Shellda Podcast
Hosted by the 2X Paintball Photographer of The Year. This podcast focuses on the human side of paintball going deeper into vulnerability.
Shellda Podcast
#49: Inside USXBL: What It Really Takes to Run a League ft Mike Hinman
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In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with one of the most respected — and sometimes misunderstood , figures in paintball: Mike Hinman.
We talk about what it really takes to run the USXBL and WCPPL, how regional paintball keeps the sport alive, and the passion behind 30+ years of grinding at every level of the game.
From his days with San Diego Dynasty to coaching the next generation and running multiple leagues, Mike opens up about the burnout, the business, and the brotherhood that fuels it all.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a major paintball league... this one’s for you.
🎯 Topics: Paintball leadership, USXBL growth, building teams, player development, league business, community.
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