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The IMG Academy baseball program offers student-athletes the best environment to succeed. With seventeen national tournament wins in program history—including High School National Championship titles in 2019 and 2023 —IMG Academy has a proven track record for guiding student-athletes to great success as they continue to compete at the highest levels. The program has seen over 180 baseball student-athletes find their right college fit over the last five years, including 100+ Division I placements. There have been 64 alumni drafted into the MLB across 27 teams with 37 selections directly from IMG Academy.
IMG Academy’s baseball program offers a holistic methodology for developing the total student-athlete. Players gain access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, unmatched coaching, guidance, and support, along with a like-minded community filled with passion and motivation. Featuring multiple teams based on age and skill level, dedicated student-athletes of all types have the opportunity to maximize their potential.
IMG Academy's baseball program prioritizes each student-athlete's development, ensuring growth is both comprehensive yet individualized. Our experienced coaches tailor their focus to each player's position, needs, goals, and current level. The progression of the entire year mirrors that of an MLB instructional league, allowing student-athletes to focus on what matters most each season and feel confident well before competing at the collegiate level.
Our student-athletes follow a schedule that mirrors a college program, meaning they’re able to focus a portion of their day towards on-field or holistic performance training and development while the other portion is completely dedicated to academics and college recruiting placement led by a dedicated college placement advisor.
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IMG Academy's baseball program provides the nation’s most effective training environment for student-athletes, offering a variety of teams for various levels and age groups.
IMG Academy’s National team competes against some of the nation’s top programs while gaining exposure at national tournaments. Many past National team student-athletes have committed to top D1 programs while others have received draft interest from MLB organizations. Training consists of intensive workouts and team development that mirrors that of an elite collegiate program.
IMG Academy baseball offers several Varsity teams to accommodate student-athletes at various levels in their development and high school playing careers. Varsity teams compete against regional and national programs while also participating in regional tournaments. Varsity student-athletes have an opportunity to gain collegiate exposure during showcases and tournaments as well as on campus.
IMG Academy’s Junior National team provides 9th and 10th graders with an opportunity to compete at a high level against Varsity teams both locally and regionally. This team prepares student-athletes for the Varsity and National team through a full competition schedule, internal scrimmages, position-specific instruction, developmental opportunities, and more. Junior National student-athletes also begin to understand the college recruitment process in preparation for their next steps.
IMG Academy’s Junior Varsity and Freshman teams provide student-athletes with the chance to develop and prepare for their progression towards the National, Varsity, and Junior National teams. Student-athletes will be exposed to high-level skill development and training that builds a foundation for incremental growth opportunities. This team competes against other JV and Freshman teams locally and regionally.
IMG Academy’s dedicated post-graduate teams competes against regional competition including Division II and III, NAIA, and Junior Colleges. Various showcase events, including those on campus, allow student-athletes to gain collegiate and professional exposure. Post-graduates do not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility while preparing for their next steps at the collegiate level both on the field as well as with a dedicated college placement advisor and academic staff. Post-graduates will develop through position-specific training while benefitting from an extra season to increase physicality as well as mental toughness and maturity.
IMG Academy baseball student-athletes have access to coaches and trainers that are focused on more than their on-field performance, including crucial areas such as vision training, strength & conditioning, nutrition, sports medicine, and more. Our Athletic Development team plays an integral role in the overall development of each baseball student-athlete. They integrate into the program's larger support system, ensuring that each student-athlete feels confident and prepared off the field, so they understand what it takes to succeed in college and in life.
Outwork and outlast the competition with IMG Academy’s Strength & Conditioning program. Our team of performance experts design a program that supplements sports training to help student-athletes reach their potential.
IMG Academy’s Sports Medicine program educates and helps student-athletes keep their bodies healthy during demanding training and competition schedules. Our team promotes athlete availability through preventative and corrective exercises, holistic injury evaluation & treatment and movement quality assessments.
At IMG Academy, we understand how important it is for student-athletes to fuel their bodies to meet their high-level lifestyles and sport demands. Our Nutrition program maximizes student-athlete performance by equipping them with the nutrition knowledge and resources to fuel and hydrate themselves for academic, athletics and long-term health.
Vision Training is not just about seeing – it’s about doing. Student-athletes will train their eyes to perform more quickly and efficiently through eye muscle and visual system development.
IMG Academy’s baseball program trains and competes on the following fields and facilities on campus:
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K Vest
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Blast Motion Swing Analyzer
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ProPlay AI
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PlaySight
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High Speed Insight Camera
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Fall SemesterWEEKS 1-4: Testing / Evaluation & Individual Foundational Growth
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WEEKS 5-9: Team Competitive Growth / Fall League
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WEEKS 10-12: Intensive Individual Growth / Offseason
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WEEKS 13-15: Individual Skill Work / Athleticism / Competition / Strength & Conditioning
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WinterWEEKS 1-2: Individual & Team Development / Spring Training
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WEEKS 3-5: Competitive Preparation / Spring Training
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WEEKS 6-15: FHSAA SEASON
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WEEKS 16-20: Intensive Individual Growth / Post-season Development
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A former collegiate and professional player and coach who most notably spent eight years as Miami University’s head coach, Dan Simonds is a proven leader with a history of developing student-athletes to reach their full potential. Simonds has more than 14 years of D-I baseball coaching experience, producing 32 MLB draft picks, 24 All-MAC selections 5 MAC freshman of the year and 17 Academic All-MAC student-athletes during his tenure at Miami.
“Dan has a great understanding of what it takes to get to the next level,” said Adam Eaton, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, and a student-athlete of Simonds at Miami. “He’s a driven leader who is never satisfied and, in knowing what it takes to be a professional, will put you in a position to be successful.”
Joe Girardi, former New York Yankees Manager, and former teammate of Simonds with the Cubs organization, said, “I’m excited about Dan…as Director of Baseball at IMG [Academy]. His passion and dedication to the game will be great assets in doing everything to be successful."
Coach | Title | |
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Dan Simonds | Director of Baseball | |
Nick Phelps | Assistant Director | |
Tyler Shirey | Director of Baseball Operations | |
David Turgeon | Field Coordinator | |
Dee Brown | Varsity Head Coach / Outfield Coach | |
Kason Gabbard | National Team Head Coach | |
Mark Morawski | Varsity Head Coach | |
Richard Sauveur | Varsity Head Coach / Pitching Coach | |
Paul Poplin | Head Coach / Pitching Instructor | |
John Pawlowski | Head Coach | |
Joey Terdoslavich | Head Coach | |
Lino Diaz | Head Coach | |
Sean O'Connor | Head Coach / Pitching Instructor | |
Shaun Wood | Head Coach / Outfield Instructor | |
Robert Herold | Head Coach / Infield Instructor | |
Justin Zinkovich | Camp Director | |
Carlos Mendez | Head Coach / Catching Coordinator | |
Daniel Hadra | Pitching Coordinator | |
Dylan Elber | Baseball Analyst / Assistant Pitching Coach | |
Mike Triller | Assistant Coach / Baseball Operations | |
Edgar Caceres | Infield Coordinator | |
Ben Chajet | Infield Instructor | |
Rich Pasquale | Infield Instructor | |
Joe Jordano | Head of College Placement | |
John-Ford Griffin | Hitting Coordinator | |
Roman Rodriguez | Catching Coordinator | |
JK Bong | Pitching Instructor | |
Roger Cedeno | Outfield & Base Running Coordinator | |
Steve Frey | Pitching Instructor | |
Tony Ferreira | Pitching Instructor |
Some impressive highlights of the IMG Academy baseball program include:
Take an inside look at IMG Academy student-athletes and their unique journeys on campus. While each student-athlete has a unique background and story, their shared passions and goals are clear as they strive together to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.
IMG Academy boarding school is built for dedicated and passionate student-athletes. We provide the tools and resources for our student-athletes to achieve their goals in the classroom, in their sport, in college and beyond. IMG Academy tuition rates are based on the comprehensive nature of our programming and resources available to student-athletes.
2025-2026 full year boys baseball tuition ranges from $71,500-$96,500 depending on age and program enrollment.
Offering grades 6-12 as well as post-graduate options, IMG Academy provides baseball student-athletes with a robust academic curriculum, unmatched academic support, and resources that prepares them for the rigors of university life and beyond.
IMG Academy places an unparalleled emphasis on intentional personal growth and athletic progression through sessions that develop a high-performance mindset to build up their confidence and determination to train.
It’s critical for baseball student-athletes to feel confident and equipped to find the best college fit. IMG Academy’s proven, industry-leading college placement services and technology have placed more student-athletes on college rosters than any other program in the world
IMG Academy provides student-athletes with a comprehensive foundation for maximizing their potential, including pro-quality facilities, customized programs, and athletic professionals, all located on one campus, as well as a supportive community of like-minded peers.
IMG Academy is the world leader in sports education and the boarding school admits a limited amount of students annually from a large pool of qualified applicants, so we encourage interested student-athletes to submit an application as early as possible. Submit your online application to get started today.
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