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Why Champion Teams Choose Hollman

When it comes to creating outstanding locker rooms for collegiate athletic programs, Hollman stands at the forefront. From the football field to the basketball court, champion teams trust Hollman to deliver lockers that reflect their winning spirit. But what truly sets Hollman apart? Our unparalleled durability, innovative customization options, deep expertise, and ability to bring any creative locker room vision to life. No matter the sport or division, discover why Hollman remains the trusted choice for champions everywhere.

Built to Last: The Durability You Can Rely On

Athletic environments demand toughness. From bustling locker rooms filled with high-energy athletes to long-term wear and tear, durability is non-negotiable. Hollman lockers are crafted with premium materials like phenolic laminate ensuring they withstand heavy use season after season.

Many of our lockers are equipped with:

  • Moisture-resistant materials designed to withstand sweaty uniforms, damp environments, and even celebratory champagne showers with ease.
  • Impact-resistant surfaces to handle everyday wear with ease.
  • State-of-the-art ventilation systems designed to keep lockers, uniforms, cleats, and equipment fresh and odor-free.

Our commitment to durability allows teams to invest in premium lockers without worrying about frequent replacements or maintenance.

Customization Designed for Your Team’s Unique Needs

Every championship team is unique, and their locker rooms should reflect their character and pride. Hollman specializes in creating custom locker solutions tailored to your vision. We empower you to create storage solutions that combine champion-level style with the practicality your team needs to succeed.

Some customizable features include:

  • Team Branding: Showcase your team’s colors, logos, and slogans proudly through custom finishes and graphics.
  • Integrated Technology: Add charging stations, smart locks, or digital nameplates for a modern, connected locker room.
  • Functional Designs: Configure layouts to maximize storage space with compartments for personal items, equipment, and uniforms.

Whether you envision sleek and modern designs or a bold statement locker room filled with team spirit, we have the creative tools to bring your ideas to life.

Expertise That Comes from Working with Winners: Trusted by Champions

For decades, Hollman has been a trusted partner for major collegiate and professional sports teams across the country. We understand what it takes to design locker rooms that inspire athletes while enhancing functionality.

From brainstorming to installation, we provide a dedicated team of experts who specialize in athletic facilities. Don’t just take our word for it. Hollman lockers have been integral to the success of some of the most accomplished athletic teams in the country including: The Ohio State University Football, Houston Astros Training Facility, LA Lakers, The Texas Rangers, University of Michigan Football, University of Tennessee Baseball, University of Maryland Women’s Lacrosse, and more.

Innovation That Inspires Excellence

Athletics are constantly evolving, and locker rooms must follow suit. Hollman is committed to staying ahead of the curve, providing cutting-edge features that meet the demands of modern athletes.

Innovative offerings include:

  • Smart Lock Technology: Secure, keyless access that enhances both convenience and functionality.
  • Sustainable Materials: Locker designs built with eco-friendly materials, aligned with our commitment to sustainability.
  • Personalized Locker Lighting: Highlight individual spaces with custom LED lighting configurations.

By combining form and function, our designs support athletes at the highest level while enhancing their performance preparation.

Build Your Championship Locker Room Today

A well-designed locker room isn’t just about storage; it’s about creating a space that inspires athletes, builds team unity, and represents the program’s values. At Hollman, we take pride in turning ideas into reality, ensuring every detail contributes to a winning atmosphere.

Are you ready to elevate your locker room experience? Contact us today to learn more about how Hollman lockers can help take your team to the next level.

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        Project Insight: Auburn University Women’s Basketball Locker Room

        Auburn University’s women’s basketball renovated their locker room with the help of Hollman Lockers to create a unique personal space for players.

        Hollman partnered with Auburn University’s women’s basketball to upgrade their locker room with a redesign. Hollman is no stranger to Auburn, renovating the current men’s basketball locker room and creating the previous women’s basketball locker room back in 2019 (seen below).

        Auburn women’s basketball’s new head coach, Johnnie Harris, wanted the players to have their own personal space and a place to recover post-game and practice. Players spend countless hours in the practice facility and locker room, so it is crucial for them to have adequate space and storage for their belongings. Coach Harris wanted a locker design similar to the men’s basketball lockers equipped with a lot of technology and sustainable elements.

        Hollman partnered with GMC sports architecture for the design. Through collaboration with Gregory Forthofer, the Athletic Director of Facilities for Auburn, and Rachel Stiver from GMC, we created a new locker room that achieved Coach Harris’ goals.

        The new layout includes two separate sections of the lounge for the players. The first section is an open space for players, coaches, staff, and recruits to relax, review film and collaborate. The second section was designed for restoring and recovering including the locker room and vanities.

        The 17 custom-designed lockers are made of primarily Solid Surface, a durable and pore-less material designed for impact and longevity. Additional materials include custom acrylic panels and laminate.

        Creating a recovery space is nothing without equipping players with the ultimate amenities and accessories. Players can relax in heated zero-gravity massage chairs, charge their phones or tablets and store personals in their private lock boxes.

        Technology upgrades include integrating TVs, LED lighting that turns on when the locker is open and off when the locker is closed. Custom halo-lit “AU” logo that adds a unique glow effect inside the locker perfect for recruits and game day photos.

        Players will have the ability to charge any device due to the power USB duplex. Two perforated drawers for shoes allow airflow, and the locker has a ventilation system to prevent odors and reduce bacteria. Lastly, we did custom hangers with “tiger eyes” engraved in the stainless steel hangers for players to display their uniforms on.

        Our process made it easy to reach our goal to make the lockers big enough for players to be comfortable and have enough space for all their items. “This space has been designed to provide a relaxing environment while also harnessing the energetic atmosphere necessary before a game” (GMC article).

        With the project complete, Auburn’s women’s basketball team is ready for the season equipped with the ideal locker room for before and after games.

        Locker Details:

        • 17 player lockers
        • Zero gravity chair with massage and heating capabilities
        • LED lights – internal and external lights
        • TV Display
        • Cup Holders
        • Custom hanger with Auburn’s tiger eye
        • Custom hooks
        • Perforated drawer
        • Personal lock box
        • Adjustable locker lighting
        • Charging outlets
        • Custom acrylic logos
        • Keyless360

        Source: gmcnetwork.com

        Project Details

        Explore Athletics

        When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates a custom space built on your team’s history, culture, and core values.

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              Project Insight: Georgia Tech University – Michael K. Anderson Renovation

              Georgia Tech University’s Men and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams received a new student-athlete building, including impressive locker rooms.

              At the beginning of 2023, Georgia Tech unveiled the Michael K. Anderson Building to their track and field/cross country teams. The $2.8 million dollar project provided the teams and coaches with a newly renovated space with a place to lounge, train, and recover. 

              The remodel included new locker room renovations for the players and coaches to prepare them for their upcoming season. With a sport that requires minimal gear, the goal was to provide a locker layout with ample space for storing uniforms. Behind the locker’s door, athletes will find a fully exposed interior providing loads of hanging space and dedicated shoe drawers.

              Each locker is equipped with an integrated bench with a lower pull-out drawer for additional uniform or personal storage.  The design optimizes space within the locker room, giving the team an area to socialiaze and meet without feeling too crowded. 

              The design is a classic look, complimenting their football and basketball teams‘ locker room renovations, both constructed by Hollman.

              Locker Highlights:

              • Personal lockbox with USB charging capabilities
              • Marine Grade Vinyl integrated bench
              • Lower pull-out drawer with Aluminum grille for ventilation
              • Toe Kick LED Lighting
              • Built-in cleat shelves
              • Ample hanging space for uniforms

              With the renovation complete, the teams have a luxurious place to call home. With its modern design, ample space, and updated amenities, the athletes now have a comfortable and functional locker room for the season and years to come.

              Source: Ramblinwreck.com

              Project Details

              Explore Athletics

              When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values.

                Discover Nanolam

                For a high-performance anti-microbial solution look no further than our nanolam lockers. The velvety smooth surface also resists fingerprints, smudges, and streaks, and keeps mold and bacteria from growing. In fact, it reduces the incidence of staph bacteria by 99.79 percent.

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                    Project Insight: Wake Forest University Men and Women’s Basketball

                    Wake Forest University’s Men and Women Basketball unveiled their newly constructed clubhouses with upgraded locker rooms by Hollman, Inc.

                    Wake Forest University unveiled their newly constructed Chris Paul Family Men’s Basketball and Dr. Caryl Guth Women’s Basketball Clubhouses this past September. The new Clubhouses’ expansions include upgraded locker rooms that are more than double their current club spaces. One of the primary goals of their clubhouse expansion was to create a locker room that was not only attractive to recruits but a more inclusive environment for current players.

                    Wake Forest University is no stranger to Hollman Lockers; already renovating multiple locker rooms through us. Wake Forest’s Associate Athletic Director, Craig Zakrzewski, and University Planning and Construction Sr. Project Manager, Jill Perry, visited Hollman’s headquarters in Irving, TX. The group included Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce’s President, Ken McDaniel, and Vannoy & Sons Construction Company, Inc.’s General Contractor, Jon-Michael Broyles.

                    Their visitation included a manufacturing tour and a review of the mock-ups for the Men and Women’s future lockers with our athletics team. By doing this, Wake Forest could see Hollman’s full manufacturing capabilities as well as discover concepts that were later added to their design. With this hands-on approach, the members could get a vision of what the locker room could be and work with our experts to make changes, adaptations, and additions to ensure the lockers fulfill student-athlete needs.

                    The lockers are comprised of primarily black Nanolam and Solid Surface materials with the Acrylic Pocket Doors that are back painted with the school’s “Demon Deacon” and “Wake Forest” verbiage displayed across the lockers as added team spirit. The teams did not mess around when it came to customization pieces that truly lit up the room – literally. The lockers include RGB LED lighting displayed throughout the locker including continuous toe-kick lighting underneath the locker and backlit acrylic shelves that can be seen when the locker interior is exposed. 

                    The Men and Women’s lockers include 43’ inch commercial cloud-based displays above each locker, ideal for player personalization and team graphics. Behind the concealing doors, players can find interior hanging space that includes a ventilation slot to drop down drying time, three shelves for easy access storage, a lockable shelf accented with gold felt liner and a wireless charging station. 

                    The key difference between the two locker rooms is the lower section of the locker where the soft-closing cleat drawer is placed. It was determined that the men’s team required more space in the drawer for storage while the women’s team opted for a seating option. The women’s locker includes integrated seating with marine-grade vinyl cushions; the drawer is conveniently located underneath and can be accessed through the cushion. 

                    With the clubhouses complete, the student-athletes are fully equipped for their upcoming season and through Hollman’s design efforts, both teams have a locker room that is made for lasting impressions and team celebrations. 

                    Project Details

                    Explore Athletics

                    When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values.

                      Discover Nanolam

                      For a high-performance anti-microbial solution look no further than our nanolam lockers. The velvety smooth surface also resists fingerprints, smudges, and streaks, and keeps mold and bacteria from growing. In fact, it reduces the incidence of staph bacteria by 99.79 percent.

                        Check Out Our Gallery

                        To see what sets Hollman above the rest, check out our latest projects!

                          Project Insights: Michigan State University Munn Ice Arena

                          Munn Ice Arena renovations give Spartan Hockey a world-class arena with the help of Hollman Lockers

                          Home of Michigan State University’s Spartan Hockey team, Munn Ice Arena, has completed its largest renovation to date. After breaking ground in 2019, the renovation was halted due to the pandemic, now four years later, the hockey facility has gotten its much needed facelift. 

                          When it came to the locker room renovations for the Spartans, one of the primary drives of the restoration was to create a space for the players to bond and to promote fellowship. Not only was space within the locker room necessary, but the lockers themselves needed to handle the large and heavy equipment involved with hockey.

                          Hollman came into the picture, presenting a locker that was designed for MSU based on current player habits and needs. Having the locker room located in an ice arena, it was important to ensure the lockers were durable against the environment. The main component of the lockers were created with black Phenolic, a notoriously durable and water-resistant material; while the integrated benches were made with marine-grade vinyl cushions constructed to withstand water. Using these products will guarantee the lockers stay pristine even with heavy use. 

                          Along with durability, the lockers were strategically designed to shelf and hang the necessary pieces of gear without overloading the unit. In general, hockey requires a lot of gear for protective purposes, meaning the design needed to be able to categorize a large volume. 

                          Each locker includes three tiers of shelving made to hold helmets, all pads, gloves, and personal items. Below each integrated seat is a lift-up piece for additional storage. One of the unique features of the model is the face-mounted custom skate hooks placed on the lower portion of the locker, designed to keep skates obscured and localized in front of the lower ventilation system to help reduce dry time and bacterial growth. 

                          “The thought process to have a changing area where each guy has their own space to put their stuff in so we can keep our locker room orderly, and that’s one thing we talked about as a group. Its super important to us to be a steward of that space…we can say thank you but I think the way you take care of it is the best way to show you appreciate it so that place is going be spotless”, Adam Nightingale, MSU Hockey Head Coach.

                          Renovations to Munn Ice Arena were completed this past September, just in time for the Spartan’s regular season. With the facility’s upgrades and the help of Hollman, alums and players are sure to be proud for years to come. 

                          Locker Details:

                          • Black Phenolic material
                          • Marine Grade Vinyl Cushions
                          • Aluminum Magnetic Radius Trim
                          • Solid Surface bench edge
                          • Face mounted skate hooks
                          • Solid Surface hooks
                          • Lift up radius bench
                          • LED lighting

                          Sources: Lansing State Journal, The State News

                          Project Details

                          Explore Athletics

                          When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values.

                            Discover Phenolic

                            Hollman phenolic lockers are built to withstand wet environments, heavy use, and tough conditions. The waterproof and moisture repellent qualities of phenolic material make it the ideal choice for wet and humid settings.

                              Check Out Our Gallery

                              To see what sets Hollman above the rest, check out our latest projects!

                                Project Insights | University of Maryland Football Locker Room

                                University of Maryland’s new football facility is transformational for players with renovations from Hollman Athletic lockers.

                                After years of planning and building, the University of Maryland unveiled Jones-Hill House, a brand-new facility that will home their football program. With a revamp in mind, Hollman Inc. became involved to create an eye-catching locker room to complement the other remodels.

                                The University of Maryland’s goals with the renovations were to improve the program’s ability to develop a student-athlete experience and attract recruits. Hollman’s engineering and research and development teams got creative by designing a locker that emphasized storage, ventilation, and representation of the great state of Maryland. 

                                The lockers are comprised of hybrid materials with a solid surface, Nanolam, the latest micro-technology lamination whose super-opaque surface has a velvet, soft-to-the-touch finish. Each locker included powder-coated, stainless-steel edging and additional phenolic and acrylic finishes. Above all, the real attraction is the high degree of personalization and branding that went into each locker and cubby.

                                The new lockers each include custom, backlit nameplates with each player’s head shots, position, and hometown. All include lower ventilated deck pullout drawers with a custom monochrome facsimile of the state flag of Maryland, embossed on a perforated metal grill.

                                In addition to the lockers, each of the 126 cubbies featured an overstuffed custom leather Captain’s Chair, embossed with Maryland’s classic M Bar logo, capable of fully reclining. The recliners also featured full power outlets, USB charging stations, and Digilock, a secure and lockable storage area with vertically recessed interior lighting.

                                “This is the standard for Maryland,” University of Maryland’s Damon Evans exclaims, “This is the standard that we have to set when we build facilities here for our student-athletes. We talk about inspiring Maryland pride. This inspires pride”.

                                Hollman completed the University of Maryland locker room renovation and installation in conjunction with local women-owned business enterprises, who sourced 10% of all materials, goods, and services to benefit the immediate community.

                                With renovations being complete, the Terrapins were ready for their upcoming season and, with the help of Hollman, had the perfect locker room for it.

                                Product Breakdown: 

                                • Black Nanolam
                                • Reclining Captain’s Chair 
                                • Powder-coated steel shoulder pad rack  
                                • Helmet storage
                                • Wireless charging station
                                • Stainless steel shoe rack drawer
                                • Maryland flag on perforated aluminum grille 
                                • Recessed LED lighting 
                                • Custom nameplates 

                                Source: Baltimore Sun, Pressbox Online

                                Project Details

                                Explore Athletics

                                When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values.

                                  Discover Nanolam

                                  For a high-performance anti-microbial solution look no further than our nanolam lockers. The velvety smooth surface also resists fingerprints, smudges, and streaks, and keeps mold and bacteria from growing. In fact, it reduces the incidence of staph bacteria by 99.79 percent.

                                    Check Out Our Gallery

                                    To see what sets Hollman above the rest, check out our latest projects!