You become the best by playing the best. Truth be told, we might have a handful of potential next-Ollie Langs on our island that will never come to be, simply because they never play paintball or never get the chance to grind it against the best.
As for leaving your team, thats a decision only you can make. Do you want to carry on having a laugh with mates, or improve yourself in paintball? There's nothing wrong with either choice, as they both are noble options. I personally wanted to better myself and ended up training with the Tigers, I can say it bettered my game ten-fold and I made new lifelong mates in the process, so it was win-win, but before I made the move I had no idea what to expect.
I really don't think that pros should be looked at negatively. They genuinely give up the most of us all to be where they are (relationships, jobs, fatigue, money) and I think very few (and probably mostly yanks) can achive it from talent and talent alone. Not saying we dont have talent here, but it needs to be supplemented with dedication, get me? I think you'll find few pros who dont play for the love of the game, there isnt enough reward or recognition in it otherwise. They do it to be the best, to play the best and to prove themselves against the best.
If you play paintball for a laugh, dont feel bad about carrying on as you are, it'll be cosy and a good time. If you play paintball for the passion, always look for the oportunities to improve, be it anything from a pro-clinic to an entirely new team, thats what will excel you in game. You'll make mates wherver you go in this game, its just that some will expect more from you than others!
yeah i agree wit wat ur sayin bt i think that its that unique bond yo have with ur team that wud hold me bk from goin pro because the bond i have with the guys from our team is amazin they wud cum running if i needed them or if i gt into a fight i knw they wud jump in and help!
