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Celtics Charleston training camp notebook: yoga, an unlikely vet, and new coaches

CHARLESTON — For the first time in nearly a decade, the Celtics are hosting a portion of their preseason training camp on the road: in Charleston, South Carolina, at The Citadel. The team arrived in Charleston on a rainy Saturday…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:52 PM
Celtics Charleston training camp notebook: yoga, an unlikely vet, and new coaches
Key Things to Know
  • The Celtics are holding training camp in Charleston, South Carolina, featuring new routines, coach assignments, and emerging leadership.
  • Boston has implemented mandatory 15-minute post-flight yoga sessions led by athletic trainer Paul West.
  • Jordan Walsh embraced a veteran role following his three-year, $15 million contract extension in July.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Celtics have moved their preseason training camp to Charleston, South Carolina, marking the first time in nearly a decade the team has traveled away for camp. Head coach Joe Mazzulla introduced new player development coach pairings, while the team also began holding mandatory 15-minute post-flight yoga sessions.

Twenty-two-year-old Jordan Walsh enters his fourth season feeling more comfortable following a contract extension, with Mazzulla already pushing him to take on leadership responsibilities. The Celtics continue camp at The Citadel before traveling to face Cleveland on Thursday.

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