High School Baseball Academy Tampa | Tampa Premier Sports Institute
High School Baseball Academy  |  Grades 9–12  |  Tampa, FL

Train Like a Pro.
Compete.
Play at the Next Level.

The TPSI High School Baseball Academy is a selection-based program built for one outcome: developing high school athletes, testing them in real competition, and guiding them toward the right college fit.

TPSI indoor baseball training facility in Tampa
MLB
Players Train Here
9–12
Grades Served
8–2
Mon–Fri Training Hours
ATC
Athletic Trainer On Site
StepUp
Scholarship Approved

Pro-Level Development Without Leaving Home

Families should not have to ship a 15-year-old across the country to get a pro-level development environment. In Tampa, that environment already exists.

Active MLB players train at TPSI Monday through Friday. Academy athletes develop in the same building, on the same equipment, held to the same standard. Every athlete is coached by a staff of specialists in hitting, pitching, catching, infield, and strength, and every athlete's progress is measured with professional-grade technology rather than guesswork.

The academy serves high school athletes in grades 9 through 12. Families can follow a homeschool model or choose the hybrid option. Athletes train Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm, and TPSI helps coordinate on-site teacher and tutor support so academics keep pace with training.

Then we take it further. Athletes put their development to work in competitive game play, and our college recruiting partners help them turn that work into the right next step.

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Develop

Individualized development plans and one-on-one coaching across hitting, pitching, fielding, speed, and strength.

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Measure

VALD and Kinetisense screening turn progress into hard numbers that athletes, families, and college programs can trust.

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Compete & Advance

Competitive game play tests every skill in live action, backed by college recruiting and placement support.

Competitive Game Play

Training builds the skills. Games prove them. Academy athletes take what they develop every day and put it to work in competitive game play, where real at-bats, real innings, and real decisions show exactly where a player stands.

Athletes do not show up to games cold. They show up developed, tested, and prepared by a staff that builds every plan around performing when it counts.

Live Competition

Game settings that test hitting, pitching, defense, and decision-making at full speed.

Development You Can Measure

VALD and Kinetisense measurables tracked throughout the program show how training carries into game performance.

Prepared by the Staff

Coaches build each athlete's development plan so they peak for competition.

A Pro-Grade Home Base

Athletes train and prepare in the same facility where active MLB players train.

College Recruiting & Placement Support

At Tampa Premier Sports Institute (TPSI), our commitment to athlete development extends beyond the field. We work with experienced college recruiting professionals who help guide student-athletes through the college recruitment process.

From identifying potential college opportunities and connecting with collegiate programs to navigating the recruiting process, our goal is to help athletes find the right fit for their athletic and academic futures.

Our mission is to develop athletes, create opportunities, and help them take the next step toward competing at the collegiate level.
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Identify Opportunities

Find the college programs that match each athlete's ability, goals, and academic plans.

02

Connect With Programs

Open lines of communication between athletes and collegiate programs.

03

Navigate the Process

Guidance from experienced recruiting professionals at every step of the recruiting process.

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Find the Right Fit

A college choice that works for the athlete's future on the field and in the classroom.

Built Different, On Purpose

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Train Where the Pros Train

Active MLB players train at this facility Monday through Friday. That standard shows up in every rep.

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Personalized Development Plans

No generic group training. Every athlete gets an individual plan, one-on-one coaching, and consistent performance tracking.

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Strength Powered by NGT

Strength and performance training led by Nicole Gabriel Training, built for durability and power through a full high school career.

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Synergy Performance Rehab On Site

Athlete health, recovery, and injury management handled on site by professionals, with a recovery room in the building.

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Classroom and Media Room

Film review and instructional sessions in TPSI's full-size classroom and media room, all under one roof.

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Stay Home, Stay Local

A pro-level development environment five minutes from I-275. No relocation, no boarding.

Where Academy Athletes Train

11,100 square feet of climate-controlled training space with 24-foot ceilings, batting cages, a recovery room, a classroom, and a media room. The same building active MLB players train in every week.

Every Tool a Serious Athlete Needs

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One-on-One Coaching

Expert instruction in hitting, pitching, catching, infield, and strength. No lost time in large group settings.

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VALD Screening

Professional-grade force and performance measurement used to track development with precision.

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Kinetisense Screening

Regular movement screening and performance tracking to measure progress and reduce injury risk.

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ATC On Site

An Athletic Trainer Certified professional on site. Athlete safety is built into the program.

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Competitive Game Play

Live competition that puts daily training to the test against real opponents.

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Homeschool or Hybrid

Follow a homeschool model or choose the hybrid option. The program adapts to the family's academic plan.

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Teacher/Tutor Support

TPSI helps coordinate on-site teacher and tutor support so academics keep pace with training.

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Monday–Friday, 8am–2pm

A full structured training day, five days a week.

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College Recruiting Support

Experienced college recruiting professionals guiding athletes through the recruitment process.

Coached by People Who Know the Game

Specialists in performance, strength, hitting, pitching, catching, and infield play. Every dimension of an athlete's game has an expert behind it.

Nicole Gabriel
Performance Director & Strength Coach
Johnny O'Brien
Strength & Performance Coach
Todd Cenal
Hitting Coach
Kalyn Cenal
Hitting, Fielding & Catching Coach
Anthony Telford
Pitching Coach
Turner Pruitt
Catching Coach
Paul Russo
Hitting Coach
Joshua Johnson
Infield Coach
Nick Diaz
Infield Coach

Step Up for Students Approved

The TPSI High School Baseball Academy is Step Up for Students approved, meaning eligible families can use scholarship funding to cover program costs.

Step Up for Students offers two scholarship pathways for eligible Florida families:

1
Visit stepupforstudents.org and create or log into your account
2
Apply for the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) or Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)
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Once approved, search for Tampa Premier Sports Institute (TPSI) / Nicole Gabriel Training as your provider
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Enroll your athlete and submit payment authorization through the Step Up portal

Step Up Approved Provider

TPSI is an approved Step Up for Students provider. Eligible families can use Florida Tax Credit (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) funding for this program.

Need help applying? Step Up for Students provides live chat and phone support directly on their website.

Visit StepUpForStudents.org →

The talent is local. Now the development and the path to college are too.

Apply to the High School Baseball Academy

Enrollment is selective. If your athlete is ready to commit to serious development and take the next step toward college baseball, start the conversation today.

Tampa, Florida

2526 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
West of Walgreens at Sligh Ave & Armenia Ave
Main entrance on south side of building
5 minutes from I-275
17 minutes from Tampa International Airport
(813) 362-4956  |  tampasportsinstitute@gmail.com