Nashville jr. predators

A non-profit youth hockey club, Developing, Impacting & Guiding our community, competing at the Tier I (AAA), Tier II (AA & A), and Tier II (AA) Girls levels, providing player pathways from 6-18 year olds and A-AAA.

Alumni Advancing to (NCAA DI & DIII)

SE District Championships

USA Hockey National Championships

A Clear Mission for Holistic development

Our Mission

NJP Operates with a Purpose to Execute a Positive Culture of High Standards, By Developing, Impacting and Guiding Our Community.

Our Culture

01

Development

The complete athlete — on the ice, in the classroom, and in life. Our coaches follow USA Hockey’s American Development Model.

02

Purpose

A positive culture of high standards where players understand their purpose on the ice, what is expected of them, and the next steps in their youth hockey journey.

03

Integrity

High standards extend beyond the ice as well. We adhere to USA Hockey’s Code of Conduct, Zero Tolerance Policy, and SafeSport standards, expecting the same commitment from our players, coaches, and families.

How we got here

Two Clubs, One Program

2004
Thunder AAA Hockey Club

Established.
2009
Nashville Jr. Predators

Established.
2019
Reestablished as one club

The two clubs merge, with the long-term best interest of players and families in mind.

About our organization

Developing the holistic Athlete

The Nashville Jr. Predators Hockey Club is a nonprofit organization that provides hockey development for student-athletes close to home.

NJP’s Tier I AAA teams compete on a national stage in the most highly scouted youth division, which consistently develops players for top junior leagues such as the USHL, NAHL and CHL. Our Tier II (AA & A) Boys program continues to grow as a competitive option in the region, while our Girls program has firmly established itself not only in the Southeastern District, but consistently earns national recognition and player advancement.

Led by a mix of full-time professional coaches and part-time coaches aligned with USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM), NJP focuses on developing, impacting and guiding the whole athlete — on the ice, in the classroom, and in life. Jr. Predators alumni have advanced to the NHL, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, CHL and NA3HL.