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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets make major locker room upgrade after poor NFLPA report card grade
New York Jets players reported for training camp on Tuesday and discovered a very different looking locker room at their facility in Florham Park, New Jersey. The team made significant upgrades to its facilities, which includes 92 customized lockers, a sauna that replaces an under-used steam room, a larger 3D logo on the ceiling of the locker room, and a barbershop. According to the Jets, the new lockers "are equipped with electronically controlled video screens and three separate fans for shoulder pads, helmets and cleats that will dry the equipment. The forced air ventilation will reduce moisture and lessen the risks of staph infections and MRSA." Advertisement The upgrades were completed under a tight deadline of the five weeks between June's mandatory minicamp and this week's opening of training camp. Jets respond to poor NFLPA poll grade The timing of the facilities upgrades comes months after the team was ranked 29th in the 2025 NFLPA report card. Of the 11 categories, the Jets received grades of "C" or worse in eight of them, including Locker Room (D+), Training Room (C) and Ownership (F). Jets players expressed that the problem areas they brought up in the 2024 survey were not addressed and that ownership decided to make "conditions worse" as a response. 'We take pride in having a first-class environment for the players,' Jets' senior vice president of security and facility operations Robert Mastroddi said via the team's website. 'These upgrades will certainly provide more comfort, but they also will help with wellness, efficiency and ultimately performance. There is a commitment to winning and that's where this all derived from.' Owner Woody Johnson called the grades "totally bogus" during the NFL's annual league meetings in March. He wasn't a fan of how the data was collected from 1,695 players who participated, as it wasn't noted how many from each team submitted responses. Advertisement The locker room is just one of many changes the franchise has undergone this offseason. There's new leadership in general manager Darren Dougey and head coach Aaron Glenn, along with a fresh face at starting quarterback in Justin Fields, who replaces Aaron Rodgers. Changes have been made and it's time for the on-field product to improve as the Jets look to snap the NFL's longest active postseason drought, which currently stands at 14 seasons.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ZT Parks Awarded 10-Year Agreement to Manage Clark Sports Complex at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
– Enhancements underway as ZT Parks transforms baseball fields to first-class facilities – FULLERTON, Calif., July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZT Parks, a division of ZT Corporate, announced today it has been awarded a 10-year contract from the County of Orange for the management and maintenance of the Clark Sports Complex at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. ZT Parks operates nationally, providing critical resources and best-in-class operations to local parks and recreational facilities. Taseer Badar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZT Corporate, said, "We created ZT Parks in 2022 with the goal of enhancing local parks and baseball facilities to benefit both the community and youth sports teams. We understand the importance of these spaces to local residents and community baseball programs, and we're thrilled to invite everyone to enjoy the newly revitalized baseball fields later this year. I know how much a best-in-class facility impacts the confidence and desire to show up in these kids, and we are fortunate to be able to bring this opportunity to more communities across California." The sports complex includes six sports fields, and ZT Parks will provide comprehensive management and maintenance services that include facility upgrades, program scheduling, rentals and more. Enhancements and updates underway include installation of in-field turf, new dugouts, netting and sustainable landscaping improvements in the surrounding areas. Carlos Avila, National Director of ZT Baseball, said, "ZT Baseball has always had strong roots in Orange County, and we are excited to expand our ZT Parks division to these fields. Our program focuses on fostering growth and excellence in youth sports, and these newly revitalized parks will provide an excellent environment for both players and their families. We look forward to bringing local teams to these fields alongside local programming." For more information or to inquire about future programming at the park, please contact ztparksoc@ About ZT Corporate Established in 1997, ZT Corporate is a Houston-based private equity firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. The firm focuses on healthcare and auto dealerships as core investment verticals. ZT Corporate's investment team collaborates with its operators to support the day-to-day operations of the firm's portfolio investments. This close collaboration drives value creation by developing stronger operator-investor relationships, cross-functional expertise, and a deeper understanding of the target industries. Since its founding, ZT Corporate has successfully completed more than 60+ investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities with multiple liquidity events for its investors. For more information: View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Victoria CookPierpont Communications for ZT Corporatevcook@ 713-627-2223 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
