The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to Missouri Western State University's campus for the first time in 13 years, with the team's training camp set to kick off on August 29.
The four-time Super Bowl champions will host live practice on the Mosaic Training Fields behind Spratt Stadium, with added autograph sessions for different position groups throughout the team's three-week stay. This is a welcome development for fans in the region, who will now have the opportunity to see their favorite players up close as they sharpen their skills before the start of the NFL season.
According to Missouri Western State University Athletic Director Andy Carter, the university has a good feeling about when training camp is just around the corner. "There's a lot of work that goes into it," he said. "My staff will basically be devoting most of their day starting tomorrow to camp. But it's exciting."
The university has prepared for the annual training camp over the course of several weeks, with Carter emphasizing the importance of coordination and collaboration with the Chiefs, the city, the police department, and Mosaic as the health provider. "We've got tremendous coordination and collaboration with the Chiefs, with the city, with our police department, with Mosaic as the health provider," he said. "If there are issues, whether its weather or health-related, we're all talking and making sure that we're providing the best experience for those that come."
Fans can expect a fun and engaging experience, with food and drink vendors available, alongside a Chiefs team store and a kids zone on Craig Field. Spectators will also be able to view the practice from various seating locations within the camp.
Carter encouraged attendees to plan ahead by paying attention to the daily training schedule, when days will have an admission fee, and to prepare parking tickets prior to arriving on campus. "The people that I see having the most fun come with expectation and they don't just sit in one place," he said. "They kind of move around and they see different things and they follow what's going. They interact and engage … It's a good time if you come to have a good time."
The first practice open to the general public is on Thursday, August 30, with more information about the training camp schedule available online. As of July 23, tickets are still available for purchase.
Source: Yahoo Sports