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Rams trying not to let ‘very real’ heat at new facility impact practice

The Rams moved their practice facility to Woodland Hills where temperatures will hit 110 this week, forcing the team to adjust and adapt

When the Los Angeles Rams announced their move from Thousand Oaks to Woodland Hills, many fans questioned why they would pick a location in the San Fernando Valley for their practice facility. The heat in Woodland Hills can be excruciating at times throughout the year and the Rams are feeling that right now as they prepare for Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.

Temperatures during Wednesday’s practice reached 105 degrees. That’s not even the hottest in the forecast. Thursday and Friday call for temps of 110 degrees. Fortunately, humidity is low but Sean McVay can’t deny the heat is “very real” and he would not prefer it to the wind the Rams dealt with in Thousand Oaks.

“As of right now, no,” he said when asked if he prefers this to windy conditions. “Here’s what I would say, though. It is part of what you can control, right? This is where we’re at so we’re going to do the best we can to minimize any of the distractions. Now, you can’t deny that this heat is very real.”

The Rams have only been in Woodland Hills for a week and a half, so they’re still finding ways to combat the extreme heat they’re feeling on the field. They’re emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and adjusting their schedule to make it easier on players.

There’s no denying they’re feeling the heat, though.

“You put the pads on, I think Reggie (Scott), his group – really, our sports performance (team) – has done an excellent job of understanding, alright, what are the things that we can do to counter it?” McVay continued. “With the hydration, the importance of just moving some things around schedule-wise and then still be able to go attack our preparation the right way. My understanding is that it’ll cool down at some point. We do want it to be as minimal of a distraction as possible but you can’t ignore that this heat is real and the guys feel it. I think we have a good plan in place so that it won’t be any reason for us not to be ready to roll Sunday night.”

A lot of players have practiced in this sort of heat before, whether with other teams in the NFL or during their time in college. That doesn’t mean they enjoy it, though.

“When you see three digits with the weather, you don’t look at that and smile,” Steve Avila told Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times.

Fortunately, temperatures do cool down as the year goes on, but it’s brutally hot for players and coaches right now and will stay that way for some time.

Look: Rams practicing at new Woodland Hills facility for first time

The Rams have finally moved to their new facility in Woodland Hills, taking the field for the first time Monday

After a brief delay, the Los Angeles Rams have officially moved into their new practice facility in Woodland Hills. They were supposed to move in after training camp wrapped up three weeks ago, but construction wasn’t finished so they went back to Cal Lutheran until the project was complete.

Well, on Monday, the Rams took the field at their new digs for the first time. It’s still just a temporary facility so there aren’t the bells and whistles of the Chargers’ home in El Segundo, but it’s probably an upgrade over their setup in Thousand Oaks.

Hopefully Sean McVay at least has a window in his new office.

With the preseason in the books, the Rams are now going through roster cuts and eventually preparing for the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the regular season.

Watch: Drone video shows Rams’ new Woodland Hills practice facility taking shape

A new drone video shows how much progress has been made on the Rams’ practice facility in Woodland Hills.

When the Los Angeles Rams wrapped up minicamp last month, it was the final time they’d practice at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks. That’s because the team is moving to a new facility in Woodland Hills, which will also be a temporary home until they settle into a permanent location.

The plan is for the Woodland Hills facility to be ready for the Rams when they return from training camp at Loyola Marymount in August and a lot of progress has already been made.

John Kay shared a drone video on YouTube showing the facility taking shape, with modular trailers in place and the practice fields getting ready for grass sod to be laid down.

There’s obviously still plenty of work still to be done, but you can see the general layout of the setup in Woodland Hills thanks to this awesome video.

Look: Construction has begun on Rams’ new practice facility in Woodland Hills

Construction has begun on the Rams’ new (and temporary) practice facility in Woodland Hills

Sean McVay desperately wants a new office and soon enough, he’ll have one. The Los Angeles Rams are moving their headquarters from Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks to a new facility in Woodland Hills, which will also be a temporary setup initially.

According to the Los Angeles Daily News, construction on the new facility has begun. You can see in the photo below that the land has been cleared and right now, it’s a huge dirt lot that will eventually have two practice fields and modular trailers alongside them. The Daily News reached out to the Rams for comment on when the facility will be finished but the team did not respond.

The Rams are expected to move into the new facility before the start of the 2024 season, though it remains to be seen where they will hold training camp. The Saints are heading to UC Irvine for their camp, which is where the Rams used to set up shop in July, so Los Angeles is currently without a publicly announced location for training camp.

First look: Rams file paperwork to build practice facility in Woodland Hills

The Rams have filed paperwork to build their practice facility in Woodland Hills. Here’s a first look at a rendering of the project.

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Since the Rams moved back to Los Angeles in 2016, they’ve used a temporary setup for their practice facility and team headquarters. They’ve set up shop at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, which is about an hour from SoFi Stadium, but a more permanent home could be opening in the coming years.

According to KCLU, Los Angeles City Councilman Bob Blumenfield said the Rams filed paperwork with the Woodland Hills planning department to build a facility in the area. This news comes about six months after it was reported that Rams owner Stan Kroenke bought The Village mall in Woodland Hills for $325 million.

The following letter was sent to Woodland Hills residents by Blumenfield this week, revealing the Rams’ plans to build a year-round practice facility and headquarters. The letter says the facility will be located on the old Anthem parking lot and will be “very similar to the site they have been operating for the past few years at Cal Lutheran with several large football fields with a network of temporary modular structures.”

I am very excited that the process to welcome the Los Angeles Rams year-round practice facility/headquarters to the West Valley has officially begun. Last week they filed their initial plans with the Planning Department. Right now we are helping bring our City family to the table to ensure their review gets rolling so the Rams can call Warner Center home as soon as possible.

This new project will be located on the old Anthem parking lot off Canoga and Erwin. It will be very similar to the site they have been operating for the past few years at Cal Lutheran with several large football fields with a network of temporary modular structures. And to be clear, this will be their year-round practice facility. The beautiful So-Fi Stadium will continue to be their home for games- this Warner Center site will be where they practice, train, and have offices. Unlike a stadium that is open to the public, this practice facility will have little to no traffic, noise or other negative impacts on the surrounding community.

Over the coming months, as this project moves forward, the Rams and my staff will continue to meet with community groups to share their proposal and address any issues or questions that may arise. I’m looking forward to welcoming such a storied NFL franchise to the West Valley.

Bob Blumenfeld

Twitter user @tbearde shared a rendered image of the Rams’ facility plans for Woodland Hills, which was also sent to residents along with the letter. Obviously, these are preliminary plans and not the final layout, but it does show the sort of setup the team will have.

It’s unclear whether the Rams would hold their training camp at the new Woodland Hills site or if they will continue to use UC Irvine to host camp each July. The new facility should be large enough to comfortably host fans and the team, but that remains to be seen.

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Report: Rams could build practice facility and headquarters in Woodland Hills

According to the LA Times, the Rams are in negotiations to buy a 34-acre site for a new practice facility in Woodland Hills

The Rams have called Los Angeles home since moving from St. Louis in 2016, but they haven’t had a permanent home for their practice facility and headquarters in the last six years. They’ve been set up at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks and have gone down to UC Irvine for training camp, but the team is moving closer to having their own facility.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Rams are in negotiations with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to buy the site of the Woodland Hills Promenade. The Rams would build a practice facility and team headquarters on the 34-acre site, which is large enough to host training camp with fans, the Times reports.

According to the report, the Rams could pay more than $150 million for the site.

The Chargers have already announced their plans to build a facility of their own in El Segundo, a 14-acre property that will also be the team’s headquarters. That project is expected to be completed in 2024.

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