The Dissapointment

As the 2010 season kicks off. Teams are scrambling for sponsorhips...well in some cases bagging and players are going around looking for the best deal they can get. As I look at the pro movements such as Cuba leaving Ironmen, Angel Fragoza retiring, the AA's looking for something and Dave Baines to Impact. There is many more players and teams looking for something out there in the industry.

Now I'm no pro player. But I have paid my dues to the sport. The top players have paid it ten fold. It's sad to me to see amazing players retire since they have to make a 'living' in this life. Paintball players play paintball because they LOVE what they do. I just hate seeing people have to give it up because we do not get the huge contracts that the mainstream sports get.

Well my not making the 2010 semi pro Naughty Dog team can't be to bad. I was told the main reason I did not make this team was because of my financial situation. I work and I work hard, but I can't pay rent, insurance, food, and then on top of that a butt load of money to play paintball. (I'm really thinking about going back to school to sit in a office for the rest of my life haha) Point being. I love paintball and I can't compete with that team because of money. It just plain sucks.

So whats next in the 2010 plan. I remember Michael Jordan was cut in college. He trained twice as hard and he was one of the best ever. This year I will be training my arse off...literally! I'll post a picture of me from today. 3 months from now we will see a slimmer Ryan Butcher. My overall goal will be to help paintball grow. I am going to be more active with Chosen Ministry and Crossfire to get more jr highers out to the field. Have them bring their dad's along and shoot each other up. Its a great bond. I will be out at Supergame...I forget what number, battling for the yellow army! I will also be working on some new product that I hope will change the comfort level (hows that for a hint) of play.

Well I'm going to go drink my sorrows away with a massive glass of chocolate milk.
Latas
I want a few of these!