 

Tate is joined by Nashville Collegiate Prep’s (NCP) head football coach, Jamie Graham, to discuss the opening of the new tuition-free charter school in Antioch. Spanning 82 acres, the campus features a turf football stadium and a full baseball field, serving a diverse student body. Coach Graham, a Nashville native and former athlete at White’s Creek and Vanderbilt, shares his vision for a program built on passion, discipline, and detail, with plans for the football team to compete in Division 1, Class 2A. He is joined at NCP by Athletic Director and basketball coach Devon Arnold, and the two aim to establish a new athletic and academic legacy at a school that just opened its doors in August 2025.

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Tate is joined by Nashville Collegiate Prep&rsquo;s (NCP) head football coach, Jamie Graham, to discuss the opening of the new tuition-free charter school in Antioch. Spanning 82 acres, the campus features a turf football stadium and a full baseball field, serving a diverse student body. Coach Graham, a Nashville native and former athlete at White&rsquo;s Creek and Vanderbilt, shares his vision for a program built on passion, discipline, and detail, with plans for the football team to compete in Division 1, Class 2A. He is joined at NCP by Athletic Director and basketball coach Devon Arnold, and the two aim to establish a new athletic and academic legacy at a school that just opened its doors in August 2025.

Growing up in a coaching family and now the owner of Mathews Team Sports, Tate Mathews brings a unique perspective to High School Sports Saturday.

With over fifteen years in the sporting goods industry in Middle Tennessee working with and for high school administrators and coaches, Tate’s relationships provide insight into middle Tennessee high school athletics.

High School Sports Saturday covers each sport during their respective competitive seasons.  Coaches, administrators, TSSAA officials and student-athletes are interviewed each week at 8 AM on 104-5 The Zone.

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This episode of High School Sports Saturday features a wide-ranging look at the past, present, and future of Tennessee athletics:


New Beginnings in Antioch: Tate speaks with Jamie Graham, head football coach at the newly opened Nashville Collegiate Prep, about the school's 82-acre campus and his vision for building a legacy of discipline and passion in their inaugural seasons.


Track and Field Excellence: Nolensville High School coach Kyle Manderfeld joins to recap a historic showing at the Great 8 invitational, highlighting record-breaking performances in the pole vault and 4x4 relay, as well as Brandon Brooks' repeat victory in the triple jump.


NFL Draft and State Legends: In a lively roundtable with Tom Kreager and Coach Matthews, the group celebrates the draft selection of Tullahoma’s Jacobie Thomas and debates the greatest high school football players in Tennessee history, including legends like Reggie White and Jalen Ramsey.


A Growing Talent Bed: The discussion concludes by noting the explosive growth of Middle Tennessee recruiting, underscored by the fact that four SEC teams will soon feature quarterbacks from the area.

This episode of High School Sports Saturday features a wide-ranging look at the past, present, and future of Tennessee athletics:
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New Beginnings in Antioch: Tate speaks with Jamie Graham, head football coach at the newly opened Nashville Collegiate Prep, about the school's 82-acre campus and his vision for building a legacy of discipline and passion in their inaugural seasons.
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Track and Field Excellence: Nolensville High School coach Kyle Manderfeld joins to recap a historic showing at the Great 8 invitational, highlighting record-breaking performances in the pole vault and 4x4 relay, as well as Brandon Brooks' repeat victory in the triple jump.
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NFL Draft and State Legends: In a lively roundtable with Tom Kreager and Coach Matthews, the group celebrates the draft selection of Tullahoma&rsquo;s Jacobie Thomas and debates the greatest high school football players in Tennessee history, including legends like Reggie White and Jalen Ramsey.
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A Growing Talent Bed: The discussion concludes by noting the explosive growth of Middle Tennessee recruiting, underscored by the fact that four SEC teams will soon feature quarterbacks from the area.
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Tate is joined by Nolensville High School track and field coach Kyle Manderfeld to recap the team's historic performance at the Great 8 invitational. Coach Manderfeld shares his pride in the program, noting that they qualified more athletes for the event than ever before. The conversation highlights several standout performances, including Brandon Brooks' second consecutive triple jump victory and a school-record-breaking 4x4 relay team that finished second to Ravenwood. Manderfeld also praises individual achievements in the 300m hurdles and Langston McGee’s school record in the pole vault. As the spring season concludes, Manderfeld emphasizes the commitment of his senior-heavy squad to finishing their high school careers with integrity and intensity at the upcoming state meet.

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Tate is joined by Nolensville High School track and field coach Kyle Manderfeld to recap the team's historic performance at the Great 8 invitational. Coach Manderfeld shares his pride in the program, noting that they qualified more athletes for the event than ever before. The conversation highlights several standout performances, including Brandon Brooks' second consecutive triple jump victory and a school-record-breaking 4x4 relay team that finished second to Ravenwood. Manderfeld also praises individual achievements in the 300m hurdles and Langston McGee&rsquo;s school record in the pole vault. As the spring season concludes, Manderfeld emphasizes the commitment of his senior-heavy squad to finishing their high school careers with integrity and intensity at the upcoming state meet.

HSSS- Kyle Manderfeld 

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager and later Coach Matthews in this lively discussion reflecting on the NFL Draft and the rich history of Tennessee high school football. The segment kicks off with the hosts celebrating Jacobie Thomas of Tullahoma, who was selected on day two of the draft, noting his impressive journey from MTSU to Miami. This leads into a broader "teaser" for a larger project with USA Today aimed at identifying the greatest Tennessee high school football players of all time. The participants trade names of legendary athletes who left their mark on the state, including Reggie White, Jalen Ramsey, Al Wilson, and Patrick Willis. As Coach Matthews joins, the conversation shifts to how the recruiting landscape in Middle Tennessee has exploded over the last decade, highlighted by the fact that four SEC teams will soon feature quarterbacks from the area. The group concludes by reminiscing about versatile multi-sport stars like Corn Elder and Ingle Martin, previewing an upcoming public poll where fans can vote on their own top ten lists.

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager and later Coach Matthews in this lively discussion reflecting on the NFL Draft and the rich history of Tennessee high school football. The segment kicks off with the hosts celebrating Jacobie Thomas of Tullahoma, who was selected on day two of the draft, noting his impressive journey from MTSU to Miami. This leads into a broader "teaser" for a larger project with USA Today aimed at identifying the greatest Tennessee high school football players of all time. The participants trade names of legendary athletes who left their mark on the state, including Reggie White, Jalen Ramsey, Al Wilson, and Patrick Willis. As Coach Matthews joins, the conversation shifts to how the recruiting landscape in Middle Tennessee has exploded over the last decade, highlighted by the fact that four SEC teams will soon feature quarterbacks from the area. The group concludes by reminiscing about versatile multi-sport stars like Corn Elder and Ingle Martin, previewing an upcoming public poll where fans can vote on their own top ten lists.

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