<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Beer League Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real talk on youth sports—hockey, baseball & more. Seth & Greg break down the chaos, coaching, and culture. Grab a brew. Welcome to Beer League.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:32:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beerleaguelive.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #31 Dr. Kevin Dyson on Youth Sports, NIL &#38; Building the Next Generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Titans star Kevin Dyson breaks down youth sports, NIL, and his vision for Music City Academy in this Beer League Live episode.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/episode-31-dr-kevin-dyson-on-youth-sports-nil-building-the-next-generation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e6ce76a96d49e56ec6b123</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_9967d34e83c54ccd802d1126cd98173e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Episode 30: The Goalie Mindset — Handling Pressure, Mistakes, and the Next Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Goose Caffrey breaks down the mental side of goaltending, handling pressure, and what it takes to succeed between the pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/episode-30-the-goalie-mindset-handling-pressure-mistakes-and-the-next-shot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e675d66530b64293f269ab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_c1786b905ef8490086f4f83bed249ccd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ POST GAME: Episode 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYHL President Todd Bisson and Coach Rizz hang out to swap stories, talk tournament tactics, and how to keep your head in today's crazy youth sports landscape.
Both Todd and Rizz bring a wealth of travel and professional hockey experience to the League. The boys talk going from zero to AAA in two years, playing up in Welland, Ontario, warm up shenanigans, locker room and nutrition strategies]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/post-game-episode-29</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d423c7072d140cb95c76a4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:29:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_b224c0113d894f308a0f41099dfe739b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[POST GAME: Episode #28 Breaking It Down After the Final Whistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recruiting isn’t what it used to be. Episode 28 breaks down how the transfer portal, NIL, and constant roster changes are reshaping the game—and what it really takes to stay competitive today.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/creating-a-positive-experience-in-youth-sports-coaching</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c9d57556a82e0017f83991</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:44:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_e7846731d58544fcaec001890e8aa05d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ #27 Playoff Push, Parent Calls &#38; The Reality of Youth Hockey When the season winds down, the real conversations start.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Episode 27 breaks down Nashville youth hockey rankings, high school growth, and the real challenges shaping the future of the game.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/episode-27-blog-inside-high-school-hockey-building-teams-culture-and-the-future-of-g-nash</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cefdd6f7044e6cf7a9b647</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_74fab4195cf24708b27e44ae647bba5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #26 Youth Hockey, Recruiting, and the Reality of the Path Forward ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Episode 26 explores youth hockey development, recruiting pathways, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s evolving game.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/youth-hockey-recruiting-and-the-reality-of-the-path-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf00502a4608ae001de69c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_3171f4b715f34e37bf80a229caa86f73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Game #25 Coaching, Systems, and the Truth About Development with Coach Tom Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/coach-tom-murphy-youth-hockey-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d553b233362686b5d6437a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_1049f97b78de47ce9675858bea3834fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Game #24 From Late Start to D1: What Katie Cummings Teaches Every Hockey Parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 ]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/post-game-24-from-late-start-to-d1-what-katie-cummings-teaches-every-hockey-parent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55abcf2ad0bf9f6ff6095</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_9ae1adfbdbe34352901e04fb4b29b85f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #23 The Wish Cup, Community, and Why Kids Need Fun More Than Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/postgame-23-the-wish-cup-community-and-why-kids-need-fun-more-than-pressure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55c31de493ef14624b0ef</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_07041b516b8b4ff48ed505a4e821842b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #22 What It Really Takes to Make It: Allie LaCombe’s Hockey Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acclaimed skills coach Allie LaCombe stops by to share her epic hockey odyssey from Minnesota to Vienna to Vancouver and beyond! ]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/postgame-22-what-it-really-takes-to-make-it-allie-lacombe-s-hockey-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55ded33362686b5d65bea</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_0e2e2744006c41beb8beba64ca9feaf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #21 Rinks, Growth, and the Future of Youth Hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beer League Live https://youtu.be/GlODjr34NdI?si=_UydToIspONFPDZ4  Final Score (Quick Recap) You don’t think about ice… until you don’t have it. Episode 21 pulls back the curtain on something most families never really see—the behind-the-scenes reality of what it actually takes to grow a hockey community. And it’s not just about teams. It’s not just about coaching. It’s about infrastructure.  The Part of Hockey Nobody Talks About Sean Henry didn’t spend time talking systems or line...]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/postgame-21-rinks-growth-and-the-future-of-youth-hockey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5604ede493ef14624b9d0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_52209acd919f45598e23633a0a278c2b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #20 Youth Sports or Big Business? What’s Really Happening in Hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Episode 20 explores how growing control over rinks and resources is reshaping youth hockey—and what it means for families navigating cost, access, and opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/postgame-20-youth-sports-or-big-business-what-s-really-happening-in-hockey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d561e7d3b1a3633e6d95b9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_1f890e21acac4d759a9af955c32e1bdc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #19 Team Culture Matters More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Episode 19 dives into the impact of team culture, coaching, and environment—and why those factors matter more than talent alone in youth hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/postgame-19-team-culture-matters-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5662bd3b1a3633e6d9fcc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_a7957ea26045454c8d870ca1cc9566f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgame #18 40 Years at the Rink: What Hockey Used to Be (and What It Still Should Be)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Episode 18 reflects on 40 years of hockey culture, community, and how the game has evolved—while reminding parents what still matters most.]]></description><link>https://www.beerleaguelive.com/post/postgame-18-40-years-at-the-rink-what-hockey-used-to-be-and-what-it-still-should-be</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d56775f1e9d95ab5e8038d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4e9ee_7f6fff127a5b4824917571396de30872~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beerleaguelive</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>