Jules Foote
Jules Foote (also identified as Jules Richard Foote) is an American paintball player associated with professional tournament paintball and the Southern California paintball subculture of the early and mid-2000s. He is particularly remembered for his association with the Hostile Kids (HK) scene, Agg culture and Streetball.[1][2]
Foote has also publicly identified himself with TroseKr3w, a name associated with the paintball group Trose Krew.[3]
His name appears in historical tournament registration records maintained by PBLeagues, including an entry associated with the 2005 Paintball Sports Promotions (PSP) Chicago Open.[4]
In September 2021, paintball historian Quinn Nadu included Foote among the additional elite-level players recognised in an assessment of the greatest professional paintball players. Although Foote was not included in the publication's numbered top 50, his inclusion provides evidence of his recognition within the historical professional paintball community.[1]
Foote is also remembered in retrospective discussions of the original HK scene, particularly for his playing style and appearance during the early development of agg culture.[2]
| Full name | Jules Richard Foote (self-identified) |
|---|---|
| Known as | Jules Foote |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Paintball |
| Discipline | Tournament paintball |
| Associated era | Early and mid-2000s |
| Associated community | Hostile Kids / HK scene |
| Associated group | TroseKr3w |
| Associated culture | Agg, streetball |
| Documented tournament record | 2005 PSP Chicago Open |
| Other team affiliations | Require further verification |
| Current playing status | Not established |
Paintball career
Southern California tournament scene
Foote became associated with the Southern California tournament paintball community during the 2000s.
The region was an important centre of competitive paintball, with established fields including SC Village and several influential professional and amateur teams.
The tournament scene was also associated with the emergence of streetball, an informal style of competitive practice involving players from different teams and experience levels.
Foote's name became connected with the wider community surrounding Hostile Kids and agg culture.
Tournament competition
Foote participated in organised tournament paintball during the mid-2000s.
PBLeagues preserves a historical tournament record identifying Jules Foote in connection with the 2005 PSP Chicago Open.[4]
The available record associates his name with a second-place team result dated 26 June 2005.
However, the retrieved information does not conclusively establish the team represented or whether the result should be attributed to Foote personally.
The result therefore requires verification against the original team roster and divisional standings before being included as an individual tournament achievement.
Professional recognition
Foote was included in Iconic Paintball's September 2021 historical assessment of professional players.[1]
The publication evaluated players using criteria including:
- Longevity of elite competition
- Tournament victories and championships
- Individual playing ability
- Importance to their teams
- Influence on paintball
- Performance across different eras
Foote appeared among the additional players recognised outside the publication's numbered top 50.
His inclusion reflects the author's retrospective assessment rather than an official league ranking or Hall of Fame induction.
Hostile Kids and agg culture
Association with HK
Foote is remembered in connection with the Southern California community surrounding Hostile Kids and the later HK Army brand.
The original Hostile Kids scene became influential during the early 2000s.
Its members and associates were known for their tournament involvement, distinctive clothing and influence on paintball culture.
Retrospective community discussions specifically identify Foote with the HK scene.[2]
However, his exact membership status within the original Hostile Kids tournament roster has not been established.
Agg
Agg is a paintball slang term associated with appearance, equipment, playing style and attitude.
It became particularly popular during the early and mid-2000s.
Foote was remembered by participants in this era as an example of the style associated with the HK community.
A 2025 online discussion of historical paintball culture specifically mentioned Foote alongside other HK personalities.[2]
These recollections document his cultural reputation but are not a substitute for contemporary tournament records.
Streetball
Foote's name also appears in historical online definitions of paintball streetball.
A definition submitted to Urban Dictionary on 13 May 2005 uses Foote as the subject of a humorous example describing the preference for informal competitive paintball over recreational woodsball.[5]
The entry demonstrates that Foote was recognisable within at least part of the online paintball community by May 2005.
Because the example is humorous user-generated slang, it should not be treated as a factual quotation from Foote.
Influence on paintball fashion
The early HK scene developed a distinctive visual culture.
Players combined tournament equipment with influences from skateboarding, streetwear and other action sports.
Headbands, oversized jerseys and personalised equipment became important elements of this identity.
Foote's association with the scene places him within this period of paintball fashion history.
Trose Krew
Association
Foote publicly identifies himself with TroseKr3w on his LinkedIn profile.[3]
The spelling is a stylised variation of Trose Krew.
This provides a direct connection between Foote and the group name.
Historical context
Trose Krew has also been mentioned in retrospective discussions of the paintball community.
The group's precise founding date, original membership, competitive activities and relationship with HK Army have not been independently established.
Foote's public identification with TroseKr3w provides an important starting point for further research.
Distinction from other groups
Trose Krew should not automatically be treated as the same organisation as Hostile Kids.
Although the names appear within overlapping paintball communities, their exact relationship remains to be documented.
Online paintball culture
PBNation era
Foote's period of tournament activity coincided with the expansion of PBNation.
The website became a major forum for discussing professional players, equipment, fashion and tournament events.
Players associated with the Southern California scene became recognisable beyond their local fields through photographs and online discussions.
Community recognition
Foote's name continued to appear in retrospective discussions many years after the peak of the original agg movement.
In a 2025 discussion of early PBNation and HK culture, participants recalled Foote as one of the notable personalities of that period.[2]
Such recollections provide evidence of cultural recognition.
They do not establish specific tournament achievements or team memberships.
Historical significance
Tournament paintball
Foote participated in competitive paintball during the 2000s.
His appearance in historical tournament records provides a basis for reconstructing his competitive career.
Agg culture
Foote is associated with the generation of players who helped define the visual culture of tournament paintball during the early 2000s.
Streetball
His appearance in a 2005 streetball slang entry demonstrates that his name had become recognisable within online paintball culture.
Trose Krew
Foote's public identification with TroseKr3w establishes a connection that may help reconstruct the group's history.
Historical recognition
His inclusion in Iconic Paintball's 2021 retrospective demonstrates that he remained a recognised figure in discussions of professional paintball history.
Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| Early 2000s | Foote becomes associated with the Southern California tournament paintball scene |
| May 2005 | His name appears in an online paintball streetball definition |
| June 2005 | PBLeagues records Jules Foote in connection with the PSP Chicago Open |
| September 2021 | Included among additional elite-level players recognised by Iconic Paintball |
| 2025 | Recalled in online discussion of the original HK and agg era |
| 2026 | Public professional profile identifies an association with TroseKr3w |
Research limitations
Several aspects of Foote's paintball career remain unresolved.
These include:
- His earliest paintball team
- Complete professional and amateur team history
- His original position and playing role
- Verified tournament victories and championships
- Exact relationship with Hostile Kids
- Founding and membership history of Trose Krew
- Original interviews and magazine features
- Date of retirement from professional competition, if applicable
The available sources establish his historical involvement and cultural associations but do not support a complete tournament career chronology.
See also
- Trose Krew
- Hostile Kids
- HK Army
- Agg
- Streetball
- SC Village
- PBNation
- Paintball Sports Promotions
- History of tournament paintball
- Paintball in California
References
- "The 50 Greatest Paintball Players of All-Time", Quinn Nadu, Iconic Paintball, 12 September 2021. Includes Jules Foote among additional elite-level professional players recognised outside the numbered top 50.
- "PBNation", AR15.com, 2025. Retrospective community discussion mentioning Jules Foote and the original HK scene.
- "Jules Foote", LinkedIn. Public profile identifying Jules Richard Foote and an association with TroseKr3w.
- "PBLeagues Historical Team Profile", PBLeagues. Tournament database containing a Jules Foote entry dated 26 June 2005 for the PSP Chicago Open.
- "Streetball", Urban Dictionary, entry by reactionkilla, 13 May 2005. Historical user-generated slang entry mentioning Jules Foote.
- "Throwback to Me and the Boys at CalJam 2004 Maybe", r/paintball, June 2023. Retrospective discussion mentioning Foote and the Southern California tournament scene.