Why the Huskers Chose Us for Their Biggest Baseball & Softball Training Build By chad | Published on December 2, 2019January 7, 2026 University of Nebraska Indoor Baseball & Softball Installation (Alex Gordon Training Complex) The Opportunity The Alex Gordon Training Complex was the largest practice facility project in the history of Nebraska Baseball and Softball. When it came time to design, supply, and install the batting cages and sports netting, they called Practice Sports, Inc. Key Players University of Nebraska Sampson Construction DLR Group Practice Sports, Inc. How We Got It Done We consulted directly with DLR’s architects to maximize space, functionality, and safety — and made sure the right materials were spec’d from the start. Our project manager visited the job site to work with Sampson Construction before major components went in. That early coordination proved crucial: we helped position duct boxes, socks, and steel beams so everything lined up perfectly for our terminal points. What We Installed Over 10,000 square feet of custom ceiling and wall perimeter netting 6 custom collapsible/sliding batting cage tunnels Over 10,000 feet of steel cable with 75+ tie-offs, featuring custom bottom cable vinyl finish wrap Over 5,000 square feet of custom-fit wall padding for columns, wall fixtures, cut-outs around doors, and sliding garage doors Sliding vinyl curtains for easy storage access Outdoor safety nets on a custom welded track system Exterior garage door protection from long home runs at adjoining fields The Timeline Five people. Seven days. We finished in less than half the allocated time by working around the clock. Technical Specs #60 gauge black nylon netting for batting cages #36 gauge black nylon netting for perimeter/ceiling 1/4″ steel cable with roller wheels Custom termination brackets and wall anchor plates Custom ceiling/wall netting conforming to duct boxes and viewing windows CurtainCage batting cage suspension systems with LineLift kits Custom 18-22 oz vinyl-covered wall padding with 3″-4″ foam Challenges We Solved Pre-installed ductwork near home plate meant we had to design and fabricate netting on-site. The batting cages were also expanded beyond the original scope, requiring additional custom fabrication in the field. The Results The University was blown away by the finished product. The ceiling net is among the cleanest and most professional in the country. From certain angles, it’s nearly invisible — creating an open-air environment that gives batting practice a true game-simulation feel. The wall and column pads are clean and custom-fit, with virtually no wrinkles. The batting cage systems operate smoothly and collapse quickly. Our custom tie-off anchors provide a low-profile appearance and minimal footprint, while custom anchor lanyards prevent “cage creep” and keep nets from extending onto the field. Take a virtual 360 tour here! Straight from Coach Bolt “We have been extremely impressed with our overall experience with Practice Sports. The netting has proven to be durable, the customer service outstanding, and the overall usability of the cages has been top-notch. We have been very happy with how our new indoor facility has turned out, and a big part of that is because of Practice Sports and their dedication to a quality product.” Will Bolt Head Baseball Coach University of Nebraska Athletics Got a Facility Project on Your Radar? Whether you’re building from scratch or upgrading what you’ve got, we’d love to hear about it. Schedule a call or drop us a note below. 10,000 Square Feet of Custom Netting Custom Cable Vinyl Wrap 5,000 Sq Feet of Custom-Fit Wall Padding
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