Real baseball for 13U & 14U. Big field. Rec price.
NextGen gives 13- and 14-year-olds in South Santa Rosa County an affordable, competitive season on the 60/90 field, with trained coaches and a real plan to get them ready for high school ball.
After 12U, most kids hit a wall
Local rec programs thin out at 13 and 14, right when players move to the big field. Families are left choosing between expensive travel ball or quitting. NextGen is the middle path.
Travel ball
- Plus hotels and weekend travel
- Roster spots by tryout
- Top 12 per team
Rec-plus baseball
- Everyone who registers plays
- Balanced teams through a draft
- Home games, inter-league games and local tournaments
- 60/90 field for high school prep
Typical rec at 13–14
- Few teams at these ages
- Short, repetitive schedules
- Many kids stop playing
Development you can see
Every team runs the same standards, so every player gets real coaching, not just innings.
Player development
Written practice plans, skill stations and game film review built around the jump to the big field.
Every game tracked
Live scoring and stats, plus pitch counts logged every game to protect young arms.
Trained, screened coaches
Every coach and volunteer passes a Level 2 fingerprint background check, as Florida law requires.
Families in the loop
One place for schedules, scores and updates, so parents always know what's next.
A full, competitive season close to home
Teams are formed by evaluation and a balanced draft. Everything is played within about 50 miles of Navarre.
Combined 13U–14U division
About 13 players per team, on a 60/90 field.
Real schedule
NextGen matchups plus games against neighboring 13U–14U programs.
Local tournaments
Weekend events in Pensacola, Pace and Fort Walton Beach.
Registration
Sign-ups open, plus a free skills clinic.
Evaluations & draft
Balanced teams, practices start.
Spring season
Home games, inter-league games, tournaments.
Fall ball
A shorter 8-game season.
Get your player on the list
We're confirming teams and fields for spring 2027. Tell us about your player and you'll be first to hear when registration opens.
- Players who are 13 or 14 for the 2027 season
- Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Midway, Pace and nearby
- All skill levels welcome
- First notice for registration and the free January clinic
Keep kids in the game
Every spring in Navarre and Gulf Breeze, players age out of 12U rec ball and many simply stop playing, right before high school, when they need coaching the most.
NextGen was founded by a Navarre business owner and youth baseball coach who saw that drop-off firsthand. We're built to work alongside local youth sports associations, not compete with them: we focus on the ages they struggle to fill and give those players a reason to stay in the game.
Affordable, well-coached, competitive baseball that prepares 13- and 14-year-olds for high school, on and off the field.
NextGen Youth Baseball League is a Florida nonprofit corporation registered with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
Put your business in front of every family at the park
Sponsors keep the season affordable and fund scholarships for players who couldn't otherwise play.
League title sponsor
Logo on every jersey sleeve, field banner, website and social header, opening-day recognition.
Team sponsor
Your name on one team's jerseys all season, team banner and a framed team photo.
Field banner
Outfield banner for the full season, seen at every home game.
Supporter
Listed on our website and season program. In-kind gifts welcome too.
Become a founding sponsor
Founding sponsors get first pick of team names and banner spots. Tell us a little about your business and we'll send the sponsor packet.
FAQ
Who can play?
Players who will be 13 or 14 for the 2027 season. Everyone who registers is placed on a team; there are no tryouts to play. Evaluations are only used to keep teams balanced.
How much will it cost?
We're keeping NextGen at a rec-level price, a fraction of travel ball. Final fees, sibling discounts and payment plans will be posted when registration opens, and sponsor-funded scholarships will be available.
Where will games be played?
Home games in the Navarre and Gulf Breeze area, with away games and tournaments within about 50 miles. Field locations will be confirmed before registration opens.
Is this travel ball?
No. NextGen is rec-plus: a local, affordable season with a competitive schedule and a few local tournaments. No hotels, no long weekend drives.
Can my player still play for their school team?
Yes. The schedule is built to work around school ball wherever possible.
I want to coach or volunteer. How do I help?
Email admin@nextgenyba.com. All coaches and volunteers complete a Level 2 fingerprint background check before working with players.