I see a new Horizon

[Sid]

I will

Tom Tom


I do want to make it in this sport, maybe I'll get a LLL Break but until then I'll just keep popping up at tournaments and get shot, erm, I mean shoot people, duh.

See you all across England and maybe in a bar at Mayhem, Toulouse and Campaign...........well, if me Boss let's me.

sid

 

[Baca Loco]

A view from the other side of the pond

OK, Sid, try this out--
The tendency used to be and still is to a lesser degree to scout for talent among proven teams and in your own backyard. So guys who play the same places and are regularly seen by the "pros" have a huge advantage and they are the ones who get tapped most often. (And by seen I mean seen in a competitive environment not just hanging out playing some rec-ball) Also, "pros" used to assume that if your team wasn't top notch then the players couldn't be either so lots of quality players didn't get considered cause nobody gave them a second look.
It's a bit different now with the explosion in the numbers of competitive teams and the shift to concept fields because the pressure is even greater to be on top and stay there and the success some am and nov teams have had against the pros has given them something to think about whether they like it or not.
On an individual basis you have to be damn good, frequently better than some of the guys playing that level now cause they're already there and you're not. The other individual factor is your mental game. There are plenty of players with "pro" level technique but without a "pro" attitude and on the flip side I've seen more than a few "pro" players who don't have the technique but have the attitude. You also have to be willing and able to make the necessary sacrifices to dedicate yourself to the game. At this stage it doesn't matter how much stuff you're given there are still alot of things you must give up, primarily time and the other choices you could make.
After all that, in order to have a chance a number of things have to be in your favor-- pro team's needs, face time and fit. If you're a front guy and the captain is focusing on filling a back slot, oh well; and you have to be where you can be seen, often (play the events they play); and last but not least you need to have the right fit, be comfortable with and get along with the existing team.
Bottom line is you need to be prepared to market yourself if you really want it. It's a competitive market in more ways than one and maybe being in Scotland just won't cut it.
That turned out longer than intended (but nothing unusual in that.)

Moo

 

[Sid]

Interesting

Very interesting,

So, if you live in say Scotland or an other Country but you travel and make the sacrafices to play say UK and say as many Mill events as possible will there be a little light at the end of a very big tunnel??

Lets hope so as we all need some faith and goals in life.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Tom Tom]

The more you play the more chance you have of being discovered. But don't expect it.

I can't dedicate half as much time as i want to paintball but one year i am going to be able to and then i am playing every event I can. I'd even like to go to the US and try playing there for a bit.

Just to gain some experience.

Damn these ties to home.

 

[John Molloy]

Two lads I know well were (until the end on last year) Novice they are both playing for JCS Imperial mints Nov to pro in one year not bad guys its down to the luck of the draw they were spotted at a OTE walk on and asked to try out for the team ( and I know that the Imperial mints arn't officially pro but with only 3 players (to my knowledge) not ranked as pro.......) so Mr Robbo has got the best and realy only point on this subject, you gotta be in the right place at the right time ( and a dollop of raw talent helps as well as an age that is low enough to make it worth while to bring 'em in, I'm way to old for that sh1t but they are both young guys with no fear (except of women )
L8erz

 

[Walker (Nitro)]

and which team did one of them usd to play for?

 

[John Molloy]

one played for Psycho Pimps and the other had a short career with Fusion UK and Nitro

 

[Walker (Nitro)]

Durr.......

 

[John Molloy]

I know you new Walker but did everyone else know? I don't think so the question was not answered for your benefit ( though considering you that might not have been a bad idea) durr seems to be your signature tune (prat)

 

[Alien]

Now, now ladies,behave on here

And i don't think the phrase "a short career with Fusion UK and Nitro" really did him justice. You have to turn up more than once to have a career

Alien