Houston Markham Complex

Directions to Houston Markham, Jr. Complex

A new era in Hornet Football began in June, 2011 with the opening of the Houston Markham Football Complex, the new home of the Alabama State Football Program.

The two-story facility has more than 30,000 square feet of space, featuring:

Academic Study Lab
15 offices
2 team meeting rooms
Coaches’ conference room
Players’ lounge
Locker room w/116 lockers
Training room
Hospitality Room
Weight room

The facility is located in the northeast corner of Hornet Stadium, overlooking the practice field. The complex is named for former ASU head coach Houston Markham, the winningest coach in the history of Hornet Football with a record of 68 wins, 39 losses, and five ties (.629 winning percentage) from 1987-97. Markham led the most dominant team in school history to an 11-0-1 record in 1991, winning both the SWAC and Black College National Championships.

It also serves as the practice facility for the Alabama State football and track and field programs. The 120-yard field turf playing field provides training to ASU football in all weather conditions.

The all-weather eight-lane track surrounding the football field has been the catalyst behind the championship program. Hornet Stadium also features a long jump and high jump pit, the ability for steeplechase, and has hosted several local track meets.