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The Coaches Show

The Coaches Show
Paintball
Major League Paintball
World Cup
Team Dynamics
San Diego Dynasty
Tampa Bay Damage
NXL
Chicago Aftershock
WNXL
Coaching
Paintball Combine
Paintball Coaching
Red Legion
Team USA
Paintball Fit
NXL World Cup
BKI
Communication
Dynasty
Maxt Sportswear

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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Latest Episodes

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 ath... more

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 — ... more

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 b... more

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 pain... more

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Recent Guests

Xalo Almeida
Professional paintball coach/player; Brazilian martial arts instructor (Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira)
FSU European Team (Austin FSU)
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 117: Coach Xalo Almeida
Kyle Spicka
Pro paintball player turned coach
Dynasty (coach)
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 116: Coach Kyle Spicka / Pro Player to Pro Coach
Richard Loughran
Head coach of Perris ASG Aftermath
ASG Aftermath
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 114: Coach Richard “Opie” Loughran of ASG Aftermath
Paddy Gleason
Former professional paintball player
Off the Leash / Omega app
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 111: Paddy Gleason
John Eckard
Former professional player for Blast Camp; coach of Blast Camp
Blast Camp
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 109: John Eckard & Dan Le
Dan Le
Coach of LA Collision
LA Collision
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 109: John Eckard & Dan Le
Shane Pastana
Coach of the Los Angeles Ironmen
Los Angeles Ironmen
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 107: Pre Tampa Bay Open Show
Alexey Soloviev
Prominent coach in Major League Paintball with multiple championships.
Red Legion
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 103: Red Legion
Kirill Prikhidni
Captain of the Red Legion and 2023 MVP of the Midwest Open.
Red Legion
Episode: The Coaches Show Episode 103: Red Legion

Hosts

Mike Bianca
Host with extensive coaching and show-host responsibilities; appears across multiple episodes with overarching focus on coaching philosophy and league growth.
Ryan Gray
Co-host providing tactical insights, practice culture commentary, and event-coverage discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Great show

    Lots of valuable info as a player or coach so you can’t take something away from each episode to get better it’s because you aren’t listening.

    Apple Podcasts
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    something different
    United States2 years ago

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Great show; highly practical coaching tips for players and coaches.
Positive energy and deep dives into roster and tempo concepts make episodes valuable for teams.
Listeners appreciate actionable takeaways and real-world examples from events.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Coaches Show Episode 116: Coach Kyle Spicka / Pro Player to Pro Coach
Q: What do you think is the biggest adjustment when transitioning to coaching pro teams?
Kyle emphasizes the shift from individual performance to team-wide systems, data-driven decisions, and building trust with players while maintaining personal playing insight.
The Coaches Show Episode 116: Coach Kyle Spicka / Pro Player to Pro Coach
Q: What led you down the path from player to coach?
Kyle describes starting to coach because he learned from Ryan and from teaching clinics; his interest grew as he found coaching fulfilling and financially viable while still playing.
The Coaches Show Episode 116: Coach Kyle Spicka / Pro Player to Pro Coach
Q: How often are you working with these teams?
Kyle explains he usually coaches teams several times a month, often splitting time between two teams and travel is a factor that affects scheduling.
The Coaches Show Episode 111: Paddy Gleason
Q: Background on Paddy Gleason and why you're focusing on physical fitness for paintball?
Paddy shares his journey from Maui to pro paintball, his recovery from addiction, and how he found a niche in sports performance training for paintball, including his Off the Leash philosophy and the Omega app to deliver sport-specific training.
The Coaches Show Episode 110: President Tom Cole
Q: Yeah, how were the players chosen for the All-Star game?
Teams submitted four players to be eligible; fans voted to select from those nominees, with the aim of highlighting marketable players while avoiding unintended snubs, and some slots were reallocated to ensure rest and scheduling feasibility.

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A practitioner-focused show centered on Major League Paintball, featuring frontline coaches, players, and league executives. Episodes typically dissect coaching philosophy, roster construction, practice culture, event analysis, and strategic trends across pro and semi-pro levels. A standout pattern is the emphasis on tempo, data-informed decisions, and sustainable training, with frequent guests from top teams and industry leaders sharing actionable insights for teams, coaches, and aspiring executives.

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The Coaches Show launched 3 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Coaches Show include:

1. Xalo Almeida
2. Kyle Spicka
3. Richard Loughran
4. Paddy Gleason
5. John Eckard
6. Dan Le
7. Shane Pastana
8. Alexey Soloviev

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