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The IMG Academy boys soccer program gives student-athletes the opportunity to reach their full potential. With over 260 soccer student-athletes placed in college over the last five years, including 140+ Division I placements, and twelve student-athletes called up to national teams to represent their countries, the program provides unmatched expertise and guidance with a proven track record for college preparedness and beyond.
IMG Academy connects motivated student-athletes to more top-tier training and resources than any other school in the world. With teams ranging from U13 through U19 in the nation’s best youth leagues, along with post-graduate opportunities for eligible players, IMG Academy’s soccer program offers unprecedented access to highly specialized coaches and mentoring that prepares every player to compete at the next level.
IMG Academy’s soccer program is structured across 10+ months of training and competing. The program is built around our IMG Academy Soccer Performance Plan, which optimizes the development process by combining expert coaching with an annual competition schedule that’s centered on individualized growth technically, tactically, and personally within a world-class setting.
IMG Academy’s soccer program and performance plan are built around periodization principles in 6-week cycles that include the following development modules:
Student-athletes meet with their coaches to set up an individual development plan with overall long term goals, short term measurable objectives, and mutually agreed upon outcomes over the cycle. Following the 6-week period, coaches and players review their progress and set new objectives when necessary ahead of the upcoming cycle. Four times a year, players receive a report detailing their progress and future areas of focus which include strength, agility, and endurance test results as well as video review.
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IMG Academy soccer student-athletes have access to proven performance training in areas like vision training, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and sports medicine. Athletic Development coaches and trainers integrate into the program's larger support system, ensuring that each student-athlete feels confident and prepared off the field as well.
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 boys soccer program trains and competes on the following fields and facilities on campus:
In addition to our fields, the soccer program has access to the Performance Center, where strength and conditioning training and other Personal Development sessions take place as well as team meeting areas.
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IMG Academy’s soccer program has defined age-specific workloads and training programs to ensure that student-athletes have a clear pathway to progress through the program and maximize their potential. Training includes team field sessions with an emphasis on decision-making and tactical game management, speed of play, proactive on-field thinking, individual development plan sessions inclusive of video analysis and team building / leadership, and games or scrimmages. The program has defined concepts for attacking, defending, and transition as well as set plays and systems of play that are executed across every team.
Throughout the program, IMG soccer coaches leverage their professional and collegiate experience and ensure that each student-athlete has the necessary tools to achieve their goals. IMG soccer coaches focus on developing the “competitor” through holistic training that includes positive decision making, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Each student-athlete within the program is competitive and possesses key skills such as game insight and the ability to read plays, as well as position-specific qualities.
IMG Academy’s soccer program is comprised of teams ranging from U13 through U19 as well as post-graduate opportunities at the U18/U19 league level dependent on a student-athlete’s age eligibility. The program competes across two competitive platforms:
MLSNEXT MLS NEXT provides the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest level of competition, training, and personal development opportunities that will prepare them for their futures both in soccer and in life. |
USYS SUNSHINE ACADEMY CONFERENCE The US Youth Soccer Sunshine Conference is one of thirteen conferences under the US Youth Soccer National League in the Multi-State Tier. The top teams in the Conference earn advancement to the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. Sunshine Conference teams also have a pathway to participate in the new National League Showcase Series. The Sunshine Conference Academy Division is a club-based league that provides a highly competitive, stable, and consistent platform for teams in the U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U19 boys age groups. The Academy Division includes former Development Academy members and other elite clubs who will have teams compete against each other over the course of a 10-month season. |
Don Cameron has been with IMG Academy since November of 2018. He was hired as the Technical Director and now serves as the Director of Soccer.
Don comes to IMG from Lonestar Soccer Club in Austin, Texas. Don was the Executive Director of Soccer from 2011-2018 and helped grow the club to 7500 players and 168 competitive soccer teams. During his tenure at Lonestar, the club placed over 1000 players in collegiate soccer programs. Don also designed a club DNA, a player development philosophy, tactical periodization and curriculums for all the players at Lonestar. He implemented a professional development program for the 68 full-time coaching staff.
Don has successfully coached at national, professional and youth levels throughout the world. He was the head coach of the U15 ECNL National champions and has successfully led multiple teams to national, regional and state championships.
Coach | Title |
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Don Cameron | Director of Soccer |
Alex Chater | General Manager |
Baris Johnson | Assistant Coach |
Charles Trimmer | Head Coach |
Fermin C. Torrejon | Student Athlete Advisor |
Gary Bruce | Head Coach |
Marcelo Carrera | Lead Coach/Boys Program |
George Sasvari | Camp Director |
Gianluca Carbone | Head Coach |
Hector Luis Marinaro | Head Coach |
Ian Collins | Head Coach/College Placement Lead |
Jair Vasquez | Head Coach |
Jason Peters | Head Coach |
Joseph Walejko | Program Manager |
JT King | Program Operations Coordinator |
Kailyn Scully | Program Operations Coordinator |
Kyle Griffith | Assistant Coach |
Keith Fulk | Head Coach |
Liam Lacy | Head of Player Development |
Luis Meneses | Head Coach |
Mel Mahler | Head Coach |
Michael Furlong | Assistant Coach |
Paul Jennison | Head of Goalkeeping |
Ray Leone | Head Coach/College Placement Lead |
Rodrigo Gonzalez | Head Coach |
Sam Blackburn | Head Coach |
Samuel Dorf | Head Coach |
Stephen McNeil | Head Coach |
Steve Searing | Head Coach |
Tom Shortland | Head Coach |
Travers Evans | Student-Athlete Advisor |
Some impressive highlights of the IMG Academy boys soccer 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.
2023-2024 full year soccer tuition ranges from $67,400-$89,900 depending on age and program enrollment.
Offering grades 6-12 as well as post-graduate options, IMG Academy provides soccer 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’s intentional focus on holistic personal development sets us apart from any other program. Soccer student-athletes receive unmatched on-field growth and mental development training sessions that prepare them to excel anywhere.
It’s critical for soccer 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 soccer student-athletes with unparalleled experiences and opportunities alongside like-minded, dedicated individuals from around the world.
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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