Have you ever wondered how to become a Professional Paintballer? Get paid to play paintball when you know what you are doing, but how do you play paintball professionally? Follow along and find out!
1. Learn the fundamentals of different types of paintball games. Familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of the games you specifically want to participate in.
2. Understand the different types of paintball markers (guns) and their characteristics. Learn about the various types of paintball ammunition. Purchase quality paintball gear that is made to last. Invest in a quality paintball marker, paintball loader, paintball hopper, protective clothing, goggles, and other necessary equipment. Most importantly, ensure you have a great mask and also men should wear a cup. A paintball to your eye will blow your eye out in a disgusting mess, and a paintball to the testicles can cause permanent trauma.
3. Join or create a paintball team. It is important to practice and play with experienced players to improve your game, but even practicing with friends can help keep your edge sharp.
4. Participate in tournaments. Tournaments are a great way to test your skills and measure your progress, and some tournaments that offer prize money for winners will begin to open to you.
5. Practice regularly. Make sure to practice with your team and hone your skills as mentioned earlier, but you should also have a solo practice. Run-and-gun drills, quick-sighting drills, and maneuvering drills.
6. Make connections at every match, tournament, and practice. Network with other paintballers and establish relationships with potential sponsors.
7. Promote and market yourself or your brand. Utilize social media and other platforms to promote yourself and your team.
8. Seek sponsorships for gear, equipment, tournaments, and other areas. Sponsorships are essential for any professional paintballer and are what w separates hobbyists from professionals. Your ability to live on paintball will take a long time to bring balance but anyone with the drive to find revenue streams will be most likely to survive this lifestyle.
9. Follow the rules and regulations. Paintball is a sport governed by rules for safety reasons, and so it is important to adhere to these rules. It can kill your entire career to become banned from somewhere and generally makes you look bad to sponsors with ad dollars.
10. Lastly, have fun! Paintball should be enjoyable and thrilling. Don’t forget to have fun while playing because even professionals enjoy their sport.
So there is your start to earning a living as a professional Paintball Player. Does it seem too easy? Did you learn anything? Make sure to share with your family and friends what you learned to spread the knowledge!