Practice days vary season to season based off field availability. There is a minimum of 2 practices a week as well as Saturday practice/strength and conditioning on weekends when there is not a tournament.
Where hitting home runs & winning in life intersect.
The careers of the best amateur softballers in the greater Tampa Bay area begin here.
We welcome you to join the journey where young talent evolves into skilled players. From 10 & under giggles to high schoolers with collegiate aspirations, Academy 23 athletes build skills faster and further to win on and off the field.
Perfect practice
(and great coaching)
makes perfect
Winning Local, Regional and State Championship Tournaments
Creating fastpitch competitors at every age.
Academy 23 sharpens the fundamental mechanics appropriate for each level – 10U, 12U, 14U and high school. Our unique approach to our practices allows for growing to the highest potential and instilling family-style comradery with teammates.
Clinic style practices, rotating drills
- Pitching
- Fielding
- Catching
- Batting
- Base running
- Fundamentals & all mechanics
- Multiple coaches at every practice
Tournament play for development & experience
- Real-time skill development
- Team bonding
- Competition exposure
- Preparation for championships
- Physical and mental conditioning & toughness
- Fun and enjoyment
Current events
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER TOURNAMENTS
October 4-5
12U Brown – NSA Bling in the Fall – Trinity
12U Franz – NSA Bling in the Fall – Trinity
14U Perera – NSA Bling in the Fall – Trinity
October 11-12
16U Wally – USSSA Swing for a Cure – New Tampa
October 18-19
12U Franz – USSSA Under Armour Shootout – Trinity
16U RamaSanto – USSSA Under Armour Shootout – Trinity
October 25-26
12U Brown – NSA Pumpkin Palooza – Lakeland/Bartow
16U Wally – USSSA Monster Smash – New Tampa
November 1-2
12U Franz – NSA 14th Annual Pitch for the Cure – Clearwater
16U RamaSanto – USSSA Fall Frenzy – New Tampa
November 8-9
12U Brown – NSA Fall Brawl – Starkey Ranch
16U Wally – USSSA Bounty Bash – Bradenton
November 15-16
12U Brown – NSA Batterball Turkeyfest – Madeira Beach/Starkey Ranch
12U Franz – NSA Batterball Turkeyfest – Madeira Beach/Starkey Ranch
14U Perera – NSA Batterball Turkeyfest – Madeira Beach/Starkey Ranch
16U Wally – USSSA South Florida States – Ft. Meyers
November 22-23
14U Perera – NSA Thanksgiving Throwdown – New Tampa
16U RamaSanto – NSA Thanksgiving Throwdown – New Tampa
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Improve fundamentals & skills faster with A23
Seasonal
Tryouts
- All ages 10U – HS
- All skill levels welcome
- Open practices prior to tryouts
- Registration required
Weekly
Practices
- All ages 10U – HS
- 2 to 3X per week, depending on the tournament schedule
- Clinic style hands-on training on the mechanics & fundamentals
- Game time physical & mental preparation
- Learn from coaches, learn from others
Weekend
Tournaments
- All ages 10U – HS
- Tourney seasons mid Jan – March, Jul – Aug, Oct-December
- Local, regional, state & national
- Minimum 4 games per tournament weekend
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the tournaments & how far do the teams travel?
Academy 23 Athletics plays in a multitude of tournament associations (NSA, USFA, USSSA, etc.). 10U and 12U teams tend to stay in the Tampa Bay area for tournaments while 14U and HS will begin to branch out and travel slightly more, especially during the summer season.
What are the monthly training fees for Academy 23 Athletics and what do they include?
Training fees are $175/month per player. This includes 2-3 practices a week as well as scheduled scrimmages throughout the season. Tournaments are covered by sponsorships, fundraisers and private donors.
How many girls are on the team and what if I don't make it?
There is a maximum of 12 “game-day” players on each Academy 23 Athletics team. If a child does not make the tournament roster but shows potential in development, they are offered the position as an “Academy Player”. This means they are expected at all practices, conditionings, and scrimmages. They will also be the first choice when an Academy 23 team in their respective age group needs a guest player.
If a team has 11 players and an Academy Player, the Academy Player has the opportunity to train with the team and be pulled up to the tournament roster mid-season.
Cool uniforms. What's included and how much do they cost?
Uniforms are a one-time cost of $165 plus shipping and handling. They are the ChampPro brand and are dye-sublimated with name and number on the back. The uniform package includes: (1) block colored A23 jersey, (1) pinstripe A23 jersey, (1) pair of matching pinstripe pants.
How many coaches are there and what are their backgrounds?
Each Academy 23 Athletics team has 2-3 coaches assigned to them. All coaches are credible and extremely knowledgeable of the game. Most coaches have played in college, professionally, or have coached at a higher level.

