Development first
Every player has written developmental goals and knows exactly what they are working on. Playing time follows the work, and the work is coached, not assumed.
Tampa Bay, Florida • Ages 8 to 14
Developthe player.Win the game.
TBT Florida is a Tampa Bay travel baseball program for players ages 8 to 14. We put development first, we compete second, and we do not lose the kid in the middle of it.
Why families choose TBT
Four things we will not compromise
High school ready
The whole program is built to prepare players for high school baseball and the 15U to 17U travel and showcase world that follows it.
Play the game right
Respect for the game, for umpires, for opponents, and for teammates is not optional here. It is coached with the same attention as a swing or a delivery.
Tampa Bay roots
We practice and play in Tampa Bay. Local families get real practice schedules and real coaching access, not a program run from three hours away.
Our approach
Written goals, not vague encouragement
Whether a player is eight years old or a legitimate college prospect, there is always something to improve. Our job is to find it, tell the player and the family plainly, and then coach it.
- 01Practice is coached
Reps without instruction are just exercise. Every station has a coach and a purpose.
- 02No positional lock in
Young players learn multiple positions. We do not decide a ten year old is a first baseman for life.
- 03Honest feedback
Parents get the real evaluation. If a player is not ready for a level, we say so and we tell you what closing the gap looks like.
- 04Arm care enforced
Pitch counts and rest days are tracked and enforced. No tournament is worth a young arm.
Player
development card
TBT FLORIDAFORM PD 1
- Player
- Sample, J.
- Division
- 12U
- Season
- Fall 2026
- Evaluator
- Coaching staff
Focus areas this season
- 1Load earlier. Front foot down on time against velocity. Cage work, Tue and Thu
- 2Throw through the target from the outfield. Crow hop, do not drift. Pre practice, daily
- 3Read the ball off the bat before the first step. Live reps, Saturdays
Arm care and workload
- ✓Pitch count logged every outing
- ✓Required rest days honored, no exceptions
- ✓Band and long toss routine before every throw day
Review schedule
- ✓Preseason sit down with player and family
- ✓Midseason check in, goals updated
- ―End of season evaluation and next level plan
Reviewed with player and family
On file
Tryouts
Tryouts are the first step
Tryouts are how we build our rosters and how you get to know us. You will see how we run a practice, meet the staff, and get an honest read on where your player stands. Every player who attends receives feedback, whether or not they receive an offer.
| Division | Date | Check in | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
| 9U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
| 10U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
| 11U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
| 12U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
| 13U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
| 14U | To confirm | Time | Field | Register |
What to bring
- Baseball pants, cleats, and a hat
- Glove and bat
- Catchers bring full gear
- Water and a snack
- Registration confirmation, printed or on your phone
What to expect
Plan for about two hours on the field. Players are evaluated on defense at their primary and secondary positions, live at bats or timed batting practice, running, and arm strength. Pitchers and catchers get separate evaluation time.
Coaches watch how players carry themselves between reps just as closely as they watch the reps.
Which division
Age divisions follow USSSA age calculations. If you are unsure where your player belongs, email us a birth date and we will confirm placement before you register.
Cannot make any posted date? We hold makeup evaluations while roster spots remain open.
What the tagline means
Three words, three commitments
One team
What we ask of players
Show up on time, work, be coachable, and respect the game and everyone in it. Nobody on this roster is bigger than the roster.
One family
What we ask of parents
Get your player to practice, let the coaches coach, support every kid on the roster, and bring concerns to us directly rather than to the stands.
One TBT
What we owe you
Every division runs the same way. Prepared coaches, consistent standards, development for every player on the roster, and honest communication with families.
Schedule
Practices, games, and tournaments
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Ready to see how we work?
Come to a tryout. Meet the staff, watch a practice run the way we run them, and get an honest evaluation of where your player is right now.
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Questions parents actually ask
What age division should my player try out for?
Divisions follow USSSA age calculations, which are based on your player's age as of a set cutoff date rather than their school grade. Email us a birth date and we will confirm placement before you register.
What does the season cost and what does it include?
Answer to confirm with leadership. Recommend publishing the full range, what it covers, and what it does not. Most programs hide this and it costs them trust.
How many practices and games per week?
Answer to confirm with leadership.
How far do you travel for tournaments?
Answer to confirm with leadership.
Do you guarantee playing time?
No, and we will not tell you otherwise. Every player on the roster gets developed and gets opportunity. Playing time follows the work, and we will always tell you plainly what your player needs to do to earn more of it.
What is your policy on pitching workload?
Pitch counts are logged for every outing and required rest days are enforced without exception. No tournament result is worth a young arm. If a coach and a parent disagree about an arm, the arm wins.
Can my player play recreational or school ball at the same time?
Answer to confirm with leadership.
How are rosters decided and when will we hear after a tryout?
Answer to confirm with leadership. Include the offer timeline and how long a family has to accept.
Contact
Reach out
Questions about tryouts, the program, or sponsorship? We answer every message.