The Coaches Show
by The Coaches Show
Welcome to "The Coaches Show," the ultimate podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Coach Mike Bianca and Coach Ryan Gray. Join us as we dive deep into the heart of Major League Paintball, delivering the latest news and unraveling the intricacies of the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or a passionate fan, our podcast is your go-to source for everything professional paintball.
Episodes
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The Coaches Show Episode 127: The Lone Star Post Show
The Lone Star Open in Garland, Texas, delivered intense heat, brutal playing conditions, unexpected Sunday teams, and an unforgettable championship battle.On Episode 127 of The Coaches Show, Ryan Gray and Mike Bianca are joined by Special Guest Legend Rich Telford to break down everything that…
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he Coaches Show Episode 126: Lone Star Open Pre Show
The Lone Star Open is headed to Garland, Texas, and we’re getting you ready for one of the biggest events on the paintball calendar!This week on The Coaches Show, we’re joined by three incredible voices from the paintball world:🎙️ Coach Shane Pestana — LA Ironmen🎙️ Coach Kevin Bredthauer —…
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he Coaches Show Episode 125: Kevin Bredthauer
AST VS. CURRENT: Coaching, Culture & The Evolution of PaintballThis week on The Coaches Show, we’re joined by Coach Kevin Bredthauer of Tampa Bay Damage for a conversation that goes way beyond X’s and O’s.Paintball has changed dramatically over the last 10–15 years. The players are different. The...
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The Coaches Show Episode 124: Coach Jesse Stephens Gunnerz Paintball
THE COACHES SHOW — EPISODE 124Coach Jesse Stephens & The Gunnerz 🔥San Antonio’s Gunnerz have been turning heads in the USXBL, and this young divisional team is proving they belong at the top.After winning 2 of 3 events in 2026, the Gunnerz currently sit atop the Elite Division. So what’s behind...
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The Coaches Show Episode 123: JOEY BLUTE / THE ANATOMY OF A POINT
What if we’re watching paintball points all wrong?On this episode of The Coaches Show, we’re taking a different look at how coaches and players should analyze a point.Instead of simply watching a point as a series of events — the break, the first kill, the moves, and the finish — we’re breaking…
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The Coaches Show Episode 122: Dusty Cort Seattle Uprising
Seattle Uprising is knocking on the door.In Episode 122 of The Coaches Show, we sit down with Dusty Cort of Seattle Uprising following the team’s best performance of the 2026 season—a 2nd-place finish at the Midwest Open in Cincinnati, where Seattle came within reach of taking home the...
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The Coaches Show Episode 121: Practice Mistakes
Are You Actually Getting Better at Practice?In Episode 121 of The Coaches Show, Mike & Ryan take a deep dive into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—parts of competitive paintball: practice.Too many teams show up, play points, count wins and losses, and call it a productive…
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The Coaches Show Episode 120: 2026 NXL British Open
The Midwest Open delivered another incredible weekend of professional paintball, and in Episode 119 of The Coaches Show, we're joined by paintball legend Rich Telford to break down all the biggest moments from Cincinnati.Three events into the 2026 season, the championship picture is becoming much...
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The Coaches Show Episode 119: The 2026 Midwest Open Wrap Up
The Midwest Open delivered another incredible weekend of professional paintball, and in Episode 119 of The Coaches Show, we're joined by paintball legend Rich Telford to break down all the biggest moments from Cincinnati.Three events into the 2026 season, the championship picture is becoming much...
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The Coaches Show Episode 118:Pre Midwest Open 2026 Show
The Pre-Midwest Open Show | Featuring Rich Telford, Kevin "SK" Bredthauer & Shane PastanaThe Midwest Open is here, and the race for championship points is getting tighter with every event.In Episode 118 of The Coaches Show, we're joined by three of the most respected minds in professional…
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The Coaches Show Episode 117: Coach Xalo Almeida
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 116: Coach Kyle Spicka / Pro Player to Pro Coach
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 114: Coach Richard “Opie” Loughran of ASG Aftermath
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…
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The Coaches Show Episode 115: NXL EU Czech Open 2026 Recap
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…
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The Coaches Show Episode 113: The Dover Wrap Up
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 112: The NXL Dover Pre Show
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 111: Paddy Gleason
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 110: President Tom Cole
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…
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The Coaches Show Episode 109: John Eckard & Dan Le
🔥 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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 108: Tampa Bay Open Wrap
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 107: Pre Tampa Bay Open Show
🔥 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…
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The Coaches Show Episode 106: Pre WNXL Tampa with Jenn Fulk and Anthony Vitale
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 105: Film Room Study How To
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 104: Tom Cole Raymond James Stadium Takeover
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 103: Red Legion
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 102: Coach John Iannucci Chicago Distortion
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 101: Todd Adamson of Chicago Aftershock
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 100: Coach Chris Jansen Houston Heat
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•…
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The Coaches Show Episode 99: Joey Blute
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.comDon’t miss this conversation with one of the sharpest minds in the game as Dynasty makes moves for…
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The Coaches Show Episode 98: LA Collision with Mike Hinman
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🚀...
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The Coaches Show Episode 97: WNXL / The Combine / Team USA
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…
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The Coaches Show Episode 96: The Jungle Cats
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…
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The Coaches Show Episode 95: 2025 Pro Champions Show
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...
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Episode 94: The 2025 NXL World Cup Post Show with Rich Telford
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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 93: The 2025 World Cup Pre Show
🔥 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...
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The Coaches Show Episode 92: The WNXL Pre World Cup Show
The 2025 World Cup of Paintball is almost here, and the WNXL is set to put on a show. 🏆This week on The Coaches Show, hosts Coach Mike Bianca (San Diego Dynasty) and Ryan Gray (Red Legion) are joined by Coach Anthony Vitale and player Jenn Fulk to break down every WNXL team heading into the...
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The Coaches Show Episode 91: Open Floor: Your Topics, Your Questions
In this episode of The Coaches Show, hosts Coach Mike Bianca (San Diego Dynasty) and Coach Ryan Gray (Red Legion) take it freestyle — no script, no set lineup, just raw conversation and live interaction with the audience.We’ll dive into your discussion topics, answer questions from the live chat,...
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The Coaches Show Episode 90: New Orleans Hurricanes
The Coaches Show | Episode 90 — New Orleans Hurricanes Coaches Matty Hotard & Justin SpencerIn Episode 90 of The Coaches Show, hosts Mike Bianca and Ryan Gray sit down with New Orleans Hurricanes Coaches Matty Hotard and Justin Spencer to talk about one of the most consistent and disciplined…
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The Coaches Show | Episode 89 – Featuring Coach Dusty Cort of Seattle Uprising
After several seasons near the bottom of the standings, Seattle Uprising has found new life — breaking into the Top 10 and becoming a legitimate threat to every opponent they face. On this episode, Coach Dusty Cort joins us to discuss the experiments tested, processes altered, and the mindset…
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The Coaches Show Episode 88: Lone Star Open Finals Breakdown w/Ryan Brand
Welcome to Episode 88 of The Coaches Show!This week, we’re joined by Coach Ryan Brand of San Antonio X-Factor, fresh off an impressive 2nd place finish at the NXL Lone Star Open 🥈Ryan and his team went head-to-head in a thrilling finals matchup against Edmonton Impact, and tonight we’re breaking...
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The Coaches Show Episode 87: 2025 NXL Paris Pro Finals Breakdown
Welcome to Episode 87 of The Coaches Show – airing live tonight at 7PM CDT on Major League Paintball’s YouTube channel!This week we’re joined by two elite European coaches who just clashed in Paris at the NXL European Championship Finals:🎙️ Kevin Bredthauer – Head Coach of Breakout Spa🎙️ Matt...
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The Coaches Show Episode 86: NXL Paris and Lone Star Wrap
We’re back with another episode of The Coaches Show! In Episode 86, legendary coach Rich Telford joins us to break down the biggest storylines in professional paintball.This week we’ll cover:✅ Key moments and takeaways from NXL Paris✅ A look back at the Lone Star Major and how it shaped the…
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The Coaches Show Episode 85: The Lone Star Recap
On Episode 85 Coach Mike Bianca of San Diego Dynasty breaks down the action from the most recent NXL Lone Star Open in Garland, Texas — the plays, the strategies, the surprises, and what it all means as teams push toward World Cup.✅ Inside looks at team performances✅ Key takeaways from the Lone...
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The Coaches Show Episod 84: The 2025 Lone Star Open Pre Show
Episode 84 of The Coaches Show brings together two icons of the game — Shane Pestana of the LA Ironmen and Kevin Bredthauer of Tampa Bay Damage — as we look ahead to the Lone Star Open in Garland, Texas.With the world’s best teams fighting for critical World Cup points, the stakes have never been...
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The Coaches Show Episode 83: Team USA
This week we’re going international! Team USA is set to travel to Dreux, France next week to compete in the Nations Cup, and tonight we’ve got a special lineup.Joining us are the coaches for each squad along with several team captains, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at Team USA’s…
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The Coaches Show Episode 82: Drills on Drills on Drills
Join Coaches Mike Bianca and Ryan Gray LIVE tonight at 7PM CDT as they walk you through their favorite team and individual drills to help improve your skills and take your game to the next level.Whether you’re looking to get faster, sharpen your accuracy, or build better communication on the…
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The Coaches Show Episode 81 3v3 ESPN Recap
In Episode 81 of The Coaches Show, Mike and Ryan dive deep into the 3v3 World Championship, which aired LIVE on ESPN 🏆🎥Join us as we break down:🔹 The venue – how the setup raised the bar for competitive paintball🔹 The format – what made this 3-man structure so exciting and watchable🔹 The...
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The Coaches Show Episode 80 BKI Summer Camp
In this episode, we’ll dive into:🏕️ The full breakdown of the BKi Camp schedule📈 Training methodology from Day 1 fundamentals to Sunday’s camp tournament🧑🏫 Coaching philosophies and how top-tier pros teach the next generation🎯 How Dynasty players approach skill development and performance...
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The Coaches Show Episode 79 The Mental Edge
Guest: Chelsea Brooks | Pro4mance Edge Sports & Performance Mental CoachingTonight on The Coaches Show, we’re joined by Chelsea Brooks, a dedicated sports psychologist and performance coach from Pro4mance Edge. Chelsea has made it her mission to help athletes unlock their full potential through...
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The Coaches Show Episode 78 The Return!
This week on The Coaches Show, we’re breaking down the biggest stories in tournament paintball from both sides of the Atlantic!🔥 First up, we take you inside the NXL Europe event at CPPS in England — who impressed, what it means for international competition, and how the Euro scene is…
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Welcome to "The Coaches Show," the ultimate podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Coach Mike Bianca and Coach Ryan Gray. Join us as we dive deep into the heart of Major League Paintball, delivering the latest news and unraveling the intricacies of the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or a passionate fan, our podcast is your go-to source for everything professional paintball.
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