The Need & The Vision

Before The Transformation

Athletic Training

  • Space restraints limit treatment area

  • Recovery Area limited to 2 student athletes

  • Poor access to fields, gym, pool, and weight room

Strength Training

  • Poor access to fields, gym, pool, and weight room

  • Outdated and broken equipment

  • No integration tech to support athletic development

After The Transformation

Athletic Training Room

  • 2-4 Ice Therapy baths for injury prevention

  • 6-8 treatment training tables, with expansion

  • Interactive educational videos covering injury prevention

  • Open and sleek

  • Touchscreen with videos and stories of original content prevention

Strength Training Room

  • 3X larger than current footprint

  • Accessible and expanded footprint

  • All new equipment +30 yards of indoor turf

  • 2 new (all sport team rooms)

  • Glass transparency encouraging athletes to workout

  • Running Water/Restrooms

  • Accessible to all athletic areas at Hinsdale Central

  • Significant storage for all sports training equipment

  • Promotes achievement with branding and technology

  • Wall mounted LCD Panels

  • Retention-student athletes proud to be affiliated with Hinsdale Central Athletics

Weight Training

Upgraded equipment and smarter layouts will improve safety, recovery, and overall health. The new Bouchard Center will inspire student-athletes, impress visitors, and help attract top coaches.

Top High School Athletic Programs

To compete nationally, Hinsdale Central must lead with innovation. The Bouchard Center upgrade delivers the “wow factor” to elevate the brand and inspire excellence.

Athletic Training

Modern training rooms show Hinsdale Central’s commitment to athlete health, performance, and academic excellence. They reflect a school culture that prioritizes excellence, safety, and long-term student success.

Cost and Timeline

"The project is estimated to cost between $5.5 and $6 million, with completion targeted for 2026. Swift action in summer 2025 will be essential to remain on schedule, as construction is projected to take approximately six months."