MIAMI — Legendary Miami Carol City Senior High School football coach Walt Frazier was on hand Tuesday to cut the ribbon on a $2.3 million athletic facility named in his honor, a project designed to lift up the community and support young athletes.

Surrounded by members of the Orange Bowl and Miami Host Committee, as well as local officials, Frazier reflected on his career and the impact he hopes the facility will have.

“The objective as a coach for me was to reach down and help every young man get to a point in life where he can get into a position to do the same thing. Just continue helping somebody to be somebody,” Frazier said.

The legendary coach said his presence at the ceremony was not about his own accomplishments, but those of the young men he has mentored.

“I’m here today, not because of my accomplishments, but the accomplishments of these young men and the many other young men,” he said.

The ribbon-cutting marks the seventh legacy project for the Orange Bowl Committee, celebrated just down the road from the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Miami Carol City High School players participated in the event, with organizers encouraging current and future athletes to take full advantage of the renovated facility.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert, III, highlighted the broader purpose of the center.

“This isn’t just some place that houses football. It houses community,” Gilbert said.

Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris urged young athletes to make the most of the opportunity.

“This is yours. Take care of it and make sure you utilize it to fulfill all the dreams you have in playing this sport of football,” Harris said.

Frazier, who won three state titles at Miami Carol City, hopes the new facility will help future teams continue the program’s winning tradition.

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