Nathan Crissey is a National Yo-Yo Master primarily known for his roles as a contest organizer and judge. He founded the Pacific Northwest Yo-Yo Championships, serves on the Bay Area Classic organizing committee, and was the Co-Chairman of the World Yo-Yo Contest from 2008-2012. Nathan is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Yo-Yo Federation and is the Judging Coordinator for the US National Yo-Yo League. He is a longtime member of the renowned Spindoctors Yo-Yo Club and placed 4th in the 5A division at US Nationals in 2005.

In the real world, Nathan works as a rocket scientist in the Silicon Valley where he lives with his wife.

Name: Nathan Crissey

Hometown: Silicon Valley

Years yoyoing: More than half my life

Main style of play: 1A, Counterweight

Favorite yo-yo(s): Irony JP 2k13, Fruiture, 86400, TMBR Sullivan

Favorite food(s): Curry

Favorite yo-yoer(s): Anthony Rojas, Bryan Figueroa, Ed Haponik, Drew Tetz, Riccardo Fraolini, Miguel Correa

Favorite music/band(s): The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nas, Johnny Cash, Katy Perry

Favorite movie: Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo

Boxers or Briefs (if applicable)? N/A