Learning that life really is a pitch!
I don't mean to brag, but I'm a lucky man. For over 2 1/2 years now I've....

...worked 60 extra hours a week at a second job that pays nothing but a few beers.

...mortgaged my house - again.

...burned through my retirement savings (don't tell my kids)

...tempted the considerable wrath of a very, very, very understanding wife (hi honey!)

And you know what? I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Being the president and founder of American Cornhole LLC and the American Cornhole Organization (ACO) means more to me than I can explain. I'm building the ACO for all the rabid cornhole players out there. People like you who love the sport as much as I do.

I want the sport of cornhole to be huge. Not county fair arm wrestling huge. I mean competitive eating huge. Ultimate fighting huge. The X-Games of the backyard.

Because I believe in it so much, I've made some sacrificies. Like weekends, two-ply toilet paper and untainted meat. Not complaining, just letting you know where I am coming from.

There's no way ACO ever gets done without you guys & gals. It just wouldn't happen. This blog is the story of how we're growing this sport together. I want to share the story and bring you along. Check in often to see what's going on. Cause we're in this together.

ACO needs charter members and $$$.

I'm sure my story could buy me a beer or two at the local pub. As tempting as that sounds, I'd rather have the money go to the ACO.

I've always been straight with you guys, so here's the deal. I'm asking you to help fund the ACO as a special Charter Member.

Instead of buying me a beer, Please mail me a contribution (make checks payable to American Cornhole LLC) and help support the cornhole movement, mail to:

American Cornhole LLC / PO Box 978 / Milford, OH 45150

I only ask that you try and make your contribution as large as you possibly can, but every $1.00 counts so whether you mail $1.00 or $100.00 we'll greatly appreciate it......we are in this together and you can proudly say I'm an American Cornholer. So contribute today to help us continue the movement to make American Cornhole the next great American Pastime....

I will be very thankful for anything you can afford to send.

And for you Cornhole Crazies that really help support the cause with a $10.00 or more contribution I'll even throw in:

A FREE YEAR ACO MEMBERSHIP ($15.00 value) - if not already a member
A CHARTER MEMBERSHIP CARD
A LIFE'S A PITCH BUMBER STICKER
AND YOUR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO OUR ACO BOARD OF FAME

One day in the future you'll be watching the ACO U.S. Nationals on ESPN2, and you'll be able to say "I was part of that!" And I'll be right there with you.

GAME ON!