Monica Wright Rogers couldn’t hide her excitement as she introduced Sandy Brondello as the inaugural head coach of the Toronto Tempo at a press conference in downtown Toronto. With the team’s roster currently empty, Wright Rogers expressed her eagerness to attract top free agents by bringing in a coach with a stellar reputation.
Brondello, a 57-year-old Australian, boasts an impressive WNBA career spanning 27 years as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, with championship wins in 2014 and 2024. She also leads her national team and is known for her coaching prowess.
Following her departure from the New York Liberty, Brondello is eager to lead the Tempo in their debut season and aims to build a championship-winning team in Toronto. The team’s goal is not just to establish a presence in the league but to compete and emerge victorious.
As the WNBA enters a pivotal period with a lucrative media deal and upcoming free agency, the Tempo see Brondello’s hiring as a strategic move to attract top talent. Brondello emphasizes the importance of player culture and plans to tailor the team’s style of play to the roster’s strengths.
Wright Rogers expressed confidence in Toronto as a sports city and highlighted the organization’s commitment to creating a supportive environment for players both on and off the court. Despite uncertainties surrounding the league’s future, the Tempo remain focused on their goal of success under Brondello’s leadership.
Brondello’s wealth of experience and winning mentality align with the Tempo’s ambitions to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league. Both she and Wright Rogers are determined to bring championships to Toronto and create a legacy of success for the young franchise.
