# Set The Tempo Ep. 10: Toronto Tempo Media Day Takeaways + Playoff Expectations & Training Camp Battles

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-04-28T14:06:34+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-ep-10-toronto-tempo
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🚨 In this episode: 🎥 Media Day = “It’s Real Now” * First full look at players in uniform 🌆 Toronto Is Showing OUT * Players already feeling the love from fans 🏀 Training Camp Battles & Rotation * Sandy Brondello targeting a tight 9-player rotation ⚡ Positionless Basketball? * Tempo leaning into fast-paced, versatile play 📊 Year 1 Expectations: PLAYOFFS? * Coaching staff says the goal is to compete immediately 🧠 Culture & Identity (Sandy Brondello) * Player-first coaching philosophy 🇨🇦 Adapting to Toronto * Players embracing the city, culture & fanbase 🌟 Kiki Rice Mentality * First thing she did in Toronto? Found a gym ⏳ Preseason begins NOW🏀 Regular season tips off May 8 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team starts here Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

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