About

We began like any other company—friends with an idea and a strong opinion. We were workers in an Italian kitchen, slinging pasta and talking sports at the time. From the history of the NFL to the current Fantasy leader in receptions in a PPR league, no topic was left unseasoned.

Nathan Hale

Founder and CEO of Sports Al Dente. Passion for all sports with an emphasis on the National Football League. I grew up in Denver, Colorado, but I live in Los Angeles, California. 2012 Fantasy Football Champion (MANNagING A-Team), 2015 Champion (Winning is my VONtra), 2015 Runner-Up (Kiss My McManus).

Sports Al Dente Contribution

Founder
Writer
Editor
Fantasy Expert
Contributor
Podcast Voice

Childhood Sports Teams

Denver Broncos – 100%

Colorado Avalanche – 100%

Denver Nuggets – 100%

Colorado Rockies – 100%

Tim Schwan

Southern California was born and raised. Hegrew up watching the Kansas City Chiefs games with a father from the Sunflower State himself. He is known for his bold predictions and savvy instincts. 2015 Fantasy Football Champion (Play Time With Jarod) and 2014 runner-up (More Cushing For The Pushing)

Sports Al Dente Contribution

Co-Founder
Fantasy Expert
Contributor
Podcast Voice

Childhood Sports Teams

Kansas City Chiefs – 100%

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – 100%

Anaheim Ducks – 100%

United States Men’s National Soccer Team – 100%

Levi Lefler

Levi grew up in Visalia, CA, in the heart of the Central Valley, and currently lives in Los Angeles. he was introduced to sports at a young age. Doing anything possible to continue to keep that flame ignited. 2015 fantasy football champion (Temper Tantrum Tom), 2013 Runner-Up (Stafford Infection).

Sports Al Dente Contribution

Fantasy Expert
Contributor
Podcast Voice

Childhood Sports Teams

Los Angeles Dodgers – 100%

Anaheim Ducks – 100%

San Francisco 49ers – 100%

Los Angeles Lakers – 100%

Riley Carter

She was born in Glendora, CA, living in the highly touted Orange County. She grew up loving all sports while playing baseball and football from grade school through high school (Glendora baseball CIF Champion 2010). 2014 Fantasy Football Champion (Big Red), 2015 Runner-Up (Big Red).