Getting to Know...Sonny Seyler
Greater Omaha Leagues: When did you start playing darts and who/what got you into the sport?
Sonny Seyler: “I started 16 years ago. Got started by just hanging out in the bar and some buddy’s asked me to join a league.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues after so many years?
Sonny Seyler: “I stay involved for the friends and new faces that you see and meet…plus I like to win when I can.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you have been on?
Sonny Seyler: “The most fun team would have to be back in the day with my buddy Joe Algya and my dad. Everyone was out to have a good time and it didn’t matter if we won or lost.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What was the best team you were ever on?
Sonny Seyler: “The best team ever is hard to say, there have been a lot of them. They were all the best in their own way.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
Sonny Seyler: “I have several memories, but I would have to say when you go to a tournament and beat the best guy in the place.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
Sonny Seyler: “My biggest achievement would be getting where I am at now, a 2.8 MPR and holding it…never going down or up, just being able to throw the same is great.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?
Sonny Seyler: “There are a lot of players that have it in them to shoot better than they do; they just need more practice.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.
Sonny Seyler: “Wow. The best player I’ve played against is hard, since there’s been a few…lately I would have to say Steve Garrean Jr. or Donnie Nippert. Those two stick out in my head right now.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?
Sonny Seyler: “The only thing I would change about the leagues is to find a way to attract more players and keep the number of teams higher, so you play different people all of the time.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
Sonny Seyler: “I would recommend our leagues, they are fun. You go different places if you want to and pay back is better than other leagues’.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future interview?
Sonny Seyler: “I would like you to interview everyone. They will all have a different opinion and thought about the game.”
Sonny Seyler: “I started 16 years ago. Got started by just hanging out in the bar and some buddy’s asked me to join a league.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues after so many years?
Sonny Seyler: “I stay involved for the friends and new faces that you see and meet…plus I like to win when I can.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you have been on?
Sonny Seyler: “The most fun team would have to be back in the day with my buddy Joe Algya and my dad. Everyone was out to have a good time and it didn’t matter if we won or lost.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What was the best team you were ever on?
Sonny Seyler: “The best team ever is hard to say, there have been a lot of them. They were all the best in their own way.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
Sonny Seyler: “I have several memories, but I would have to say when you go to a tournament and beat the best guy in the place.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
Sonny Seyler: “My biggest achievement would be getting where I am at now, a 2.8 MPR and holding it…never going down or up, just being able to throw the same is great.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?
Sonny Seyler: “There are a lot of players that have it in them to shoot better than they do; they just need more practice.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.
Sonny Seyler: “Wow. The best player I’ve played against is hard, since there’s been a few…lately I would have to say Steve Garrean Jr. or Donnie Nippert. Those two stick out in my head right now.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?
Sonny Seyler: “The only thing I would change about the leagues is to find a way to attract more players and keep the number of teams higher, so you play different people all of the time.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
Sonny Seyler: “I would recommend our leagues, they are fun. You go different places if you want to and pay back is better than other leagues’.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future interview?
Sonny Seyler: “I would like you to interview everyone. They will all have a different opinion and thought about the game.”
Getting to Know...Shaun Christiansen
Greater Omaha Leagues: When did you start playing darts and who/what got you into the sport?
Shaun Christiansen: “I started throwing for fun with my brother when I was 10, when we went to dinner at bar & grills.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues?
Shaun Christiansen: “I have only played in league since the start of the last winter league; not quite a year, but I keep throwing, because I like the competition and meet new people in the travel leagues.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you have been on?
Shaun Christiansen: “Cigar Factory ‘BeBe’s Kids’ with Matt Winters and GuyScrivner.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
Shaun Christiansen: “Thus far I would have to say throwing my first white horse.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
Shaun Christiansen: “Winning the Stoli’s 10.0 Team Tournament and earning the Cass County Dart league Very Improved Player Award.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?
Shaun Christiansen: “Steve Garrean Jr.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.
Shaun Christiansen: “Ken Rayfield. He is very accurate and there isn’t too many times that he misses what he is going for.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?
Shaun Christiansen: “More games and no equalizer.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
Shaun Christiansen: “Yes I would, because it’s good fun with good people.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future
interview?
Shaun Christiansen: “Mr. Ken Rayfield.”
Shaun Christiansen: “I started throwing for fun with my brother when I was 10, when we went to dinner at bar & grills.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues?
Shaun Christiansen: “I have only played in league since the start of the last winter league; not quite a year, but I keep throwing, because I like the competition and meet new people in the travel leagues.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you have been on?
Shaun Christiansen: “Cigar Factory ‘BeBe’s Kids’ with Matt Winters and GuyScrivner.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
Shaun Christiansen: “Thus far I would have to say throwing my first white horse.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
Shaun Christiansen: “Winning the Stoli’s 10.0 Team Tournament and earning the Cass County Dart league Very Improved Player Award.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?
Shaun Christiansen: “Steve Garrean Jr.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.
Shaun Christiansen: “Ken Rayfield. He is very accurate and there isn’t too many times that he misses what he is going for.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?
Shaun Christiansen: “More games and no equalizer.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
Shaun Christiansen: “Yes I would, because it’s good fun with good people.”
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future
interview?
Shaun Christiansen: “Mr. Ken Rayfield.”
Getting to Know...Jason "Razor" Gressman
Greater Omaha Leagues: When did you start playing darts and who/what got you into the sport?
Jason Gressman: "I threw my first dart in 1995 after going to a bar that sponsored us for a slow-pitch softball league. My roommate bought a dart board for our house the following week. I threw my first league in 1996 after I stumbled across my first LOD tournament and drew a good partner. We won that tournament, and he asked me to start throwing league with him."
Greater Omaha Leagues: How did you get the nickname "Razor"?
Jason Gressman: "Ugh....I wish I had some cool reason to give for it. I kinda want to make something up so it seems cooler than it actually is. A friend of mine that I met in Des Moines right after I started playing darts, Kurt Walker, invited me to his father's bar to practice darts. A bunch of people showed up and we started playing money games. We also drank...a lot. He got a little intoxicated and tried to get my attention by shortening my last name to Gresser, but everyone heard Razor, and it just stuck."
Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues after so many years?
Jason Gressman: "I enjoy the competition, the friendships, meeting new people, and getting people to sign up for their first league. I have gone to many LODs and drawn people that either just started playing or have never played. We have managed to make into the money on several of those occassions, and at that point, I know that there is a new dart player in the world!"
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you’ve been on?
Jason Gressman: "Wow. Every team that I have been on has been fun. I threw with Larry Runge for a very long time, and we always had a blast. I loved throwing with 'The Husbands' team. I am currently throwing with Ron Taylor, and we always have a good time. If you don't have fun throwing, you shouldn't BE throwing."
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
Jason Gressman: "Winning my first World Championship with my wife, and then winning my second one less than 12 hours later with my friends."
Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
Jason Gressman: "See reply to previous question."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?
Jason Gressman: "Until this session, I would have said me. I also think that Rock is a better player than his average indicates. His average is what it is, but he tends to hit big rounds at the best possible time."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.
Jason Gressman: "Ummmm....so many to mention here. Best I have played against would probably be Manny Jimenez. When I throw over a 6 average in Cricket and am not even in the game, that is impressive. Locally, Ken Rayfield and Anthony Croker are the 2 that i would throw with any time because they hit clutch darts on top of having high averages. Not much shakes those guys."
Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?
Jason Gressman: "The way equalizers are handled. I don't agree with giving marks and points to people. That does not make them better players. Give them extra darts at the beginning of the games. That way they are given an advantage, but they still have to hit what they throw at. That will help make them better than just being given marks/points."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
Jason Gressman: "I constantly recommend Greater Omaha to dart players. I think that I have managed to bring more than a handful over from NTS. G.O. takes care of their players, as well as opening tournaments up to other players that are not a part of their league. Their payouts are better, and the people that run the leagues seem to listen to the players, even if they don't agree with them."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future interview?
Jason Gressman: "I think that Larry Runge would be a good person to interview."
Jason Gressman: "I threw my first dart in 1995 after going to a bar that sponsored us for a slow-pitch softball league. My roommate bought a dart board for our house the following week. I threw my first league in 1996 after I stumbled across my first LOD tournament and drew a good partner. We won that tournament, and he asked me to start throwing league with him."
Greater Omaha Leagues: How did you get the nickname "Razor"?
Jason Gressman: "Ugh....I wish I had some cool reason to give for it. I kinda want to make something up so it seems cooler than it actually is. A friend of mine that I met in Des Moines right after I started playing darts, Kurt Walker, invited me to his father's bar to practice darts. A bunch of people showed up and we started playing money games. We also drank...a lot. He got a little intoxicated and tried to get my attention by shortening my last name to Gresser, but everyone heard Razor, and it just stuck."
Greater Omaha Leagues: What keeps you involved in the dart leagues after so many years?
Jason Gressman: "I enjoy the competition, the friendships, meeting new people, and getting people to sign up for their first league. I have gone to many LODs and drawn people that either just started playing or have never played. We have managed to make into the money on several of those occassions, and at that point, I know that there is a new dart player in the world!"
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is the most fun team that you’ve been on?
Jason Gressman: "Wow. Every team that I have been on has been fun. I threw with Larry Runge for a very long time, and we always had a blast. I loved throwing with 'The Husbands' team. I am currently throwing with Ron Taylor, and we always have a good time. If you don't have fun throwing, you shouldn't BE throwing."
Greater Omaha Leagues: What is your best dart-related memory?
Jason Gressman: "Winning my first World Championship with my wife, and then winning my second one less than 12 hours later with my friends."
Greater Omaha Leagues: What are your biggest achievements thus far in your dart career?
Jason Gressman: "See reply to previous question."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who do you feel is a much better player than their average indicates?
Jason Gressman: "Until this session, I would have said me. I also think that Rock is a better player than his average indicates. His average is what it is, but he tends to hit big rounds at the best possible time."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you consider to be the best player you’ve ever played with or against? Explain.
Jason Gressman: "Ummmm....so many to mention here. Best I have played against would probably be Manny Jimenez. When I throw over a 6 average in Cricket and am not even in the game, that is impressive. Locally, Ken Rayfield and Anthony Croker are the 2 that i would throw with any time because they hit clutch darts on top of having high averages. Not much shakes those guys."
Greater Omaha Leagues: If you could change anything about the local dart leagues, what would it be?
Jason Gressman: "The way equalizers are handled. I don't agree with giving marks and points to people. That does not make them better players. Give them extra darts at the beginning of the games. That way they are given an advantage, but they still have to hit what they throw at. That will help make them better than just being given marks/points."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Would you recommend our leagues to players? Why or why not?
Jason Gressman: "I constantly recommend Greater Omaha to dart players. I think that I have managed to bring more than a handful over from NTS. G.O. takes care of their players, as well as opening tournaments up to other players that are not a part of their league. Their payouts are better, and the people that run the leagues seem to listen to the players, even if they don't agree with them."
Greater Omaha Leagues: Who would you like to see us feature in a future interview?
Jason Gressman: "I think that Larry Runge would be a good person to interview."
Getting to Know...Craig Hall
I had a chance to sit down with Craig Hall and ask him a few questions to allow players the chance to get to know him better. Here were his responses:
When did you join the league?
Craig: “The first season I played was when I was 14 yrs old, but then didn’t play league again until a couple years ago.”
What made you decide to join the league?
Craig: “The first time was because my aunt Julie needed someone, but then decided to play again a few years ago for a night out and really enjoyed it.”
What keeps you in the league?
Craig: “I have fun playing darts. The people are cool and it’s a cheap night out.”
What would you say is the most fun team you’ve played on?
Craig: “They’ve all been fun. Probably when I played with Julie Garrean, Tim Isham & Gary Foster in Bronze League.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Craig: “Actually winning a game against Ken Quade & Wes Babcock, you have to love Equalizer.”
What changes would you make if you were in charge?
Craig: “None. I love the leagues.”
Would you recommend our leagues to new players?
Craig: “I always do. The leagues are fun for everyone if they give it a chance.”
When did you join the league?
Craig: “The first season I played was when I was 14 yrs old, but then didn’t play league again until a couple years ago.”
What made you decide to join the league?
Craig: “The first time was because my aunt Julie needed someone, but then decided to play again a few years ago for a night out and really enjoyed it.”
What keeps you in the league?
Craig: “I have fun playing darts. The people are cool and it’s a cheap night out.”
What would you say is the most fun team you’ve played on?
Craig: “They’ve all been fun. Probably when I played with Julie Garrean, Tim Isham & Gary Foster in Bronze League.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Craig: “Actually winning a game against Ken Quade & Wes Babcock, you have to love Equalizer.”
What changes would you make if you were in charge?
Craig: “None. I love the leagues.”
Would you recommend our leagues to new players?
Craig: “I always do. The leagues are fun for everyone if they give it a chance.”
- August 2011- "Getting to Know Tim Isham"
I had a chance to sit down with Tim Isham and ask him a few
questions to allow players the chance to get to know him better. Here were his
responses:
When did you join the league?
Tim: “2005”
What made you decide to join the league?
Tim: “Julie Garrean would sit with me before work in the mornings and
tell me about the league the night before.”
What is the thing that has kept you in the league all this time?
Tim: “I enjoy shooting darts and its kind of the “thing” to do in the family I became part of.”
What would you say is the most fun team you’ve played on?
Tim: “I would have to say it was when I played with Julie Garrean, Lori Garner & Gary Foster. That season was loaded with memories.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Tim: “I haven’t achieved it yet.”
What changes would you make if you were in charge?
Tim: “I would think about trying a capped league instead of equalizer. Make a team cap & see what kind of teams would be formed.”
Who would you like to see featured like this in the future?
Tim: “I would like to see Bev Halagarda featured.”
questions to allow players the chance to get to know him better. Here were his
responses:
When did you join the league?
Tim: “2005”
What made you decide to join the league?
Tim: “Julie Garrean would sit with me before work in the mornings and
tell me about the league the night before.”
What is the thing that has kept you in the league all this time?
Tim: “I enjoy shooting darts and its kind of the “thing” to do in the family I became part of.”
What would you say is the most fun team you’ve played on?
Tim: “I would have to say it was when I played with Julie Garrean, Lori Garner & Gary Foster. That season was loaded with memories.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Tim: “I haven’t achieved it yet.”
What changes would you make if you were in charge?
Tim: “I would think about trying a capped league instead of equalizer. Make a team cap & see what kind of teams would be formed.”
Who would you like to see featured like this in the future?
Tim: “I would like to see Bev Halagarda featured.”
Getting to Know...Terril Kennedy
I had a chance to sit down with Terril Kennedy and ask her a few questions to allow players the chance to get to know her better. Here were her responses:
When did you join the league?
Terril: “The first season I played was in 1999 and it was a blast!”
What made you decide to join the league?
Terril: “Julie Garrean needed a fun team and apparently I fit that description, which is a good thing since fun was what I was wanting.”
What keeps you in the league?
Terril: “I really enjoy darts, meeting new people and playing in Luck of the Draw tournaments.”
What would you say is the most fun team you’ve played on?
Terril: “That first team was the most fun I had. Me, Julie Garrean, Rob Kennedy & another player. We played out of Corner Bar and had a blast every week.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Terril: “The only accomplishment that has been important was enjoying my nights out and I always do that.”
Do you just play league or do you play in LOD tourneys too?
Terril: “I love, love, love Luck of the Draws! The chance to play with people you normally wouldn’t and just have fun!”
Would you recommend our leagues to new players?
Terril: “I always talk about the fun I have on league nights. I wish I could play more, but time and money always get in the way.”
When did you join the league?
Terril: “The first season I played was in 1999 and it was a blast!”
What made you decide to join the league?
Terril: “Julie Garrean needed a fun team and apparently I fit that description, which is a good thing since fun was what I was wanting.”
What keeps you in the league?
Terril: “I really enjoy darts, meeting new people and playing in Luck of the Draw tournaments.”
What would you say is the most fun team you’ve played on?
Terril: “That first team was the most fun I had. Me, Julie Garrean, Rob Kennedy & another player. We played out of Corner Bar and had a blast every week.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Terril: “The only accomplishment that has been important was enjoying my nights out and I always do that.”
Do you just play league or do you play in LOD tourneys too?
Terril: “I love, love, love Luck of the Draws! The chance to play with people you normally wouldn’t and just have fun!”
Would you recommend our leagues to new players?
Terril: “I always talk about the fun I have on league nights. I wish I could play more, but time and money always get in the way.”
Getting to Know...Julie Garrean
We sat down with Julie Garrean, who has been in the leagues longer
than almost anyone else & asked her some questions to get to know
her.
When did you join the league?
Julie: “I’m pretty sure it was 1991.”
What made you decide to join the league?
Julie: “My significant other, Steve Garrean , and all of our friends played in the league.”
What has kept you in the league so long?
Julie: “Friends and an enjoyable night out to have fun and forget about problems.”
What was the most fun team you’ve played on?
Julie: “I would have to say it was in 1993 when I played with Steve Garrean, Tammie Bohrer & Donnie Oldenburg. I wish I could get Tammie & Donnie to play again, because I really miss those days.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Julie: “Finishing so close to winning the City Championship with my son & being the Cass County Female MVP on several occasions.”
What changes would you make if you were in charge?
Julie: “I would like to see the mini-games brought back. The blindfolded shoot, blind darts, opposite handed, dizzy darts, etc. It was always something fun to do at banquet.”
Who would you like to see featured like this in the future?
Julie: “I think it would be cool to see a feature about Aaron Halagarda. He has experienced a lot of things already in such a short amount of time.”
than almost anyone else & asked her some questions to get to know
her.
When did you join the league?
Julie: “I’m pretty sure it was 1991.”
What made you decide to join the league?
Julie: “My significant other, Steve Garrean , and all of our friends played in the league.”
What has kept you in the league so long?
Julie: “Friends and an enjoyable night out to have fun and forget about problems.”
What was the most fun team you’ve played on?
Julie: “I would have to say it was in 1993 when I played with Steve Garrean, Tammie Bohrer & Donnie Oldenburg. I wish I could get Tammie & Donnie to play again, because I really miss those days.”
What is your biggest accomplishment in darts?
Julie: “Finishing so close to winning the City Championship with my son & being the Cass County Female MVP on several occasions.”
What changes would you make if you were in charge?
Julie: “I would like to see the mini-games brought back. The blindfolded shoot, blind darts, opposite handed, dizzy darts, etc. It was always something fun to do at banquet.”
Who would you like to see featured like this in the future?
Julie: “I think it would be cool to see a feature about Aaron Halagarda. He has experienced a lot of things already in such a short amount of time.”
