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IMG Academy is the nation’s premier prep football program. With 5 straight years ranked in the top 10 nationally and more than 200 student-athletes placed in college programs since its inception, IMG has a proven reputation for athletic development and an unmatched environment for college recruitment and preparation to compete at the next level.
IMG Academy football alumni have joined some of the nation’s top universities and continue to be selected for the NFL Combine and in the NFL Draft. With three teams within the program, student-athletes have an opportunity to develop and reach their greatest potential no matter their current skill level or recruiting profile.
IMG Academy football places an emphasis on overall player growth and development while also providing significant opportunities for collegiate exposure throughout the year. Each student-athlete has a support system around them inclusive of a head coach, position coach, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainers, teachers, college advisors, and more to aid in the developmental process that includes:
Student-athletes will measure their development and success through Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as position-specific statistics, game day evaluations, practice tapes, strength & conditioning goals, and academic progress. IMG football is structured like a collegiate program so that student-athletes understand the requirements both on and off the field and are prepared for the schedule at the next level.
IMG football student-athletes not only train within a schedule that mirrors that of a collegiate program, but they are also expected to maintain similar expectations, such as respect, academic success, responsibility and ownership, mental and physical toughness, and complete personal and athletic development.
With three teams competing across various levels, IMG Academy football will identify which program is the best fit for prospective student-athletes grades 6-12 as well as for post-graduate players based on their age, skill level, position, and overall goals. IMG Academy is a full member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), and the National Team competes as an independent. IMG follows the practice requirements and standards issued by the FHSAA.
IMG Academy’s National Team takes on an incredibly competitive schedule against some of the nation’s most elite programs. Players will arrive in July to begin their pre-season training camp, compete in 10+ games in the Fall, train and develop during the Winter off-season, and continue to train in the Spring before the Spring Practice Game. This team is comprised of some of the nation’s top collegiate recruits as well as those with aspirations to compete in the NFL.
IMG has two varsity teams (Blue and White) consisting of student-athletes who train with IMG’s expert, position-specific varsity coaching staff. IMG’s White team competes in the SSIA Conference within Florida and periodically competes out of state as well. This team has been ranked as a top 50 team in Florida on MaxPreps as well. The Blue team is comprised mostly of underclassmen eager to develop and garner game film for college placement. This team competes against 3A – 1A teams within Florida. All varsity student-athletes have an opportunity to develop alongside other players of similar skill levels while working towards achieving their peak potential in an unrivaled environment.
Post-graduate student-athletes will compete in a dedicated PG schedule against a minimum of 6 teams during the Fall of 2020. Post-graduate student-athletes will not jeopardize their eligibility by enrolling in the program, and they will have the opportunity to develop both on the field and personally prior to committing to the college of their choice.
During past seasons, more than 400 coaches from over 200 NCAA Division I programs as well as U.S. military service academies and the Ivy League have visited campus to recruit student-athletes. With the growth of IMG Academy’s program, so too has the level of collegiate exposure each player receives. Across previous classes, more than two-thirds of IMG football graduates have gone on to join NCAA Division I FBS programs.
Athletic and Personal Development plays an integral role in the overall development of each football student-athlete. Athletic and Personal Development instructors focus on crucial areas such as mental toughness, strength & conditioning, nutrition, leadership, life skills and character development, and more to ensure that IMG Academy football student-athletes not only have an advantage over the competition but understand what it takes to succeed in college, in the NFL, and in life.
Learn MoreIMG Academy’s collegiate-style schedule provides the ultimate preparation for student-athletes to succeed at the next level. Football student-athletes have the ability to select their courses and electives to identify their areas of interest ahead of enrolling into the collegiate program that best aligns with their academic and athletic goals.
View Grades 6-12 CurriculumPost-graduate football student-athletes will benefit from a gap year at IMG with available standardized test prep, college course credit opportunities, college placement and recruitment advisement, and more. Football post-graduates experience immense benefits by ensuring they’re prepared for their next steps as collegiate-student-athletes. Post-graduates will not jeopardize their NCAA eligibility by enrolling in this program.
Learn More about Post-Graduate2020 High School National Champions
TOP 5 National ranking and undefeated record in 2015, 2016, and 2017
38-Game Win streak from 2014-2018 & 7 nationally televised games
29 Under Armour All-Americans
13 Postseason All-American selections
140 D1 commitments (FBS & FCS)
7 IMG Alumni drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft
2018 Maxwell Football Club Defensive Player of the Year (Nolan Smith)
2019 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (Grant Delpit)
12 Players on 2021 NFL Kickoff Weekend rosters (Most in NFL)
All prospective student-athletes must submit a completed application, including academic records and recommendations.
For academic year 2022-2023, tuition ranges from $65,400 to $87,900 per year depending on age, boarding and grade of student-athlete. Go to our tuition page for the full sport-by-sport cost breakdown.
A great way to learn more about IMG Academy is to attend a camp and see first-hand how to take your game to the next level.
IMG Academy announced it is promoting assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Billy Miller to head coach of its national football team. Miller has spent eight seasons with IMG Academy and has played an integral role in player development and the weekly development and execution of game plans, including for the 2020 national championship winning team. In addition to his role as head coach, Miller will continue to oversee the special teams unit.
Prior to joining IMG Academy in 2014, Miller spent three years as an assistant coach in the NFL, most recently as special teams scouting assistant with the New England Patriots in 2014. As special teams assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012 and 2013, Miller was responsible for quality control of special teams, including all breakdowns and analysis of opponents for the six phases of special teams.
Student-athletes receive guidance from college placement specialists and sport coaches for reaching their goal of playing their sport at the collegiate level. This work begins when a student enters upper school at grade 9 and above.
- KJ Osborn IMG Academy Alumnus
- Nick Saban Alabama Football Head CoachI think they have good coaches, and they do a great job with player development.
- John Crist Football Writer[College football] championships are built on recruiting, and no high school program in America has more stars than IMG Academy. Almost overnight, it has become the most important recruiting ground in the country. - Member of the Football Writers Association of America
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