IMG Academy is a cornerstone of Japan's growing success in sports
Posted: April 5, 2013
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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,...
Catching up with Kaito Onishi at IMG Academy
Posted: March 14, 2013
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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,...
Catching up with Will Strauss
Posted: October 9, 2012
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La Jolla, Calif. and Bradenton, Fla. are separated by a 2,500 mile stretch that includes eight states, four time zones, and if you are driving, a grueling jaunt along Interstate-10. However, none of that stopped 17-year old Will Strauss from opting to leave his...