04’s Best Kept Secret
TPH Center of Excellence student-athlete, Ethan Fredericks, defines next steps of his hockey career Each season is critical for player development and recruiting exposure, and last year’s mid-pandemic hockey season was no exception. For players like Ethan Fredericks who were aiming to raise their stock, a world full of Covid-19 restrictions made it even more…
Read MoreZirnis Returns Home to Nashville in Dual Hockey Role
August 6th, 2021, Nashville, TN- TPH Nashville and the Nashville Jr. Predators are proud to announce the hiring of Karlis Zirnis as the Head of Hockey for the Nashville Center of Excellence (CoE). Zirnis will also serve as the Head Coach of the Jr. Predators 18U AAA team. As the Head of Hockey, Zirnis will…
Read MoreJennings Announced as New Head Coach of the Aberdeen Wings
TPH Nashville and the Nashville Jr. Predators are proud to announce that Steve Jennings has accepted the position as Head Coach and Manager of Hockey Operations for the Aberdeen Wings, in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Currently, Jennings is Head of Operations for TPH Nashville Center of Excellence (CoE), Head of Boys Tier I…
Read MoreTPH Nashville Chooses Jennifer Cubides as Head of Academics for its Center of Excellence
TPH Nashville is ecstatic to announce new hire Jennifer Cubides in the role of Head of Academics. Cubides brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, ranging from work in elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, as well as experience working with children in diverse backgrounds and needs, both in traditional and…
Read MoreThree CoE Student-Athletes/Alumni Selected in USHL Draft
The United States Hockey League (USHL) Draft concluded Phase II yesterday, ending the selection process. Phase II is open to players born between 2001-2005 that are eligible to play junior hockey and are not currently protected by another USHL team. After the drafts are completed, USHL teams will hold their tryouts during June and July,…
Read MoreSeven CoE Student-Athletes Selected at USHL Phase I Draft
The United States Hockey League (USHL) 2021 Draft takes place in two phases, the first of which took place Wednesday evening. This year’s USHL Draft Phase I is where teams select players exclusively from the 2005 birth year. The USHL is the top junior ice hockey league sanctioned by USA Hockey and the league consists…
Read MoreCecil and Hart putting TPH student-athletes in a position to succeed
Nashville, TN – TPH Sports Dietitian, Breanna Cecil and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Staci Hart, have a key principle for their working relationship. That principle is communication. Their use of constant communication over the school year and the benefit of working closely together has shown that nutrition and strength-training coincide well together. For this well-oiled machine…
Read MoreMichael Berra
Mike brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, working with NHL, pro, college, junior and youth hockey players of all ages and skill levels. Prior to assuming his new role, Mike has spent the last six years with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL; serving as a Scout, Assistant Coach, and currently…
Read MoreZach Jackson
Before his time with TPH, Zach was the Assistant GM at the New England Sports Center, an 8 rink facility in Marlborough, MA. Before moving to Massachusetts, Zach went from Coordinator to Senior Hockey Manager while with the Nashville Predators from 2014-2018. There he helped create the foundation for youth hockey within the Ford Ice…
Read MoreTim McAllister
Tim McAllister is originally from Kingston, Ontario, and serves as the Director of Hockey at the TPH Center of Excellence in Nashville.
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