The Toronto Tempo have announced two assistant coaches
And they have championship energy
It’s thrilling to now be in the same calendar year as the Toronto Tempo’s inaugural WNBA season. With just a few more months to go, the team has announced its two assistant coaches, both of whom will report to head coach Sandy Brondello.
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“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Ciara Carl and Brian Lankton to the Toronto Tempo,” said Brondello in a press release. “As we build the foundation of this franchise, it’s essential we bring in people who reflect the spirit and competitive culture of this city, and Ciara and Brian do exactly that. Ciara’s player‑driven approach and sharp basketball mind will elevate our standard on the court from day one. Brian’s on-court strategy acumen and commitment to high‑performance strengthen the entire organization. Their impact will be felt immediately as we shape what Tempo basketball stands for, and I couldn’t be more energized about the direction we’re heading with them on board.”
Carl will join the Tempo after being an assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury, and Lankton was the player development coach for the New York Liberty, including during their 2024 WNBA Championship season.
The Tempo’s general manager, Monica Wright Rogers, said in the statement that “Ciara Carl and Brian Lankton represent the type of excellence we’re committed to building here in Toronto. Ciara brings a deep understanding of the women’s game and a proven ability to connect with athletes in ways that unlock their best. Brian’s operational acumen and forward‑thinking approach will be instrumental as we grow into a world‑class organization.”
The team will play their first game in May. We can’t wait!
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Carly Lewis is a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times and the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Wired, Interview Magazine, Pitchfork, Elle, and Maclean’s, where she is a contributing editor. Her work has been recognized by the National Magazine Awards and the Digital Publishing Awards. She reports on city life, culture—including what people do online—politics, art and crime. She received the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award for “The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth,” an investigative feature about a Canadian teenager who was killed by a man she met on social media, published by Maclean’s.
