The Coaches Show

Guest: Coach Xalo Almeida | Austin FSU | Player Development & Coaching MethodologyIn Episode 117 of The Coaches Show, we welcome Coach Xalo Almeida from Brazil, a respected player development coach who has built training programs designed to take athletes from their first day on the field all the way to the professional ranks. Xalo has worked with players at every stage of development, helping...

In Episode 116 of The Coaches Show, we’re joined by Kyle Spicka of San Diego Dynasty, fresh off a massive weekend at WCCPL where his teams TJ Bastards and Lords captured wins in their respective divisions. Kyle has entered a new phase of his career — transitioning from elite professional player to coach within one of the most successful and storied organizations in paintball history. On this episo...

In Episode 114 of The Coaches Show, we sit down with Richard Loughran, better known throughout the sport as “Opie,” to discuss the vision, culture, and coaching process behind the rise of Perris ASG Aftermath. A former Dynasty standout and the coach behind successful programs like Baltimore Revo and Arsenal, Opie has become one of the most respected coaching minds in professional paintball. Now, h...

NXL Europe Czech Open Wrap Up | Surprise Teams, Upsets & US Pro ImpactIn Episode 115 of The Coaches Show, Mike & Ryan break down everything from the recent NXL Europe Czech Open — one of the most exciting and unpredictable events on the European paintball calendar. The Czech Open delivered standout performances, surprise contenders, major upsets, and plenty of storylines that could impact...

In Episode 113 of The Coaches Show, we’re joined by Rich Telford to break down all the major storylines coming out of NXL Dover and what they could mean moving forward into Event #3 in Cincinnati. Dover gave us a clearer picture of where teams stand after the opening stretch of the season. Some teams took a major step forward, others struggled to find consistency, and a few organizations may alrea...

In Episode 112 of The Coaches Show, we get you ready for the next major event of the season with a full NXL Dover Pre Show. Joining us are three of the most respected minds in the game — Rich Telford, Shane Pastana, and Kevin Bredthauer — to break down everything you need to know before the first point is played. With Tampa in the rearview, the landscape has already shifted. Teams have made adjust...

In Episode 111 of The Coaches Show, we focus on one of the most important — and often overlooked — aspects of performance in paintball: fitness and injury prevention. Joining us is Paddy Gleason from Off the Leash Fitness, who works with athletes to improve performance, durability, and long-term health both on and off the field. If you want to move better, react faster, and stay healthy throughout...

In Episode 110 of The Coaches Show, we welcome back Tom Cole to break down the continued growth of the sport and what’s next on the 2026 schedule. We kick things off with a recap of the historic event at Raymond James Stadium, where Major League Paintball delivered a one-of-a-kind experience inside an NFL venue. From the atmosphere to the execution, we discuss what made the Stadium Takeover such a...

🔥 THE COACHES SHOW – EPISODE 109 🔥Guests: John Eckard (Blast Camp) & Dan Le (LA Collision)In Episode 109 of The Coaches Show, we spotlight two of the most compelling team storylines coming out of the Tampa Bay Open — a championship return and an impressive Pro debut. Joining the show are John Eckard and Dan Le to break down what’s next for their programs and how they’re building for long-ter...

Tampa Bay Open Recap | Stadium Takeover, Pro Brackets & Championship SundayIn Episode 108 of The Coaches Show, Mike and Ryan break down everything from the recent Tampa Bay Open — one of the most memorable events in recent paintball history. From the historic stadium environment to Championship Sunday, this event delivered storylines across every division. We kick things off with the groundbre...

🔥 THE COACHES SHOW – EPISODE 107 🔥Guests: Rich Telford, Shane Pastana (LA Ironmen), Kevin Bredthauer (Tampa Bay Damage)In Episode 107 of The Coaches Show, we bring together experience, leadership, and championship insight as Rich Telford, Shane Pastana, and Kevin Bredthauer break down everything heading into the Tampa Bay Open. With the 2026 season about to kick off, we dive into the biggest sto...

Pre-Tampa WNXL Show | Featuring Jenn Fulk & Anthony VitaleIn Episode 106 of The Coaches Show, we preview the upcoming WNXL season as we head into the first major event of the year in Tampa. Joining the show are Jenn Fulk and Anthony Vitale to break down everything happening in the women’s pro division before the action starts. The offseason brought major movement across the league, and tonight...

Film Room Special | Practice & Game Film StudyIn Episode 105 of The Coaches Show, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked — and most powerful — tools in player and team development: practice structure and game film study. If you’re serious about improving, this is your blueprint. This episode breaks down how individual players and full teams should approach reviewing game film, structurin...

In Episode 104 of The Coaches Show, we’re joined by Tom Cole to discuss one of the biggest announcements in professional paintball — the 2026 Major League Paintball event taking over Raymond James Stadium. Yes, paintball is stepping into an NFL stadium. This landmark event represents a major moment for the sport, elevating the stage, the visibility, and the experience for players and fans alike. O...

Guests: Coach Alexey Soloviev & Captain Kirill Prikhidni | Red Legion Paintball ClubIn Episode 103 of The Coaches Show, we’re joined by Coach Alexey Soloviev and team captain Kirill Prikhidni of Red Legion Paintball Club, one of the most dominant organizations in modern professional paintball. Red Legion captured the 2024 Series Championship with a slim roster and followed it up with a 2nd pla...

Guest: John Iannucci | Chicago Distortion (Pro – 2026)In Episode 102 of The Coaches Show, we’re joined by John Iannucci from Chicago Distortion, one of the newest teams making the jump to the Pro division for the 2026 season. Chicago Distortion is stepping onto the biggest stage in paintball, and John breaks down what it really takes to prepare for that move. On this episode, we discuss:• Chicago...

This episode pulls no punches. We’re joined by Owner, now Coach Todd Adamson of Chicago Aftershock for an honest, real, and vulnerable conversation following a season that failed to meet expectations. This is a rare look inside one of paintball’s most storied organizations — straight from the source. In this episode, we discuss:• Where Chicago Aftershock has been• What went wrong during a mediocre...

Episode 100 is a milestone, and we’re marking it with a big one.🎙️ Special Guest: Chris Jansen🔥 Team: Houston Heat (newly reformed)In this episode, we go inside the Houston Heat rebuild and break down:• The vision behind the team’s reformation• Key offseason roster and organizational moves• What Heat is doing differently heading into 2026• How Houston Heat is preparing for the 2026 Major League P...

This episode we welcome Joey Blute to discuss all things MLPB Pro Division. 🤝 Brought to you by our sponsors:• Maxt Sportswear – https://maxtsportswear.com • BKI Paintball – https://bkpaintball.com Don’t miss this conversation with one of the sharpest minds in the game as Dynasty makes moves for the future.

Special Guest: Mike Hinman | Owner & Head Coach of LA CollisionIn Episode 98, we’re joined by Mike Hinman, owner and head coach of LA Collision, one of the new pro teams heading into the 2026 season. We dive deep into:🔥 The origin story of LA Collision🏆 Lessons learned during the 2025 season🚀 What to expect from this young, hungry roster in 2026🧠 Building culture, leadership, and identity...

Welcome to Episode 97 of The Coaches Show — the podcast where the paintball community comes together to break down the biggest stories, player development pathways, and the future of the sport. In this episode, we’re joined by Jen Fulk and Anthony Vitale as we dive deep into the WNXL, the World Cup review, the Combine, and the road to Team USA.🔍 Episode Breakdown:🏆 WNXL World Cup ReviewWe recap...

Welcome to Episode 96 of The Coaches Show — the podcast where top-level paintball minds break down the game, the culture, and the journey to becoming elite. In this episode, we’re joined by Joey Dipolito of the Jungle Cats, the 2025 Semi-Pro Series Champions who are officially making the jump to the 2026 Pro Division. We dive into:🐾 Jungle Cats team history — how this squad was built🏆 Their 2025...

In Episode 95 of The Coaches Show, we sit down with Coach Kevin “SK” Bredthauer of the 2025 World Cup Champions Tampa Bay Damage and Coach Casey Harris of 2025 Series Champions Paintball Fit to dive deep into one of the most intense finals matches in recent memory. From strategic decisions and key moments in the World Cup finals to roster moves, rumors, and the nonstop chaos of the off-season, the...

We’re going LIVE to break down everything that went down at last week’s 2025 NXL World Cup! 🎥🔥Join us as we dive into the biggest results, the standout performances, and the storylines that defined the Pro, WNXL, and Semi-Pro divisions. Special guest Rich Telford joins the show to give his insights, perspectives, and behind-the-scenes takes on one of the biggest events of the year.📅 Live Tonigh...

🔥 World Cup Week is HERE! 🔥We’re going LIVE tonight at 7pm CDT on Major League It’s World Cup week, and we’re going LIVE tonight at 7pm CDT on Major League Paintball’s YouTube channel! Joining hosts Coach Mike Bianca (San Diego Dynasty) and Coach Ryan Gray (Red Legion) are three legends of paintball: Rich Telford, Shane Pestana, and Kevin Bredthauer. Together, we’ll break down everything leading...