Designing for Peak Athletic Performance

Jasmine Hempel // Adviser: Graham Bailer

Designing for Peak Athletic Performance

Studies show grit is one of the best predictors of future success, and no group of people possess this characteristic more than college athletes. Grit is not an innate characteristic; rather it is cultivated through hard work and determination and may be learned through role models. The Armory is a cutting edge athletic facility where college athletes can not only maximize their training efforts and improve their in-game performance, but also serve as mentors to young people. The Armory’s community center welcomes Philadelphia’s youth and allows them to learn from and interact with successful student athletes.