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Thinking about growing sports? Look at the field level. Florida and Texas are booming with great fields!

Stop talking, start watching. The best lessons come from observing the pros. Learn more by listening 👂

Did you miss the GOAT meeting this month? We discussed good and bad layouts, the NXL Tampa stadium experience, how to speed up the game, why SLEEP is important, and gave away some great prizes! Click the link in our bio and join us next month!

What do you think? Is this going to be a good season for new pro teams?

Embracing the underdog spirit for the year ahead. Ready to prove the doubters wrong with pure dedication and grit.

Do you find that more people are fascinated by paintball or confused about it?

Level up your paintball game! Join the PTG Discord community at the link in our bio 🔗

Fit's dominance, TonTons' incredible story, Dynasty's big changes. A year of paintball narratives.

Big news confirmed! Chad George is officially heading to Impact.

The energy of an ESPN event hits different! Loving this fast-paced athleticism compared to a normal tournament. Pure adrenaline! #ESPN #Athleticism #Sports #HighEnergy #Tournament #AdrenalineRush #SportsFan #ReelsSports

Making sure everyone in your organization shares the same goals is crucial to a teams success. Have you had this conversation with your team yet?

Conflict drives engagement.

Paintball: a high-stakes war with no death. What’s your favorite part about the game?

The PTG Discord is one of the coolest spots in paintball and being a GOAT member gives you access to EVERY. SINGLE. PERK! Learn, grow and build relationships with pros and players from all over the world. Each month get access to a LIVE members only show. Ask questions, win prizes and hang out with the best community in the game. SIGN UP NOW, LINK IN BIO 🏆

I think he's got a good point here... 🤣 have you seen the new #HardPoint format @paintballfit has been debuting at their park!?

Testing weird Amazon finds! From the useful to the… surprising. Did NOT expect to find a Derringer pistol. 😳

Goodwill haul @mattthegymratt!

What is your favorite MTGR video?

Every month we host a special private members only meeting - prizes, questions, jokes, and unfilted opinions on Paintball with all the GOAT tier members! This month we were joined by Chris Schehr & member O.G. Cole to talk about his experience in divisional paintball.

From @ebay to @paintball!

Preserving paintball history? Creators are key. Document, share, and keep the sport's past alive for future generations

Did Paintball really ruin his life?

Was 7 man paintball more strategic than X-Ball?

Cassidy changed the way people saw the game. Merging the lifestyle into paintball was iconic!

DID HE 6-7 ON PURPOSE? 😂 @netflix let’s make it happen! 🎥 🍿

Content creators: It's tough to stay authentic when the digital world is so full. Find your truth. Share your story..

One call changes everything. @cassidysanders / @hkarmy 2015 World Cup Championship video is too hyped!

Make the video you want to watch! Incredible advice for the Media Gang from one of the OG GOAT creators - episode 325 is full of gold. Which Cassidy Sanders video is your all-time favorite?

Paintball in the cold? What are your winter paintball tips?

Digital Paintball nostalgia hits hard. Simple, real, ahead of its time. VR and Counter-Strike, take notes.

How long does it take you to get comfortable with a new marker?

More replay moments in paintball!

"I got bikes now!" 🚴🏽 -@rondondizon

Where's the craziest place you have watched your favorite sports team play, and how bout that @chicagobears @rams @nfl game!?

Ronnie joined us today and showed off the brand new Luxe Aire after shooting it for the first time at practice.

Do you have a story running into your favorite pro player?

Could Todd Martinez be back in the booth? His humor and sports IQ are missed!

Are we on the cusp of something exciting in @majorleague_paintball?

Stadiums can solve problems! Grandstands, climate control... but what about the mess? Do you think we will be invited back to @buccaneers 🏟️

CONFIRMED: The entire pro division is on the 5-pod format 👀 Tom Cole explains the mindset behind the move and other key adaptations to the game for 2026!

🚨 LEGEND ALERT 🚨 We’ve all seen the @disney movie “Rudy” highlighting the amazing @notredame football story 🏈 @rudyruettiger_official drops REAL perspective on walk-ons and the @brock.purdy13 @49ers story 💯 Talent gets you noticed. Heart keeps you in the game. 🍿 Episode #283 #PlayTheGame #PTGFamily #Underdog #BrockPurdy #RudyRuettiger #PTGpodcast

Honesty and accountability: the quickest way to the top! Archie gives a 2.5 hour masterclass on episode 322

Intelligence isn't everything. Learn from every single person. Everyone has something to teach you. Open your mind.

Archie shares how heading into 2026 he evaluates playing paintball event to event, knowing he’ll be successful in anything he commits to. That level of honesty and self-awareness is what separates champions from everyone else. Tune into Ep #322 for all the details & more! PTGpodcast.com

Imagine looking over at the sidelines and someone wearing your merch is rooting against you!

More big ideas from LJ on how to improve the SHOW. What do you all think about this one?

We love going over film, it's one of the best ways to correct your mistakes. Get active in the PTG discord in 2026!

On Ep #309 with Raney Stanczak, we talked about how he grabbed some Pokémon cards…and they’ve already skyrocketed in value 📈🔥 The Pokémon boom is REAL. Nostalgia + timing = wins! 💬 What modern or vintage cards are you holding that surprised you?

@toddmartinez reflects back on his career and explains why he was able to adapt to so many different player personalities as a coach. One of the greatest ever for a reason!

LJ wants all the pro players to have Air Pods for better on-field communication and the ability for viewers to tap into live mics to see one of the most important aspects of the game. What do you all think?

It’s important to surround yourself around like minded people that CARE. The more you care, the better the results.

LJ drops some wisdom on the latest episode of PTG. Self accountability is one of the most important factors to an individuals success.

Alex Goldman joined us for the Christmas GOAT party to share some valuable insight on how to be one of the best snake players in the game.

@ToddMartinez didn’t play to “be good”… he played to be the BEST in the game! 🐐🔥 From the grind to the glory, few have ever matched the passion, personality, and impact T-Money brought to paintball. 💪🎯 This episode is truly timeless as we chat about the playing and coaching career of Todd! Tap into the link in bio and feel the greatness👇

Growing the game starts with the first experience 🎯 @johnnyluckau on Ep. #319 breaks it down perfectly 👌 If we want paintball to thrive, we’ve gotta take care of the new players, make them feel welcome, and make sure they leave the field smiling (and wanting to come back)! Whether it’s giving advice, lending gear, calling hits, or just being a good vibe… it all matters. 👇 COMMENT below what YOU do to make sure new players have a great time when you go play paintball?

@johnnyluckau x @paintballfit Early in his career Johnny stood on the podium taking 2nd place at a local event with his family. No spotlight chasing. No shortcuts. Just passion, support, and a belief that paintball could be more than a weekend hobby. Fast forward… that same drive, discipline, and family-first mindset became the foundation of PB FIT which has become one of the strongest and most respected programs in the game. What started as chasing podiums turned into building people, teams, and a culture that wins on and off the field. This is how legacies are made. Family. Consistency. Vision. PTG Ep. #319 ✔️

🐐GOAT SQUAD IT’S TIME! 🎄 This Wednesday December 17 we’re throwing the LEGENDARY GOAT CHRISTMAS PARTY and you do not want to miss this one‼️ Head over to ptgpodcast.com 👉 click the orange Patreon link 🍊👉 join the GOAT SQUAD and come hang with the PTG family for what’s shaping up to be one of the greatest shows in PTG history! 🔥 Breaking news 🎁 Big giveaways 😂 Unreal moments & good times 🎙️ Pure PTG energy with the community Join us for a celebration of the GOAT Squad and everything we’re building together. Can’t wait to see the chat full, the vibes high, and the PTG family together for an all-time night! 🐐🎄 See you Wednesday squad!🎄🐐

🌀EPISODE #318 IS LIVE🌀 Today we sit down with John Brinkman (@jbrinkman13) who is the new owner of @hurricanes.pb and the man bringing CONTRACT KILLER back to life! 😤🙌 From revamping one of the most iconic brands of the early 2000’s… to building a full blown training complex in Texas dedicated to sharpening the Hurricanes for a massive 2026 push… this one is PACKED with vision, passion, and a serious blueprint for the future of pro paintball! 🌀🌪️ We talk: ⚡️ Ownership mindset ⚡️ The next era of Contract Killer ⚡️ His investment into players + infrastructure ⚡️ The Hurricanes’ new home base + grind factory ⚡️ What the team is chasing going into 2026 If you care about the future of the game… YOU NEED this episode! 🎙️💪🌎 EP318 — John Brinkman LIVE NOW on PTG!

Mt. Rush… More Paintball! 😂⛰️ We picked our top 4 icons of the game, now it’s your turn to pick your Mt. Rushmore of @paintball! Comment ⬇️ your CURRENT and RETIRED Rushmore below and let the debates begin in the chat 💬 🗣️🔥

🔥 OFF-SEASON IS 👨‍🍳’n‼️ Episode #317 dives into all the wild moves, big rumors, and the chaos shaking up pro paintball right now 👀💥 We’re breaking it ALL down with no filters, no fluff, just pure PTG energy! Tap in and let’s ride 👉 @playthegamepodcast on all platforms @youtube @spotify @apple This episode we hit: • Big pro roster changes • All the new pro moves dropping 👀 • The 2026 MLPB rule changes and what they mean • Playing INSIDE Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium 🏴‍☠️🏟️ • Shouting out and highlighting the PTG community • …and plenty more heat 🔥

An incredibly high level breakdown of how top tier players paint the full picture. We love the way Jason described this! If you haven’t listened to the latest PTG with the World Cup MVP head over there and give it some love!

🎥🔥MLPB MEDIA🔥🎥 We’re sitting down with the minds behind @majorleague_paintball media and chatting with @mpacicco & @brettannese who are two absolute powerhouses helping shape the future of the game! 🎯 From UFC Fight Inc to MLPB, these guys are bringing big vision, pro-level production, and serious passion to elevate paintball to the next stage! 🏆 Be on the lookout for their latest creation “Road to a Championship” highlighting the recent battles at NXL Texas as we lead into World Cup 2025! 🔥 🎙️ Tune in for breaking news, stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at how the next evolution of the sport is being built!

Paintball has been a life changing game for so many of us—from teamwork to community to personal development, paintball truly provides something special. What are some of the hardest times the game has helped you overcome?

🔋🔥@colt.luckau45 x PTG🔥🔋 From faith to focus we’re diving deep with Colt Luckau, the powerhouse behind @paintballfit 💪🏽⚡️ Colt opens up about the highs, lows, injuries, and everything it takes to stay charged for success in life and paintball 🙏🎯 ALSO BIG BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Colt announces his plan to suit up and play at NXL World Cup 2025 on the show👀🔥 This one’s all about resilience, faith, and fire so don’t miss it!🎙️ Tune in now on all platforms!

Have you seen @danny.lincoln on @amazon? Man’s out here delivering cinematic shots and Prime packages! 😆📦🎥 We just dropped an awesome PTG episode with the creative beast himself! Danny is out here filming the wildest @hkarmy moments, whipping up his own @skullbrewcoffeeco, and his story is pure passion and hustle ☕️🎥 Episode #312 is LIVE NOW!

She battled the guys just to get a chance, and now has become one of the top players in the @wnxlpaintball! Andreina “Nana” Blanco is proving that hard work, grit, and passion can break every barrier! 💪🎯 💬 Tag all the lady ballers in the comments ⬇️ In this new PTG episode, we dive into her mindset, her grind, and what it really takes to make a name for yourself in the game we love! 🖤💥 👑 EPISODE #313 🎧 Now streaming on YouTube + all podcast platforms 🎥 youtube.com/@playthegamepodcast

Paintball you can see! 👀💡 We sat down with @danny.lincoln and talked about how Glow Ball could change everything!! This new aspect of paintball gives the game visible lanes and a whole new level of understanding for players and fans ✔️ The future is bright! 🔥⚡️ #GlowBall #PTGpodcast

⚡️PTG #311 @AttorneyRyan⚡️ Paintball has the power to change lives! 🙌 It gets you plugged into community 🤝 builds the habits & mindset of a winner 🏆 and gets you moving! Ryan speaks on how the game pushes you past your comfort zones and teaches lessons that carry way beyond the field 🗣️ Tap the link in bio & tune in now! This one’s for anyone who wants more out of life 🎧🔥

@AttorneyRyan on PTG! ⚖️🔥 Paintball doesn’t care who you are or what you’ve done before. When the pressure is on and your team is counting on you, the game strips you down and asks a simple question… what are you really made of? We talk with ryan about how paintball humbles you fast, forces you to drop the ego, and teaches you to perform when the moment is heavy and the odds are stacked. This isn’t just about paintball, it’s about life. How to hold it together when everything feels like it’s falling apart. How to show up for the people counting on you. How to find out who you actually are! Tap the link in bio and lock in. You don’t want to miss this one! 🔥🎧🔗 PTGpodcast.com

🚨@AttorneyRyan x PTG🚨 In episode #311 we dive into how paintball and real life are connected in ways you might never expect and how those lessons can help you build the life of your dreams! 🙌 We talk about the power of vulnerability, the steps to real success, and most importantly, staying humble so you can develop a mindset that wins both on and off the field 🏆💡 This is one you don’t want to miss! Tap the link in bio and tune in now 🔗🔥

Very interesting ideas from the president of Major League Paintball! What do you all think about having a conference system and separate 3v3 league running alongside the 5man? If you didn’t tune into this episode it’s a must watch!

🚨HISTORY IS BEING MADE🚨 Paintball is officially breaking into the BIG leagues 🏈💥 We just locked in a deal with the @buccaneers stadium to bring paintball INSIDE an NFL stadium for the very first time in history! 🏟️🔥 👇 Drop a comment: What stadium do YOU want to see paintball played in next? 👇 This is more than just a game, it’s a statement for the sport we love 🙌 Get ready for the energy, the lights, and the next level of professional paintball! 🎙️ Tune into the new PTG Podcast with Tom Cole, President of @majorleague_paintball, for all the inside details. You do NOT want to miss this one! #PTGPodcast #MajorLeaguePaintball #HistoryInTheMaking #NFL #TampaBayBuccaneers #Paintball #ProPaintball #PlayTheGame

🏟️🔥 Paintball on the BIGGEST stage?! Tom Cole just revealed on the latest episode of PTG that the future could hold something insane… playing paintball inside the @dallascowboys Stadium 🤯💥 Picture it: the lights, the fans, the intensity of the game we love taken to an entirely new level. This is what growth looks like 🚀 Are you ready to witness history? 👇 🎧 Full episode out now 🔒 lock in! #PlayTheGamePodcast #MajorLeaguePaintball #DallasCowboys #PaintballHistory #PTG #ProPaintball

🤩🚨BIG News!!🚨🤯 We just had Tom Cole, the President of @majorleague_paintball, on the PTG Podcast and the future is looking 🔥 🏟️ Paintball INSIDE the @buccaneers Stadium! 📜 Updates to the Pro Rules! ⚡ Great vibes, big laughs, and game changing insight! This one’s packed with history in the making and the kind of energy that keeps the sport pushing forward. You don’t want to miss this episode 🙌 🎧 Tune in now and be part of the movement! The future of paintball is here! 🖥️ PTGpodcast.com

Raney and Tyler have been incredibly active in the POKÉMON world! Apparently, the market is red HOT 🔥 who’s your favorite Pokémon!?

Only Raney…😂 On the new Ep of PTG he casually drops that AI has plans for paintball tactics! 🤖💡 We’re over here thinking about snapshooting drills and this man’s talking about downloading battlefield intel straight into his brain like he’s in the Matrix 🕶️ 😆 Is this the future of paintball or just Raney being Raney? 👀 Either way it makes for an all-time hilarious clip. Check out the full convo now on PTG 🎙️ and follow @allaccesspaintball & @mrstanczak for more ridiculousness and epic paintball content 🏆🔥

🚨#309 @mrstanczak🚨 We’ve got Raney in the booth breaking down NXL Texas 2025 🏆, his brand-new project @allaccesspaintball 🎥, upcoming possible NXL rule changes ⚖️, and plenty more exciting paintball talk you won’t want to miss! Tune in, laugh a little, learn a lot and stay ahead of the game!! 🎯🔥

🚨 PTG EP #308! 🚨 We’re breaking down ALL the action with the NXL France European Finale, the NXL Texas Brackets, the Nations Cup, and much more!! 🌍🎯 Plus, who’s excited to watch all the developing storylines across the USA pro scene with so many new moves shaking up multiple rosters?! 👀🔥 Tap in with the PTG family and let’s talk paintball at the highest level! 🗣️⚡️ Go to PTGpodcast.com and click the orange 🍊 @patreon link to join us in the @discord chat! 💬

🏴‍☠️@MarkyHKarmy🏴‍☠️ We’ve got the one and only Mr H in the building! 🕶️⚡ From HK Army stories to the future of paintball, this one is a wild ride you don’t wanna miss! 👉 Hit that link, join the squad on YouTube, and hangout with us & Mr H for some laughs, knowledge, and paintball vibes!! 🎥🔥

🚨 HK x PTG 🚨 We’ve got the one and only Marky “Mr H” Kressin in the building! 🎤 From expanding the HK Army warehouse, dropping 🔥 new products, running a global brand with his best friends, and now streaming paintball live to the world 🌎 Marky is pushing the culture forward in every way. This one’s packed with laughs, stories, and vision. Tap in and ride the wave with us! 🌊⚡️ #PlayTheGamePodcast #HKArmy #Paintball @markyhkarmy @hkarmy @jasonhkarmy @hkarmy_kenny

🎧🚨 @kylebarry_pb on ep. #305 explains how every new face at the paintball field is more than just a rookie. They’re the future of our sport! 💥 The way we welcome them, the energy we bring, and the memories we help create will decide if they come back for life. 🔥 So let’s show them the ropes, share the laughs, and give them that rush that hooked us from day one. 🏆 Make their first day their BEST day, and watch our paintball squads grow stronger than ever! 💛 #PTG #AllLoveForPaintball

Slow and steady is often more impactful than fast and furious. Consistency over time is what brings results. Don’t rush! Episode #306 with @kylespicka85 was full of GEMS 💎

🔔 @kylespicka85 in the house! This week on PTG we’ve got the one and only Kyle Spicka with interesting news about his future in the game! 🗞️😉🔥🥵 We’re talking his next big pro paintball move, reppin’ @tigerwear.co 🐯, coaching WCPPL battles, and of course non-stop laughs! 🎯 🎧 Tune in for paintball gold and pure energy! ⚡️

🚨 This week on PTG we’re joined by the one and only @kylebarry_pb of @sddynasty 🐉 We’ll be breaking down the epic @espn LIVE 3v3 showdown and dive into the wild ride that is the 2025 @majorleague_paintball season! 🧨🔥 💬 Join our PTG @discord by clicking the orange 🍊 @patreon link at PTGpodcast.com and join us in the chat where you can ask all of our guests questions to be answered LIVE on the show‼️

🎙️ EPISODE #304!! We sat down with the one and only Tom Cole (president of @majorleague_paintball) to talk about what really keeps our sport alive….the fans! From stadium energy to social media momentum, it’s all about engagement if we want Paintball to thrive for generations. 💥🌍 👁️ Tune in as we dive deep into the future of the game, and how YOU play a bigger role than you think!

@hinman.michael always keeping it philosophical on PTG dropping gems of wisdom. Paintball is an amazing form of therapy for so many of us and is one of the most special games in the world because of it.

🚨‼️ We’ve got Tom Cole, the President of @nxlpaintball / @majorleague_paintball, joining us on PTG to talk about a monumental moment for the game 🤯 PAINTBALL is going LIVE on @espn this Friday, August 1st for the first time ever! 🏆📺 Tom also drops some MAJOR insights on the future of pro paintball and what’s coming next for the sport we all love. 🌎🔥 This is a MUST-WATCH episode. Let’s make history together! 🫡

🙋‍♂️ Are you holding yourself accountable like a true champion? @jimmcgowan11 from the UK’s @lucky15sofficial 🍀 🇬🇧 shares how taking ownership at every level helped his team lock in a massive win in Europe 🏆 Be the teammate your team needs, not just the one that shows up. 🔥 🎥 Tune in to hear what it really takes to build a winning culture! @youtube: @playthegamepodcast

🔥🎙️ This week on PTG we sat down with the legend himself @hinman.michael! We’re diving into everything from current events and the grind of running paintball tournaments to the buzz around the upcoming @espn 3v3 event and way more! You don’t want to miss this one! 💥 🎧 Tune in now! let’s get into it! Availableo to👂on all podcasts platforms and watch on @youtube @playthegamepodcast to see us live!

🍀🇬🇧 @lucky15sofficial make history with a massive win at the NXL Europe British Invitational putting UK paintball back on the map in a big way! 🇬🇧🔥 We also dive into the brand-new game-changing stats from @pickempaintball that are bringing next-level insights to the sport 📊👀 TUNE IN NOW! 🎧 PTGpodcast.com

🎯 Tune into Episode #300 of PTG to hear the guys break down a wild clip @verbhal caught on the field at the @nxlpaintball Atlantic City event 👀💥 We’re also joined by the legends @rileysullivan5284, @nickloveall, and Paul from the @didit_hurt podcast for some epic convo you don’t wanna miss 🎙️🔥

Did you know that Marcello and J-Rab went to the same school growing up?! 👀🎓 Tap into episode #301 with @axel_gaudin for the full story, it’s a wild one! 🎙🔥 #PTGPodcast #eurotrip #propaintball