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#25 Systems Coaching with Tom Murphy

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Coach Tom Murphy talks hockey systems and shares his insights on how to coach up players of all ages. Hailing from Detroit, the outstanding defenseman racked up records and championships before being drafted in the 1st round of the NAHL.

Following his playing career, Tom discovered his passion for coaching which took him to the USPHL, NA3HL and ultimately MTSU. His "winners win" mentality shines in this freewheeling episode.

Follow him on @coach_murph_ on instagram and check out his offroad business https://www.pulltightoffroadrepair.com/

#24 How to College Hockey with Katie Cummings

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Katie Cummings stops by to share her journey from Nashville girls hockey to playing for the University of Michigan. Despite starting hockey late, Katie's tenacious work ethic propelled her to Ann Arbor's prestigious women's hockey program. She explains the recruiting process, how to get coaches' attention and what kind of coaching makes an impact.

Along the way, Katie developed a massive online following and has become a preeminent hockey influencer @k_cummings27. She tells us how she did it and what's in store next.

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#23 The Wish Cup with Colby Collier

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

The boys bring the energy back to the Get Off My Lawn Studios with special guest Colby Collier, the heart behind The Wish Cup—a Middle Tennessee hockey movement supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Colby shares how a simple beer-league GoPro experiment evolved into MD Media, viral hockey content, and ultimately a charity tournament series that’s donated $100,000 to help grant life-changing wishes.

You’ll hear the real story of how Colby “shot his shot” with creators like Pavel Barber, why roller hockey is the perfect pressure-free development tool, and how the Wish Cup keeps growing without losing what matters most: the kids’ experience. From unforgettable NHL moments to lessons on consistency, community, and ignoring the haters—this episode is all about growing the game and giving back.

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#22 Skills Coaching with Allie LaCombe

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Acclaimed skills coach Allie LaCombe stops by to share her epic hockey odyssey from Minnesota to Vienna to Vancouver and beyond! Allie honed her skills battling AAA bantam boys, and dominated the elite levels of Minnesota high school hockey before traveling to Syracuse for Division 1 hockey.

Her professional play took her to far-flung rinks across Europe and Kazakhstan eventually settling in to champion girls hockey in Nashville. Allie shares lessons learned along the way and what it takes to be a true professional on the ice.

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#21 Nashville Predators CEO Sean Henry

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Sean Henry joins the Beer League to discuss youth hockey,the Preds' commitments to legacy programs at Centennial Sportsplex and how to build ice rinks with emails!

Want a rink in Williamson County? Big things are brewing!Send an email expressing your support to the Mayor of Franklin Ken.Moore@Franklintn.gov

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#20 Monopolies On Ice

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Beer League heads to the heart of Texas for a hard-hitting look at how the Dallas Stars’ growing control over nearly every rink in the Metroplex has reshaped youth hockey, high school programs, travel teams, coaching access, and even beer league nights.

USA Today article architects Lisa Bry and Kat Pierce—two outspoken parents on the front lines—break down how a once-thriving grassroots scene turned into a centralized system where ice time is scarce, prices climb, independent coaches dwindle, and players and families fear speaking up.

From rink politics to youth sports economics, this episode exposes the real impact of a hockey monopoly and what it means for other markets fighting vertical integration.

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#19 Hockey Heritage with Jordan Rippy

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Flyers 16U Coach Jordan Rippy joins the League to discuss hockey culture, team building and the Nashville Predators proposal to assume operational control of Centennial Sportsplex.

A Nashville native and former Metro Parks employee, Rip grew up at Centennial where he worked the pro shop and tended to the facility. He shares his insights on coaching different age groups and weighs in on the potential takeover of Centennial and preserving the Sportsplex's unique hockey heritage.

#18 History & Future of Centennial Sportsplex

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at your local ice rink? In this episode of Beer League Live, we sit down with Frank “The Commish” Wright, who has spent 40+ years managing Centennial Sportsplex in Nashville. We dive into how ice time gets scheduled, what it takes to run adult beer leagues, youth hockey logistics, rink culture, referee challenges, and legendary beer league brawl stories (including a flying atomic elbow that broke up a fight!).

Whether you’re a beer leaguer, hockey parent, coach, or rink rat — this episode gives you an inside look at how rinks operate and the community that grows inside them.

Frank talks about the Nashville Predators' proposal to take over operations at the Centennial Sportsplex. Is Nashville the next Dallas?

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#17 Player Development with Pat Murray

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

What does real youth hockey development look like beyond the hype, the gear, and the travel teams? In this episode of Beer League Live, we sit down with AA Nashville Junior Predators travel coach Patrick Murray to talk about how players actually improve — from 8U house hockey to hitting puberty, learning to compete, handling hitting, and navigating the pressure from parents, social media, private lessons, and the “AAA or bust” mindset.

If you’re a hockey parent, coach, or player anywhere in the youth hockey grind — this conversation will make you rethink development, competitiveness, and what really matters as your kid grows in the game.

Pat also does luxury homes! Check out his realtor business https://tennessee.luxuryhomes.ai/

#16 How To Make Juniors

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

🎙️ How Do You Make It to Junior Hockey? | Beer League Podcast

If you’re a youth hockey player (or a parent of one) wondering how to climb the ladder to junior hockey, this episode is a must-watch. Former Nashville youth standout Noah Linsky joins us to break down exactly what it takes — from AA and AAA travel hockey, to showcases, to the NA3HL and NAHL junior system, and eventually to college hockey.

We talk:

🏒 When to attend your first showcase

📈 How to get noticed by junior coaches & scouts

💰 The truth about tier-2 vs tier-3 hockey (and what they don’t tell you)

🔥 Finding your role — scorer, grinder, energy guy, PK specialist

🧠 Building Hockey IQ (the real separator at 14U+)

Plus — Noah’s inspiring story overcoming a serious medical setback to return to the game he loves.

Perfect for:

Players age 12U–18U, hockey parents, coaches, and anyone chasing the junior hockey path.

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#15 Hockey IQ with Greg Sauers

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Nashville Flyers Bantam AA Coach Greg Sauers joins the league to talk hockey IQ, how his epic cross-country hockey journey shaped his coaching philosophy and the state of high school hockey.

Greg heads up 307 Hockey where he offers video analysis, one-on-one and group lessons and leads the summer travel team The Nashvillains.

Plus, Seth goes full Flyers and tee's off on face painters!

https://www.307hockey.com

Check out his in depth hockey podcast Walk the Line

#14 Coaching Lessons from Long Island

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Veteran coach Paulie Azzara joins the League to talk NYC youth hockey, coaching credentials and national rankings.

Paulie shares insights from 14 seasons of travel stories, grandfather fights, headhunting roller ball and hockey defeats cancer.

Plus what's up with the Dallas Stars and Seth drops a dime on the Ryder Cup.

#13 The AAA Way

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Matt McAtee sits down for an update on the 2012 Junior Preds AAA team, summer training, Quebec Peewee tournament and the first year of hitting.

The Ten Year Town singer hits the high notes on how to balance high pressure hockey with teenage years, learning from Vik & Marty and dunkin' on Tom Brady.

Check Matt out @TYTBand

#12 Peewees vs. Bantams

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Coach Shawn Murray talks travel hockey shop. From peewees, to bantams to high school hockey, Shawn shares his philosophy for obtaining maximum effort from his players, leveling up your A's, and how to push the right buttons for 100% retainment.

A Chicagoland native, Shawn honed his passion for coaching hockey over 12 seasons and three children and he's help guide numerous players into top programs such as the Chicago Fury.

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#11 Youth Basketball

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Chris Cleveland, the Stars Go Dim singer, talks coaching, from church ball to AAU, managing refs and how toughness forged in sports set him up for success the music business.

Chris highlights his new album Roses, the best (and worst) of Oklahoma and Seth tries out quiet mode!

#10 Middle School Baseball

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Seth let's it fly in his farewell address. Coach Zack Houser joins the send off to talk middle school ball, tryouts and how to choose the right assistant coach. What makes a captain, structuring practice and the wide spectrum of Middle School coaches.

#9 Youth Referee Crisis

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Discussing the current state of youth referees with Tom Landrigan. A former NYPD police officer, Tom has 40 years worth of war stories as a youth ref and umpire.

He's seen it all and shares his perspective on the ref shortage, men's B Leaguers and how to properly break up a fight. Plus Rangers vs. Islanders, Queens vs. the Bronx and Coach Seth totally unloads on Pred fans.

#8 The Butter Bash

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

@Urboy_Butter stops by with tales from Broadway, his country band Trailer Choir's origins and his grand plans for making The Butter Bash Nashville's premier gameshow party event.

#7 Tales of Wyoming and France

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Epic vacation stories from a Long Island Yankee stuck on a Wyoming dude ranch and a Southerner in Sardinia. The fellas showcase their summer adventures. Coach Seth's first rodeo, how to do France these days, and the greatest rant yet.

#6 Ole T-Roy

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Coach Troy Hart shares his Auburn baseball experience chasing Bo Jackson with his son Brock and stories from the journeys of three travel kids. How to deal with pushy parents, team group texts and the new realities of recruiting.

Plus baseball IQ, social media strategies, travel volleyball and crazy parents piledriving refs.

#5 Youth Baseball Drip

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Coach Mike Gray sits down to discuss lessons learned from 14 years in youth baseball. How has his coaching style changed from his first son to his third son? Travel tee-ball, rec vs. travel, these bats... and how to baseball drip with style; Mike leaves it all on the field.

# 4 YODL: The Future of Live Music

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:30:00 -0600

Founder of YODL, Matt Kallberg, joins the League to discuss his groundbreaking new live music app. YODL helps artists connect directly with fans and get paid faster. It allows fans to find the live music they want on demand. And it gives venues verified acts to choose from.

Matt explains the ins and outs of YODL--an idea born on Broadway--which lets fans request curated-songs. Acts of all levels can benefit from YODL, but the app also shines in the charity space.

https://yodlmusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yodl_music/

#3 Worst Draft Ever

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

NFL Draft called live. Superfans join the league in roasting picks and wondering just how far Sanders will fall. What are reasonable expectations for Cam Ward?

#2: Youth Sports: Let's Be Honest

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600

How to win at youth sports! The private lessons arms race, what to look for (and avoid) in coaches and organizations, and whose crazier: baseball or hockey parents? Beer League takes an honest look at what has become of youth sports.

Catch the full video podcast series on Spotify.