On a sunny day in May, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first-ever training facility. The facility, located in Connecticut, will provide a place for WNBA players to practice and train year-round.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and several WNBA players. In her remarks, Commissioner Engelbert noted that the facility will be a “game-changer” for the league. She said that the facility will provide a place for players to hone their skills and develop their game.
Governor Lamont also spoke at the ceremony, expressing his excitement for the project. He noted that the facility will bring jobs and economic development to the state of Connecticut. He also said that the facility will serve as an inspiration to young girls and women who aspire to play professional basketball.
WNBA players were also on hand for the ceremony. They expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to have a dedicated training facility. They noted that the facility will provide them with a place to practice and train year-round, which is something that they have not had in the past.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the WNBA’s first training facility was a historic moment for the league. It marks a new era for the WNBA, one in which players will have access to a dedicated training facility. This facility will provide players with the opportunity to hone their skills and develop their game, while also bringing jobs and economic development to Connecticut. It is an exciting time for the WNBA and its players, and it is sure to inspire young girls and women who aspire to play professional basketball.
