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🏈Episode #31 Dr. Kevin Dyson on Youth Sports, NIL & Building the Next Generation
Former Titans star Kevin Dyson breaks down youth sports, NIL, and his vision for Music City Academy in this Beer League Live episode.
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2 days ago3 min read


🏒 Episode 30: The Goalie Mindset — Handling Pressure, Mistakes, and the Next Shot
Coach Goose Caffrey breaks down the mental side of goaltending, handling pressure, and what it takes to succeed between the pipes.
beerleaguelive
6 days ago2 min read


🏒 POST GAME: Episode 29
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
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Apr 12 min read


POST GAME: Episode #28 Breaking It Down After the Final Whistle
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.
beerleaguelive
Mar 292 min read


🏒 #27 Playoff Push, Parent Calls & The Reality of Youth Hockey When the season winds down, the real conversations start.
Episode 27 breaks down Nashville youth hockey rankings, high school growth, and the real challenges shaping the future of the game.
beerleaguelive
Mar 33 min read


Postgame #26 Youth Hockey, Recruiting, and the Reality of the Path Forward
Episode 26 explores youth hockey development, recruiting pathways, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s evolving game.
beerleaguelive
Feb 52 min read


Post Game #25 Coaching, Systems, and the Truth About Development with Coach Tom Murphy
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.
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Jan 151 min read


Post Game #24 From Late Start to D1: What Katie Cummings Teaches Every Hockey Parent
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 tell
beerleaguelive
Jan 51 min read


Postgame #23 The Wish Cup, Community, and Why Kids Need Fun More Than Pressure
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.
beerleaguelive
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Postgame #22 What It Really Takes to Make It: Allie LaCombe’s Hockey Journey
Acclaimed skills coach Allie LaCombe stops by to share her epic hockey odyssey from Minnesota to Vienna to Vancouver and beyond!
beerleaguelive
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Postgame #20 Youth Sports or Big Business? What’s Really Happening in Hockey
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.
beerleaguelive
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Postgame #18 40 Years at the Rink: What Hockey Used to Be (and What It Still Should Be)
Episode 18 reflects on 40 years of hockey culture, community, and how the game has evolved—while reminding parents what still matters most.
beerleaguelive
Nov 4, 20252 min read
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