LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is celebrating the completion of a $2.8 million fundraising campaign for the Coach Ted K. Kessinger Family Stadium project.
"I have heard countless stories of how Coach K has impacted people's lives all over the country,” Jacob Spilker, Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, said. “It is incredible that so many people have helped honor him this way."
Ted K. Kessinger was the head football coach of Bethany College from 1976 to 2003. He was enshrined in the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 2010.
During Kessinger's tenure, the team amassed a division-leading record of 219-57-1 with no losing seasons for a winning percentage of .792.
"It is with excitement and gratitude that Bethany College has made this commitment," Ted. K. Kessinger said.
The stadium will be used by the football team, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's track and field teams.
Additionally, Smoky Valley Middle and High School will utilize these facilities for their football and track teams.
Bethany College said it will be a monumental tribute to Coach Kessinger's remarkable successes and devotion to his student-athletes.
"A heartfelt thank you to all donors who have invested in this project,” Laura Moreno, Dean of Athletics, said. “We look forward to moving forward with construction and seeing these plans come to fruition! Rockar Stockar! Go, Swedes!"
The Bethany College Athletics Department is grateful to all the donors who supported the cause and contributed to honoring Ted K. Kessinger's career as Head Football Coach and his remarkable impact on student-athletes.
The project will begin in the spring of 2023 with installing new bleachers, press box modernization, and constructing a new ticket booth.
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