with the facility scheduled to open in August 2025—just in time for the fall sports season. This upgrade aims to enhance the experience of both athletes and fans by addressing critical needs for improved restrooms and locker room facilities.
Fundraising and Community Support for Additional Improvements
In addition to the new complex, the district is actively seeking donor funding to support further enhancements, including:
Weight room equipment
Infield turf and drainage for baseball and softball fields, reducing game cancellations and increasing usability
Football field turf, benefiting football, track, cross country, cheer, band, and elementary events
Malvern Athletic Project Fundraising Campaign
The ongoing fundraising campaign has already raised approximately $450,000 toward its $1.3 million goal. Key milestones include:
$500,000 raised: Installation of weight-room equipment and infield turf for baseball and softball
$1 million raised: Exploration of football field turf options
The fundraising effort has been bolstered by generous donations from local businesses and individuals, including foundational contributions from Roman Plumbing (Kocher Family), Mr. James Woods, BellStores, donations made in memory of Beverly Tucci, Yerrick Enterprises, and Uptown Auto Services.
Donor Recognition Levels
To honor contributors, the district has established the following donor recognition tiers:
National Champion Donor – $100,000+
State Champion Donor – $50,000
All-Ohio Donor – $25,000
All-League Donor – $10,000
Varsity Letter Donor – $5,000
Hornet Donor – $1,000
How to Donate
Community members and businesses interested in supporting the Malvern Athletic Project can send donations to:
Malvern Athletic Project - Brown Local Schools
3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern, OH 44644
For more information, please contact Athletic Director Dave Tucci, Superintendent Mark Scott, or any Malvern Athletic Booster Club officer.
Thank you for your support, and
Go Hornets!