VMAC getting upgraded

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Looks like the VMAC is getting significant renovations and expansions to it starting this year. Pretty cool to see this start before any ownership changes and bodes well for the long term.

Seahawks planning major expansion of Virginia Mason Athletic Center

Seahawks VMAC expansion is scheduled to begin this summer and be completed by fall 2028.

www.fieldgulls.com

 

[CouchLogic]

No way.

Team is for sale, they're not spending money.

/s

 

[sutz]

Didn't think they had that much room between the freeway and the lake, but yeah, nice to see the investment in facilities for the team.

 

[chris98251]

Oh the new owner is going to be so pissed now.

 

[Trackhawk]

Lawyers and accountants, ensuring that the team doesn’t get sold, despite technically being on the market.

 

[Aircrew]

 

[sutz]

Needed more classy space for Bobo!

 

[oldhawkfan]

Needed more classy space for Bobo!

I heard Bobo is in charge of the design and is building it by himself. As soon as he gets a free afternoon.

 

[ivotuk]

They're doing this for the fans, and the team. Spend that money before anyone can say no.

And having such a classy culture will be attractive to a prospective owner. When you're spending 10 billion to buy a team, the money they're spending here is peanuts.

Plus, gotta turn it in to a shiny new toy that attracts buyers.

One thing though, if they had been a garbage team this year, they might not have done the upgrades.

 

[Aircrew]

They're doing this for the fans, and the team. Spend that money before anyone can say no.

And having such a classy culture will be attractive to a prospective owner. When you're spending 10 billion to buy a team, the money they're spending here is peanuts.

Plus, gotta turn it in to a shiny new toy that attracts buyers.

One thing though, if they had been a garbage team this year, they might not have done the upgrades.

That, and lets not forget the VMAC is already 20 years old. A lot has changed in the league in the last 2 decades so it only makes sense an addition and interior refresh is called for. When it comes to buildings, especially as complex and large as VMAC, you must stay ahead of any and all design and construction needs. And, this is purely speculation on my part, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if Mr. Allen had intended to do something like this at the 20 year mark from the beginning.

 

[Appyhawk]

Sure hope we don't get a bad hailstorm on that fancy wasted space. Is that a place for the Seahawk dancers to practice?

 

[Shane Falco]

I tend to agree with one of the comments made on that site. That it may have to do with some low grades in a couple of areas of the NFLPA report cards that came out. Maybe they're listening and trying to improve those areas.

 

[Torc]

I thought the practice facilities graded pretty well. What about Lumen field, that got a failing grade?

 

[flv2]

Why not brick the windows up rather than grow trees right in front of them?

 

[flv2]

I thought the practice facilities graded pretty well. What about Lumen field, that got a failing grade?

The artificial turf was graded F. The turf is going to be replaced with natural grass for the World Cup matches. I don't know what surface will be in place for the preseason and beyond. I'm sure it won't be 'soccer' grass which tends to be a bit slippery.

 

[Atradees]

More pole dancers! Live bands at practice. Club level bars every 6 feet!

 

[Shane Falco]

They got some C's in a couple areas. Treatment of Families, Training Room, Training staff (not enough), etc. Maybe they're expanding for those areas specifically, who knows, but could be.

Seattle Seahawks Report Card 2024

nflpa.com

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

They got some C's in a couple areas. Treatment of Families, Training Room, Training staff (not enough), etc. Maybe they're expanding for those areas specifically, who knows, but could be.

Seattle Seahawks Report Card 2024

nflpa.com

The weight room can definitely be upgraded. I’m glad the team said the current weight room is not good enough for 2026 standards. Some college programs have better weight room facilities than some NFL teams. The Seahawks can use an upgrade!

 

[Shane Falco]

My bad. I got that link from the comments of that site. That report card is outdated.

Currently they are top notch across the board outside of the art. turf. I seen this not too long ago, I should have remembered.

Treatment of Families: B+
Home Game Field: F
Food/Dining Area: A-
Nutritionist/Dietician: A
Locker Room: B+
Training Room: A-
Training Staff: A
Weight Room: A-
Strength Coaches: A
Position Coaches: A-
Offensive Coordinator: A
Defensive Coordinator: A+
Special Teams Coordinator: A
Team Travel: A-
Head Coach: A
General Manager: A
Team Ownership: A
Overall Rank: 4

NFLPA 2026 report cards: See the results for all 32 teams

See the results of the NFL Players Association's 2026 report cards for all 32 teams.

www.espn.com

 

[Pandion Haliaetus]

Heard they were planning these renovations since 6 years ago, but Russ wanted the whole third floor addition as a small penthouse.