Meet the Staff

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I feel like I know all our competitors personally, having shuffled around their paperwork; but I'm most looking forward to putting faces to the names.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

The thing I look forward to the most each year is meeting or reuniting with the players from overseas, as well as seeing our long-time players and parents again. It has always been a pleasure for me to see a lot of the players grow up as they've been in our program.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

Previous years have seen some very unexpected decks beat out the dominant archetypes, either by surprise, quality, or player ability. I can't wait to see what this year's surprise deck (or decks) will be. I also look forward to hearing feedback from the players about the direction that Organized Play has taken this year. It's always nice to have a face-to-face conversation with the fans and give them a little insight into the thought process behind the decisions that affect the game they love.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I spend the year working with great people from all over the continent via phone and email. At Worlds, I get to actually meet them and maybe even talk about something other than tournament reports and shipping. This year, like last year, I am hoping to have the backstage operations running so smoothly that I can take the time to watch a game or two.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I spend so some much of my time throughout the year managing the fine details of the event from paperwork, floor plan, design, etc. It is always so rewarding to see the event actually come off and to see those faces whose names I have seen only on paper. It's especially rewarding to see all the players and their family and friends enjoy the event. It's really neat to see the international aspect and people speaking the common language – Pokémon.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

This is the third year for me as staff. Last year I was an Italian translator, and last year I was there as judge and Italian Distributor. This is a great challenge for my judging skills. I'm looking forward to learning the most from my fellow judges and helping players enjoy the greatest tournament ever. And, of course, I'm going to play a lot and, most of all, expand my promo collection!

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I'm looking forward to seeing familiar faces and friends from the U.S.A., Germany, Japan, Italy, and many other places. Worlds is a wonderful, international experience. Here we've got people who live incredibly far away from each other but who share the same interests and could've been the best of friends if they happened to live in the same street. Without Worlds, they never would have met each other and would've stayed unaware of each others existence. I also look forward to using my German and Japanese orally – two languages I don't get the chance to talk much in here in Norway.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

The biggest reward is to see the smaller kids leaving with a huge smile, speaking how they are thrilled about going all over the long tournament season again next year to go play at Worlds again.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

Worlds is three days of nonstop Pokémon, where I get a chance to see old friends from around the world who I wouldn't see otherwise. It's been great being on staff and helping out the past few years, and getting to meet other players from around the world. I look forward to seeing everyone again this year!

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

The Pokémon TCG World Championships is an amazing event -- so many players from around the world come to compete and have fun. I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends and making new ones. I enjoy judging in the 10 and younger age group, because the competitors are so full of joy and good sportsmanship.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

What I'm looking forward to at Worlds this year is organizing and running the Side Events Area along with a great group of professors and PTOs. We always have a great time, provide lots of entertaining Pokemon play for all the Trainers, and get to socialize with the folks from PUI, Japan, the PTOs, and Professors.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I especially enjoy all the activity surrounding the World Championship, and I am looking forward to helping make this year's event the best ever!

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I am looking forward to immersing myself for several full days in Pokémon. I hope to renew friendships from the past few years and work hard to make sure everyone has a great Pokémon Worlds experience.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

Worlds is a great time with family, catching up with old friends that you've met in your travels and making new ones. I started taking pictures to pass the time while my kids were playing. What started out as something to keep me busy has turned into the best staff job there is. Getting to take pictures at Worlds is a lot of work, but there's also a lot of fun! It's also neat to see your work end up in product and promotional materials.

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I really like the whole gang at PUI. I'll be looking forward to seeing them all again. Besides, Worlds is the biggest event of the year. Everyone is there, and the amount of fun you have is unbelievable. It's so great to be able to take part in something like that and, even better, to tell people you helped out. I would love to be able to help out again!

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

I'm looking forward to seeing all the people I've met over the years through the Pokémon TCG once again at Worlds: players, parents and other judges/professors from not only all over the US, but from overseas as well. It was a great experience being Head Judge of the 11-14 age group two years at Worlds, and I can't wait to be part of the staff again!

What are you looking forward to the most at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

Being a part of the staff at this prestigious event is such an honor, and I am really looking forward to it. I love to see it all unfold from behind the scenes! I will be working hard, but enjoying every minute of it. I also look forward to seeing all the Pokémon family and friends we've made from all over the world!