NEW YORK -- The Big East Conference spent time this weekend focusing on the future of some of its womens basketball players.The conference hosted a professional development weekend for players from all 10 of its schools that included a series of panels, question-and-answer sessions and mock interviews.Our inaugural Transition Game program provided inspiring speakers, useful information and great energy, said Big East commissioner Val Ackerman. We hope our student-athletes will draw on the tips, tools and messages our experts offered as they begin to plan for life in the real world.One of the highlights of the two-day seminar was a panel of broadcasters that included Providence alum Doris Burke.I hope that these women understand the message that everyone seemed to send that regardless of what your field of endeavor is, hard work is going to get you there, Burke said. The unique thing about the time that were in now is the way people conceive of what a womens job in sport is, is different, its changing. Were seeing women now in what we would consider `non-traditional roles . I think we need young women to aspire to positions outside of the sideline. If you want to be a sideline reporter, thats outstanding and its a great way to impact a broadcast, but you can be a play-by-play person, the doors are now opening.The group of players also toured the Sept. 11 memorial and museum.It was so emotional and being with the Big East group and be able to reflect on that together was really special, said Georgetown junior Dorothy Adomako. Its been different to interact with everyone off the court, especially at dinner -- we were able to bond more and it actually felt like we were back in our AAU days.One of the most passionate speakers on the weekend was New York Liberty director of player development Teresa Weatherspoon. 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Were preparing ourselves as well as we possibly can, Mathews said.Yes we dont have Sangakkara and Mahela anymore, that we had in 2014, but weve got to move on, weve got to take on the challenge. I believe we can still win if we play to our potential. Angelo Mathews insists his young squad will surprise England Most of the players havent played that much cricket in England, its going to be the first time for most of them. But were trying to acclimatise as soon as possible.Weve got some fearless players in our side and that can be a plus for us. Well have to play really good cricket to beat England though. Mathews celebrates reaching his century at Headingley in 2014 Mathews smashed 160 the last time the two sides met at Headingley in 2014, with tailender James Anderson dismissed with the penultimate ball of the match as Sri Lanka claimed a 100-run victory, clinching their first Test series win in England.The 2014 series is one moment well cherish for the rest of our lives, he said. Wed never won a Test series here before, so to do that was fantastic.If we can repeat that once again it would be ideal. Its going to be a tough challenge. Sri Lankas cricketers received a Buddhist blessing in Colombo before flying to England Sri Lanka have coach Graham Ford back for a second stint with the national side after the South African cut short his time with Surrey to rejoin the team.dddddddddddd.It was a really tough decision but nice to be back with the Sri Lankan boys and experience the wonderful fighting attitude that they have and their passion for the game, Ford said.I think, first and foremost we are here to try to win the Test series and I believe we can do that. Sri Lanka head coach Graham Ford is confident he will get a great idea of the stage his team are at when they face England But with England having won the Ashes at home and triumphed in a Test series in South Africa in the past year, Ford expects a tough contest.He said: They have played fantastic cricket for a while now. They surprised some people in winning the Ashes convincingly but that certainly sent out a message as to what a good team they are. They played very well in South Africa too.But theres no better way to grow a young team than to play against a really good outfit.Watch Englands Test series against Sri Lanka live and exclusive on Sky Sports. Also See: Ford: SL must adapt quickly Cork: England strong favourites Silva fit for England tour Vince should play against SL ' ' '