Florentino Mendoza's Cornhole Biography

Eric Zocklein

I am ACL Pro Eric Zocklein from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.

Like many, I started in the backyard with friends. I was beating them in horseshoes so they pulled out the game cornhole. I enjoyed the game so much that I bought my own set and practiced a lot until I started beating them at that also.

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.

Wylan Hess

I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Wylan Hess from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole.

Trey Hunt

I am ACL Pro Trey Hunt from the Southeast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.

I started playing cornhole in April 2019 and became a Pro this year, 2021. Signed with Kontraband for the 2021-22 season and my pro partner this year will be Kamryn Belvin

Tom Walter

I am ACL Pro Tom Walter from the Great Lakes Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. I started out like most people, playing cornhole (or "bags as we called it) in my back yard or up at my cabin with corn filled bags against family members. I was always pretty good at it so I joined a local league and then entered my first ACL regional where I quickly discovered I really wasn't that good. Sure I was competitive, but it was very apparent that I was not in the same ball park as the local studs! However, I became hooked on the ACL and with the regional competition and I slowly but surely improved to where I began winning or placing high in most of the tournaments I entered. I then began going to the ACL nationals to compete and became even more hooked on the game. I have been fortunate to be able to retire from my job several years ago which has allowed me more time to practice - and that certainly has improved my game as well. I am truly a living example of the ACL's saying that "Anyone can play and anyone can win".

Pj Sarro

I am ACL Pro PJ Sarro from the Northeast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. I probably started like everyone else did , in the backyard at cookouts messing around over a few drinks , then my dad decided to raise money for the VFW that he worked at by having a cornhole tournament. A local board maker let him borrow boards for being able to put a table up to showcase his company in return, 2 guys showed up and cleaned up on all of us only giving up 2 points the whole tournament ( happened to be against me and my partner ). After the tournament one of those guys came up to be and said “ why haven’t I seen you around before you're pretty good” my response was “ I didn’t know cornhole was a thing outside of cookouts” , fast forward about 2-3 months I went to a byop tournament being held by the guys that let us borrow there boards, let’s just say it didn’t go to well,I then thought damn I’m not that good at this so i started to practice a little here and a little there. Until our Regional singles tournament which was a split tournament doubles were in one spot and singles was the next day on the marina where they film Wicked Tuna , so I went and played and finished 5th in singles just in the money. The hard work is starting to pay off , so I continued to play in every weekly blind draw and every tournament I can make and here I am now fast forward a year being able to sign Pro with the ACL

Kyle Malone

I am Kyle Mayday Malone ACL Pro from the Southeast Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. My favorite aspect about this sport is the amazing people it has brought into my life. It’s not just a group of people, it’s a family. When I first started at a local bar as no more than an amateur, the crowd welcomed me and approached me with tips and advice to help my game. Now from there I’m on the pro circuit looking to be a world champion. Outside of that though my main hobbies are softball and fishing naturally since I do live in Florida. Without cornhole I honestly do not know what I would do on the weekends or even during the week anymore. At this point, I couldn’t imagine not playing.

Kamryn Belvin

I am ACL Pro Kamryn Belvin from the Atlantic Conference and this is my story of how I became an professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. When I met my boyfriend he played all the time and I got tired of watching so I ended up starting to play as well