Capozzoli Athletic Center

For years to come, when visitors drive up this hill, they will encounter a beautiful front door to our school and our neighborhood. It will say welcome to Worcester Academy, a proud and historic school poised and positioned for its next century.

Kevin Breen
HEAD OF SCHOOL

Our Campus

Grand Opening: October 17-18, 2025

`A new era for athletics, wellness, and community at Worcester Academy.`
On October 17, 2025, Worcester Academy will proudly unveil the Capozzoli Athletic Center, a signature addition to our campus and community. Spanning 70,000 square feet across two floors, the facility brings together competition courts, training and fitness space, a swimming pool, and more in one modern complex. We welcome students, families, alumni, neighbors, and the wider Worcester community to come explore this transformational space — attend the ribbon-cutting, take a tour, attend a game, and celebrate with us.

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About the Facility

`The Capozzoli Athletic Center is made possible by a $20 million gift from Ron Capozzoli Sr. ’49, whose generosity reflects the Worcester Academy tradition of giving back to future generations.`

Managed by StanMar, Inc., the facility is located at New Balance Performance Park on Providence Street, the former site of Saint Vincent Hospital, and marks a bold new chapter for Worcester Academy and the city.

When completed, the Capozzoli Athletic Center will signal our unwavering commitment to providing a uniquely relevant educational experience for every student—one that is rooted in our rich history, informed by our urban campus, and catalyzed through investments in our people and infrastructure.

Breaking ground for the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Beam signing for the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy mascot and teacher high five at site of the Capozzoli Athletic Center construction project

Students signing beams for the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Students, teachers, and mascot signing beams for the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Features at a Glance

70,000 sq. ft., two-level facility
Multiple competition and practice courts for basketball, volleyball, and more
6,000 sq. ft. training & fitness center with modern equipment
Indoor swimming pool for athletics, wellness, and potential community programs
Community room for meetings, events, and neighborhood gatherings

Rendering of sports pitch at the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Rendering of the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Rendering of the swimming pool in the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Rendering of basketball court at the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Rendering of the gym in the Capozzoli Athletic Center at Worcester Academy

Get Involved

The Capozzoli Athletic Center is a cornerstone of Worcester Academy’s ongoing campus transformation. Learn more about how this state-of-the-art facility fits into the school’s bold capital campaign for the future.

Please reach out to Jennifer DiFranco, Director of Advancement at 508-459-6929 or jennifer.difranco@worcesteracademy.org with any inquiries.

We invite you to check back regularly for updated construction images.

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