The Nova Southeastern Sharks are the athletic teams that represent Nova Southeastern University , located in Davie, Florida , in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) since the 2002–03 academic year. The Sharks previously competed in the Florida Sun Conference (FSC; now currently known as the Sun Conference since the 2008–09 school year) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1990–91 to 2001–02.
31-423: NSU competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball , basketball , cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf , soccer , softball , swimming & diving, tennis , track & field and volleyball . Former sports included women's rowing until after the 2019–20 school year. Nova Southeastern
62-623: A firm-playing surface. Loud crowd noise can also be replicated in the bubble. The Dolphins trained at Saint Andrew's School in the late 1960s and St. Thomas University from July 12, 1970 until June 4, 1993. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new training facility was July 11, 1993. The Dolphins left the Nova Southeastern University training facility in June 2021. September 26, 2006 the Dolphins made their first significant expansion to
93-472: A half-billion dollars on renovating Hard Rock Stadium, and funded the construction to host the Miami Open which began in 2019. The Miami Dolphins broke ground Tuesday August 20, 2019 on a $ 135 million state-of-the-art training complex and sports performance clinic next to Hard Rock Stadium. The new complex, which has 125,000 square feet, was completed in 2021. The 2006 AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts used
124-503: A new name for NSU athletics. After many rounds of voting the between the contest finalists the Stingrays and Sharks (both submitted by NSU law student, Rian Kinney), the university selected the shark as its new mascot. NSU is the one of only three college athletic teams to use the mascot Sharks with fellow Division II member Hawaii Pacific and Division I Long Island University. The shark mascot has become more than just an athletic logo, but also
155-401: A seat back. The main court provides for over 1,200 permanent chair-back seats, while the upper level has over 4,000 seats. The upper-level houses the world's largest automated telescopic seating system, which adds over 2,000 chair-back seats on either side when extended. The Rick Case Arena also features club level seating for boosters and donors. The area includes 66 cushioned seats overlooking
186-580: A staple to both the campus and to the Dolphins. This facility has been a connection for Nova Southeastern University to connect with South Florida and build a relationship through athletics beyond their campus. The facility has also been a practice facility for college football teams competing in Miami-area college bowl games. Nova Southeastern University and the Miami Dolphins have an agreement where one of
217-531: A symbol for the university. The Shark mascot has help brand Nova Southeastern University's identity. 26°04′40″N 80°14′31″W / 26.07790°N 80.24189°W / 26.07790; -80.24189 Nova Southeastern Sharks baseball The Nova Southeastern Sharks baseball program represents Nova Southeastern University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 's NCAA Division II level. The Sharks have
248-459: A therapy swimming pool, a cold plunge pool and whirlpools, numerous administrative offices, and a practice field. It also has a bleacher building, which can accommodate 2,000 spectators. The 56,000-square-foot (5,200 m ) facility is frequently used as a prototype for professional football teams. There is also an indoor training field known as "The Bubble." The 96,600 square feet (8,970 m ) indoor facility covers 2.2 acres (8,900 m ) on
279-618: A very short history, having only a small number of years of play under their belt; even having only joined the NCAA as recently as 2003. However, the sharks have won the Division II championship in 2016, led by the coaching of Greg Brown . The Sharks are also known for producing several MLB stars, such as J. D. Martinez of the Boston Red Sox , Miles Mikolas of the St. Louis Cardinals , and Mike Fiers of
310-409: Is equipped with 3 fields, 2 of them are used for practices, and then the main field used for games. All three field have lights so that they can allow the team to have night practices and games. The Sharks softball team's main field overlooks Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Building. The three fields are all connected by the press box area. The pressbox looks over all three of
341-517: Is extremely light, yet strong. Inflation is maintained via fans in the HVAC units through the integrated control system. The structure was designed to withstand hurricane force winds up to category three . Internal air pressure is increased to "stiffen" the structure to withstand wind loading. The bubble is used by the NSU University School Sharks for practice and scrimmages. The Bubble
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#1732863349309372-488: Is the home for the Sharks intercollegiate athletic program, and will host all of NSU's volleyball and men's and women's basketball home games. With one main game court, the arena also has two practice/game –ready courts on the upper level. The arena also has the state-of-the-art capabilities to host concerts, lectures, special events and more for NSU and the surrounding community. The Rick Case Arena features 5,500 seats, each with
403-571: Is the newest addition to the complex, which was built prior to the 2000 season. The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team as well as several MLS teams, including the Miami Fusion have used NSU's complex as their training site. The Orange Bowl Committee has entered into an agreement to use the NSU Soccer Complex as its official training site for one of its participants, which began with the 2003 FedEx Orange Bowl. The Miami Dolphins Training Facility
434-445: Is the site of The Frontier Independent Baseball League's annual player combine and tryouts. The NSU Soccer Complex consists of two practice fields and one game field. The game field is home for both the men's and women's soccer teams. All three fields come equipped with lights that allow for night practices and games. The game field features state-of-the-art grandstand seating with a capacity of 1,000 spectators. The stadium style seating
465-504: The Miami Dolphins football team includes one of the largest weight rooms in the NFL , training rooms, locker rooms, a therapy swimming pool, a cold-plunge pool and whirlpools, numerous administrative offices, and a practice field. It also has a bleacher building that can accommodate 2,000 spectators. The 56,000-square-foot (5,200 m) facility is frequently used as a prototype for other professional football teams. The team's famous bubble has been
496-614: The Miami Dolphins Training Facility , is located on the Nova Southeastern University main campus in Davie, Florida . It is the former headquarters location for the Miami Dolphins , as well as a location for frequent special events. Bowing trusses and a profile reminiscent of classic athletic facilities define this state of the art training facility. It includes a large weight room, training rooms, locker rooms,
527-679: The Oakland Athletics . After the 2019 season, coach Greg Brown announced his resignation so that he could pursue an opportunity to join the Tampa Bay Rays as a minor league hitting coordinator. Laz Gutierrez, a former roving instructor for the Boston Red Sox was named as his successor. This article about a baseball team in Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Miami Dolphins Training Facility The Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University , formerly
558-477: The University Center, opened in the summer of 2006. The building is approximately 366,000 square feet (34,000 m). The University Center is now considered the hub of the university for all students. This is a multipurpose facility that serves for more than just athletics: it is also used for extracurricular activities as well as other leisure activities. The main arena, The Rick Case Arena, which seats 5,500,
589-588: The court, the area directly behind the head basket. Both seating sections are connected to the booster/donor room. Shark Club members, the donors and boosters, enjoy the comfort of the club level area which includes a suite with catering and other luxuries. These members also have the privilege of baseline seating for the best view possible. The AD Griffin Sports Complex is home to the Nova Southeastern University Softball team. This complex
620-489: The excellent facilities and connections to the Frontier Independent League, the university has seen many of its players advance to the next level. As stated the facilities and connections have been a huge stepping ground into the next level for NSU Sharks Baseball players. Prior to the 2001 season, NSU added grandstand seating that accommodates 500 people and a fully functional press box. The Baseball Complex
651-509: The facility since it first opened with the opening of an air supported air conditioned indoor training field. The structure is 96,600 square feet (8,970 m ) and is 72 feet (22 m) tall in the center. The current owner of the Bubble is Jamaican born Jerome Harriott, who leases it to the Dolphins. In 2018, Hellas Construction installed its Matrix Turf with Helix Technology along with organic infill made of coconut and cork fibers. The Dolphins are
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#1732863349309682-578: The field, but is used mostly for the main field. Also, the AD Griffin complex is adjacent to the Miami Dolphins Training facility. The AD Griffin Sports Complex was named in honor of Mr. A.D. Griffin, Sr. The NSU Baseball Complex is considered by many to be one of the finest baseball facilities in South Florida. This fully lit complex features a playing field with two outdoor batting cages. With
713-506: The first team to have organic infill. “We’re proud to become the first professional football team in Florida to have such a venue. We believe it will help the team from a competitive standpoint as it will allow for closer game simulation during practice and allow the team to continue practicing even when storms roll in,” Bryan Wiedmeier, president of the Miami Dolphins, said. The fabric used
744-574: The school has worked hard on recruiting and has brought most of the programs to the level of the Sunshine State Conference since 2002. In 2006–07, they built the new state-of-the-art University Center which most notably holds the Shark Tank , a multipurpose arena that is most commonly used as a basketball arena. The structure holds 5,500 fans. The Sharks were originally called the Knights , which
775-520: The two Orange Bowl participants have the ability to practice at this facility. It has also been a host for Super Bowl teams; most recently, the Indianapolis Colts practiced there for Super Bowl XLI . Nova Southeastern University's athletics were originally known as the Knights. This name dates back to when the school was just Nova University. After the school merged with Southeastern University it
806-493: The west side of the main building. The “bubble” is an air-supported structure manufactured and installed by Air Structures American Technologies Incorporated (ASATI) and constructed by Stiles Construction, the same corporation who worked on the expansion of Dolphin Stadium for Super Bowl XLI . The football field, installed by The Motz Group, is regulation size and made of synthetic turf consisting of 75% rubber and 25% sand to provide
837-556: Was designed by its current owner and angel investor, Jerome Harriott. Harriott leases the facility to the organization. The Dolphins announced plans to move its training facility from Davie to a new facility to be called Baptist Health Training Complex that will be located on the northwest side of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida . The move would bring Dolphins owner Stephen Ross’s total investment in his stadium property to more than $ 600 million since 2015. Ross has spent
868-504: Was from 1982 until 2004. In 2005, they unveiled the new Sharks logo and athletic mascot. The nickname was selected by the students of Nova Southeastern University. The university has also made great strides in increasing its spot offerings and putting as many student-athletes on the field as possible. The Sharks have won ten team NCAA national championships, all at the Division II level. The newest project for Nova Southeastern University ,
899-400: Was located on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University until 2021. The facility was brought to the campus with connections through the Miami Dolphins; for example, the owner of the team, H. Wayne Huizenga, has the school's Business College named after him. The connection between the Dolphins, Huizenga and Nova Southeastern University is deep. The state-of-the-art training facility of
930-450: Was looking for a new identity to emerge for its athletic teams. The merger between the schools happened in 1994 when the school was still competing in the NAIA. They remained the Knights until the 2005 season. Upon completion of their reclassification period Nova Southeastern University wanted to complete its rebranding. In 2005, the administration put together a school wide contest to help create
961-520: Was originally an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) institution back in the 1982–83 athletic season, which they would compete in their first conference affiliation home in the Florida Sun Conference from 1990 to 2002. In 2002, Nova Southeastern University made the transition into Division II athletics. They finished their provisional membership in 2005, and are now eligible to compete for championships. In only four years