AJ Sims's Cornhole Biography

Bret Guy

I am ACL Pro Bret Guy from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. I got started playing cornhole when I was 11 years old. My dad (Matt Guy) was practicing in my grandpa's barn one day and I walked in to see what he was doing. I asked him if I could throw with him and I picked the throwing style up pretty much immediately and have been playing ever since. Formerly an ACO Pro, I switched over to an ACL Pro for this 2020/21 season.

Florentino Mendoza

I am ACL Pro Florentino Mendoza from the West Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.

I started playing cornhole in 2017. I originally played horseshoe’s in California and when I moved to Arizona in 2017, my cousin introduced me to Cornhole. I started playing in tournaments and being very competitive. Then I started practicing to master the game. In 2021/2022 my hard work paid off when I was selected for the ACL Pro Development Cup.

Jeremy Schermerhorn

I am ACL Pro Jeremy Schermerhorn from the Great Lakes Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. Went to a local F.O.E. club to play in a $5 round robin style format tournament. Met Chas Tower, owner of Blue Collar Cornhole, and he invited me to try the competitive/advanced world of the ACL. Four years later and I made Pro Status!

Gage Landis

I am ACL Pro Gage Landis from the Mideast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.

I started playing cornhole back when COVID-19 started, but really started taking it serious last winter. I won my first ever cornhole tournament exactly a year before becoming a pro.

Connie Altice

I am Connie Altice, ACL Pro from the Mideast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player in the American Cornhole League.

Mcgwire Shepherd

I am ACL Pro Mcgwire Shepherd from the West Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL. I was introduced to the game through the father of an ex-girlfriend. Stumbled upon it and it was perfect for my competitive outlet.

Yetty Irwan

I am ACL Pro Yetty Irwan from the Mountain South Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. My now-husband, Harry Stoltzfus, moved to Colorado with me in 2017 and set up a cornhole court in the basement. Eventually I joined him during his practice session and started throwing bags with him at the local league and tournaments. When he qualified to be an ACL Pro for 2019-2020 season, he convinced me to be his pro doubles partner.

Austin Kipple

I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Austin Kipple and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. Started off playing cornhole with my family when we would go camping over the summer then my neighbors Mike and Lea Kitzmiller, former ACL Pros, got me into the competitive cornhole. I was shocked when I found out how big cornhole was just over a year ago when I started. After my first blind draw and meeting the nicest group of people ever at cornhole, I quickly became passionate for this sport and only strive to be better every day.