Dallas/Fort Worth International has opened a high-tech sports training complex called Drive Nation for top-tier athletes. Founded by National Basketball Association All-Star Jermaine O’Neal, Drive Nation has a vision to train athletes from across the country and around the world.
Located on 16.2 acres of land at DFW, the $10.4 million facility is the first of its kind at an airport and will be home to O’Neal’s Drive Nation Skills Academy for boys and girls in third through 12th grades. It features more than 90,000 square feet of indoor space, including basketball and volleyball courts, player lounges, a 10,000-square-foot weight room, performance training area and a 50-yard all-purpose indoor turf area. O’Neal, a resident of Southlake, Texas, will serve on the coaching staff.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jermaine and Drive Nation to DFW, knowing that his team and the DFW team have a vision for serving people through personal relationships and leading-edge technology,” said Khaled Naja, executive vice president of infrastructure and development for DFW. “Drive Nation will be a great asset for our region, bringing in teams and families throughout the year.”
