The People

Elite Coaching Staff Focused on Individual Player Development

Hockey is a highly-skilled sport that requires a high level of dedication, perseverance, and enthusiasm to grow and develop.  Each player’s hockey journey is a unique path toward a goal.  To make a significant improvement takes a lot of time, practice, and a strong motivation to succeed.

Our coaching philosophy starts with accurate skill demonstration with clear and concise explanations.  With a patient teaching style, we focus on skating skills and development, progress on systems for the in-game experience, skill development (and more importantly) teamwork on and off the ice.

Originally from Texas, Jordan played junior hockey in the NAHL prior to transitioning into full time coaching. He spent 7 years building the Dallas Stars Elite program as the Tier I Skills Coach and Head Coach prior to relocating to Nashville to take over as the Tier I & II Hockey Director and Head Coach for the Nashville Jr. Predators organization. In 2019, Jordan started his own elite training and development company, Jordan French Hockey, providing professional skills coaching for current NHL, college, major junior, and youth hockey players. With 7 players drafted in the NHL, over 20 NCAA Division I players, and multiple Tier I & II National qualifying teams, it is no wonder that Jordan has become one of the most sought-after skill and development coaches nationally as well as locally. This season Jordan will be returning for his fourth season as Hockey Director for the Music City Marauders.

Matt Eddinger

Head Coach

A native of New Hampshire, Matt Eddinger has been involved with youth hockey in Nashville since moving to the city and playing Bantam AA in 1999. Since finishing playing ACHA hockey for MTSU, he has coached 11 seasons from the mite level to HS to Junior at all levels from A to AAA. He holds USA Hockey level 4 certification and was the assistant coach for a USA Hockey PW AA National Champion in 2012. His skill set is geared towards communication and work ethic, and he’s consistently run successful teams that outperform initial season expectations.  This season, Matt will be returning for this third season as a Head Coach within the Marauders organization.

Jake Stronach

Head Coach

Jake has been around hockey his whole life being from the Toronto area. He grew up playing high level travel hockey in Toronto and captained top teams that made both the Ontario finals and International Silverstick finals. Jake coached a 10U team for two seasons in the Toronto area, and has officiated hockey for 13 years, including junior, college club games, and the Nashville Predators prospect game. He is also involved in hockey during his work life by overseeing operations and events with Verbero Hockey. This will be Jake’s second season as a head coach on the Music City Marauders staff.

Tom Cloherty is a seasoned coach with extensive experience spanning youth, high school, and collegiate levels over the past 20 years. Tom’s hockey journey as a player saw him advance to the USHL and NAHL Hockey Leagues, which led to playing four years of NCAA Division III hockey at SUNY Fredonia. His playing career laid a strong foundation for his transition into coaching. Tom’s coaching career took off with roles at Eddie Olczyk’s Summer Hockey Camps and Ultimate Performance Hockey School. He then spent several years with the Northwest Chargers, where he guided youth teams to multiple successes, including a State Championship and a 3rd place finish at Nationals. From 2011 to 2016, Tom co-headed the men’s hockey program at Robert Morris University, leading the Division III team to the school’s first-ever league title and a top three finish at the ACHA National tournament.

Tyler Hamilton

Assistant Coach

Tyler Hamilton brings with him a wealth of playing experience and an enduring enthusiasm for the game. With roots tracing back to Dallas, Texas, Tyler’s journey in hockey began with the prestigious Dallas Stars Elite program, where he honed his skills and developed a profound love for the game. His talent and dedication soon caught the attention of scouts, leading to his signing with the Texas Alliance before making waves with the Iowa Wild in Des Moines, Iowa. Transitioning to elite high school hockey, Tyler continued to excel, representing Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois. Tyler’s commitment to the sport remained steadfast as he pursued his collegiate education, donning the jersey of the Texas Christian University (TCU) Club Hockey Team. Tyler brings with him playing experience, coupled with a profound understanding of the game’s intricacies.

Roddy Peterson

Assistant Coach

Yuriy is an Ukraine National Champion, National and International medalist, past Europe and World team member and past Olympic team member. He is a USA National and International level figures skating coach, USFSA registered coach, USA Hockey registered coach, with over 20 years of coaching experience. Specializations include power skating, conditioning, improving skaters edge quality, coordination, difficult turns and transitions.

Kevin Beech

Goalie Coach

As a player, Kevin Beech was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2005 after playing 4 seasons in the OHL which included setting the franchise career wins record for the Sudbury Wolves. Beech’s playing career was also highlighted by being named the 2009 CHL Goalie of the Year during a 14-year pro career that ranged from the AHL to Europe. Kevin has been coaching goaltenders for over 15 years. Most of that time spent with Pro Goaltending (an elite North American Goaltending School known for helping develop NHL goalies, including Elvis Merzlikins, Malcolm Subban, and Scott Wedgewood). Beech enters his third season working with the Music City Marauders organization.

– PRESIDENT –

Isaac Thompson

– SAFESPORT –

Wentworth McGovern

– REGISTRAR –

Leigh Shoup

– TREASURER –

Johnny Kim

– BOARD MEMBER –

Amy Hart

Contact: board@musiccitymarauders.com