Editing Jerry Braun (section)

== Professional tournament organisations ==

### National Professional Paintball League ===

Braun was among the early organisers associated with the establishment of the [[National Professional Paintball League]].

The NPPL developed during the early 1990s as teams and promoters sought a national structure for tournament competition.

It introduced common competition standards and sanctioned tournaments operated by independent promoters.

Braun's World Cup became one of the league's principal events.

His role in establishing the NPPL was recognised by ''WARPIG'' when reporting on his receipt of the 2002 Paintball Industry Award.[3]

### Paintball Sports Promotions ===

In 2001, Braun became involved in [[Paintball Sports Promotions]], a company established by promoters responsible for major NPPL tournaments.

Other individuals associated with the organisation included [[Renick Miller]], [[Dave Youngblood]], Richmond Italia and Ed Poorman.

PSP was formed to coordinate tournament operations, equipment and promotional activities across the national competition circuit.[9]

During 2002, disagreements developed between PSP and the NPPL over sanctioning arrangements, commercial responsibilities and league governance.

PSP subsequently established an independent national tournament series, while the NPPL developed its separate Super 7 competition.[9]

Braun continued working with PSP during the development of its tournament operations and the transition towards X-Ball.

Contemporary reporting identified him as a PSP owner and documented his involvement in scheduling and event management at the 2002 World Cup.[10]