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Andrew Levick
I started playing back in 2003, and have been hooked ever since. 6 year veteran of the Army National Guard, Artillery and Combat Medic, with 2 deployments, to Afghanistan and Kuwait/Iraq. No matter where I am in the world I always end up meeting someone that's dedicated to the sport and shares my passion. Ever since returning home from Kuwait I have been dedicating my time to bringing in new players, and trying to further the sport in my local area.


Bea Paxson
Since 2000, she has played on internationally known teams like Femmes Fatale, Bushwackers, and then formed her own team, Destiny (2006 Super 7 D2 Champions). Bea has worn many hats in the industry as Editor-in-Chief of Paintball Sports Magazine, Promotions Coordinator for JT USA, Writer, Photographer, Commentator and DJ/MC, PBLive.tv Co-Host, Television Personality, Video Game Character, Coach, and PaintballSchool.com Clinic Instructor. Bea is married to Pro Player, Ironmen's Mike Paxson, and they have a 2 year old daughter, Bebe.


Bear D'Egidio
Bear D'Egidio, is a Professional Paintball athlete, born in the USA, in the city of Los Angeles. Growing up in the hot bed of paintball, Southern California and world famous SC Village paintball park, during the mid 90's, and he has been playing paintball since he was 8 years old, and still competes at the highest level of professional paintball play available. Bear has played pro with top level teams such as Mutiny, Dynasty Entourage, and Russian legion, and is a 2x NPPL PRO ALL STAR. He has ran a tournament paintball league at Hollywood Sports Park since 2002, called the Bearscup Tournament Paintball Series. He currently is playing with Hollywood HK, the team he helped co-found in 2007.


Byron Woodfork
Born and raised in Chicago, IL. My life consists of a balance between college and paintball. When my heads not buried in overly expensive textbooks, I'm training to be the best competitive paintball player I can be.


Chris "Deuce" Hanse
My name is Chris Hanse and most paintballers know me as Deuce. I've been playing paintball for 22 years and working in the paintball industry for 15 years. I am part owner and Event Coordinator for E.M.R Paintball Park, most famous for our Castle Conquest. I am a partner and Media Coordinator for Blues Crew, LLC and BluesCrewTV.com. I love working on event planing and digital media.


Chris Colucci
Chris Colucci was certified by the International Sports Sciences Association and has spent over 10 years coaching, teaching, and training athletes of all ages. For more than five years, he has focused on helping to turn "regular" paintball players into strong, healthy, agile, well-conditioned paintball athletes.


Chris Greer
I started playing in 1992. Played tournament ball in the 90's then started playing scenario ball and really loved it. I play for the fun of the game and the friends you can make.


Chris Iaquinta
Chris is currently the Editor-in-Chief of both Paintball.com and SPLAT Magazine, which adds to his over 12+ years experience in the paintball media industry. Additionally, he also acts as the Director of Marketing and Events for Giant Paintball, the largest chain of paintball parks in the United States, whose locations include SC Village and Hollywood Sports. He also served as the Media Director for the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL) for two seasons.


Coldfire Promotions
Coldfire Promotions is a creative agency located in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. Its owner, Jason Stomps, has a passion for advertising, graphic and web design, video production and last but not least, paintball. By combining these passions and the resources of Coldfire Promotions, Jason has teamed up with Social Paintball in an effort to bring astonishing paintball media coverage to players around the world.


David Hōgg
I'm an Editor for Social Paintball. I have been playing paintball for about 8 years. Like many, I started playing outlaw ball with some friends. At some point I decided to play recreational ball at my local field and then found scenario ball, played that for a few years. I decided to try tournament ball and have been playing that for about 3 years. I help run, what I consider to be, a very large program. I enjoy helping promote the sport and helping new players.


Erin Shuler
Hi, my name is Erin Shuler. I am 20 years old and I am currently in school to become a paralegal. I have a wonderful boyfriend named Wes who has introduced me to the paintball world. We have been together for over 3 and a half years. I am a fun, loving, outgoing person. I love to read and write. I have recently begun taking pictures for paintball. My name is ChicPaintball. I should hopefully get a site up soon. I am very happy with the way my life is going at the moment. My best friend, Angel, is my boyfriend’s twin brother’s girlfriend. She also plays paintball and takes pictures also. Her paintball name is Paintballers Anonymous. Angel has been my inspiration along with Michael Mohr to pursue my picture taking within paintball. I hope to one day become as good as they are.


Gary Baum
Gary Baum is one of the most familiar faces in tournament and scenario paintball in the world. He is one of the few paintball photographers that photograph every aspect of the sport from paintball scenarios to major international tournaments. Based in Southern California, he has been involved in Paintball for over 25 years. Gary Baum has photographed all types of paintball events all over North America, Latin America, Asia and Europe. He was one of the pioneers of paintball photography and is the owner of the largest paintball photography web site http://www.paintballphotography.com. His photos have appeared in all the major paintball publications and media.


Germaine "Cheech" Ferrer
Germaine, better known as Cheech, has been paintballing since 2002. He works for Extreme Paintball in Modesto, CA. You can see him out on the field mostly reffing the games and occasionally taking pictures and filming. He also plays paintball, but it is rare to see him in action, as he is ninja like that.


Israel L.
I am the founder of Social Paintball. I've been a fan of the sport and admired paintball players for years. Together with my awesome team of producers and contributors, we produce a wide variety of paintball content. Stick around and let us know what you think or upload your own videos, photos and blogs.


Justin "J-Rab" Rabackoff
I'm Justin Rabackoff. I just recently signed with Tampa Bay Damage after playing with Boston Red Legion for four years and winning two World Cups with them. I hope to continue that same success with Damage.



Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry
I have been playing paintball since the late Eighties and was part of Marion's Raiders; the team that gave birth to the 24 Hour Paintball Scenario (Wayne Dollack was a teammate). We've been bringing great scenario events to the players since 1996! From New York to Florida to California, come join us for a weekend of excitement.


Kevin "Kali" Rudulph
I play professional paintball for Team Infamous and have played for DC Devastation, XSV, Russian Legion, and DC Arsenal. I have a beautiful son named Kaden and recently graduated from VCU with a BFA in Graphic Design.


Marcello Margott
I have been playing paintball for 11 years now. Teams I have been on include DYE KIDS, SD Aftermath, LA Ironmen, LA Infamous and Russian Legion. I started paintball when I was 9 years old as a hobby with my dad, we played every weekend together.


Marjee Clark
Social Paintball Editor and Official Sportswriter for Russian Legion and Art Chaos Moscow, Owner of Hold Fast Stickers, and unquestionably equivalent to a paintballing, downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, sticker making, sports reporting Martha Stewart all hopped up on Red Bull. Hold Fast!


Mazzy Mao
I am the Official Social Paintball PALS and WCA Correspondent. I was introduced to the sport in early 2010 and was given the chance to work with PALS Event with their local tournaments as well as working on team registrations for World Cup Asia. Since then I've been helping out in various tournaments, worked with RAMPED Magazine (The no. 1 paintball magazine in Asia) and promoting the sport in the Asia Pacific region.


Michael Mohr
I have shot photography for many types of sports but I do have a passion for paintball. I like to capture the high action of the sport, the emotions, the bonds it builds between friends.


Nick Slowiak
I'm Nick Slowiak, 25 years old. I play for Houston Heat and used to play for Chicago Aftershock. Born and raised in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Still working on finishing school. I also work for GI Sportz which is a sweet job that lets me play paintball. Love God, my family, and my girlfriend.


Paul Forcier
I am quirky. I love the sport of paintball and writing about it is just a bonus to the few times I am able to play during the year. I have been involved in the sport for the past 11 years in one way or another and plan to keep on going.


Pbgotcha
Pbgotcha.com is a website dedicated to showing the best of paintball of Puerto Rico, we bring photos and videos of paintball. We are the Caribbean Partners of Social Paintball.


Rick Greenaway
Founder of Paintballers 4 Autism and the Northeast Correspondent for Social Paintball.


Rob Montiero
My passion is paintball and being an ambassador to the sport! Owner & President of The Explicit Group, Pro Team San Francisco Explicit. I also have 20 years as a senior level executive and currently the COO in the Logistics & Supply Chain Arena. Also the President & Owner of JS Group Incorporated, a broker of Utilities & Energy


Sqyire
"Sqyire" is a Maineiac Paintball player and produces videos for Social Paintball.


Steve Davidson
Steve Davidson began playing paintball in 1983. Since that time he has been voted a Top 100 Player of All Time by PGI magazine and his former team, the Werewolves of NJ/PA was selected as a Top 50 Team of All Time by PBX3 magazine. Steve began writing about paintball when his first article appeared on the cover of a 1986 issue of APG Magazine. Since then has written hundreds of articles of nearly every paintball magazine, authored three books on the subject (MAXING: A Guide to Winning Tournament Play, The Complete Guide To Paintball and A Parent's Guide To Paintball). He was also instrumental in creating both the NPPL and the format now known as X-Ball, contributing organization, rules, seeding and scheduling concepts still in use today. Steve currently edits and manages paintball's news and information website www.68caliber.com.


Tim Montressor
I currently play professional paintball for Edmonton Impact. I have played professionally since 2003 with other teams such as Detroit Thunder, Philadelphia Americans and Chicago Aftershock. I have also worked within the paintball industry as the General Manager of Smart Parts' All-American Paintball Park. Recently, I completed my Master's degree in Business Administration from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA.


Tina "Golden Girl" Ruzzo
Hi, I am Tina "Golden Girl" Ruzzo from Respecting Paintball & The Catshack Reports. In 1995 I fell in love with the game, the concept and the adrenaline. My love for paintball has never died. Today I write for The Catshack Reports and travel fields to participate and write for Scenario Events whenever and wherever I can. I will see you on the field!


Todd Hoglund
I am Todd Hoglund, the Head Coach of the Liberty University Paintball team, one of the top teams in the NCPA. I have been playing paintball since 1991. I also run the Liberty University Paintball Complex and run the Liberty Tournament Series. I can't wait for my kids to start playing in the next few years.


TUF
I'm the Lead Cinematographer for Social Paintball. I film and edit. TUF...


Uli Reuter
I first played paintball in 2005, but since 2009 I am organized with my Team NLD. In the past I only played Scenario Paintball at several Big Games but i also found a new home on the Supair-Field. Check out my team page on Facebook and some video footage on my YouTube Channel.


Wayne Montle
Wayne Montle is the host of Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast. BRWP is an independent online radio show about paintball. Wayne began playing paintball in 1990 and has traveled to Canada and Australia for the best games in the world. Wayne and his wife and four daughters live in Boulder, Colorado.