The Bolles School has announced a landmark $6-million philanthropic gift to fund the creation of a state-of-the-art Athletic Performance Center on its Upper School San Jose Campus.
This transformative donation, given by Patrick Zalupski of Dream Finders Homes, marks a pivotal moment in Bolles’ commitment to excellence in student-athlete development, health and wellness.
The new Dream Finders Homes Athletic Performance Center will be a leading-edge facility designed to elevate training, recovery and education for Bolles athletes across all sports. The center will feature advanced strength and conditioning equipment, integrated sports science technology and a dedicated recovery room with plenty of space for teaching, learning and leadership development.
“This extraordinary gift reflects a shared vision for empowering our student-athletes to reach their full potential — physically, mentally and academically,” said Bolles President and Head of School Tyler Hodges. “The Dream Finders Homes Athletic Performance Center will be a cornerstone of our campus, reinforcing Bolles’ reputation as an international leader in athletic and academic excellence.”
Zalupski said Dream Finders Homes’ support of student-athletes reflects the company’s mission to build strong foundations both in homes and in the next generation of leaders.
“Bolles student-athletes consistently represent the highest national standards of academic achievement, character, teamwork and performance,” Zalupski said. “Dream Finders Homes is honored to support student-athletes who will continue to carry the Bolles legacy forward, both on and off the field,”
Facility highlights include:
Construction is projected to begin in 2026 with the conceptual estimate of the project being $12 million. The 12,000-square-foot facility will be accompanied by an additional 13,000 square feet of covered practice field. The facility will serve all Bolles athletes, from middle to upper school, and will also support coaches and visiting professionals in sports medicine and performance science.
“This gift is a game-changer,” said Bolles Athletic Director Rock Pillsbury. “It allows us to provide our students with the very best tools, knowledge and environment to thrive in the classrooms, on the fields, courts and pools.”
Other naming opportunities are available. Contact Chief Advancement Officer Carol Nimitz at NimitzC@Bolles.org for details.
