IMG Academy is helping student-athletes from China to #BecomeMore
Posted: March 8, 2013
john.esfeller@imgworld.com
David Beckham's status as the Chinese Football Association's global ambassador continues a trend of China reaching out to IMG to foster greater athletic success
On Monday, the Chinese Football Association declared international soccer icon David Beckham as their first global ambassador. It is the first-ever honor of its kind bestowed upon anyone in China, and Beckham will serve to help promote Chinese soccer domestically...
Catching up with IMG Academy student-athlete Christina Wang
Posted: March 6, 2013
john.esfeller@imgworld.com
Christina Wang talks about getting into her dream college, IMG Academy, her Harry Potter fandom and more
Christina Wang came to IMG Academy from China to improve her golf game and play out her senior year. Her goal was to get accepted into the college of her dreams. The 17-year knew it would be a challenging transition, but with the help of her friends and coaches,...
IMG Academy's Meng Xiang Yu featured on Trans World Sport
Posted: November 20, 2012
Johnny Esfeller
After being discovered by basketball scouts in Chao Yang City,China, Meng Xiang-Yu was sent to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. to train under the world-renowned basketball staff. Recently, Trans World Sport featured the 7-foot-2 Xiang Yu, chronicling his acclimation...