Girls Soccer Program Structure
Through on-site training nurtured by a college-preparatory environment, IMG Academy student-athletes prepare themselves for continued success through college. The girls soccer academy schedules include team travel and balancing of workloads along with competition through tournaments and college showcases and tours. Quarterly coaching evaluations both verbal and written ensure that both players, families and staff have the most effective communication possible. Inclusive of the complete package for any driven student-athlete, IMG Academy’s girls soccer program philosophy puts each individual’s needs as the highest priority.
Training the majority of the calendar year generates personal success stories and student-athletes who flourish through an individualized training structure. Performance training improves strength, agility, nutrition, confidence, mental toughness and vision while on-field coaches of the highest experience levels work towards technical skill and tactical elements of the sport. A key element of the girls soccer program remains on building character, offering support, and empowering each student-athlete to thrive among this atmosphere on campus. In this club-like setting, coaches maximize soccer training throughout the week to work towards ultimate development.
Club Teams & U.S. Development Academy
Participation among both U.S. Development Academy teams and National Elite Teams yields a club-like setting unrivaled among any other high school institution. Teams range from U15 through U19 to post-graduate/PDL, and tournament schedules include both local and international-based competition. The first week of season includes trials and a starting point for players to compete. Players have the ability to transition to other teams when given the opportunity and for further development.
National Elite Teams (U16 - U19)
- 2 Annual college tour trips
- Visits with college coaches, observing college training, and games against other club or college team for player evaluation by college coaches. Two trips during fall semester and 1 trip early spring semester
- Showcased to college coaches in a controlled environment
- One at IMG Academy in December and one away in February
- 4 Annual college showcases
- Determined by coaching and technical staff for each team
- US Club Soccer's highest league (FNPL)
- League winners invited to play in the Elite National Premier League (ENPL) playoffs, consisting of clubs from the NPL and ECNL
Development Academy Teams (U14, U15, U17, U19)
DA players must be cleared through the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) process and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in order to be able to compete.
- 3 annual showcase events in December, April, and June
- Showcased to college coaches in a controlled environment
- 35-40 games from Labor Day until Memorial Day
- Players have an opportunity to join international trips, including an optional summer tournament with an academic component
