Has anyone had a team participate in the Music City Classic? We are looking at going to this and would like to hear opinions of those that have, good and bad. TIA
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The one in the summer? We attended a few years ago. Good tournament, and a lot of coaches when we were there. You drive all over but it’s a great city.
We went in 2017. The games were played from Clarksville to Murfreesboro, i.e. miles apart. There were a lot of coaches, but mostly at the games played in central Nashville - Vanderbilt, Belmont, and one other field. The top teams got those venues, the other teams got maybe one game in central Nashville, the others at the outlying fields. I remember there was at least one college coach at each game (maybe they arranged it that way?), but often it was literally one young-looking guy. So, if your team will draw coaches, then it's a good tournament.
The hotels were the most expensive of any tournament we played (including WWBA), and they did check to make sure we were staying in one of their hotels (I was the hotel coordinator that year). On the other hand, Nashville is a really fun place to visit.
We went 2 summers ago. It was great exposure to various campuses in the Nashville area (Lipscomb, Vandy, Austin Pea, Belmont, etc.) Back when coaches could be there. Definitely take the opportunity to take the city bus tour (hop on/off) it's wonderful and a great way to see Nashville at your leisure. If you don't get off, takes about 90 min, but you can get off and eat/shop/explore. GREAT way to see the city. Love me some Nashville....or did.
We went twice and loved it...best tournament we've been to. Nashville is great and getting around much easier than other locations. When we were there the scouts were plentiful and motivated.
Excellent! Great fields, Good competition, lots of schools watching. We did it twice. As a 16u and 17u. Be sure to get some chicken fingers at McDougal’s. The best we’ve ever had. The chicken is fresh, never frozen. House made long list of sauces. Outdoor patio. Very fun! We love Nashville!