CORWIN M. NIXON AQUATIC CENTER
The world class home of the RedHawk swimming and diving program is housed in Miami’s $22 million Recreational Sports Center. The Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center is highlighted by an eight-lane, 50-meter pool and a separate 25-meter well, containing one-, five-, seven- and 10-meter platforms.
The diving facilities at the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center have been the site of several major national competitions and a training facility for Olympic divers. The Nixon Aquatic Center offers equipment for divers to practice spotting-belt work and dry-land training without immersing themselves in water.
The Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center has 
served as host to many prestigious events such as:
served as host to many prestigious events such as:2002 Diving Junior National Championships
2002 Synchronized Swimming Championships
1997, 1999, and 2002 Women's Division III National Championships
1997 and 2001 Mid-American Conference Men's Swimming and Diving Championships
2000 Ohio Senior USS Championships
1995 and 1999 Mid-American Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Championships
1996 Phillips 66 Senior Indoor Diving Championships
1995 NCAA Division I Regional Diving Championships
GROSS STUDENT-DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The hub of Miami's athletic facilities, the $5 million Walter L. Gross Jr. Family Student-Athlete Development Center was dedicated in the fall of 2001. This facility, which is located between Millett Hall and Yager Stadium, caters to both the academic and physical needs of Miami's student-athletes. One half of the facility is dedicated for an 10,000-square foot physical fitness center, which includes free and machine weights, a circuit training machine, cardiovascular equipment, and speed, agility and jump training facilities.
The other portion of the center is devoted to academic enrichment. The new center features two
large study areas, an informal study lounge, private tutoring offices and a computer lab.
large study areas, an informal study lounge, private tutoring offices and a computer lab. "Miami's athletics' program has always prided itself with a strong commitment to both athletics and academics," says Steve Cady, associate athletic director and chair of the project design team. "This facility epitomizes our philosophy. It is an unbelievable addition to our facilities."
Separating the academic and physical fitness centers is a main lobby and reception area, which features a rotunda that dominates the reception lobby ceiling. Miami's rich athletic tradition, headlined by the "Cradle of Coaches," will be highlighted on the rotunda.
"It's a tremendous facility for our strength 
and conditioning efforts," says strength coach Dan Dalrymple. "We're able to do a lot of things we haven't been able to do in the past."
and conditioning efforts," says strength coach Dan Dalrymple. "We're able to do a lot of things we haven't been able to do in the past."The facility opened its doors to student-athletes during the summer of 2001 and had a Grand Opening Gala on Friday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with Miami's football home opener with Cincinnati.
"This is a showcase facility for Miami University athletics," says former academic coordinator and current assistant Red and White Club director Darcy Shriver. "It is a convenient location for our student-athletes to enrich their academic and athletic experience. The Student Development Center represents another Miami commitment to first-rate athletic facilities."
