Tottenham’s training ground helped inspire renovations at the Under Armour Performance Center of NFL side the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens revamped their training facility this year as part of a five-and-a-half-month project believed to be worth in the region of £15million.
The 20,000-square-foot Under Armour Performance Center, also known as ‘The Castle’, has been turned into a premium performance and wellness space.
At the heart of it is a hydrotherapy suite which has a 50-foot, two-lane lap pool, a therapy pool, and hot and cold plunge pools - each large enough to accommodate up to 20 players. The suite also features an array of custom-built infrared saunas and Cryotherm plunge pools.
The Ravens took inspiration from other facilities for the renovations - one of which was understood to be Tottenham’s training ground.
The NFL side stayed at Tottenham’s base two years ago, before playing the Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Ravens were impressed with the facilities and their head coach, John Harbaugh, made a point of thanking Spurs at the time.
“I really enjoyed Tottenham, when we practised over there,” he said. “Just look at the facilities.”
Ravens President Sashi Brown added: “Over 20 years ago, Steve Bisciotti’s vision for ‘The Castle’ established a new standard for training facilities across global sport and reflected his commitment to the pursuit of championships and giving players the very best.
“The sole focus of this renovation and investment was our players. The result is absolutely transformative for our ability to provide our players first-class healthcare and an incredible overall experience.
“And of course, we are never done or satisfied, nor do we stop innovating, so stay tuned.”
