Every opportunity to touch the field is appreciated by the Mizfits. They are raring to go and pick up where they left off last season. The great thing is the Mizfits continue to grow stronger each year despite setbacks and upsets.

In 2021, the Mizfits hit the ground running hard during the regular season. Racking up a season record of 5-1, Music City saw their championship dreams dashed in the first round of playoffs. Never to be counted out, the Mizfits did show off their talent and skills throughout the entire season and that playoff game. With the opportunity to take it even further this year, you can bet these ladies are ready to take another shot at a championship ring in 2022.

Leading the reigns this year is HC Matt “Tank” Breymeyer who served as Defensive Coordinator in the Mizfits last two seasons. For the offense, we have Donald Ragsdale as Offensive Coordinator. For Special Teams we have Derek Barnes and Line Coach is Dawn Foster. With this group, the Mizfits have been able to install plays faster than before, focus on key groups in critical situations, and motivate each player to reach their full potential. The hard work is paying off in practice and we know the coaches will be ready for the first match up this weekend.

In previous seasons, the Mizfits have dominated the matchup versus the Carolina Phoenix, but it doesn’t mean it will be an easy game. The Phoenix figured some things out in their first game versus the Richmond Black Widows, dropping a total of 57 points to win the game. They’ll also have the advantage of getting out first-game jitters as the Mizfits take the field for the first time this weekend. Despite this, the Mizfits coaches and players are really confident going into this one. The offense is meshing well and the defense is strong, so you can expect a great game from both sides!

The Mizfits community needs fans and friends like you and we love your support! If you’re interested in joining the team, check out the Contact page and send us your information. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the team (we’re always looking for trainers, announcers, game day help, and more), check out this link. Finally, make sure you come out to a game! We’ll have music, food, an Easter egg hunt for the kids during halftime, and this season we’re raffling off a mini-helmet signed by AJ Brown of the Tennessee Titans! You can purchase tickets here. If you just can’t make it, we’ll be live-streaming from the sidelines again this year!

Thanks and thanks again for your love and support. We couldn’t do it without you!

We’re seeing the turnout of athletic women increase as we prepare for another exciting season of football. We thought it would be a good time to share information about what to expect when you’re trying out for the Mizfits (or any team for that matter!). Here’s some helpful hints to keep in mind as we prepare to kick off the 2022 season.

FIND OUT AS MUCH INFO ABOUT THE TEAM AS POSSIBLE
Facebook is a great place to start. Most teams have a social media presence and during the recruitment season, there will be updates galore. The Mizfits normally begin tryouts in September or early October depending on the season expectations. This year, we’ll be playing in some exciting preseason scrimmages that we want to have as much time to prepare as possible. Flyers will contain a great deal of the information needed, but don’t be afraid to ask a question or two via dm or in the comments. Someone will generally get back to you within a couple of hours.

Mizfits FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MusicCityMizfits
Mizfits Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/musiccitymizfits/?hl=en

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU TO TRYOUTS?
Depending on the style of the camp, this information can also be found on the flyers. All teams will want you to come in comfortable clothing. If you have cleats, those are preferred, but sneakers or running shoes are also acceptable. You should also bring an ID, water, and any medical equipment you may need. The Mizfits do not currently require a registration fee, but some teams do.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS
We typically have tryouts over a two-day period. Upon arrival, you’ll need to fill out a couple of forms and meet the owner. After that, you’ll warm up with the team including jogging and stretching. After the coaches chat with the participants, you’ll go through a series of timed and non-timed drills to assess your current physical abilities. Tryouts will typically be 1-2 hours. You do not have to come to both days of each camp, but it is highly encouraged. The more opportunities you have to showcase your skills, the better! After the tryouts are concluded, the owner will reach out to let you know if you made the team.

WHAT OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL?
We are always looking for help in different areas of the Mizfits organization. We are always willing to talk to coaches. both on the field and off the field. We have plenty of opportunities to help with weekly practices, team conditioning, media for the games, volunteers for game day and more. Most teams will have a board that includes the owners and other assigned duties to help with the team. Don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know if you’re interested in joining the Mizfits family!

WHAT’S NEXT FOR US?
Right now, we’re in the midst of tryouts and we want to see as many people as possible out there! We’re excited to see the talent that has already shown up, as well as the returning Mizfits who are itching to get a championship. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help!

As always, thank you for all your support and love! It doesn’t go unnoticed.

The stats aren’t up yet, but we know we played a damn good game! The Mizfits are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Dynamite in the first round of playoffs. This is the second time the Mizfits have made it to playoffs in their 5 years in the WFA (Derby is in year 10). Even though we didn’t get the W, we did our thing and we made some of the naysayers respect the Mizfits brand.

Out of the gate, the Mizfits were looking great. Derby City got the ball first and they weren’t able to get anything going (shoutout to the defense!). After a few plays to drive down the field, the Mizfits would secure the first points of the game with a field goal from Stacey Dykstra. That would be the cap for the Mizfits until the 4th quarter where Kate Siddall ran in a touchdown to bring the Mizfits to 9 points before the end. Derby City was able to score a majority of their points with runs from QB Laessence Buckner, though the Mizfits stopped a majority of their two-point conversions. Derby City has always had a strong running game and they relied on that the entirety of the game. The Mizfits were able to make a few key stops, but containment is the name of the game with the Dynamite. The Mizfits just weren’t able to keep the lanes blocked long enough to prevent the score.

The thing is: we know that we can beat them. Derby City has always been a contender and touted as the Mizfits’ #1 rival. This season proved we’re not only able to keep up with the Dynamite squad; we’ve got the tools necessary to win it in the end. Now, we’ll head back to the drawing board to find out who and what we need to do to shut down the run, shut down the passing game, and take over as the team to beat in the Southeast Conference. Had we won this game, we’d be #1 and we’d be the team to beat for the championship. From our viewpoint, the Mizfits are #1 and we’ll prove it sooner than later.

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While we’re here, we want to give love and prayers to #5 Kamari Townsend. She had a great game, but unfortunately she took a big hit to the head and had to be pulled from the game. 3rd quarter was delayed in order for medical services to come assess the injury and owner Donita Hines took the ride with her (and still gave us support via facebook live!). I’m happy to say Kamari is doing a lot better today and made it home. We definitely thank the Derby City trainer for checking out our injured Mizfits and checking on them afterwards.

It’s hard to remain unbiased when the team you love is fighting it out! It’s even harder when you have two teams banging into each other for a few hours every other Saturday. It’s easy to see the opponent as the enemy. What we must all remember is that we’re all looking to uplift women’s football. We should all be on the same team when it comes to that!

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Don’t worry about the Mizfits! In the locker room, the coaches let us know how proud they were of their players and what we plan to do as we get ready for the next season. Coach Tank told the team “Preseason starts tomorrow. Are you going to let this loss make you quit? Are you going to let this make you give up? Or are you going to buckle down, put in the work, and show them why we’re the best in the league?”.

I think we’ll go for it all!

MUSIC CITY MIZFITS FOR LIFE! HARD WORK ALL DAY! THANK YOU FOR THE SEASON, THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES, THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE! WE LOVE YOU RIGHT BACK!

The Mizfits have had a wild ride this season. We were able to play our first two home games and left the field with the W over the Sizzle and the Tigers. After a bye week, we came back and met the Derby City Dynamite in Jeffersonville for a battle for the conference. The Mizfits lost that game, but had intentions on getting the ball rolling again with another game scheduled with the Tigers. Unfortunately, the game was cancelled due to the removal of the opponent from the WFA.

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There has been a ton of talk surrounding what happened on the field between the Tigers and the Mizfits. There isn’t a lot to say; the game was played and some calls were made and some were missed. The Mizfits have always been an aggressive team and we’re always going to give our all on the field. The team received their sanctions and served them. That was all there was to it. We didn’t ever take this issue lightly, but we’re not going to feed into the drama. It is hard to hear your coaches, owners, and players being addressed with bias in public forums, but we are beyond proud of our organization and we’ll continue to put in the work we always have. We are saddened by the outcome as we want every woman to play the game (and enjoy it) and we wish the Tigers the best going forward. We also want to thank the Gridiron Beauties for allowing Head Coach Tracy Logan to speak on the matter from our end. Make sure to take a peek at their podcast on iTunes!

After the smoke cleared, the Mizfits were rescheduled to have a bye week on May 29th and would return to the field on June 5th versus the Cincinnati Sizzle. The Mizfits were successful in making a huge comeback and securing the win in Kentucky! There were some amazing plays by rookie Kamari Townsend (80yd punt return for touchdown) and pick six for Stacey Dykstra. Sheldon Bins, Jessica Phelps, and Tessa Ortiz-Marsh were the top tacklers for the game. We also saw rookie Erica Mason with two big touchdowns (one a perfect pass from Ortiz-Marsh) and another one from Kayla Hutcherson. Kaitlin Siddall led the team in rushing yards and Leshay Shute lead the team in receiving yards. We had some sacks from Bins and Melanie Johnson, forced fumbles by Bins and Allison Randall, and a fumble recovery by Antoinette Carroll.

Another fun fact is the extra points! Most women’s football teams go for two after a touchdown, but we’ve had a lot of success with the kicking game over the past two years. Phelps began PAT’s in the 2019 season, hitting a couple of them throughout practice and games. In the 2021 season, we’ve hit plenty of those extra points thanks to the legs of rookie Molly Suess and veteran Dykstra. Between these ladies, we’re making more and more strides in improving our game as a fundamentally sound and well stacked football team.

Onward to the future for the Mizfits! We’ll be taking on our in-state friends, the Knoxville Lightning, on July 12th in Knoxville. Since they had a game scheduled with the Tigers for the 12th, we were scheduled in their place. This always proves to be a fun and friendly game. After Knoxville, Music City will only have the Vanguards to finish up the regular season at home on June 19th. We’ll be going live on the sidelines for the Knoxville game and live streaming the Vanguards game. We’d rather have you there in person, though! You can always purchase your tickets at the gate, but feel free to check our website for ticket information.

Thank you, as always, for the love and support you have for the Mizfits. We wouldn’t be anything without the fans and lovers of good football.

The Mizfits are in recovery mode after suffering a tough loss to the Derby City Dynamite. The Mizfits drop to 2-1 as we head into our second bye week of the season. Despite the score, the Mizfits didn’t give up the fight throughout all 4 quarters in Jeffersonville, IN. We’ll be working harder this week to make a comeback on June 5th.

After a 3-hour drive to the Hoosier state, the Mizfits were set to take down the Dynamite in what many expect to be a first look at playoffs. Missing a few key players and a few other key ingredients played a part in the loss, but the biggest battle for the Mizfits will be themselves. The first couple of games in the season were against good teams and Music City was able to dominate both opponents. However, the Derby City Dynamite have always been a hurdle and a deciding factor in how the season will play out. With that amount of pressure, the Mizfits are still looking for the perfect mix to bring the rivalry back to life.

Despite the loss, the Mizfits defense was able to get a few big stops to prevent a huge upset. However the Dynamite were able to get a lot of ball movement with the run game. The Mizfits will have to find a way to get a stop in the backfield and keep the momentum going. We also welcomed back QB Tessa Ortiz-Marsh who will be instrumental in revamping the offensive game.

Overall, the Mizfits are down, but not out. Due to circumstances outside of our control, the Mizfits will not be playing on May 29th and will instead meet the Sizzle for the second time this season on June 5th. Be sure to check the page for updates, highlights, and more Mizfit News!

The Mizfits are on a roll! Music City met the Huntsville Tigers for the first time in several years. Although the Mizfits had some troubles here and there, the ladies were able to secure the victory with a score of 33-0 over the Tigers. The Mizfits will advance to 2-0 on the 6-game regular season.

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It’s going to be a tough road for the Mizfits to make it to Canton, but the stars have aligned so far and the Mizfits aren’t letting up any time soon. After the smoke cleared on May 15th, the Mizfits are 2nd in the Southeast American Conference and a good contender for a playoff run! After two games, Music City has had no opponent score and no game below 30 points. Massey Ratings has Music City at number 11 in the entire league, but the odds are still against us as we battle against strength of schedule and other things out of our control. Don’t worry though! The Mizfits is still fighting the fight and it will be very interesting to see what happens after the regular season ends in June.

As for the Mizfits and Tigers battle, it was a show from the start of the game. Within the first minute of play, the Mizfits were able to secure a pick 6 with rookie corner Kamari Townsend followed quickly by securing a fumbled punt return. The trend would be the same throughout the night, full of interceptions, fumbles, and some big runs for the Mizfits. The defense also held it down, making sure the Tigers got very few first downs and plenty of big tackles. Touchdowns for the game include Townsend, Jessica Phelps, Kate Siddall, Stacey Dykstra, and Leshay Shute. Leaders on defense were veterans Jasmine Brimm, Sheldon Bins, and Cie Cie Harris with interceptions, blocked kicks, and a few sacks between them. Defensive MVP was Kamari Townsend who also had a sack and several tackles for big yard losses. Offensive MVP was Molly Suess who made some big blocks (check the highlight film), a successful PAT and converted the unsuccessful PAT into a 2-point conversion. All in all, the Mizfits played a hell of a game.

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While there is plenty to celebrate, there is always more to work on. There were a few too many flags on the field and too many points that were left there as well. The Tigers played a good game and were able to get some stops on defensive, but most of the mistakes were simply on us. The Mizfits will be taking on their toughest competition for the year with the Derby City Dynamite. The history between the Mizfits and the Dynamite stretches back for years and it’s always been a battle. Unfortunately, the Mizfits have been on the losing side of the battle for the past three games and they’re itching to prove they are a force this year! As we near the end of the week and prepare for the upcoming show, we know the Dynamite are doing the same and with a point to prove themselves. Willpower and determination will be the deciding factors this time around and we’re more than ready to show the world what the Mizfits can do.

Make sure to keep your eyes on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more Mizfits news and scores!

Hard Work. All Day.

The Mizfits are starting the season off with a bang! After a scoreless first half, Music City was able to blank the Sizzle and leave the field with a score of 33-0. The Mizfits will advance to 1-0 on the season!

This was a game of many firsts for the Mizfits. Players were moved around to different positions due to pre-season injuries. This was the first game in Mizfits history to have multiple successful extra points. The media team also got to take a crack at live streaming the first game! Some things went as planned and some things went awry, but in the end, the Mizfits walked away with the W.

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The Mizfits offense started the game with the ball, but were unable to get into the end zone during the first half. That was the theme for the entire first half. The ball was moving down the field, but neither side was able to convert in the beginning. The Mizfits defense held it down during the first half, keeping the Sizzle at zero and limiting first down conversions throughout the first half. Overall though, the first half was pretty quiet.

During the second half, the Mizfits were back with a new attitude! Within a few minutes of the 3rd quarter, the Mizfits were finally on the board. Momentum would carry over to the defensive side of the ball, continuing to hit the Sizzle with key stops. We had a few sacks from veterans Sheldon Bins (causing a turnover), Jasmine Brimm, and Antoinette Carroll. We also had a few HUGE hits from Brimm and rookie Allison Randall. Those stops were able to help seal the Mizfits victory. We saw Jessica Phelps and Kate Siddall at quarterback for a majority of the game making a few key passes down the stretch. Our scorers for the game include Phelps and Siddall followed by a slew of rookie receivers: Kayla Hutcherson, Erica Mason, and Molly Suess. We also had three successful extra points tacked on by Suess who missed just 1 of 4 extra point attempts.

There’s plenty to be proud of, but the Mizfits are already working to improve. The team left a lot of sacks on the field as well as a few interceptions that were dropped or knocked away in the end. The offense is also going to have to find the secret to scoring in the first half. Defensive MVP for the game was Leshay Shute and offensive MVP was Jessica Phelps. Their contributions help bring the Mizfits in at #2 in the conference and #11 in the league for D3.

This weekend, the Mizfits will take on the Huntsville Tigers in their first meeting in years! We’ll take on the Tigers right here at home at 6pm. We’re only going to improve, so make sure you grab your tickets now!

Buffalo Wild Wings

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Threads By Dreads

Next up, Threads by Dreads is one of our local sponsors boasting original and unique designs inspired by Ghana culture. Christiana ‘Nana’ Afotey is the owner and a former Mizfit! Each item that Threads by Dreads produces, represents a piece of culture, not just from Ghana, but a deeply rooted history from those that paved the way for her today. Her wish is for you to fall in love with Threads by Dreads African clothing equally as she has during this historical journey. On top of that, you can get custom-made clothing, bags, masks, and shoes to reflect your personal style.

Our wish is for new uniforms with a little Threads by Dreads flare! Check out the boutique online or at one of the many pop-up shops in Nashville and surrounding areas.

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Cafe Coco

Nashville Elite

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Butterfly Recovery Women’s Recovery Center

Butterfly Moments Women’s Recovery Center was founded by Mary Laremore. The center is dedicated to empowering women to achieve sobriety, gain employment, receive life-skill training and a second chance at life. As of 2018, they have provided assistance to more than 384 women and children in Clarksville. We look forward to seeing how Butterly Moments will be able to assist our local community and we are glad to offer them any support we can!

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Tennessee Titans

We couldn’t do what we do without the support of these fine companies and establishments. With their help, we’ve been able to reach more fans, promote women’s football, and serve our community. That’s not all though! We have a ton of national sponsors through the Women’s Football Alliance. Be on the lookout for more information on how and where to support our sponsors!

Well, we’re finally here! After the world finally starts to recover from the effects of Covid-19, we’re able to begin a new season in the WFA! It’s been a long time coming for the Mizfits to hit the field again.

On the field, we’ve got a new mix to the coaching staff, a big helping of standout rookies, and a hunger to finally show what we’ve got to the WFA and the city of Nashville. Coaching for the Mizfits, we have Tracy Logan as Head Coach, Donald Ragsdale as Offensive Coordinator, Matt Breymeyer as Defensive Coordinator, Dawn Foster as Assistant Coach, and Robert Hayes as Line Coach. Rookies include Kayla Hutcherson, Rodneika Crutcher, Kamari Townsend, Jasmine Blanton, Molly Suess, Jordin Crabtree, Allison Randall, and Heather Tatum. They’ve all made a huge impact on the field during practice and we can’t wait to see how they do as we suit up for scrimmages and season games. Our seasoned vets have done an amazing job guiding rookies as well as leading the ranks. Although we lost a few amazing talents who moved on to coaching positions and other life goals, we do know we’ve got a great core base of veterans to rely upon as we begin to watch game footage and work in complex formations and plays.

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Behind the scenes, we’ve also been working hard to promote the Mizfits brand and our sponsors. Recently securing a sponsorship with Cafe Coco, the Mizfits are planning to bring a ton of business and victory celebrations to the local cafe. We also recently participated in a WFA challenge to photograph the Mizfits promoting our league sponsors. We chose Coors and Teambuildr and we may have had a little too much fun showing off our sponsors, but we plan on doing more for our other sponsors as well. We’ve also had several great joint practices with our partners the Nashville Elite. Having that extra presence on the field definitely gives us an advantage when teaching a new play or formation.

We’re so excited to hit the field. We have a scrimmage coming up with our friends the Knoxville Lightning. It’s always a friendly game and a great learning tool for the rookies and vets. You should always practice how you want to perform, but there’s nothing like the pressure of game day.

Don’t miss out on the Mizfits! We’ll be sharing the 2021 schedule as as soon as possible. We’ll also start the search for volunteers, so if you’re Until then, take a look out our gear and keep an eye out for new 2021 Mizfits apparel. Your support means the world to us.

Go Mizfits!