Tate is joined by Franklin Admirals soccer coach Mike Burgoyne ahead of a critical sectional match against the Beach Buccaneers. Celebrating the Admirals' balanced play and recent postseason shutouts against Shelbyville and Ravenwood, Burgoyne gives early scouting reports on Beach's physical, high-scoring roster. He shines a spotlight on his own key players, including star goalkeeper Sawyer Skelton—who boasts 10 clean sheets this season—and resilient forward Caleb Moss. Reflecting on the game's unique 11:00 AM kickoff time to accommodate Beach's graduation schedule, Burgoyne shares insight into the team's self-imposed curfew. In a poignant conclusion, he reflects on his legendary coaching career at Franklin as he prepares to step down at the end of the season to spend more time with his family.

<p>Tate is joined by Franklin Admirals soccer coach Mike Burgoyne ahead of a critical sectional match against the Beach Buccaneers. Celebrating the Admirals' balanced play and recent postseason shutouts against Shelbyville and Ravenwood, Burgoyne gives early scouting reports on Beach's physical, high-scoring roster. He shines a spotlight on his own key players, including star goalkeeper Sawyer Skelton&mdash;who boasts 10 clean sheets this season&mdash;and resilient forward Caleb Moss. Reflecting on the game's unique 11:00 AM kickoff time to accommodate Beach's graduation schedule, Burgoyne shares insight into the team's self-imposed curfew. In a poignant conclusion, he reflects on his legendary coaching career at Franklin as he prepares to step down at the end of the season to spend more time with his family.</p>

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.