Sandy Brondello is the first-ever head coach for the WNBA's Toronto Tempo.

The 57-year-old Australian was named the expansion franchise's coach on Tuesday, with Brondello saying she passed on other coaching opportunities for the gig.

Here's a look at the coach tasked with leading the expansion Tempo:

FORMER PLAYER

Brondello came into coaching after a playing career that spanned from 1992-2004.

She played professionally in Australia's Women's National Basketball League, where she was a two-time all-star (1994, 1995) and league MVP in 1995.

The five-foot-seven shooting guard also played for BTV Wuppertal in Germany, where she won six German Cup championships and the 1996 European Cup title. She was a three-time European Cup all-star (1994, 1996, 1997).

In addition, Brondello was a thr

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