Mind Game Baseball Academy
⚾ Fall 2026 Travel Team — 13U

The Season
Starts Here.

The MGBA developmental travel team — 13U. Four tournaments, 24 practice sessions, professional coaching. All within 115 miles of North Augusta.

Cost per player
$850
4
Tournaments
24
Practices
10
Weeks
2–3
Coaches
Tournament Schedule
Schedule subject to change at the discretion of Mind Game Baseball Academy. All dates, locations, and entry fees are confirmed as of publication and reflect current tournament registrations.
DateTournamentLocationMiles
SEP 19–202026 PG Soldier Tank Bat ChallengePerfect GameHOMENorth Augusta, SC0
SEP 26–27USSSA Under Armour ChampionshipUSSSAGreenwood, SC55
OCT 10–11USSSA Crush Cancer Pink Out ClassicUSSSAEasley, SC111
OCT 24–252026 PG Fall LegendsPerfect GameLexington, SC59
Season Tournament Total$1,920
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All Local & Regional
Every tournament within 115 miles of North Augusta. No overnight stays required for any event on the schedule.
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Two Orgs, Zero Overlap
Two Perfect Game events, two USSSA events. Players are registered and scouted across both organizations.
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Development First
Tournaments are chosen to provide competitive exposure — not to pad a win record. Every game is a development opportunity.

Practice Schedule

24 sessions from August through October. Two session lengths — 90-minute skill sessions and 120-minute full practice days.

90-min practice
120-min practice
Tournament weekend
All practice dates, locations, and cost are subject to change at the discretion of Mind Game Baseball Academy and North Augusta Park & Rec field rates.
AUG 15
Practice
Riverview Park
AUG 18
Practice
Riverview Park
AUG 20
Practice
Riverview Park
AUG 22
Practice
Riverview Park
AUG 25
Practice
Riverview Park
AUG 27
Practice
Riverview Park
AUG 29
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 8
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 10
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 12
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 15
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 17
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 19–20
Tournament
North Augusta
SEP 22
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 24
Practice
Riverview Park
SEP 26–27
Tournament
Greenwood, SC
SEP 29
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 1
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 3
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 6
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 8
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 10–11
Tournament
Easley, SC
OCT 13
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 15
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 17
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 20
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 22
Practice
Riverview Park
OCT 24–25
Tournament
Lexington, SC
Practice Total
24 sessions · 38.5 hours of field time
$1,344
$112 per player

Full Cost Breakdown

Every dollar accounted for. Based on a 12-player roster.

Tournaments
4 events · 2 Perfect Game · 2 USSSA · entry fees only
$160
Practice Field Time
24 sessions · Riverview Park, North Augusta
$112
Jerseys, Hats & Tees
MGBA custom uniforms · per player
$175
Baseballs
4 dozen USSSA-approved game + practice balls
$25
Memberships & Insurance
USSSA membership · USSSA insurance · Perfect Game insurance
$38
Coaching
2–3 coaches for the season
$325
Cost per player
$850
Total program cost
$10,200
Not included in player fee
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Personal equipmentGlove, bat, cleats, batting helmet, bag — purchased by each player individually
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Travel & mealsGas and food on tournament days is each family's own expense
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Gate feesSome tournament venues charge gate admission for spectators — varies by event

Why MGBA vs. Average Travel Ball

The typical travel program costs 3–4× more. Here's exactly what the difference looks like — and what you actually get for it.

Typical Travel Ball Program
$2,500+
per player, per season
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Team fees $600–$2,500 before tournaments
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8–12 tournaments per season — many requiring overnight stays
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Hotel, gas, and meals $500–$1,500 per tournament weekend
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Gate fees $8–$20 per person per day for spectators
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Win-at-all-costs coaching culture — development is secondary
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Families pulling from savings — 25% tap emergency funds
National average 2026: $5,500–$6,500/player when all costs included
Development First
MGBA Fall 2026 — 13U
$850
per player, full season — everything included
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$850 flat — tournaments, practice, uniforms, and coaching all included
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4 tournaments — all within 115 miles, zero required overnight stays
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24 practice sessions with vetted, paid MGBA coaches
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MGBA custom uniform included — no surprise add-ons
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Development First philosophy — player growth is the scoreboard
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Scouted across both Perfect Game and USSSA organizations
Avg. family saves $1,650–$5,650 vs. a typical travel program
The MGBA Difference

Most travel programs measure success in tournament wins and trophies. We measure it in how well a player develops — their mechanics, their baseball IQ, their attitude, and their effort. Wins follow development. Development doesn't follow wins.

What $850 Actually Buys

Every dollar in the fee goes directly into the player experience — paid coaches, field time, uniforms, and competitive exposure at four regional tournaments. No budget line for overhead, facilities, or program prestige markups.

Keeping Families in Baseball

A 2025 survey found 25% of travel baseball families have pulled from savings or emergency funds to cover costs. We built MGBA's travel program so that the right players can stay in the game without that kind of financial pressure.

Ready to join?

Secure Your
Roster Spot.

Spots are limited. The $850 player fee covers the full season — tournaments, practice time, uniforms, coaching, and all team costs.

Questions? hello@mindgamebaseball.com

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Important Notice
All dates, tournament schedules, practice locations, and costs outlined on this page are subject to change at the sole discretion of Mind Game Baseball Academy. Tournament entry fees reflect current registration pricing and are subject to change by the tournament organizers. MGBA will communicate any material changes to families as early as possible.

Questions? Contact us at hello@mindgamebaseball.com · mindgamebaseball.com