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What emotion do you tap into leading up to an event?

Paintball strategy: Reward aggressive plays, not just kills. Ditch 'bang bang' penalties for real skill.

Elite players reveal their secret: asking better questions and owning mistakes. It's the fast track to solutions and next-level results.

In sports, the 'villain' isn't just an opponent, they're the spark. Like in paintball, they draw the spotlight and make the game compelling. Essential for drawing viewers in.

Study your opponents. Find their weaknesses. Exploit them. It's not just about playing, it's about winning smarter.

From traditional sports struggles to pro paintball. Discovering a new passion, a new community. This is where the game truly begins.

Every great story needs heroes and villains. They're what make sports entertainment truly captivating.

The paintball community's support for creators is amazing!

Teamwork wins. Ask your teammates how you can better help the team and grow together.

Dive into the cerebral side of games! Analyzing points and matches isn't just for pros, it's a viewer's secret weapon for deeper understanding.

More than a game, it's a passion!

Raymond James Stadium was just a taste of whats to come. Paintball is on the rise! 🏟️🔥👀

Building a powerhouse team starts with trust. It's the foundation for everything.

Paintball needs innovation to grow!

Smaller rosters, running clocks, fan engagement? It's a tough balancing act in games. Finding that sweet spot is key.

Which layout has been your favorite in the modern NXL era? Where does this NXL Tampa layout rank?

Is dirt the future of the pro field? @majorleague_paintball

Who is going to walk up and turn on the @contractkiller4life Jeep at world cup?

Rookie impact in pro paintball is real. Teams are now scouting aggressively for fresh, emerging talent.

How old were you when you first started playing paintball? #TAG the park you first played at below ⬇️

The stadium was electric with energy all day long. What an amazing way to kickstart the 2026 season! @majorleague_paintball

This weeks episode features Thomas Hara fresh off of his Rookie MVP breakout performance. Tap in on your favorite podcast platform and learn more about Thomas and his journey to joining Orlando Red Legion.

RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM!!! LETS FILL THESE SEATS!!!

Think paintball is just big business? Think again. It's built on passion!

Capturing raw emotions on the paintball field

that IS @oliverwhitecloud!

The heros behind the lens capturing your favorite paintball content! @dolzhaa @cucuzza15

Want to get better? Practice with your off-hand. Brush your teeth, vacuum your floor, eat your food with it. It translates to performance under pressure. Want to play better in the morning? Go to bed earlier in the weeks leading up to the event!

Ever wonder how to gain an advantage on the field? It's all about playing wide ✔️

Loving the pro and regional paintball scenes! The community is amazing, and watching new players grow is so rewarding.

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

❤️‍🔥 PTG @discord GIVEAWAY! This is what the PTG FAM is all about 💛 Huge shoutout to everyone in our PTG World Discord chat rooms who shared their photos repping the brand on the field. After narrowing it down, we’ve got our FOUR FINALISTS: @ken_e.99 • @sparks.john • OG Cole • @kay__breezy Now the community gets to choose the winner! 👇 LIKE their name below to vote for who should win the PTG Swag Pack! 💰 To join the PTG community head on over to PTGpodcast.com and click the orange @patreon link to gain access to the PTG WORLD @discord! 🫶

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!