National Team Development Programs

1. What is a National Team Development Program? 
In early 2012, USA Baseball introduced the 14U and 17U National Team Development Programs (NTDP). The organization then announced the addition of a 16U NTDP in 2017. These programs have now transformed into the 13/14U Athlete Development Program (ADP) and the 16/17U National Team Development Program. The ADP will select up to 50 players, while the NTDP will select up to 72. Both groups will have approximately a week-long development opportunity, wherein they will receive instruction from USA Baseball alumni and other sanctioned coaches and instructors. The group of players will participate in competitive, intrasquad games and will compete against USA Baseball National Teams, schedule permitting.

In addition to the instructional opportunity, players will showcase their skills in front of USA Baseball National Team staffs as well as the amateur and professional scouting communities. The program will also cover educational components to provide the athletes with tools that will be helpful for long term development.

2. How are players selected for the USA Baseball 13U and 14U Athlete Development Program, and the 16U and 17U National Team Development Programs?
- 2025 13U & 14U Athlete Development Program Age Determination: 2011 & 2012 Birthdates
- Primary Identification Events (location):USA Baseball NTIS Champions Cup (Cary, N.C.) & 13 & 14U National Team Championships (North Carolina or Arizona)
- Contact E-mail (to nominate a player): [e-mail]
- 2025 16U & 17U National Team Development Program Age Determination: 2008 & 2009 Birthdates Primary - Identification Events (location): USA Baseball NTIS Champions Cup (Cary, N.C.) & 16 & 17U National Team Championships (North Carolina or Arizona)
- Contact E-mail (to nominate a player): [e-mail]