It all started on a lazy Sunday afternoon, when a group of family and friends decided to sit down and talk about what it would be like to form a paintball team and participate in tournaments. It seemed a bit far-fetched at that time, and some people also said that they were dreaming too high. But in their eyes, this group of friends had already made up their mind. Paintball at that time had only been around for about 4 months and already all of them were addicted to it like a druggie is to drugs ….
The team Comprising of 11 young alpha males, Team Hoodlums were formed, their goal was to change haters into believers and also promote a sport that they truly, deeply, madly love…. Paintball has always been a let out, a stress reliever, a runaway from the harsh realities of life that everyone on the team can relate to and by living the life of a paintballer we struggle through thick and thin to deal with day to day life as a family, as a brotherhood, as a covenant of men whose goal is to shoot other people for fun.
Jojo plays main centre back for the team, a very reliable back man and a very good game reader. Jojo is the most senior member of the team and has a very important presence on and off the field, he tends to make the team look mature, and when it comes to decision making, he will always remind us that there are always 2 sides to a story. A gruelling leader, he makes life easier for everyone on the team...his cool comments and witty one liners are part and parcel of his ever so comical way of keeping everyone in check...he is the “koko” of the hoodlums...
Jay plays mid charger. He used to play back charger but now seems to play more effectively as a mid since he is a very versatile and athletic player, he loves pushing himself to the limit, he is the kinda guy if placed under tremendous pressure will perform wonders just like a magician. He is a very important asset to the team, plus he would stand up and take a punch for any member of the hoodlums...he is the brute force of the team...
Melvin plays back charger, and also manages the team. He handles most of our business with patience, finesse and famous last words like “Kau lek saja”. Being on the same team as Melvin has certainly been an honour for all of us, because his wisdom and character has really made us a stronger team. His game has really evolved on the field in every way...he is the brains of the operation...
Benjamin the rose among the thorns has excelled by means of maturity, experience, patience and major “ass-kickin” on the field. A relentless front-man, he never runs from a challenge, he is very, very, very athletic and the fastest player on the team, he is always the one all teammates looks to when it concerns running and dodging to the 40’s. He is a walking, eating, sleeping paintball manual...he is the soul of the team...
Kongkolut an unforgiving back charger has really shown a lot of improvement in every aspect of the game, he plays with his heart and delivers all he has on the field... he is the reminder to all teammates that paintball is
fun and better than any other sport in the world, he breaks those awkward/tense moments with jokes and witty humour. It was a great achievement for him and the team when he shined in Penang, proving that he was a player that the fronts could rely on. He is the heart of the team...
Reuben Team captain fearlessly leading the team through every hurdle that the unforgiving world of paintball has thrown to the team, shouldering team stress and constant nagging from teammates comes with the job. He tries to accommodate all issues raised by the team and organise training etc, plays as back charger/back mid he is one aggressive paintball player, he strategizes and places his teammates to play to their strengths, relentless on the field he is the one that will never yield...he is the voice, the symbol, the leader of the team...
Nigel a young and fiery frontman gives 110% every game, a very accurate shot, he only pops up to kill. He is currently securing his future with education which takes up most of his time. Always a team player, Nigel always supports the team in any way he can...he is the cunningness of the team.
Adam the mid/front assault man plays with nothing but orders ringing in his head, his job is basically to reach any bunker the captain wants him to go to, you will never hear a complaint from him, once in his bunker he is very menacing, snapping from left to right and moving from bunker to bunker is his cup of tea... he is the insanity of the team.
Edbert, Martin and Jason the latest edition to the Hoodlums family potentially first-class paintballers, they are picking up what pointers the team are offering to them with open ears and open hearts, all pointers given are twisted and altered to their personal preferences until it fits their game and improve their game.
The hoodlums family has always been growing through new found acquaintances both locally and abroad, people who support and read the blog and just some old friends that gives us encouragement. Nevertheless, we love to have more people to talk about paintball to...the wives/fiancés/girlfriends/boyfriends (boyfriends applicable to el-kapitano only...) are taking the addiction to paintball in a positive way so far (thank God!!)...the family supports our cause to promote the sport we love; they understand the pain, hardwork, sweat and money we have sacrificed into this sport. They share our triumphs and give us support when we fall, with all the negative publicity we’ve faced so far the family has been our pillar of strength. They make us realise where we are and why we do this when we lose our way... to all members of the hoodlums family we thank you for being so selfless and understanding...The team would have never come this far without your support.
This article is dedicated to all members of the hoodlums family...family, friends, loved ones, readers and supporters...Without the support you have given us from the beginning none of us would have believed and achieved what we have now...please do not stop believing because we will not stop achieving...
Until the next post...Believe and you shall achieve.
