Tae Harris's Cornhole Biography

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".

Chris Tornatola

I am ACL Pro Chris Tornatola from the Northeast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. My friend called me and asked me to meet him out and about. He wanted to show me this new game. Told me I was gonna love it. Had no idea what it was going to turn into.

Hunter Eveler

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

Nate Stevens

I am ACL Pro Nate Stevens from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. I started playing like 14 years ago in my back yard with my dad. Me and him played in local tournaments for a long time until he quit playing. About 3 years ago I wanted to play competitively and travel some. So I did and I was hooked ever since.

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.

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.

Dean Norton

I am ACL Pro Dean Norton from the Northwest Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL

The first time a I played cornhole was about 2 years ago in the backyard at my parents house at a family BBQ. I played for hours that day and just was not very good at it. My competitive side took over a little bit and I went out and bought regulation boards and bags. As soon as I got everything in the mail I took a week of vacation off work and I played 7 days straight about 12 hours a day and I was finally able to throw a flat bag. I watched a ton of cornhole videos on you tube and any where else I could find it to try and learn the strategy aspect of the game. I find now that the more I practice the better I continue to get. It has sense took off for me and I am enjoying every minute of it. The people that I have met throughout my travels is honestly the best part.

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.