He started playing paintball in the 8th grade; he played for the first time in 1997 during a birthday party and got hooked.
           
Lang has played on many teams over the years. In 2002, he joined childhood friends Fraige, Todd Martinez, Ryan Greenspan, Brian Cole, Brad Maughan and Angel Fragoza on Team Dynasty. After winning paintball player of the year at the age of 22 in 2005, he left Dynasty in 2006 to rejoin Ironmen, making paintball history when he was paid $100,000 to do so by Dye Precision.

A Q and A with Ollie Lang

Where are you from? San Francisco.  

What teams have you played on? The Monkeys, Lofty, Outta Control, Iron Kids and Dynasty.

What is your favorite marker? What marker do you use now? All of my DM series guns from 6-10 and now I use an NT.

What is your current position? Front attack

What is your favorite tournament or paintball event? In 2004 – the Miami NPPL where we were filmed by FOX.

Awards and wins? 2000 World Cup Champion and overall series winner at age 17.

Biggest rival team in paintball: Dynasty

Tips for beginners: Have fun and enjoy the long road ahead of you.

Tips for pros: Don’t become arrogant.

When you aren’t playing paintball how do you spend your free time? Working at my deli, Rubicon Deli, and seeing my friends who come in.

Favorite food? Anything at Rubicon Deli! Okay- quick plug – check out the amazing sandwich choices at www.therubicondeli.com.

Favorite band? Fleetwood Mac and Talking Heads

Clinics with Ollie Lang
To be at the top of your game, you have to train with the best, so why not think about scheduling a clinic with Ollie? Field owners can increase field attendance and revenue by hosting a clinic. Clinics must be scheduled six months in advance.

To learn about these clinics and more, visit www.ollielang.com