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About

At Miller & Associates, our engineering team helps clients plan, design, and construct athletic complexes that are safe, durable, and built for performance. From school stadiums to multi-use athletic facilities, we work alongside our clients to create spaces that support competition, training, and community events.

Our team provides practical, site-specific solutions, addressing grading, drainage, field and track layout, and surfacing to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability. We coordinate closely with stakeholders, architects, and contractors to move projects efficiently from concept through construction.

Features

  • Field layout & orientation design
  • Track geometry & surfacing systems
  • Grading & drainage design
  • Natural turf & synthetic field systems
  • Stormwater management & site utilities
  • Lighting & electrical coordination
  • ADA accessibility & site circulation
  • Bleachers, press boxes, & support facilities

Kearney High Athletic Field Complex

Kearney, NE

Miller & Associates supported the development of a premier collegiate athletic complex in Kearney, Nebraska, designed to host high-level competitions and serve the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The facility provides a comprehensive, multi-sport venue for both competition and practice.

Project Features

  • Stadium seating capacity of 2,508
  • Synthetic turf multi-sport infield
  • Eight-lane competition track
  • Pole vault, long jump, & triple jump runways
  • Two competition shot put sectors & three practice sectors
  • Four competition cages for discus & hammer throw
  • Two practice discus sectors
  • Javelin runway & sector
  • Three practice fields for football and soccer
  • Master plan includes:
    • Eight tennis courts
    • Two softball fields
    • One baseball field

Services We Provided

  • Site planning & athletic facility layout
  • Coordination of multi-sport complex design
  • Preliminary & final design support
  • Integration of competition & practice facilities
  • Development of master planning concepts
  • Coordination of site infrastructure & amenities
  • Support for phased development & future expansion

Miller & Associates contributed to the planning and development of a state-of-the-art stadium and athletic field complex designed to support collegiate-level competition and training. Serving the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s outdoor track and field program, the facility was designed to meet the demands of high-performance athletics while also accommodating a wide range of events and user groups.

The complex integrates competition and practice spaces into a cohesive layout, maximizing functionality and flexibility. The stadium features a synthetic turf multi-sport infield and an eight-lane track, complemented by a full suite of field event amenities to support track and field competitions. Specialized areas were designed for events including pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, hammer throw, and javelin.

Beyond the primary competition venue, the site includes additional practice fields for football and soccer, creating a versatile training environment. The broader master plan expands recreational and athletic opportunities with planned tennis courts, softball fields, and a baseball field. Throughout the project, emphasis was placed on durability, performance, and the ability to host regional and collegiate events.