I am ACL Pro Clayton Robertson from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL. My story is similar to many others, started throwing a few bags at a BBQ and fell in love with the game.
I am ACL Pro Kevin Todd from the MidEast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.
I started by playing in the backyard with my wife and friends which led to eventually going to a few blind draws and winning the first one I attended. From there I was hooked and have been playing competitively for the past 4 years! Being from Lancaster, PA I have a lot of great competitors in the area and that has forced me to step my game up. In 2021, I was selected to be a part of the PDC
I am ACL Pro Nico Mireles from the Great Lakes Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL.
If it wasn’t for COVID, I wouldn’t be playing Cornhole. I was hardcore into shooting pool and traveled to many tournaments to do so. Obviously, Coronavirus happened and the bars closed down so pool was put on hold. So me being me I had to find something else to play. I used to play Cornhole 10 years ago but I got a girlfriend (now wife) and stepped away from the game. Fast forward 8 years and I saw cornhole on ESPN. I thought to myself I can do that and googled how to get into playing competitively. Turns out there was a conference that next weekend so I decided to go. David Morse was taking signups and asked my skill level. I asked him what’s the highest level I can play in. Then the first person I saw playing was Jay Rubin and I knew I was in trouble that day. I went through a lot of whoopings to get where I’m at now. Now, David Morse is a good buddy of mine and Jay Rubin took me under his wing.
I am ACL Pro Joe Kniesteadt from the Great Lakes Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL
Started with my grandpa when I was 6. Always played at family events but never knew anything about the ACL until 2018. My competitive cornhole career got started at Ts Roadhouse where I started my first league. From there I fell in love with the game and started to go to more and more events. In 2021 I made into the pro division for the first time.
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.
I am Jay Jaiprashad, ACL Pro from the Northeast Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player in the American Cornhole League.
I am TeamAddicts Sponsored Player Rod Jara and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I got started in cornhole in 2018 when my g/f's mom at the time used to bartend at the Lacey Elks. She told us about a cornhole league starting up and wanted to see if we were interested. Up to this point, I had maybe thrown 5 cornhole bags in my life at backyard BBQ’s. Needless to say, it was something completely new to us. Nevertheless, we joined the league as it was something new and social for us to do. My first season, I was BAD. If I landed 1 bag on the board out of 10 throws, I was happy. The league was run by some great people that are still close to us today. By the end of the 1st season i had developed some what of a flat bag and knew I wanted to give it another go. So we came back for our 2nd season. That's when I started learning more and applying more of my time to the game. I would ask everyone questions about how they threw, they would teach me how to stand, the hold, the release, etc. I really enjoyed it, even though I wasn't very good. By our 3rd season, I finished top 5 in our league and that's when i started playing in cornhole tournaments around NJ. I would partner up with guys from my own league. Everywhere I'd go, I'd get rocked. But i enjoyed playing and learning so I kept at it. I then joined the ACL and played in the competitive division for a year. I won numerous regionals in singles, until our director bumped me up to advanced in 2020. Covid then hit, and everything went virtual. That's when I would practice 5+ hours a day in my backyard. I LOVED practicing! I would take the fastest bags i had, all the way to the slowest bags, and i would make myself adjust to the conditions. The ACL then opened things up again and we started going to conferences and opens all around the country to compete against better competition. I now play in the advanced division and hope to work my way up to the PRO division soon.
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.
I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Ashley Brown from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I got started playing cornhole in a social league with friends and quickly caught the bug. I bought some bags and a set of boards and started hauling them around with me to my other league sports - kickball and softball at the time. My friends and teammates were always practicing in between games and I just loved playing - I needed more cornhole in my life! I wandered into an ACL Regional back in October 2021, not realizing how quickly I'd be put to shame... And I was. To this day, my cornhole friends and I still joke about how awful I was at that Regional ("It was real bad..."), but it just made me work harder, practice longer and want it more! Playing this game has been difficult, but rewarding, and I love it. I guess you can say I'm a #CornholeAddict
I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Josh Kipple from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole.
I started out just playing at a campground we have a permanent site at and really enjoyed playing . From there I went to my first bigger tournament which was a ACL regional and quickly realized that I was not playing at camp anymore ! Everyone there was so good and making amazing shots and I was like how .. wait .. what?? So that's when I said I can do that and over the last year I put a lot of time and dedication to the sport and started winning a lot of tournaments including some regionals.
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.
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I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Greyson Waller from the Atlantic Conference and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I got started playing cornhole down at the campground I go to and everyone was playing down there so I figured I could give it a try. That's when I fell in love with the game
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.
I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Joshua Slocum from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I started playing cornhole in between softball games while at tournaments. Once the winter rolled around I joined my first league with NEPA cornhole and from there the rest was history.
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.
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.
I am TeamAddicts Brand Ambassador Wilbur McDonald and this is my story of how I started playing cornhole. I started playing cornhole with one of the best people I ever met in my life who unfortunately passed away in 2017. His name was Travis Story. I moved to Virginia in search of a better life and I was fortunate to meet Travis and his family! He was playing this game with bean bags one day and I had no clue what he was doing! He invited me over and taught me the game! I fell in love with it! After he passed away, I decided that one day was going to look on google and see if there was any place that played. I found a tournament in VA Beach and decided to try it out! When I arrived I had no clue how competitive this game really was! I met Jordan Camba and Frank Modlin that day! Jordan told me of other places in the area to play and from there I was able to meet Allan Rockwell, who became a very good friend of mine as well, and I started playing competitively! Rocky was running blind draws out of Eagles Nest in Chesapeake, VA at that time! We became good friends and he would invite me on trips to ACL events he was going to so I could play too! I fell in love even more with this game and I’ve been addicted ever since!!
I started playing Cornhole while camping and at family parties and gatherings. That lead into finding some small bar leagues which turned into locals, regionals, conferences and opens. I've played for about 10-12 years but competitively for only about 4. Had a couple close friends as my partners but my favorite partner to compete with is my sons CJ and Cameron. My wife travels with me to tournaments and is my biggest cheerleader and statistician. We make the best of cornhole weekends by camping near tournaments or being "tourists" in whatever town we are in. I've met so many people through the Cornhole community that are such great friends now. In 2020 we moved from Maryland (Mid-Atlantic conference) to Florida. We never skipped a beat after finding all he places to play Cornhole down here. Meeting Dave at Cornhole Addicts several years ago at COBS in Philly was a blessing not only for sponsorship but for a great friendship as well!
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Cornhole Addicts Sponsorship for Team Cornhole Addicts
Everyday we get a handful of messages asking how to get a sponsorship to join Team Cornhole Addicts so hopefully this will answer the questions.
Cornhole Addicts focus is to support those that support us. We do not only sponsor the professional players but also non-professional players in all levels of the game. Without the non-pros, the game of cornhole would not survive.
What is sponsorship?
Before we get into the “how to get sponsored”, let’s talk about what player sponsorship is. It is not all about us giving you free stuff, we need to get a return on our investment. Sponsorship needs to be a two-way street. It is a partnership between a company and a player and it has to add mutual value for both parties involved.
Before you ask for a player sponsorship, ask yourself this, what value am I going to bring to that company?
A while back we wrote a very good article which talks about your responsibility as a sponsored player. We suggest you go check that out so you know exactly what you are getting into before asking. It is a huge commitment for you. After we make a deal and you agree, our job is done but your job has just started and doesn’t end until the terms set in the contract. https://www.cornholeaddicts.com/cornhole-life/mutual-benefits-of-sponsorship/
What do we gain from sponsorship?
We are seeking players that are going to get our brand maximum exposure on a nationwide level. So if you’re a player and you only stay in your local area playing tournaments and blind draws then that really doesn’t offer any benefit for us. It’s hard to offer that person cash and apparel when it’s only going to be seen by the same eyes each week.
But, if you’re a player that likes to travel and loves to compete in big tournaments then you are the type of player we are looking for to represent our brand. Whether it is a player sponsorship deal or a brand ambassador, both are just as important and a brand ambassador today could be a sponsored player tomorrow.
How do I get a sponsorship?
As we stated earlier in our mission statement, we support those that support us. Which means, we are more likely to support a player that already purchased some apparel and has been winning and wearing it and tagging us! If a spot opens up, we are going to seek that person first over the guy who just heard of us from a buddy. BUT, that doesn’t mean we can sponsor every Addict out there. After all, we are in business to make money and our budget is only so big.
If after reading everything you feel you are a perfect fit for our brand, fill out our application. Sorry, at this time we are not accepting anymore applications
While TeamAddicts sponsorship is important, working together with leagues and other companies will increase both of our chances of success. Leagues are super important in this growth and require amazing people to run them. Some of the best players in the game today came from good leagues that helped mold them in the great players they are. Be sure to let your league/tournament directors how much you appreciate all their hard work and time.
Here is a piece of advice I give to every new player: pick a brand that you want to get behind and rep the heck out of them. Do it because you love what they stand for, not because you are looking for something in return. Buy a jersey, hat, t-shirt or whatever and wear it all the time. Tag the company in all your social media posts and become a member of the AddictsFamily first. But, do it because you believe in the brand. Because we are not offering a guarantee of sponsorship at all, just giving you the tools to have a better chance.
! Everyone there was so good and making amazing shots and I was like how .. wait .. what?? So that's when I said I can do that and over the last year I put a lot of time and dedication to the sport and started winning a lot of tournaments including some regionals.
