top of page
#25 Systems Coaching.jpg

Coach Tom Murphy is a Detroit-born defenseman turned coach who built his game through discipline, structure, and a relentless edge. A first-round NAHL draft pick with a decorated playing career, he now brings that same mindset behind the bench—coaching across the USPHL, NA3HL, and MTSU. Known for his direct style and “winners win” mentality, Murph focuses on developing players who understand the game, compete hard, and build habits that last.

Hometown

Detroit, MI

Position

Defenseman

Drafted

NAHL – 1st Round

Playing Style

Structured • Physical • High IQ

Tom Murphy

COACH PROFILE
Coaching

USPHL • NA3HL • MTSU

Focus

Player Development & Systems

Philosophy

“Winners win”

Off Ice

Pull Tight Offroad Repair

Social

@coach_murph_

The Path & Now

DETROIT ROOTS

Built on grit and fundamentals

RECORD-SETTING DEFENSEMAN

Established himself as a top player

NAHL 1ST ROUND PICK

Earned recognition at the next level

TRANSITION TO COACHING

Shifted from playing to developing players

USPHL & NA3HL COACHING

Worked across junior levels

MTSU COACHING

Brought systems and structure to college players

NOW: PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FOCUS

Coaching athletes across levels

NOW: SYSTEMS & ACCOUNTABILITY

Teaching structure that wins

NOW: BUILDING BEYOND HOCKEY

Running an offroad repair business

Want more stories like this? Check out the latest episodes of Beer League Live.

bottom of page