As is always the case, OC learns from every loss. We take the loss and figure out what went wrong. We fix what can be fixed and don't worry about the things that can't. The biggest thing we learned was to stop letting our minds beat us on the field. Leave the bad on the field and come back and play the next match that much harder. We learned that we must stop letting the bad things effect us so much. The guys also learned that we are closer than we thought. When one of us got down, it effected us all. We learned that we must work to keep each other in the game. We won't allow our team mates to get down on themselves or allow them to dwell on a bad call.

We have come a long way. To say I am proud of my guys is an understatement. Lil Chris brought his 'A' game and really pulled his share of the load this tournament. Munger gave all he had and then some. His heart is as big as all out doors. With him we know he will never let us down. Our most steady player, Kevin, worked his butt off all day on a layout that was difficult at best. Big Chris stepped up and was just a killer. In four or five games Big Chris would hold his lane till the game started breaking down and then charge up to make a game breaking move. It was great to see the big man come back so strong after his surgery.

The finals aside, OC regained their drive this tournament and came out swinging from the very start. OC will win this season, of that I have no doubt, we just have to stop trying so hard and just let it happen. We have worked on our skills, now we must work on the mental aspect of the game. Getting upset, dwelling on bad calls or bad play and letting our tempers get the best of us will no longer be a problem for OC.

Off Constantly stumbles in April
April 24, 2010

After being at the bottom of the team rankings for so long; OC was very confident prior to the April CFOA Race to 2 event. As the team coach; my fear of the team being confident is that they become too confident. Being overly confident can lead to believing in your greatness but you then forget to prove how good you are. Basically, in your attitude you have already won the tournament before it even starts. The real problem with this is you forget to actually win the dang tournament.

In our first two tournaments the guys had a quite cockiness’. They were confident but knew they had to prove it. In the first two tournaments the guys had some light banter between themselves but you could tell they were in the groove, on their game. This last tournament the guys seemed to be too loose. The banter seemed to be over board, myself included.

I have always said that every tournament is a learning experience. In my opinion OC learned a huge lesson during this tournament.

As the coach, this loss was on me. There were some assignments I should have changed. There were some lanes that needed to be shot and others that didn’t need to be shot. The center of the field was working all day. The snake was a dead end for us, yet I kept pushing it. The ‘D’ side should have been pushed more but wasn’t. As the coach, I failed this event. Players will always play their hearts out but when they start getting down on themselves a good coach will step in and fix the problem. Sometimes that means changing the direction of the advance, other times it means pumping up a player that feels they can’t do something that you know they can. I feel the guys gave all they could but to keep getting beat down, no matter how hard you play, can be demoralizing.

OC had a bunch of our friends there to cheer us on and we could not rise to the occasion. We did have a great time with our friends. We would like to thank them all for coming out. We would also like to (as always) thank our sponsor; Predator Paintball – Salisbury, NC (owner: Mike Holshouser).

OC will be back on the grind May 22nd at PBC in Rock Hill, SC. After the beating we took in April, we will be back in the groove and on our game.

Off Constantly takes second!
March 27, 2010

The second event of the 2010 season for the CFOA (the Dirty South Open in McDonough, GA) was OC's best event on record. We played with such intensity in this event I was blown away. We took it to every team we played. In the prelims we went six and one, winning all three of our prelim matches. We were ranked in first place going into the semi finals.

We breezed through the semi finals. We won both matches in a very commanding way. After the semi finals we were eight and one and still ranked in first place.

To say the whole team was walking on air at this point would be an understatement. There was a long delay before the finals and during this lull the guys may have lost their edge just the tiniest bit. The first match of the finals was a rout. We went out aggressive and the team we were playing was more defensive. They hit their break out bunkers clean and locked down lanes. We were aggressive and ran right into their paint. We lost the first one but no one got down. We kept our edge and was ready for the second match. Through out the day we fought with pride, strength, heart and soul. We left everything we had on the field. Off Constantly has always fought hard but this tournament was one for the record books.

In the second match we came out with a lot of heart. We made our break out bunkers and moved a little more cautiously up the field. It was a hard fought match and though we didn't win, the other team had to earn the win.

Off Constantly has finally arrived. We earned respect from the other teams and convinced ourselves that we are good enough to stand toe to toe with any team and come out the winner. I have never been so proud of my guys. We proved that we are a team to be reckoned with. 2010 will go down as the turning point for Off Constantly.

OC would like to thank our main sponsor, owner of Predator Paintball - Salisbury, Mike Holshouser. We couldn't give you a win this time Mike but there will be some wins this season. Thanks for all you do for us. With your help you have insured that we will be on top of the podium this season.

Off Constantly takes fourth!
February 27, 2010

The first event of the 2010 season for the CFOA (the Queen City Masters in Rock Hill, SC) was a great showing for OC and a great start to the season.

We started very strong and won our first two matches. After those wins we lost the next four in a row. In the past that would have put an end to a good day. As we were waiting to play our last two matches I noticed a strange thing, determination. There was some lite banter back and forth between the guys but mostly the guys just watched each match with a look of determination. Watching them, I knew we were going to win.

We did what we had to do, we won both of our final matches with authority. There was doubt what we were there to do. We finished the prelims in fourth place. The CFOA was only taking three teams to the semi's. So, we missed making it to prelims by a tie breaker of time left in matches. We lost third by two minutes.

Though we didn't make it to the semis, I left knowing that this was going to be the season Off Constantly stands on top!

LOOK OUT 2010.
February 1, 2010

The 2010 season for Off Constantly is about ready to crank up. Off Constantly will be splitting forces this season and running two different series. We will have one squad captained by Larry McDaniel out of Georgia playing D5 in the GFOA. The other squad will be captained by Mike "Duck" Burkhart and will be playing D4 in the CFOA. Squad rosters will be released when finalized.

Both squads are looking really good for the season and will surprise a lot of teams that under estimate either team. The off season has been a long one but practice was very intense for both teams. Hard work in the off season will always lead to good things during the season.

The season looks good and we are, once again, ready to suit up and do battle on the field. We would like to take this time to thank our sponsors for the 2010 season, without whom, the season wouldn't even get started. First and foremost I would like to thank Mike Holshouser (owner) of Predator Paintball - Salisbury, NC. He has supported Off Constantly for the last three seasons and is more than our sponsor; he is our friend. The help he has given is something a team at our level never receives. Through Mike we have been able to upgrade our equipment, have affordable practice paint, a beautiful field to practice on and the support of anything he has to offer. Mike's support can never be repaid nor can our appreciation ever be expressed enough. From my heart Mike, thank you.

We would also like to thank all our new sponsors for the 2010 season. Through Predator Paintball - Salisbury we have the good fortune of using Valken soft gear as well as using their great paint. Valken makes some of the best soft goods and paint on the market. We would also like to thank ANS gear, Planet Eclipse, Exalt, Adrenaline Sports, Tadao Technologies, The Engraving Room and Black I Designz. We plan on making this a great season for our sponsors and supporters.

OFF CONSTANTLY IN THE OFF SEASON.
November 15, 2009

The 2009 season is over (thankfully) for Off Constantly. We will start building for the 2010 CFOA D4 season November 2009. If you are a D4 player or looking to move up from D5 and feel like you could fit in with Off Constantly please email Duck at mike@fwcarrier.com and let him know of your desire to play with us.

Off Constantly will field two teams for the 2010 schedule. We will field one D4 team in the CFOA for the complete 2010 schedule. We also plan to field a D5 team (out of Georgia) in the GFOA for the complete 2010 schedule.

Off Constantly looks forward to the 2010 schedule. We would like to thank Mike Holshouser (owner: Predator Paintball - Salisbury and Holshouser Cycle Shop) for all of his support. Without him we would not be able to enjoy this game. His support is irreplaceable and very much appreciated.

OFF CONSTANTLY HAS A NEW WEBSITE!!!
November 15, 2009

After the start of a new D5 squad for the 2010 GFOA season, our old website was no longer able to hold us. With months of development, we are proud to announce the launch of our 2010 website.

Feel free to look around, check out our new team members, our new sponsors for 2010, and our new look for a new season. If you have any questions about our team, want to setup a scrimmage, or find out more about any of our sponsors, please contact us through our myspace page.

OFF CONSTANTLY WELCOMES OUR NEW SPONSORS!!!
November 15, 2009

In addition to our wonderful sponsorship with Predator Paintball, we have added alot of new sponsors for the 2010 season.
Off Constantly would like to welcome, Exalt Development, Tadao Technologies, Valken Paintball, ANS Gear, The Engraving Room, Adrenaline Sports, Smart Parts and Eclipse.