Close Encounters Paintball & Hobbies

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1997

Learn more about one of the top players from Texas ⚪️⚡️
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Occupation? Electrical sales

Years Pro? 12 years

Other Hobbies? Poker/gaming

First Pro win? Smart parts world championships with the Portland Naughty Dogs

previous teams? TBA, Fuel, Tx Storm, Arsenal, SD Aftermath, Avalanche (Kappalanche era), Naughty Dogs

Favorite TV show? South Park, Ray Donovan,

What other major sports do you follow? None. I love to play them all but don't really care to follow any in depth.

Favorite quote? “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of Infinity. Life is Eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in Eternity.” -Deepak Chopra

Favorite player to watch? Oliver Lang - he's a risk taker with impeccable timing and that equates to some sick s**t!

Archie Montemayor - calm, cool and collected at any given time. Fantastic mental game and tenacity.

Besides yourself, who's the best player on X-factor? Archie

If not playing on X-factor, where would you play? I wouldn't. I have loved coaching SA Notorious and definitely feel like my next move is into the coaching realm.

Who were your role models coming up?

My Mom and Dad have always been my role models. They taught me how to love and be loved as well as being a humble gracious personal.

As far as paintball goes I would have to say Eric Roberts. He was the first pro I ever met at the Warped tour in San Antonio and he was so down to earth and humble. Plus he shared my last name!

Advice to younger players? You aren't that good...really...drop the attitude and listen. You might learn a thing or two about not only paintball, but life.

Any Superstitions? No

Pre-game rituals? Just preloading with some Vantrition to get ready and then try and pump up the guys

If you weren't playing paintball, what would you be doing? Playing golf, poker, fishing and traveling

Don't forget tomorrow we open at 11am - 8pm! Also bring a friend, if they are scared to play paintball show them this!!

Here you go!

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