IMG Academy hosts first Speed Camp
Posted: July 12, 2012
Dan Tierney
IMG Academy Speed CampIMG Academy held its first-ever speed camp the week of June 18-22. The camp, led by Performance Coach Kevin Heiberger, was designed for participants to âget a wide variety of different skills that will increase one's acceleration and speed...
Andrew McCutchen, IMG Academy trainee, earns All-Star/Home Run Derby spot
Posted: July 10, 2012
Dan Tierney
In only his third full big-league season, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen has already established himself as one of the elite players in all of Major League Baseball.So, what does the 2012 All-Star and Home Run Derby participant do to keep...
How to perform your best under pressure
Posted: June 21, 2012
Dan Tierney
Who will handle the pressure?By Josh Lifrak, IMG Academy mental conditioning specialistPressure can burst a pipe. Pressure, however, can also create diamonds.When we look at the history of sports and think about the most mentally tough players of all time, the...
How to stay mentally tough when facing adversity during competition
Posted: June 5, 2012
Dan Tierney
Novak DjokovicBy Josh Lifrak, Mental Conditioning specialist, IMG AcademyAfter saving four match points in a win today against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open, Novak Djokovic was asked by reporters how he's developed a reputation for saving match points and...