Jimmy Youmans's Cornhole Biography

Matt Guy

I am Matt Guy ACL Pro from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. Former horseshoe pitcher that switched over to cornhole. Began playing in tournaments since the year 2000. Formerly an ACO Pro and switched over to an ACL Pro in the 2020/21 season.

Emory Parker

I am Emory Parker 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. Went to South Bend, Indiana when I was 11 for a Florida State - Notre Dame football game. I had never seen cornhole before that and immediately fell in love. Upon returning home I built a set of boards with my Dad and it became a staple at our tailgates indefinitely. After graduating from Florida State, I moved to South Florida where I was looking for ways to meet people. I ran across South Florida Cornhole and went out for my first tournament that night. The rest was history as I began traveling out of town for tournaments and competing against the best in the state, and eventually the country.

As much as I love competing, for me Cornhole is all about the people you meet. Everyone has so much fun and enjoys being around one another. I cannot say enough about the people I have met from this game AKA "my cornhole fam."

Jordon Popp

I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Jordon Popp and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I started playing at family gathering. I eventually found a local blind draw which I ended up going 0-2 but I was instantly hooked on the game and the cornhole family.

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.

Lori Dool

I am ACL Pro Lori Dool 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 college to win gift cards at Buffalo Wild Wings on football Sundays but did not start playing competitively with South Florida Cornhole until November 2017. Cornhole is an engaging sport that incorporates talent, skill, and mental toughness that has taken this hobby to something that I never expected. To be an ACL Pro is an incredible opportunity to travel, meet some of the best people, and to inspire others to play.

Jackie Sayasone

I am ACL Pro Jackie Sayasone from the Midwest Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. I was playing at a local bar league, when I met some players that told me about a blind draw event. I thought I was good at cornhole because I was the one who always won at backyard parties or tailgates. So I showed up to my first ACL event and kind of laughed at everyone that had their own bags.
Well, I got my butt whooped and was annoyed. I didn't want to see the disappointment when a player drew me, lol -so as competitive as I am, I decided to buy my own set of bags and practice on my own time. It took me a week to get it all down. Since then I just kept growing as a player. I went out to compete at the World Championships last season, there was a really strong, and special cornhole culture there, and I knew I wanted to be a part of that vibe. Eight months later, here I am! :)

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.

Kaeden Moore

I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Kaeden Moore and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I got started just throwing bags and practicing while my parents played in their weekly leagues. Whenever a board came available I was there practicing until one day they felt I was ready to start playing in blind draws with them and everyone else.