I've been to APEX 2015 and other popular tournaments. I've been following competitive SSBM since late 2013. My favorite players by far are Mew2King and PPMD. I've met like every god and had them all sign a notebook the first time I met them (and m2k sign my controller haha, also got to play him irl in friendlies).
I go to locals on a pretty regular basis, and Swedish Delight used to attended the same one that I do which is pretty awesome. I get good practice here in NJ living close to the NY guys.
Unfortunately I don't netplay anymore. Can't adjust to the input lag, and when I first net played back in the day I had the old adapter that has an automatic 4 frames lag and it is too painful to use haha. I would though. I always main Falco, funny enough.
Good to see more people on here interested in SSBM! The most AMAZING spectator esport of all time, with the most amazing game with an infinite skill ceiling. Melee forever.