Brock USA Celebrates National Recognition for Safety, Performance, and Innovation
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 18, 2025 — Brock USA is proud to celebrate the Paragon Star Sports Complex in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, which has been named the ASBA Outstanding Multi-Field Facility of the Year by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA). This prestigious national award recognizes excellence in sports facility design and construction, honoring projects that demonstrate best-in-class engineering, innovation, safety, and performance.
Award-Winning Facility Sets a New Standard for Athlete Experience
The Paragon Star Sports Complex features 10 FIFA-certified AstroTurf synthetic turf soccer fields installed with the Brock Safety System. This system combines a performance shock pad and 100% organic infill to enhance athlete safety, reduce field temperatures by up to 50 degrees, and deliver playability similar to natural grass.
“We promised the local community and stakeholders that we would deliver a best-in-class sports facility,” said Flip Short, Founder and CEO of Paragon Star. “By assembling an exceptional team, we’ve created a complex that will deliver value for years to come.”
Brock Safety System Delivers Proven Performance
“The owners of Paragon Star set the bar high from the beginning,” said Dan Sawyer, Founder and CEO of Brock USA. “Brock USA met and exceeded these expectations with our shock pad and organic infill technologies, prioritizing both safety and performance.”
Key System Benefits
- Shock pad technology minimizes impact-related injuries
- Organic infill reduces surface temperatures
- Natural playability enhances athlete performance
A Showcase of Collaboration and Engineering Excellence
Built in 2022, the Paragon Star Sports Complex reflects a strong partnership among industry leaders, including LAND3 Studio, Mid-America Sports Construction, AstroTurf, and Musco Lighting.
Transforming the site from wetlands into a world-class facility required significant engineering, including coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, importation of 90,000 cubic yards of subgrade material, and relocation of 450,000 cubic yards of soil to elevate the site above the 100-year flood level.
About Brock USA
Brock USA is the leader in athlete-centric artificial turf systems, specializing in performance shock pads and sustainable infill technologies. With a mission to protect the player, Brock systems are installed at thousands of fields across North America.
About the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the design, construction, and maintenance of sports facilities through education and industry standards.
