Cody Henderson's Cornhole Biography

Jamie Graham

I am Jamie Graham ACL Pro from the Carolina Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. I started throwing at age 16, at a family reunion - saw some boards, had no idea what they were and just started messing around. After that, my brother and I started playing at home, then practicing and competing locally. Next thing I know, it got real competitive. Won my first tournament in Foley, AL a year later and then on to the ACO and now at home in the ACL.

Reuben Snyder

I am ACL Pro Reuben Snyder from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL. Like many back yard parties to pre game tail gating.

Brandon Corwin

I am ACL Pro Brandon Corwin from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. I started playing about 12 years ago while home on leave from the military. My buddy asked me to play some Cornhole with him and immediately I had the same response as many others when first asked to play Cornhole “WTH is wrong with you?” LOL. After figuring out what he was talking about I was hooked. We eventually started a blind draw league at our local tavern in Mansfield, Ohio when I finished my active duty stent. I learned very quickly that I had a hell of a lot of work to do because I was getting my butt kicked. Being super competitive in no matter what I do, I started training if you will? I would play in as many blind draws and local tournaments that I could find as well as play in the back yard as much as possible. That eventually got me to where I’m at today. I am a third year ACL Pro and 2018-2019 ACL Pro invitational champion. I’m ready for this years action.
IT’S GO TIME!!!

Ryan Smith

I am ACL Pro Ryan Smith from the Atlantic Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.

My brother Shawn Smith got me involved playing competitively and things basically took off from there. I wanted to be able to compete and beat the top guys in my area so I purchased a set of boards & bags to practice. About 4 years later, here I am, recognized as one of the top players in the country and striving for more.

Raul Chavez

I am ACL Pro Raul Chavez from the Southwest Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.

I starting playing cornhole while at softball tournaments and figured I was good enough to compete in a league but boy was I wrong. We got stomped our very 1st league. It made me want to work hard and that's exactly what I did. The hard work paid off because 2 years later, I am an ACL Pro!

Andy Noyes

I am ACL Pro Andy Noyes from the Atlantic Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. I started after being an avid bowler. Started about 10 years ago playing backyard games. Then throwing in some charity tournaments. About 4 years ago I started getting into the competitive nature of the game and have loved it since.

Shawn Smith

I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Shawn Smith from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole.
Couple of buddies thought it be fun to sign up for this cornhole tournament at our local bar. My partner and I ended up finishing 2nd out of 25 teams. I started the winter of 2021 going to a weekly Mid-Penn blind draw. After building some confidence, I started traveling around and throwing with all kinds of great people.

Mark Burgess

I am TeamAddicts Sponsored Player Mark Burgess and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. Some time in 2018, Derek Coffin called and asked me if I wanted to play some cornhole. There was a bring your own partner tournament that was a fundraiser and little experience, we managed to come in 2nd place. Wicked Cornhole was running a beginners game that was posted on Facebook and  I thought it sounded like a great idea and a good excuse to get out of the house. I had a blast playing and what I really enjoyed were all the people I met. From that point, I was hooked and addicted to the game and the family atmosphere.