What if sports were modern?
Behind the Grid League
United Grid League commissioner Mather Wiswall talks about the modern interpretation of team sports.
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State of the Grid League - Post Opening Day Results
Behind the Grid League
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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Grid League livestream Upgrade? Our most controversial rule.
Behind the Grid League
Referee philosophy video mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/MqDCyHHfjqI
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Men vs Women in Grid League - How it works
Behind the Grid League
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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The United Grid League represents a major shift for Grid League. What will be the next?
Behind the Grid League
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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What is a wall ball over outrigger?
Behind the Grid League
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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3 Major Assumptions I Was WRONG About - Breaking Down Initial Player Stats in the Grid League
Behind the Grid League
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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What is a Grid League Match format? Find out and learn some exciting changes to match formats for 2023
Behind the Grid League
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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A major problem we have with Grid League... and what we are doing about it.
Behind the Grid League
In this engaging episode, the Grid League's Commissioner hosts a revealing discussion about the introduction of player statistics into the sport. As the League seeks to redefine and quantifiably measure player impact, the Commissioner provides a comprehensive breakdown of five essential stats: races, elements, race entry percentages, and element scores. But it's not all about the numbers. The Commissioner delves into the less tangible aspects of the game – the pressure, unique abilities, and the importance of teamwork that make the Grid League uniquely captivating. This episode offers an...
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Why Grid League is the ultimate "Super Sponsorship" opportunity
Behind the Grid League
Grid League contains unique tools and assets that can be leveraged in a way that no other sports sponsorship can offer and can create a wildfire-like spread of a message or brand.
info_outlineMy 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/