Marble Falls High School weight room getting AC system

<p>MARBLE FALLS — After Marble Falls Independent School District spent about $100,000 for new training equipment this summer, a new cooling system is being installed in the Marble Falls High School weight room, Assistant Superintendent Allen Roberts said.</p>
<p>"We’re close to having it done in the next few weeks," he said. "We’re probably two weeks away from finishing that."</p>
<p>MFISD already purchased the air-conditioning units and ducts. In addition, two of the four garage doors will be replaced with glass to be used as windows. Total cost for the project is $30,000, Roberts said.</p>
<p>"If we would have outsourced it, it would have cost $70,000," he said.</p>
<p>School district staff members are performing the labor themselves, Roberts said, which is the reason why it’s taking time to finish up.</p>
<p>"We’re in the process of doing the electrical wiring," he said. "Once the ducts are done, we’ll start putting in the AC unit."</p>
<p>Performance Course, a program that specializes in weight and conditioning, conducted the Mustangs’ summer workouts that began at 7 a.m. for boys in grades 10-12. Performance Course coach David Granson developed programs specifically designed for high school male and female athletes, middle school male and female athletes and some elementary-aged children.</p>
<p>"The weight room is something to improve all of our athletes," athletic director and head football coach Todd Dodge said.</p>
<p>About 200 Mustangs attended the course four days a week during June and July.</p>
<p>Since the beginning of the school year, Granson offers an adult Performance Course that meets at the weight room for a morning session or an afternoon session.</p>
<p>Roberts said the updated weight room has helped community members of all ages.</p>
<p>"It benefits our employees and community," he said.</p>
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