Middle School Baseball Academy Tampa | Tampa Premier Sports Institute
Selection-Based Program  |  Tampa, FL

Middle School
Elite Training
Academy

An exclusive, athlete-selection-based program for middle school athletes — combining elite baseball training, personalized coaching, cutting-edge technology, and the academic flexibility to make it all possible.

TPSI Middle School Elite Training Academy athlete training
ATC
Athletic Trainer On Site
MLB
Pro Training Environment
9–3
Mon–Fri Training Hours
StepUp
Scholarship Approved

Where Elite Middle School Athletes Are Built

The TPSI Middle School Elite Training Academy is an exclusive, athlete-selection-based program designed for homeschooled middle school athletes who are committed to elite-level development in baseball and softball.

This is not a drop-in training program. The Academy is built around a complete development philosophy — combining personalized one-on-one coaching, regular Kinetisense screening and performance tracking, access to professional-grade equipment including VALD screening, and an academic structure that gives athletes the flexibility to train at the highest level without sacrificing their education.

The program is adaptable to any homeschooling curriculum with no affiliation to any specific program — giving families the freedom to build the educational model that works for them while TPSI handles the athletic development side at a professional standard.

Athletes train Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm — a full structured day that mirrors the commitment of elite athletic programs. A cohort teacher/tutor is on site to support academic progress, and Synergy Performance Rehab is also on site for athlete care and recovery. Active MLB players train at this facility alongside the program, setting the standard for what the environment demands.

What Sets This Program Apart

🏠

More Family Time

Less commuting, more time for what matters. The academy is structured to maximize training efficiency so athletes develop faster without consuming the family's entire schedule.

📋

Personalized Player Development Plans

Every athlete receives an individualized development plan with one-on-one coaching, regular Kinetisense screening, and consistent performance tracking. No generic group training — development is personal.

Year-Round Training with Cutting-Edge Equipment

Fall and Spring semester options for continuous development covering strength training, hitting, pitching, fielding, speed, and agility. Full access to TPSI equipment including VALD screening technology. Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) on site at all times.

🖥️

Full-Size Classroom and Media Room

Athletes have access to TPSI's full-size classroom and media room for film review, instructional sessions, and academic work — keeping the development environment fully integrated under one roof.

💳

Monthly Payment Plans and TPSI Gear

Flexible monthly payment plans make the program accessible to families. Enrollment includes TPSI gear so athletes represent the institute from day one.

Train Where the Pros Train

Active MLB players train at this facility Monday through Friday. Your athlete's development environment is the same one professional baseball players choose. That standard carries into every rep, every session, every season.

Coached by People Who Know the Game

The TPSI Academy coaching staff brings together specialists in performance, strength, hitting, and pitching — giving every athlete access to expert instruction across every dimension of their game.

💪
Nicole Gabriel
Performance Director & Strength Coach
🏋️
Johnny O'Brien
Strength & Performance Coach
Todd Cenal
Hitting Coach
🎯
Vince Scanio
Director / Pitching Coach
🧢
Nick Diaz
Director / Infield & Hitting Coach
Paul Russo
Hitting Coach
🧤
Turner Pruitt
Catching Coach
🎯
Anthony Telford
Pitching Coach
🏃
Joshua Johnson
Infield Coach
🥎
Kalyn Cenal
Softball Instructor & Baseball Hitting / Fielding / Catching Coach

A Complete Development Experience

🎯

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized instruction from expert coaches in hitting, pitching, strength, and performance. No lost time in large group settings.

📊

Kinetisense Screening

Regular movement screening and performance tracking using Kinetisense technology to measure progress and prevent injury.

📡

VALD Screening

Full access to VALD screening technology — professional-grade force and performance measurement used to track athlete development with precision.

🏥

ATC On Site

Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) professional on site for every training session — athlete safety is built into the program.

📚

Academic Flexibility

Adaptable to any homeschooling curriculum. Independent learning structure lets athletes focus on development without falling behind academically.

👕

TPSI Gear Included

Athletes receive 5 t-shirts and a backpack at the start of the school year. Flexible monthly payment plans make the program financially accessible.

🕘

Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm

Full structured training days five days a week. A complete daily schedule covering mobility, field work, academics, and skill instruction.

📖

Cohort Teacher/Tutor On Site

A dedicated teacher and tutor is on site daily to support academic progress alongside athletic training. No need to find separate academic support.

🏥

Synergy Performance Rehab On Site

Synergy Performance Rehab is embedded in the program — athlete health, recovery, and injury management handled on site by professionals.

Step Up for Students Approved

Don't let finances stand in the way of your child's athletic and academic development. The TPSI Middle School Elite Training Academy is officially 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)
3
Once approved, search for Tampa Premier Sports Institute (TPSI) / Nicole Gabriel Training as your provider
4
Enroll your child 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 →

Apply to the Academy

Enrollment is selective. If your middle school athlete is ready to commit to elite-level development, reach out today to start the application process.

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
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Selection-Based Program  |  Tampa, FL

Middle School
Elite Training
Academy

An exclusive, athlete-selection-based program for middle school athletes — combining elite baseball training, personalized coaching, cutting-edge technology, and the academic flexibility to make it all possible.

TPSI Middle School Elite Training Academy athlete training
ATC
Athletic Trainer On Site
MLB
Pro Training Environment
9–3
Mon–Fri Training Hours
StepUp
Scholarship Approved

Where Elite Middle School Athletes Are Built

The TPSI Middle School Elite Training Academy is an exclusive, athlete-selection-based program designed for homeschooled middle school athletes who are committed to elite-level development in baseball and softball.

This is not a drop-in training program. The Academy is built around a complete development philosophy — combining personalized one-on-one coaching, regular Kinetisense screening and performance tracking, access to professional-grade equipment including VALD screening, and an academic structure that gives athletes the flexibility to train at the highest level without sacrificing their education.

The program is adaptable to any homeschooling curriculum with no affiliation to any specific program — giving families the freedom to build the educational model that works for them while TPSI handles the athletic development side at a professional standard.

Athletes train Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm — a full structured day that mirrors the commitment of elite athletic programs. A cohort teacher/tutor is on site to support academic progress, and Synergy Performance Rehab is also on site for athlete care and recovery. Active MLB players train at this facility alongside the program, setting the standard for what the environment demands.

What Sets This Program Apart

🏠

More Family Time

Less commuting, more time for what matters. The academy is structured to maximize training efficiency so athletes develop faster without consuming the family's entire schedule.

📋

Personalized Player Development Plans

Every athlete receives an individualized development plan with one-on-one coaching, regular Kinetisense screening, and consistent performance tracking. No generic group training — development is personal.

Year-Round Training with Cutting-Edge Equipment

Fall and Spring semester options for continuous development covering strength training, hitting, pitching, fielding, speed, and agility. Full access to TPSI equipment including VALD screening technology. Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) on site at all times.

🖥️

Full-Size Classroom and Media Room

Athletes have access to TPSI's full-size classroom and media room for film review, instructional sessions, and academic work — keeping the development environment fully integrated under one roof.

💳

Monthly Payment Plans and TPSI Gear

Flexible monthly payment plans make the program accessible to families. Enrollment includes TPSI gear so athletes represent the institute from day one.

Train Where the Pros Train

Active MLB players train at this facility Monday through Friday. Your athlete's development environment is the same one professional baseball players choose. That standard carries into every rep, every session, every season.

Coached by People Who Know the Game

The TPSI Academy coaching staff brings together specialists in performance, strength, hitting, and pitching — giving every athlete access to expert instruction across every dimension of their game.

💪
Nicole Gabriel
Performance Director & Strength Coach
🏋️
Johnny O'Brien
Strength & Performance Coach
Todd Cenal
Hitting Coach
🥎
Kalyn Cenal
softball instructor & baseball hitting/fielding/catching coach
🎯
Anthony Telford
Pitching Coach
🧤
Turner Pruitt
Catching Coach
Paul Russo
Hitting Coach
🏃
Joshua Johnson
Infield Coach
🧢
Nick Diaz
Infield Coach

A Complete Development Experience

🎯

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized instruction from expert coaches in hitting, pitching, strength, and performance. No lost time in large group settings.

📊

Kinetisense Screening

Regular movement screening and performance tracking using Kinetisense technology to measure progress and prevent injury.

📡

VALD Screening

Full access to VALD screening technology — professional-grade force and performance measurement used to track athlete development with precision.

🏥

ATC On Site

Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) professional on site for every training session — athlete safety is built into the program.

📚

Academic Flexibility

Adaptable to any homeschooling curriculum. Independent learning structure lets athletes focus on development without falling behind academically.

👕

TPSI Gear Included

Athletes receive 5 t-shirts and a backpack at the start of the school year. Flexible monthly payment plans make the program financially accessible.

🕘

Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm

Full structured training days five days a week. A complete daily schedule covering mobility, field work, academics, and skill instruction.

📖

Cohort Teacher/Tutor On Site

A dedicated teacher and tutor is on site daily to support academic progress alongside athletic training. No need to find separate academic support.

🏥

Synergy Performance Rehab On Site

Synergy Performance Rehab is embedded in the program — athlete health, recovery, and injury management handled on site by professionals.

Step Up for Students Approved

Don't let finances stand in the way of your child's athletic and academic development. The TPSI Middle School Elite Training Academy is officially 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)
3
Once approved, search for Tampa Premier Sports Institute (TPSI) / Nicole Gabriel Training as your provider
4
Enroll your child 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 →

Apply to the Academy

Enrollment is selective. If your middle school athlete is ready to commit to elite-level development, reach out today to start the application process.

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
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