Editing Tom Cole (section)

== National Xball League ==

=== 2015 revival ===

In 2015, Cole became president of the revived National Xball League following the suspension of the national tournament programme operated by [[Paintball Sports Promotions]] (PSP).

The new NXL adopted professional and amateur X-Ball competition alongside traditional five-player, ten-player and pump-marker divisions.

In an April 2015 interview, Cole identified tournament costs as a concern and outlined plans to improve efficiency and provide more affordable entry options for amateur competitors.[14]

The revived league held its first event, the NXL Great Lakes Open, at Victory Park in North Ridgeville, Ohio, on 5–7 June 2015.

The inaugural season also included the Mid-Atlantic Open and the NXL World Cup in Florida.[15]

Cole continued leading the NXL as it expanded its domestic competition programme and developed relationships with regional tournament organisations.

=== Major League Paintball ===

Cole subsequently became president and chief executive officer of Major League Paintball, the umbrella organisation associated with the NXL and its related competitions.

By 2023, MLPB was overseeing the NXL's international development, including [[NXL Europe]].

The organisation announced an expanded European programme for 2023 under Cole's leadership, with competitions in the Netherlands, United Kingdom and France.[16]

As of 2026, Cole remained listed as president and chief executive officer of Major League Paintball and president of the NXL.[2][3]