Ember's Nest

Hey there Rise faithful, I just HAD to produce a podcast as the Rise announce that Cathy George is not returning as head coach and is transitioning to a front office role.I do have breaking news on when the new coach will be announced, so listen to hear that as well as my thoughts on who that coach could be!This episode is sponsored by me at Grand Rapids Watch Company. Pre-order at grwatchco.com

The Grand Rapids Rise fell 2-3 to the Orlando Valkyries in their home finale and were eliminated from the playoffs later in the weekend. It's frustrating that a team playing much better ball down the stretch could not overcome early season losses and injuries. I begin to discuss my thoughts on the offseason and what could or could not loom with the Rise coaches and players this offseason. What do you think? If you had to pick only a few core players to return for sure, who would they be? Let me know by writing the show at [email protected], or on Instagram @embersnestpod.This episode was sponsored by Grand Rapids Watch Company. See the latest updates at grwatchco.comThe Ember's Nest Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The description should be short because so is the episode! The Rise would not be eliminated with a loss tomorrow but they need the win as far as this podcast is concerned. The playoff scenarios are confusing without the loss!What do you think about the Rise playing their best ball at this time of year? Will it be enough?

This episode has it all: Listener thoughts and feedback, volleyball terminology, match recaps, controversial selections for best food at the arena, and analysis on the Rise not owning their 1st round draft pick this year.Let me know what you think of this as always by writing the podcast [email protected] or commenting anywhere this is posted.Ember's Nest is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

I sat everywhere there was to sit in Van Andel to let you know where the best and worst places are to take in a Grand Rapids Rise game! Unfortunately, though the team is playing much better than at earlier points in the season, it was not enough as the Rise fell to Dallas at home before going on the road to Omaha where they fell to the Supernovas. What keeps you watching as the Rise find themselves squarely out of the playoff conversation? I would love if we knew who was returning next season so we could get invested in their development down the stretch of the season, but that's just how it goes in a league which is still new on the scene. Sound off and let me know what you think!Affiliate Links:Get months FREE with Surfshark: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.club/friend/fFP9U5Sh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up with Rakuten (it's always free) and get money off the things you were buying anyway: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rakuten.com/r/EDWARD22078?eeid=28187⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Google Fi to save on your phone bill while still getting the same great coverage as T-Mobile with code V0HRMT for $60 off your bill(s)