COLA SPORTS
COMPLEX
A new home for the game is being built. Before we break ground, here's the story stitched into our crest, and an open invitation to be part of WHAT’S NEXT.
The red & black on our crest is an homage to Franklin, Ohio, where our passion for sports began. Those colors are a standing reminder of where we came from — and the work ethic, resilience, and humility that still shape how we build today.
Every CREST
TELLS A STORY.
THE COLOR—RED & BLACK
Built like the clubs that raised us.
THE FORM - THE SHIELD
The badge is drawn from traditional soccer club crests. A shape that has always meant pride, unity, and belonging. Soccer gave us lifelong friendships and opportunities we never expected. This shield honors that community, and the safe, welcoming environment we're building for every athlete and family who walks through our doors.
We never forget where we started.
At the center of the crest is the original V from Vandy Sports and Performance. It's there on purpose — a reminder that Cola Sports Complex is the next chapter, not a clean break, and that every success we achieve is built on the athletes, families, coaches, and supporters who believed in us from day one.
The field at the base of the shield reflects the sport that inspired this whole vision. It stands for the hours of training, competition, and teamwork that happen on every field — and for opportunity:
a place where athletes of every age build confidence, character, and memories that last.
WHERE THE
WORK HAPPENS.
THE GROUND THE PITCH
"Cola" is Columbia's own nickname, and it's proudly stitched across the front of the crest. Our vision goes past a sports complex — we're building a destination that brings people together and puts something back into this city, for generations.
Columbia, South Carolina.
THE NAME “COLA”
OUR PURPOSE
IMPACT LIVES.
BUILD COMMUNITY.
HAVE FUN.
Not a motto. It's the standard every program, event, and experience at Cola Sports Complex gets measured against — starting with day one.
Impact
We believe sports change lives. Our goal is a lasting impact — developing athletes, mentoring young people, supporting families, and investing in the Columbia community.
Community
Sports have always been about more than the game. We're building a place where athletes, parents, coaches, teams, and local businesses feel connected, welcomed, and united.
Fun
Competition matters, but so does joy. A championship match, a kid's first goal, a workout with friends — the best memories happen when people genuinely enjoy being together.