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IMG Academy is a cornerstone of Japan's growing success in sports
Posted: April 5, 2013
john.esfeller@imgworld.com
IMG Academy is the training home of many Japanese athletes
Football found its roots in Japan in 1934 when Paul Rusch, a teacher and missionary from Kentucky, brought Tokyo college students and resident Englishmen together to play the first game in the country's history. Since then, the game’s popularity has grown,...
Lacrosse players from Japan choose IMG Academy to develop their game
Posted: March 22, 2013
john.esfeller@imgworld.com
Three lacrosse players traveled all the way from Japan to develop their game at IMG Academy
IMG Academy is one of only two places in the world that integrates field and box lacrosse training, and this innovative approach is beginning to gain international attention. The lacrosse program offers camps year-round, featuring high-level tactical and skill...
Catching up with Kaito Onishi at IMG Academy
Posted: March 14, 2013
john.esfeller@imgworld.com
After winning his first IMGJGT event of the year, we sat down with Kaito Onishi to discuss life at IMG Academy, his goals and much more.
At the IMG Academy golf program, Kaito Onishi's name is trending among the top junior golfers in the nation. A native of Nagoya, Japan, Onishi lived in Los Angeles and Irvine, Calif. before coming to IMG Academy. Since then, the 14-year old has lit up the links,...
Michael Mmoh and Tommy Mylnikov have impressive showings in Osaka
Posted: October 26, 2012
Johnny Esfeller
Michael Mmoh is ready for November's IMG Academy $10k Futures and Eddie HerrIMG Academy's Michael Mmoh, 14-years of age, has been one of the fastest rising junior tennis players in the world this year. He began 2012 ranked No. 680, and with a string of strong...