What’s New at Gulfside Baseball Academy?

We’re excited to share some key updates to our team structure, pricing, and player development model—designed to give your athlete the best baseball experience possible.

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Age Groups & Team Structure

• Training Program Only: Focus on development with training, scrimmages, and a few games.

• 10U – 14U – Travel Teams:

  • $575 Annual Membership

  • $820 Per Season (Spring & Fall)

Seasonal Schedule:

• Spring: January – May

• Fall: August – December

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Team Philosophy

We’re moving away from large player pools and event-based rosters. Instead, each team will consist of 10-12 dedicated players. If enough athletes register, we will form multiple teams based on skill level—ensuring competition, chemistry, and development for all.

• Consistent Rosters: Players will remain with the same group to build camaraderie and chemistry.

• Flexibility: Athletes may move between teams based on performance and growth, but we aim to keep transitions minimal.

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Pricing Model

We’ve introduced a Gulfside Annual Membership and streamlined our seasonal fees:

• Annual Membership – $575

  • Valid for 365 days from purchase

  • Includes access to practices, team training, and member-only discounts on:

    • Lessons

    • Camps

    • Gulfside apparel

• Seasonal Fees – $820 per season

  • Can be split into payments

  • Covers field rentals, training equipment, coaching, and roster spot

Not Included:

• Tournament entry fees

  • We aim to play around 4-8 tournaments per season, depending on what the players need, and we may play more or less.
  • This ensures you get what you pay for in a pay-per-tournament model

• Uniforms (jerseys & pants good for both spring & fall)

  • Returning players keep hats and bags from previous seasons

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What If My Son Doesn’t Make the Team?

We want this to be a positive experience for every family. Once team placements are announced:

• You will have 7–10 days to accept or decline the offer.

• If declined within this window, seasonal fees will be refunded in full.

• After that period, our standard refund policy applies.

• If he does not make a team, you will have the answers as to why. A complete evaluation with key points to work on are provided.

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The Process

Step 1: Register

• Secure your spot with the Gulfside Membership

• Tryout registration is limited – first come, first served

Step 2: Tryouts

• Held June 20th, 2026

• Corkscrew Middle School

• 9:00am-11:00am

Step 3: Evaluation

• Families will receive a personal phone call

• We’ll explain your athlete’s evaluation and team placement

Step 4: Team Registration

• If selected, you’ll receive a link to sign up for your team

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Fall Season Details

• Start: August 10th

• End: December 13th

• Practice: 2–3 times per week (held locally around Naples, full practice schedule available February 1st)

• Tournaments: ~1-2 per month

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We’re committed to creating a competitive, developmental, and fun baseball environment for every athlete who joins Gulfside. Let’s make this our best yet