ABOUT OUR MINISTRY

A Coach with passion and Vision Meet Dusty Manderson, an esteemed coach at NW Reign. With a distinguished career as a professional paintball player for the Portland Naughty Dogs, Dusty brings invaluable experience and insight to our team. Beyond the game, his passion for paintball drives him to envision a future where his sons and aspiring players achieve excellence at the highest levels of competition.

A Legacy of Excellence Dusty's mission for the club is to simplify access to paintball, warmly welcoming newcomers to a community where they can feel at home. The club aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children and individuals of all backgrounds can enjoy and engage in the sport.

A Coach Committed to Excellence Meet AJ Hoekema, one of the coaches at NW Reign. With over 18 years of military service and extensive training, including serving as a Raven in the Navy and in special forces for the Army, now with the Army National Guard, AJ brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team.

AJ understands the importance of discipline, teamwork, and dedication. These values form the foundation of his coaching philosophy, ensuring that players excel not only in paintball but also in life.

AJ is also a proud father of four. His commitment to his family extends to his coaching, where he aims to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all players at NW Reign.

MISSION

Our mission is to create a mentorship platform that uses paintball to foster the mental, physical & spiritual growth of people of all ages, while establishing a professional team as a beacon of inspiration for the next generation.

VISION

Our vision is to be a beacon in the paintball community, inspiring other organizations to transform their cultures and elevate their standards through our example of holistic growth, excellence and character.

Dusty Manderson