Greenville University, USA

Greenville University set out to create one of the nation’s premier weight rooms, designed to serve students, staff, and faculty. With the university’s expanding student-athlete population and campus growth, they required a facility capable of supporting diverse strength training needs while inspiring performance across the entire university.

The challenge was to transform a bare space into a state-of-the-art sports performance center that would support collegiate athletics and a wide range of strength-focused programs. The project demanded durability, safety, long-term reliability, and completion within a year. Eleiko partnered with the university to deliver a comprehensive, customized strength solution, including equipment, flooring, and storage.

Custom-branded Prestera racks were designed to create versatile, multi-purpose training stations, maximizing space and supporting sport-specific programs. The layout prioritized functionality, offering distinct zones for cardio, free weights, cables, and turf training while providing clear sightlines for coach-led sessions. Importantly, Eleiko ensured that safety was a key design consideration, recognizing that the facility would be used by both experienced athletes and individuals just beginning their strength training journey.

To optimize the space, Eleiko designed custom storage units around structural columns, transforming otherwise unused areas into practical storage solutions.

Commenting on the new Greenville weight room, Scott Voyles, Head Strength & Conditioning for Greenville said: “With our growing number of student-athletes and recent expansion, we needed top-quality equipment to support all types of training, especially strength-focused programs. Eleiko’s unmatched customer service and high-quality products made the experience seamless, offering a safer, more reliable ROI than competitors. Their collaboration allowed us to maximize space with custom solutions, like the versatile lever arms, which have greatly impacted our training outcomes.

The new facility has reinvigorated our athletic community, and even though weightlifting isn’t mandatory at a division 3 university, our athletes are eager to show up and improve. The equipment, especially the lever arms, has also impressed recruits, making our weight room a key asset in attracting top talent.”

Greenville’s partnership with Eleiko is set to grow as the university launches its Powerlifting program in 2025. As the official equipment provider for the International Powerlifting Federation, Eleiko ensures that Greenville athletes train with the same world-class equipment used in competitions, giving them a competitive edge for the national and international stage.