Reports of adults wagering on the Little League World Series have caught Congress's attention. A House subcommittee chair is now eyeing a hearing on youth sports betting — here's what's happening and why it matters to families in Middle Tennessee.

Ten years ago, Jim Schindley watched a rec practice "kind of go wrong" and figured he could do better. He ended up growing Franklin Baseball Club from 800 kids to more than 1,300, building a Challenger League for kids with disabilities along the way — and he's not done yet.

Nashville broadcast fixture Chad Withrow picked launch day for his brand-new show to sit down with us — and didn't hold back. He breaks down building Sport & State from zero with Clay Travis, why the transfer rule is reshaping high school football, and the coaching lesson he's carried through 20 years on the sideline.

Nashville Flyers Hockey Director James Perkin talks coaching, ADM, and building a program from Calgary rinks to the NYHL — plus where things stand at Centennial.

A viral clip is making the rounds: parents are intentionally holding their sons back in 8th grade — not for academics, but to give them a size and strength edge before high school sports. It's called "redshirting," and it's been quietly growing for years. But does the math actually support it? We break down the trend, the numbers, and ask the question everyone's arguing about: smart strategy, or too much pressure too early?

Middle Tennessee youth sports are growing fast, and families need a clearer way to keep up. From the proposed Banks at Brownland project in Franklin to the rise of hockey, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and girls flag football, Beer League Live built the Youth Sports Hub to help parents find clubs, programs, calendars, and the next right step.

🎧 Listen to Episode 36 or watch: https://www.beerleaguelive.com/LatestEpisodes Nobody handed David Lenser a map to Nashville soccer. He had to draw his own. As a former Division I goalkeeper, he knew the technical side of the game cold. But when he landed in Middle Tennessee and started looking at the club landscape — the acronyms, the age brackets, the platform leagues, the ECNL, the DA, the State Cup, the tryout timelines — it was a maze with no signage. The kind of maze t

Coach Jeremy Rupke of How to Hockey joins Beer League Live to discuss youth hockey development, hockey IQ, creativity, roller hockey, pond hockey culture, and improving young players.

Lacrosse legend Joel White went from two national championships at Syracuse and a 14-year pro career to building Nashville's premier travel lacrosse program — and his first lesson is always the same: get it to space.

Congress just introduced the Let Kids Play Act to kick private equity out of youth sports. We talked about this on Beer League Live before it was national news — here's why Nashville families need to pay attention.

A new USA Today investigation exposes how one private equity company quietly took control of the rinks, the leagues, and the rules.

Former Rockies draft pick Brandon Hynek went from AAA perfect games to shaping kids in Franklin TN — and his first question is always: are you having fun? Beer League Live Episode 33 on minor league baseball, youth sports burnout, and what the goal really is.

Thirty years of clinical practice. Three kids through the travel sports machine. One question nobody asks: What is the goal? Dr. Jean Lindscott and Dr. Ken Ruoff join the League to break down the youth sports industry — the money, the myths, and what it's actually doing to your kids.

Former Titans star Kevin Dyson breaks down youth sports, NIL, and his vision for Music City Academy in this Beer League Live episode.

Coach Goose Caffrey breaks down the mental side of goaltending, handling pressure, and what it takes to succeed between the pipes.

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

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.

Episode 27 breaks down Nashville youth hockey rankings, high school growth, and the real challenges shaping the future of the game.

Episode 26 explores youth hockey development, recruiting pathways, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s evolving game.

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.