Coaches
Tim McAllister
8U Development Program Director
Boys 11U AAA Head Coach
James Gately
Boys 12U AAA Head Coach
JP Dumont
Director of Hockey Operations
Boys 13O AAA Head Coach
Kevin Muller
Boys Tier I (AAA) Director
Boys 15O AAA Head Coach
Michael Berra
Boys 16U AAA Head Coach
Vinny Bohn
Boys 18U AAA Head Coach
Boys Tier I
Development drives results

Coaching built around the player, not the season
The Nashville Jr Predators offer Tier I boys hockey for players ages 11 to 18, competing against the top competition in the country.
Coaches with professional or collegiate playing experience lead every age group, using a shared development curriculum. Progression carries from one season to the next instead of resetting every fall, so an 11U player and an 18U player are being taught the same game at the level they are ready for.




A schedule designed to test them
The Nashville Jr. Predators are a full member of the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League (T1EHL), the leading national AAA league. Their season includes showcases and playoffs in Blaine, MN, or Detroit, MI, against some of North America’s best programs. All Tier I (AAA) national-bound teams compete for the Southern Amateur Hockey Association title and then the Southeastern District Championship. At 13O and older, teams also compete for a spot in the USA Hockey National Championships.
Seen by the people who decide what comes next
The Tier 1 Elite Hockey League (T1EHL) year-end championship weekend in Blaine, Minnesota, is one of the largest scouting events in youth hockey. Along with the super showcase weekends, these events draw more than 100 scouts and coaches each from junior, USHL, and NCAA programs across all divisions. Playing in this league means your player is evaluated in person, repeatedly, by the people who make roster decisions.
What a Tier I season actually asks of your family
Tier I hockey is a significant commitment, so families should know what to expect before tryouts. The season typically runs from August through March and includes 3–4 practices a week and 6–10 travel weekends. For families relocating to participate, our Billet Program places out-of-town players with carefully vetted host families in Nashville. Financial aid is available through the Jr. Predators Scholarship Fund. If cost is your only concern, please contact us before ruling out Tier I.