In a world where every stride counts, where precision and performance are paramount, AstroTurf, the pioneer in artificial turf solutions, partnered with the Seattle Sounders to transform their practice facility into a realm of excellence. The collaboration brought forth the Providence Swedish Performance Center and Clubhouse, a sanctuary where athletes hone their skills on the most advanced turf technology, setting new standards for training grounds.
CHALLENGE:
Seattle Sounders, one of Major League Soccer’s premier teams, sought to elevate their training regimen by providing their players with a top-notch practice field. Their aim was to create an environment that not only mirrored the quality of professional stadiums but also enhanced player performance and reduced the risk of injuries. The challenge was to deliver a surface that could withstand rigorous training sessions while offering superior playability and durability.
SOLUTION:
AstroTurf along with their exclusive distributor in the northwest, Coast to Coast Turf, stepped up to the challenge by installing a state-of-the-art soccer practice field at the Providence Swedish Performance Center and Clubhouse. Leveraging decades of expertise in turf innovation, AstroTurf provided a customized solution tailored to the specific needs of the Seattle Sounders. The AstroTurf soccer field incorporated cutting-edge technologies such as RootZone 3D3, which enhances durability and player traction, ensuring optimal performance in all weather conditions.
IMPACT:
The partnership between AstroTurf, Coast to Coast Turf, and the Seattle Sounders has yielded remarkable results. Players now have access to a premium training surface that replicates the feel of natural grass while offering the consistency and resilience needed for intensive drills and matches. The Providence Swedish Performance Center and Clubhouse has become a hub for excellence, where athletes push their limits and strive for greatness.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Enhanced Performance: The AstroTurf soccer field provides players with a consistent surface that facilitates precise ball control and fluid movement, enabling them to refine their skills and elevate their game to new heights.
- Injury Prevention: With its advanced shock absorption properties and superior stability, the AstroTurf surface helps reduce the risk of injuries, allowing players to train with confidence and focus on their performance.
- Durability: Built to withstand heavy use and extreme weather conditions, the AstroTurf soccer field maintains its quality and performance year-round, ensuring long-term value for the Seattle Sounders.
- Collaboration: This partnership between these high-level organizations is extremely valuable to all parties. Together the Sounders and AstroTurf can monitor player performance and provide essential data on fine tuning the synthetic turf system by assessing ball interaction, cleat release, and player movements.
CONCLUSION:
The collaboration between AstroTurf and the Seattle Sounders at the Providence Swedish Performance Center and Clubhouse exemplifies a commitment to excellence in sports performance and innovation. By providing a world-class training surface, AstroTurf has helped the Seattle Sounders raise the bar for soccer training facilities, setting a new standard for elite athletes worldwide. As the official turf partner, AstroTurf continues to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what’s possible in artificial turf technology, empowering athletes to achieve their full potential.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING…
“The AstroTurf field is really good even compared to grass. You feel like it’s very natural; you can move the ball and receive the ball on the ground at speed. Normally on some turf fields you feel like it’s hard on your body, but on this field, things feel smooth and you feel good. You don’t to spend as much time with recovery because it hasn’t been as tough on your body.”
– Sounders FC midfielder Georgi Minoungou
“Playing on AstroTurf in training makes an easier transition to grass on gamedays than other turf fields. It’s a lot more grass-like in the way the ball moves. With some turf, you see a little bounce here or there, but this turf is plusher; the ball bounces more realistically and the turf itself cushions more like real grass does. It’s also definitely easier on your legs in terms of the pounding on knees and joints, and you can get great traction without your feet getting stuck.”
– Tacoma Defiance attacker Gio Miglietti
“While artificial turf will never be the same as grass, AstroTurf gets closer to performing and feeling like real grass than other turf fields I have played and coached on. The ball moves smoothly with no bounce, which is good. When watered, it glides on AstroTurf.”
– Tacoma Defiance Head Coach Hervé Diese
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About AstroTurf®
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