LIVONIA, Mich. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System announced the opening of the MercyElite Sports Center on the campus of Schoolcraft College. MercyElite, which specializes in athletic development and offers specialized services for sports medicine, physical therapy, and sports performance training, unveiled the new 7,600 square foot training facility with 75,227 square feet of dedicated space for indoor volleyball and soccer.
“The relationship between St. Joe's and Schoolcraft College has grown significantly in recent years, which has increased the campus' access to high quality health care and sports medicine services," said Dave Spivey, president of St. Mary Mercy Livonia, a member hospital of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. "MercyElite Sports Performance is doing a remarkable job working with athletes, specifically young people, to get them healthy and back competing on the field of play. Our increased presence on Schoolcraft's campus will benefit everyone -- students, faculty and local residents."
As part of its continuing mission to serve the community, Schoolcraft College expanded both youth and adult continuing education programs within this facility. Students, athletes, faculty and staff also benefit from expanded access to the facility's wellness and fitness services.
The facility is the new western suburban home of Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy and houses a state-of-the art Fitness Laboratory, classroom space and faculty offices for Schoolcraft College’s Associate Degree program in Movement Science.
The Fitness Lab is designed to train students in performance testing, applied exercise physiology and other skills. The Movement Science program takes advantage of MercyElite’s presence on campus to support academic programs, job shadowing and internship opportunities.
“We’re so pleased to welcome the St. Joe’s MercyElite Sports Center, a facility that provides another win-win for our students and the area,” said Dr. Glenn Cerny, Schoolcraft College president. “With its many amenities, we anticipate this state-of-the-art complex will quickly become an active hub for our campus community, community members and sports teams from across the area and beyond.”
The new facility is at 18600 Haggerty Rd. in Livonia, just across from the St. Joe’s Sports Dome, which draws numerous youth sports organizations in addition to serving Schoolcraft College teams. This includes the Michigan Wolves Soccer Club, which plays in the St. Joe’s Sports Dome and now will have a dedicated practice field to maximize player development and training.
The St. Joe’s MercyElite Sports Center also has a 1/7-mile walking track available for members of Schoolcraft College’s Fitness Center as well as pickleball courts that can be reserved for a nominal fee. Also inside is the self-service Elite Market & Smoothie Bar, which conveniently offers a variety of nutritional snacks.
For more information about the St. Joe’s MercyElite Sports Center or MercyElite services, please visit MercyElite.org or, to make an appointment, please call 734-655-8240.
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About Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is a health care organization serving seven counties in southeast Michigan including Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Jackson, and Lenawee. It includes 548-bed St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 497-bed St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, 304-bed St. Mary Mercy Livonia, 66-bed St. Joseph Mercy Livingston in Howell, and 133-bed St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Combined, the five hospitals are licensed for 1,548 beds, have five outpatient health centers, six urgent care facilities, more than 25 specialty centers; employ more than 15,300 individuals and have a medical staff of nearly 2,700 physicians. SJMHS has annual operating revenues of about $2 billion and returns about $115 million to its communities annually through charity care and community benefit programs.
About Schoolcraft College
Schoolcraft College is a public community college, offering traditional classes as well as distance learning opportunities at www.schoolcraft.edu. The college enrolls more than 30,000 students each year in both credit programs and continuing education and professional development courses. The college has over 130 different academic majors and programs leading to a skills certificate, certificate, associate degree, or post-associate certificate, plus a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary and Dietary Operations Management. Students also can take advantage of bachelor’s degree-level courses and programs offered by several university partners onsite or transfer credits to other four-year institutions, saving time and money in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
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