Crisp Academy is a small private school in Cordele, Georgia, with a proud athletic tradition that includes state championships across football, basketball, baseball, and softball. While the programs continued to succeed on the field, the locker room facilities told a different story. 

They hadn’t been updated since the late 1980s.

When Kevin Blampied stepped into his role as Athletic Director, upgrading the facilities quickly became a priority. 

The goal: deliver a high school locker room renovation that felt modern, exciting, and durable without exceeding budget constraints. That’s where GearGrid came in.

 

The Challenge: Outdated High School Locker Rooms

Crisp Academy needed a complete renovation of both home and visitor locker rooms. The existing lockers were outdated, worn, and no longer reflected the quality or ambition of the athletic programs using them.

Key initiatives included:

  • Modernizing decades-old locker room facilities
  • Staying within a realistic budget for a small private school
  • Designing lockers that felt “cool” and current to today’s student-athletes
  • Coordinating installation with an external contractor while maintaining a tight timeline

Kevin also brought a unique perspective to the project. Having recently toured locker rooms at SEC (Southeastern Conference) college programs through his daughter’s collegiate softball experience, he wanted to elevate Crisp Academy’s facilities while keeping expectations grounded.

 

The Solution: Modern Athletic Lockers Designed for Schools

After researching options online, Kevin discovered GearGrid while searching for something different from traditional athletic lockers. He was drawn to GearGrid’s modern designs and flexible approach to customization.

Working closely with the GearGrid team, Crisp Academy selected athletic lockers with laminate doors, offering a sleek, professional look paired with exceptional durability; ideal for high-traffic athletic environments.

GearGrid supported the project from start to finish, including:

  • Collaborative locker room design and layout planning
  • Clear communication and consistent updates throughout the process
  • Direct coordination with Crisp Academy’s chosen contractor during installation

 

A Modern, Durable High School Locker Room

The completed locker rooms became the centerpiece of Crisp Academy’s athletic facility upgrades.

Results included:

  • A fully modernized locker room environment that energizes athletes and coaches
  • Durable, high-quality lockers designed to withstand daily use
  • Facilities that better reflect the school’s championship-level programs
  • On-time completion without compromising quality or budget

Both players and coaches were immediately excited to use the new space, and the lockers quickly became a source of pride within the athletic department.

 

“The lockers are the core piece of our renovations. I would HIGHLY recommend GearGrid to anyone looking to upgrade their lockers. GearGrid will help you every step of the way, from the design to installation. Their process and quality of their product is unmatched.”
— Kevin Blampied, Athletic Director, Crisp Academy

 

Why Choose GearGrid for High School Locker Room Renovations

Our GearGrid team offers more than just lockers. We deliver a streamlined, supportive process that combines thoughtful design, durable materials, and hands-on guidance, no matter the size of the school or scope of the project.


Contact us to see how GearGrid can bring your locker room renovation to life.