Erie Landsharks Team Thread

paintballgeek · 07-19-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAWPaintball

Yes, Sunday is build day. I am waiting to mow on Saturday.

Also, Goggle Lenses are in for those that ordered.

Remember Player Dues.

John can you PM me how much I owe you for the smoke and the chrome lenses? Any word on the black Eflexs?

ruthless36 · 07-19-2012, 08:39 PM

I won't be able to make it Sunday - I have to help the gf move to her new apt since she helped me out quite a bit moving to Akron.

However, there are a couple things I would like to mention as a follow up after Event 2 now that everyone has had a few days to chill out after the two matches.

I think our first priorities as a team moving forward should be collective attitude and communication on and off the field during matches. I think we can all agree that winning each match was certainly within our reach as we parked and put our gear on to play. We all put a significant amount of effort and time into preparing for the Event, but chose to let our discomfort in being down points distract our ability to adapt and win. Based on my observations, I think the team owes a big thank you to Sean, Noah, Gengles, Justin S, Joel K and Tony for keeping relatively constructive attitudes throughout both matches.

In my opinion, we did not win a match on Sunday because did not have the overall attitude of a winning team. The majority blamed each other and focused solely on the problems at hand. Whereas, motivating each other and focusing on solutions would have been the more constructive approach. Winners do not blame or get down on others for losing. They take accountability and do whatever it takes to win the next breakout, 30 secs on the field, point, game or whatever.

We have all put a lot of time in together this summer, and everyone has shown improvement in many, many areas throughout the summer and I am glad to be a part of this team. The collective experience and skill we have is not something to take for granted. Our focus for the following practices and for the next event should be to not let our desire to win distract us from what it takes to do so.

Thats about all I have for feedback regarding the last event. A kind of inspirational email forwarded from my boss recently is copied below. Feel free to read if you're interested - it can be somewhat traslated to our team.

"Just about a month ago, after watching the LA Kings win the Stanley Cup, I wrote a piece on lessons to be learned about teamwork from the world of sports. This week, after being glued to my TV for 8 days watching the Tour de France, it’s time to go that route again. By the way, whether you’re a bicycle enthusiast or not, watching the Tour is truly an exciting experience.

The race consists of 22 teams of 9 riders who race over 2000 miles divided into 21 stages. The race started in Belgium, went into France, Sunday they spent some time in Switzerland, and now the rest of the race will be back in France. There are flat stages, horrific mountain stages in the Alps and Pyrenees and individual time trails where each rider races against the clock.

Here’s the point I want to make. After a week of racing, 20 riders have already had to drop out of the race because of serious injuries. There have been many crashes, many broken bones, and several riders ended up in the hospital. It’s really a very dangerous event. Riders are traveling at over 25 miles an hour and when you crash and hit the ground at that speed, you’re lucky if you aren’t seriously injured and in fact, many are.

Why does this happen? Because every one of the 198 riders is there to win, or assist a teammate in winning. The Tour is the biggest bicycle race in the world and winning is everything. But if you’re a rider, it’s not enough that you want to win or your team to win. Every other rider has the same intention and after 21 stages, there’s only going to be one winner, and one stage winner each day. So each rider knows that he must take risks. This is not a race for the faint of heart. You have to get on your bike each day, ride full out, do everything in your power to win, and take the risks associated with that.

Can you already see the analogy to business? If you have a company, you too want to win. And you’re clear, or should be, that there are others playing the same game that you are and they too want to win. Sometimes, one winning means others losing. I have many clients that bid on projects against many others and only one bidder gets the job. Often, the game of business is not for the faint of heart. Those that win, and win consistently, are often the ones that approach the game the same way a rider in the Tour de France approaches each day on the bike. Meaning, …

They play full out, all the time, every day. They don’t hold anything back. They don’t allow fear to influence their decisions. They don’t try and cut corners and get away with shortcuts. And the biggie: they’re willing to take risks.

If you haven’t yet figured this out, here are some basic facts of life and business. Life doesn’t come with any guarantees. Life isn’t fair. Good guys do finish last. Bad things do happen to good people. That’s just the way it is. So if you’re complaining about any of those realities, it’s time to stop. It will get you nowhere and just have you feel like a victim. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Often you have little control of that. But what you do have control over is how you play the game. So spend some time watching the Tour and learn a lesson from those amazing athletes. You’ll see what it takes to be a winner.

Have a great week.”

JStew · 07-19-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ruthless36

I won't be able to make it Sunday - I have to help the gf move to her new apt since she helped me out quite a bit moving to Akron.

However, there are a couple things I would like to mention as a follow up after Event 2 now that everyone has had a few days to chill out after the two matches.

I think our first priorities as a team moving forward should be collective attitude and communication on and off the field during matches. I think we can all agree that winning each match was certainly within our reach as we parked and put our gear on to play. We all put a significant amount of effort and time into preparing for the Event, but chose to let our discomfort in being down points distract our ability to adapt and win. Based on my observations, I think the team owes a big thank you to Sean, Noah, Gengles, Justin S, Joel K and Tony for keeping relatively constructive attitudes throughout both matches.

In my opinion, we did not win a match on Sunday because did not have the overall attitude of a winning team. The majority blamed each other and focused solely on the problems at hand. Whereas, motivating each other and focusing on solutions would have been the more constructive approach. Winners do not blame or get down on others for losing. They take accountability and do whatever it takes to win the next breakout, 30 secs on the field, point, game or whatever.

We have all put a lot of time in together this summer, and everyone has shown improvement in many, many areas throughout the summer and I am glad to be a part of this team. The collective experience and skill we have is not something to take for granted. Our focus for the following practices and for the next event should be to not let our desire to win distract us from what it takes to do so.

Thats about all I have for feedback regarding the last event. A kind of inspirational email forwarded from my boss recently is copied below. Feel free to read if you're interested - it can be somewhat traslated to our team.

"Just about a month ago, after watching the LA Kings win the Stanley Cup, I wrote a piece on lessons to be learned about teamwork from the world of sports. This week, after being glued to my TV for 8 days watching the Tour de France, it’s time to go that route again. By the way, whether you’re a bicycle enthusiast or not, watching the Tour is truly an exciting experience.

The race consists of 22 teams of 9 riders who race over 2000 miles divided into 21 stages. The race started in Belgium, went into France, Sunday they spent some time in Switzerland, and now the rest of the race will be back in France. There are flat stages, horrific mountain stages in the Alps and Pyrenees and individual time trails where each rider races against the clock.

Here’s the point I want to make. After a week of racing, 20 riders have already had to drop out of the race because of serious injuries. There have been many crashes, many broken bones, and several riders ended up in the hospital. It’s really a very dangerous event. Riders are traveling at over 25 miles an hour and when you crash and hit the ground at that speed, you’re lucky if you aren’t seriously injured and in fact, many are.

Why does this happen? Because every one of the 198 riders is there to win, or assist a teammate in winning. The Tour is the biggest bicycle race in the world and winning is everything. But if you’re a rider, it’s not enough that you want to win or your team to win. Every other rider has the same intention and after 21 stages, there’s only going to be one winner, and one stage winner each day. So each rider knows that he must take risks. This is not a race for the faint of heart. You have to get on your bike each day, ride full out, do everything in your power to win, and take the risks associated with that.

Can you already see the analogy to business? If you have a company, you too want to win. And you’re clear, or should be, that there are others playing the same game that you are and they too want to win. Sometimes, one winning means others losing. I have many clients that bid on projects against many others and only one bidder gets the job. Often, the game of business is not for the faint of heart. Those that win, and win consistently, are often the ones that approach the game the same way a rider in the Tour de France approaches each day on the bike. Meaning, …

They play full out, all the time, every day. They don’t hold anything back. They don’t allow fear to influence their decisions. They don’t try and cut corners and get away with shortcuts. And the biggie: they’re willing to take risks.

If you haven’t yet figured this out, here are some basic facts of life and business. Life doesn’t come with any guarantees. Life isn’t fair. Good guys do finish last. Bad things do happen to good people. That’s just the way it is. So if you’re complaining about any of those realities, it’s time to stop. It will get you nowhere and just have you feel like a victim. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Often you have little control of that. But what you do have control over is how you play the game. So spend some time watching the Tour and learn a lesson from those amazing athletes. You’ll see what it takes to be a winner.

Have a great week.”

Greatly said.

MrAnderson · 07-21-2012, 06:53 AM

Sorry guys I won't be able to make it tomorrow.

Joel very nice message. thx for posting.

OGD#14 · 07-21-2012, 10:01 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u32-...layer_embedded

nightkast1111 · 07-21-2012, 10:51 AM

lehman beat me to the punch at posting my own video to my own thread .... for shameeeeee

ishootuoffbreak · 07-21-2012, 09:18 PM

whats goin on tomorrow?

JStew · 07-21-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ishootuoffbreak

whats goin on tomorrow?

This!

JAWPaintball · 07-22-2012, 04:57 AM

Evidently I said at the Event that there was no practice. Don't remember but only had 3-4 that would be here. I am still going to get the layout up today so any help would be appreciated.

JAWPaintball · 07-22-2012, 02:09 PM

LAYOUT 3 IS UP.

Heros are coming next Sunday. Try to be here getting ready by 10am. This may be a 3 case scrimmage 2 for sure.

Justin S I got your receipt you are Paid in Full.

JStew · 07-22-2012, 07:42 PM

Layout 3 has some really well lanes! And some good drop shots

Splat2245 · 07-23-2012, 08:41 AM

Well said Joel!

Thanks for getting the new layout up guys!

Good vid Justin!

Let's have some fun when we scrimmage the Heros...great opportunity for both teams!

JAWPaintball · 07-26-2012, 03:17 PM

4 Flex Goggles are on the way I emailed everyone. These are for the ones that have preordered.

Shipping update these are coming out of MO so 3 business days. Monday is the day of arrival.

Max - Black

Player Dues:

Joel C. Paid in Full
Justin S. Paid in Full
Tony B Paid in Full
Joel K Paid in Full
Noah H Paid in Full

nightkast1111 · 07-28-2012, 11:06 PM

You mother ****ers better be ready to grind tomorrow

dragonguy · 07-29-2012, 08:46 PM

Hey guys thanks a lot for having us down to scrim. It was a good day, I know our guys learned a lot about the layout. Thanks for the help, if u guys need any help at E3 let us know.

T-broc · 07-30-2012, 12:33 PM

Sorry I didn't make the last practice. I tried to get out of work, but they just couldn't live without me. I wanted you guys to know I can't make the next event. If anyone didn't know my wife is pregnant and will be having the baby any day around this event. I'll keep practicing with the team and will send my maker up if you guys want it as a back up. Make sure to crush them. I don't want my season to be over!

dude1it · 07-30-2012, 03:30 PM

Great day of paintball guys, looking forward to many more!

JAWPaintball · 08-01-2012, 05:21 AM

Just to make sure you all know there is practice here Sunday.

evilImpulse06 · 08-01-2012, 06:31 PM

I have to work this Sunday but I will be up next week sorry schedules been super crazy we just hired a new guy and had to change a bunch of stuff miss u fellas

JAWPaintball · 08-02-2012, 07:52 AM

Heck of a thing to have a real job isn't it?

Player Dues update:

Joel C. Paid in Full
Justin S. Paid in Full
Tony B Paid in Full
Joel K Paid in Full
Noah H Paid in Full
Max E Paid in Full

stmac15 · 08-04-2012, 06:57 PM

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