Madisonville City Council welcomed the new Kentucky Sports Factory general manager at Monday night’s meeting and heard highlights from the facility’s successful first six months.
General Manager Drew Harrington, who has family roots in Caldwell County, introduced himself to the Council and shared his collegiate and professional sports background.
click to download audioHarrington said he was excited for the new role.
click to download audioBefore Harrington’s introduction, Assistant General Manager T.J. Phaup gave a six-month update on the Sports Factory, starting with a summary of facility events.
click to download audioHe noted the facility hosted 262 non-tournament sports events.
click to download audioThe Sports Factory recorded 628 registrations in its first six months.
click to download audioPhaup also shared that sponsorships totaled $117,000, with $67,000 from indoor sponsors and $50,000 from outdoor.
The Sports Factory sold over 5,600 day passes.
click to download audioPhaup reported $117,000 in sponsorships—$67,000 indoor and $50,000 outdoor—along with over 5,600 day passes sold in the first six months.
click to download audioHe shared that the Sports Factory generated an estimated economic impact of more than $3 million in the first half of the year.
click to download audioFood and beverage sales brought in a total of $189,368.
The state-of-the-art facility held its grand opening in March after a soft launch in January. The Sports Factory features six hardwood basketball courts convertible for volleyball or pickleball, an indoor turf soccer field, batting cages, concessions, a modern kitchen, party rooms, and office spaces.
