What makes a Pro a Pro?

[speedyejl]

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Martin, I agree with you.

We've met some GENUINELY nice players. On the other hand, I know that YOU witnessed first hand that brawl @ Velocity. Sure as heck didn't sound "professional".

The NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL have their rapists, wife beaters, junkies, thugs and whiners. Paintball is a sport and unfortunately, is just as susceptible to lowest 10% that society has to offer.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that the "pro" paintball teams are comprised of junkies, etc. etc. I'm just saying that all sports bring out the best AND worst in people.

Jim

[dinger]

[Digits]

Originally posted by magking1971
What makes a "pro"?
Being able to play good is only 1/4 of being a "pro" the rest is how you present yourself on the field, before the game, during, and after.
I have got to see alot of "pro" games and let me say that there is very little "pros" in the pro division.
When I see how many teams act on the field when they loose or get shot and start throwing a tantrum, sorry you are not a "pro", to me they are just like a 3 year old that can't have candy and throw a fit.
If I was a big sponser and seen my team act like that, you would be looking for another sponser.
Myself I am a pro at my job, I am required to drive safe and present myself in a profesional manner when I am with a customer, If I acted like a jackass on the road or with a customer the least that could happen is loose an account the worst is I could kill someone.
After all this rambling what I am saying is if your a "pro" act like a pro.

This is the dumbest thing i've read in my life

[dinger]

LMAO!! digits = so right

dude i cant stop laughing at that load of crap
you're pro because you're good, not because you act good.

[SpecialBlend2786]

I dunno, there is some truth in it. When performing, you should always act in a professional manner. Sure, you have to perform well, but your actions can also show how disaplined and in control you are. At least thats what i've been told by my coaches. Acting professional gains you respect from your peirs and your audience.

[Digits]

Originally posted by SpecialBlend2786
I dunno, there is some truth in it. When performing, you should always act in a professional manner. Sure, you have to perform well, but your actions can also show how disaplined and in control you are. At least thats what i've been told by my coaches. Acting professional gains you respect from your peirs and your audience.

Then how come the noob who always acts profesional and gives other people props isn't classified as a pro..

Being a pro has nothing to do with how you act in paintball.. It's about your skills.. But at the same time no one likes the kid that always whines, but thats sportsmanship.. Doesn't have much to do with a person being a pro..

Plus, I like it when they throw there little temper tantrums.. It's funny as hell..

[SpecialBlend2786]

I never said skills were not involved. Being skilled is the biggest requirement for being Pro. I'm just saying that Pro's should ACT like professionals.