Update: Aftermath will be playing professionally in 2019 with new coaching/owner



Quote: John Originally Posted by It is official. Aftermath will be playing professionally in 2019 in the National Xball League (NXL). The NXL and the new owner of Aftermath have both confirmed it.



When owner and coach Mike Hinman stepped away from the team last month, he thought that would be the end of this incarnation of Aftermath. Every other time he stepped back, the team dissolved. However, this time the team has found ownership and support from an unlikely place. John Iannucci from the Shock semi-pro camp has taken over ownership and coaching duties on Aftermath.



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2019 Roster

Tom Jennings aka Tom Guest

Frank Antetomaso

Garret Baldwin

David Barga

Joel Eaton - former Uprising

Davey Simmons - former Aftershock joined in 2018

Johnny Iannucci - former Shock and Aftershock

CJ Canter - former Shock and Aftershock

Rob Velez - former Aftershock



John Iannucci (Johnny's father ) is new owner and coach along with Jerry Van Cleve (Aftermath's assistant coach from last year).







Posted 12/21/18

Mike Hinman, the coach, owner and primary sponsor of Aftermath, has officially stepped away from the team. After a hard fought season and winning the coveted pro spot to move up from semi-pro, Hinman is effectively folding the team.



Hinman has informed the team he is done funding it, but the team hasn't officially dropped out from the NXL pro division yet. I confirmed with Hinman, he is done and he says he is not changing his mind. Quote below the image.



The Aftermath players are scrambling right now trying to figure out if it is feasible to find all new backing and stay together. Hinman's thoughts on that are below in his quote below the image.



Quote: John Originally Posted by From Jerry Van Cleve (Aftermath's assistant coach):



"As far as I know the team and its players are working to keep it going and working with some other help to keep the team playing in 2019. That is what I know!"



Renick had this to say, "For sure it's our spot again if Aftermath folds, it's just if I want it and I've got some real thinking to do. I am going to give Mike Hinman a few days to really think before I say a word. I don't want to claim something he worked so hard for until he's had an appropriate amount of time to make the decision that best suits him."



I'll keep you posted. Mike Hinman quote posted below.





Photo by Dane Hawkins



Quote: John Originally Posted by I spoke to Mike Hinman and he had this to say:



"My priorities have shifted. I’m a dad first and foremost. After that, I own a paintball encapsulation business (APX) and I run a paintball league (WCPPL) and I own a professional paintball team (Aftermath). I love the guys, but I don’t have enough days in a week to do all the above and it’s starting to hurt the other facets of my life. When I started the team I didn’t yet own a paint company. Now I do own the company and I have to make the best choice for my family and my business. I’m stretched thin. I don’t have what it takes to keep everything going how I want.



Man, my kids need me. I’m missing really valuable time. And I thought I could juggle it all. I can’t. I’m at APX 7 days a week. I’d rather build my brand than pay people to play paintball." Mike Hinman





I had to ask two follow up questions:



Is there any chance of the team going on without you? And if they try, would you prevent them from using the Aftermath name?



"They are talking about it. I don’t see how though. No, I wouldn't stop them from using the Aftermath name. They are welcome to use it." Mike Hinman Update!Posted 12/21/18Mike Hinman, the coach, owner and primary sponsor of Aftermath, has officially stepped away from the team. After a hard fought season and winning the coveted pro spot to move up from semi-pro, Hinman is effectively folding the team.Hinman has informed the team he is done funding it, but the team hasn't officially dropped out from the NXL pro division yet. I confirmed with Hinman, he is done and he says he is not changing his mind. Quote below the image.The Aftermath players are scrambling right now trying to figure out if it is feasible to find all new backing and stay together. Hinman's thoughts on that are below in his quote below the image.I've also reached out to Renick Miller and asked if Aftershock will take the pro spot or if they will decline and allow Mutiny to take it. Right now, if Aftermath does indeed drop out, it is Aftershock's spot. If Aftershock does not want it, then it is Mutiny's opportunity to turn pro.Renick had this to say, "For sure it's our spot again if Aftermath folds, it's just if I want it and I've got some real thinking to do. I am going to give Mike Hinman a few days to really think before I say a word. I don't want to claim something he worked so hard for until he's had an appropriate amount of time to make the decision that best suits him."I'll keep you posted. Mike Hinman quote posted below.Photo by Dane Hawkins

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