Question 1

What kind of tower do I need?

Accepted Answer

Choosing the right tower begins with one key question:
Are you able and willing to climb a vertical ladder?

• If yes, our Ascend Series (ladder models) offer the most economical way to get the height you need.
 • If no, you’ll want at our Summit, Pinnacle or Elite Series towers which have fixed stairs. This allows you to safely walk up a staircase while carrying cameras, tablets, drill binders, instruments, or coaching equipment.

From there, consider:
 • Height needs (16’ for small fields, 20’–24’ for standard programs, 28’+ for large fields or advanced filming)
 • How many people will be on the tower
 • Whether you want balconies or a roof
 • How you plan to use the tower (band, athletics, filming, judging, media, or security)
If you’re unsure, our team can recommend the best model for your program.

Question 2

How tall should my band tower be and where should I place it?

Accepted Answer

For most band programs, a 24-foot tower provides an ideal view of forms, intervals, and field spacing. Smaller bands (around 100 members or fewer) are often well-served by a 16-foot tower, while 20 feet works as a comfortable middle ground. Very large ensembles that regularly rehearse deep into the field may benefit from a 28- or 32-foot tower for additional visibility.

A helpful rule of thumb is to try to match the director’s viewing angle to the audience’s viewing angle. Imagine where your audience typically sits in the bleachers and the height at which they watch performances. If your tower height and distance from the sideline mimic that same height-to-distance ratio, you’ll see the field almost exactly as they do. A tower placed closer to the field gives more of a bird’s-eye view, which can help clean forms but may differ from what your audience experiences. Standing farther back creates a perspective closer to the stadium view.

Question 3

How tall should my sports tower be and where should I place it?

Accepted Answer

For athletic programs—football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and others—the goal is to achieve a clear, elevated vantage point that allows coaches and analysts to see full-play development, spacing, and alignment. Sports towers are typically placed in the 28- to 52-foot height range, depending on the size of the field and the level of detail needed for film review.
A steeper, higher viewing angle provides major benefits:

• Better visibility of offensive and defensive structure
 • Clearer evaluation of spacing, routes, and coverage
 • Improved ability to analyze adjustments and breakdowns
 • Higher-quality practice and game film for coaching review
Many collegiate programs gain the most value by using multiple towers, each capturing a different strategic angle:

• Sideline Tower: Ideal for reading horizontal spacing, route progressions, and sideline adjustments.
 • End-Zone Tower: Excellent for analyzing vertical alignment, run lanes, blocking schemes, and defensive rotations.
 • Secondary Angle Towers: Useful for capturing diagonal views, special teams setups, and supplemental film for analyst review.
Using more than one tower gives coaching staffs a comprehensive multi-angle perspective—crucial for player development, scouting, and high-level strategic planning.

Question 4

Where can I find pricing for your towers?

Accepted Answer

Our towers are engineered specifically for your location, which means pricing varies based on your required seismic rating, wind-load rating, height, and any selected options such as roofs or balconies.

Because every region has different safety requirements, we provide customized estimates rather than generic price lists.

To receive accurate pricing for your area, simply call us at 765-534-4092 or complete the form at the bottom of this page. We’ll prepare a detailed estimate tailored to your site and program needs.

Question 5

When will I receive my tower?

Accepted Answer

It depends upon when you order.  Towers ordered in the off-season (November through March) could be  delivered in 6-8 weeks.  The later in the season, the longer the fabrication time becomes.  We deliver first come-first served, based on the date of receipt of the P.O. and submittal approval. We can provide an delivery estimate based on when you order your tower.

Question 6

Who should install my tower?

Accepted Answer

We help make installation supper easy! We will ship you an installation kit to be used by the concrete crew of your choice. This kit includes step by step instructions, an easy to use anchor bolt jig with pre-positioned anchor bolts at the correct height and location, and full support from ESP. A construction crew, your grounds crew or a concrete company of your choice can install the slab. The day the tower arrives, the tower (roof and any external balconies) will need to be set in place. A local crane operator and signaler or a construction company of your choice can be used to set the tower in place. Again ESP will be here every step of the way providing detailed instructions and full support. We have gone to great lengths to make this simple and easy.

Question 7

How can I justify my tower purchase ?

Accepted Answer

Ready to take your program to the next level? We have prepared a request letter template you may edit and send to your administrator. We have been building the safest and most beautiful band and sports field towers since 1999!

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