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.

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.

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.

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.

Acclaimed skills coach Allie LaCombe stops by to share her epic hockey odyssey from Minnesota to Vienna to Vancouver and beyond!

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 syste

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.

Episode 19 dives into the impact of team culture, coaching, and environment—and why those factors matter more than talent alone in youth hockey.

Episode 18 reflects on 40 years of hockey culture, community, and how the game has evolved—while reminding parents what still matters most.