Who We Are
LiveBarn was created by parents, players, and coaches to revolutionize the way people experience youth and amateur sports.
Our Commitment
As players, coaches, families, and fans, we rely on LiveBarn just as much as our customers. We are committed to delivering the best service, support, and features to amateur athletes, families, and coaches around the world.
Why LiveBarn is the Best
Our numbers speak for themselves.
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Our Awards
LiveBarn has been awarded the distinction of Deloitte Technology Fast 500 which recognizes the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. We have received this award for 2021, 2022 & 2023.
Meet Our Team
We are LiveBarn creators and customers.
Farrel Miller
Founder & CEO
Farrel is responsible for setting the overall direction and product strategy for LiveBarn. Previously, Farrel was the Founder and CEO of JumpTV, a leading internet streaming company that merged with Neulion in 2009, TSX: NLN. He was also the owner of the Montreal Juniors Hockey Club of the QMJHL, which he sold to a unit of Quebecor Media. Farrel began his career as a corporate attorney with Clifford Chance (formerly Rogers & Wells). Farrel holds an MBA and Law Degree from McGill University and a B.A. from Brandeis University.
Ray Giroux
COO
Ray completed a 16-year professional hockey career in 2014 as a player in the NHL, AHL, and KHL. He graduated from Yale University in 1998 with a B.A. in Economics. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and accolades for his work on and off the ice. Prior to joining LiveBarn, the former All-American was part of the Chicago Cubs front office.
Humam Al Barazy
CTO
Humam has held multiple senior engineering positions in companies across Europe and North America. He has over 15 years of software and hardware development experience with companies and research centers, focused on Image Processing, Cloud Architecture, and Mobile Development. Humam holds a Master's in Computer Science, a Master’s in Medical Image Processing, and a B.A. in Medical Engineering.
Tom McCarter
Director of Venue Relations
Tom is a two-time Emmy award-winning producer for his work on SportsCenter, ESPN’s flagship program. During his 18-year career in television production, he covered the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA, Stanley Cup Finals, and other global premier sporting events. Tom also led ESPN’s Highlight operation for a decade, overseeing all content for daily studio and remote programs. He received his B.A. from James Madison University.
Corey Bialow
Board of Advisors
Corey is the Founder and CEO of Bialow Real Estate, a Boston-based real estate development firm, and a founding partner of Be Styled, A Blow-Dry Lounge. Previously, he was the Vice President of Real Estate with The Vitamin Shoppe. Corey is a graduate of George Washington University.
John Dore
Board of Advisors
John is the Head Coach of the Concordia University men’s basketball team, where he has served for over 25 years. He was also appointed Head Coach of men's basketball at the Maccabiah Games on multiple occasions. John is a native of Queens, NY.
Jaimie Grossman
Board of Advisors
Jaimie is a Toronto-based investor and consultant in online media in North America. Previously, he founded UPTREND Media, which became the largest independent Advertising Representation Network in Canada. In 2010, Jaimie led the negotiations and eventual acquisition of UPTREND Media by Yellow Pages Group. He sits on the boards of Kensington Health Centre and Hospice, Kensington Foundation, and Mount Sinai Hospital's Leadership Sinai. He is also the Co-Founder and Director of the Larry Grossman Foundation for Kids. Jaimie holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Certificate in American Foreign Policy from American University in Washington, D.C.
Pierre McGuire
Board of Advisors
Pierre is a hockey analyst for NBC broadcasts of the National Hockey League and a frequent contributor to TSN Radio, Sportsnet Radio, and New York’s WFAN. He is the winner of two Stanley Cups as an Assistant Coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins (1991-92) and a graduate of Hobart College.
Perry Cavanagh
Board of Advisors
Perry recently retired from a 30-year career in the electrical engineering services industry. He is the Board Chair of Sports Calgary, a volunteer nonprofit society which represents all sports in the city of Calgary. Perry is the past President of Hockey Calgary, one of Canada’s largest minor hockey associations, and currently sits on the Hockey Alberta Foundation Board as a Director. Since 2001, Perry has served as Executive Director of the Don Hartman Arena, managed by the North East Sportsplex Society.
Our Brands
LiveBarn has expanded its streaming portfolio with key mergers and acquisitions in the live streaming space.
The leading streaming platform for Ontario, Canada – GameOnStream is now fully integrated into LiveBarn, creating Ontario’s largest hockey streaming network.
All former GameOnStream arenas and leagues are now streaming exclusively on LiveBarn, offering parents, coaches, players, and scouts coverage of over 3500 sports surfaces, with 400+ rinks in Ontario alone.
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BeTheBeast is a world-class live streaming and recruitment platform that focuses on basketball and volleyball events.
BeTheBeast provides an integrated solution for event operators that increases recruiting activity & improves the tournament viewing experience.
The BeTheBeast profile-centric app enables athletes to manage their player information, chronicle their athletic & academic accomplishments, and share highlight videos.
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An all-inclusive streaming, coaching, and marketing platform for Minnesota High School hockey and select tournaments.
MNHockey.TV is the place for fans of Minnesota hockey to find great live high school action along with comprehensive coaching and player development tools.
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LiveBarn Named Winners in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program
LiveBarn was honoured as an Enterprise-Industry Leaders award winner as part of Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50 program.
Read MoreHockey Québec s’associe à LiveBarn
C’est avec plaisir que Hockey Québec annonce avoir conclu une entente de partenariat avec LiveBarn.
Read MoreKeeping Game Ready: The Living Sisu Hockey League
LiveBarn is pleased to sponsor the Living Sisu Hockey League (LSHL), reinforcing our commitment to supporting the growth and development of hockey at all levels.
Read MoreLiveBarn and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Announce New Video Streaming Partnership
LiveBarn and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Announce New Video Streaming Partnership
Read MoreLiveBarn Signs Partnership with City National Arena (19th NHL Practice Facility Partner)
LiveBarn is pleased to announce their most recent partnership with City National Arena, Las Vegas NV, practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Read MoreLiveBarn and PLAY Hockey Announce New Multi-Year Partnership
LiveBarn and Play Hockey Announce New Video Streaming Partnership
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