What is your history in paintball ? How did you get into the game ? Do you play ? How often , how long ?
I started playing paintball in the late 80s but during the mid-90s and early 2000s I created Team Hudson Valley Paintball and our team played both woodsball and speedball . We played in some of the most iconic and most fun paintball tournaments , back in what I call the Hay Day of Paintball . Events like Skyball , Zap Open , and the World Cup when it was held at Disney . But for me , paintball is not just a sport , it ’ s a lifestyle . Many of the players and industry leaders are like family to me . A brief bit of personal paintball history : my wife Jenn was the NPPL coordinator before it split into PSP and NPPL . We met at the old Survival NY , where I was in the Guard at the time . At our wedding , the USMA West Point Paintball Team , along with other military paintballers , were the honor guard during the ceremony . When I was younger , I used to play paintball all the time , but now that I ’ m older , my body doesn ’ t let me play as much as I want to .
What companies , teams , etc ., have you done patches for ?
We have been making patches for a large number of teams , fields , stores , and companies . The complete list is extensive , but we have made patches , lanyards and other promotional material for West Point Paintball , Viper Paintball , Oklahoma D-Day , Fulda Gap , Lapco , Engler Custom , and many more . Recently we ’ ve partnered with Eric Engler , from Engler Paintball Guns , as well as the Behind the Bunker Podcast to make their patches .
What does a team or company need to do to order patches from you ? Do you or they create the graphics ? Ordering couldn ’ t be easier ! All they must do is go to www . MyPaintballPatches . com and fill out our quote form . They can submit finished artwork , a napkin drawing , or simply a description of what they are looking for . We have a full staff of experienced artists ready to design their patches , 100 % free with their order .
What are some of your short and longterm goals in paintball ?
When I started , my long-term goal was “ keep playing , and helping the sport of paintball grow ”, which I firmly believe I ’ ve met . My short-term goal is “ to keep playing as long as my body will let me ”. For MyPaintballPatches . com , our short-term and long-term goal is the same : To help teams , stores , and companies build their image by making them look good .
Are you involved in any other things paintball-related ?
I am going to answer this with a broad answer . Yes . When half of your friends and family are part of the paintball industry , you can ’ t avoid getting involved in something paintball related . But I am going to give a plug to the West Point Cadet Paintball club and invite everyone to come to that game . Go to CombatClassic . com for more information .
Do you offer anything besides patches ? Yes ! We offer pins , challenge coins , dead rags ( airsoft ), lanyards , decals / stickers , and even tactical clothing . Just visit MyPaintballPatches . com and have a peek at what we can do for you .
Anything else you want to add or talk about ? We look forward to attending next year ’ s Paintball Extravaganza . If you are looking to get a patch made for your team , store , field , or company , just remember to head to MyPaintballPatches . com . “ Your image is our business .”
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