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What is a Grid League Match format? Find out and learn some exciting changes to match formats for 2023

Behind the Grid League

Release Date: 05/27/2023

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Behind the Grid League

United Grid League commissioner Mather Wiswall talks about the modern interpretation of team sports.

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My thoughts on how the 2024 Season opened. What was successful, and what wasn't.  Including: - livestream results - new element review - improvements needed Message me here if you have feedback - https://www.instagram.com/matherwiz/

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Referee philosophy video mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/MqDCyHHfjqI

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An in-depth look at how Grid League's Ringer Point races uniquely blend male and female athletes in direct competition. The show discusses how these races maintain excitement by ensuring unpredictable outcomes and balancing physical differences between genders. It also explores the cultural impact and progression of mixed-gender sports, highlighting how this innovative approach is changing the landscape of athletic competition.   Learn more about the Grid League - https://unitedgridleague.com/

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There have been 4 major inflection points for the sport of Grid League. Today marks one of them. Congratulations to the team owners of past and present. Without their risk-taking, leadership, trust, and iron will to battle through adversity… none of this happens. Thank you all. Thank you to the staff who have done much of the same, and the players too. It truly is a community effort. In this podcast I talk about the other 3 inflection points starting with the very first post Tony Budding made announcing his vision for the sport. I end the podcast with what I think the 5th major inflection...

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In this podcast I explain some of my opinions about why this element could be more important than people may expect at first glance. It has many of the aspects of a movement that I feel are great for Grid League and I wanted to explain why. Thanks for listening.

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Grid League player stats. In this episode, we dive into an initial analysis of player stats in the Grid League. Find out how key metrics such as race entries, race entry percentage, entry-to-win percentage, Element Score, and Impact Score are transforming our understanding of player performances. Discover how these stats shatter original assumptions about top performers, team patterns, and utility players. The introduction of Element and Impact Scores has not only provided us with fascinating insights but also challenged our preconceived notions about the real stars of the league.

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Dive into the world of Grid League and get a front-row seat to the exciting changes coming in the 2023 season in our latest podcast episode. We discuss the unique structure of Grid League matches and races, giving you a deep understanding of match formats. We also unveil the innovative "Element Value" system, which quantifies a player's impact in a match - a fresh way to appreciate the skill, strength, and strategy required in each race. Moreover, we announce a shift in the naming system for match formats. No longer named after mountains, the new match formats are named intuitively based on...

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Dive into the world of Grid League and get a front-row seat to the exciting changes coming in the 2023 season in our latest podcast episode. We discuss the unique structure of Grid League matches and races, giving you a deep understanding of match formats. We also unveil the innovative "Element Value" system, which quantifies a player's impact in a match - a fresh way to appreciate the skill, strength, and strategy required in each race.

Moreover, we announce a shift in the naming system for match formats. No longer named after mountains, the new match formats are named intuitively based on the movements they feature. And that's not all – each match format now has its own symbol and color scheme to boost recall and enrich your Grid League experience.

Join us as we delve into these transformative changes set to elevate the spectator experience and heighten the excitement in the next Grid League season. If you're a fan, a player, or simply curious about this dynamic sport, this episode is a must-listen!