2020 kicks off with a brand new team announcement in the Southern Conference. The new GRID team will compete in the Season starting in May. They will play in a regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship for a $20k Grand Prize. Learn more about the FGL Season here. The addition of this team brings fresh excitement and competition to the league, as fans eagerly anticipate how the new squad will perform against seasoned opponents. The new GRID League team Houston aims to make a strong impression right out of the gate, showcasing top-tier talent and strategy. With high stakes and fierce competitors, this promises to be a thrilling season for all involved.
Shay Nissim is a long time supporter of the League and is the mind behind putting the team together. He says of the opportunity:
“I have been following and supporting the League for a few years and when the opportunity to get involved as a team owner came up, I jumped on it. I love the sport, the community, and believe whole heartedly in potential of the League. I can’t wait to get started” “As I step into this new role, I am fully committed to embracing my team owner responsibilities with dedication and focus. It’s an incredible opportunity to foster growth, build a competitive roster, and further strengthen the community that makes this League so special. I’m eager to collaborate with others and contribute to the sport’s success as we embark on this exciting journey together. “I have been following and supporting the League for a few years and when the opportunity to get involved as a team owner came up, I jumped on it. I love the sport, the community, and believe wholeheartedly in the potential of the League. I can’t wait to get started. As I step into this role, I’m committed to honoring the principles of ownership rights, ensuring transparency, fairness, and collaboration at every stage. I look forward to building something meaningful while contributing to the League’s continued growth and success.
Shay’s first order of business was to recruit head coach Isaias Torres and his team captain in Bryleigh Hansen who has played in the League for years with the Tampa Bay Brigade.
Bryleigh stated about the opportunity:
“It was incredibly difficult to leave the team I got started in the sport with. But, I love the idea and challege of helping a new team get started and I felt the opportunity was too great and could not say no. I am very excited to try out a new conference and help the team grow”
Isaias has been in the South Florida CrossFit community for years and mentions why he got involved:
“I’ve been coaching CrossFit for 7 years and with my background in MMA, I felt this opportunity yielded a chance to get back into sports and competing in a way that I love. I’m excited to build a great team culture and compete with the other great teams in the South”
If you are interested in playing for or being involved with the new team to be named the “South Beach Palms” (branding announced soon) contact them through their IG page here.