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Guidance. Growth. Game-changing results.

Expert guidance at your fingertips. So your athlete can grow with purpose — wherever you are.

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Train anywhere. Make development fit your life.

100s of courses and articles for you on the go

2,000+ hours

Expert-led videos to improve performance and potential

100+ articles

Easy-to-follow articles from sports performance and recruiting experts

Self-paced

Access so your athlete can train on their schedule

1:1 Coaching

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Develop the complete athlete

Talent isn’t enough. The best athletes train how they think, how they prepare, and how they recover. We’ve focused on the areas that matter most for student-athletes today, so your family can spend less time guessing and more time growing.

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Mental Edge

Your athlete will learn the exact visualization, focus, and mindset tools used by elite competitors, so when the pressure is on, they don’t shrink.

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Smart Fueling

Help your athlete understand nutrition, hydration, energy and recovery systems, so they stay strong, energized, and ready to compete in any sport.

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Sports Training

Develop speed, power, and endurance with purpose-driven training, plus injury prevention and recovery strategies to stay in the game.

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College Recruiting

We break recruiting down into a clear, proven roadmap, so your athlete stands out, and you know exactly what steps to take next, including NIL guidance.

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Build confidence and a competitive edge, at their own pace

Not every athlete is ready for a coach right away, and that’s okay. Essentials gives them a place to start: real answers, at their own pace, whenever they need them.

Essentials

On-demand courses, workshops and expert content across mind, fuel, body and NIL - for athletes and parents.

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On-demand courses & content

Learn at their own pace

New content every month

$10/mo

Billed annually ($120/yr)
Free 7-day trial included

Built on 50+ years of proven athlete development

For more than five decades, IMG Academy has developed confident, competition-ready athletes.

IMG Academy+ Essentials delivers the same trusted training methods and performance tools used by elite competitors—now accessible to your family anytime, anywhere online.

Learn from the best in the world

Our world-class team includes former professional athletes, Olympians, gold medalists, physicians, and leading performance specialists.

Every lesson is crafted to give your athlete more than a competitive advantage—it builds the mindset, discipline, and habits that last far beyond the game.

Aren Ulmer
Aren Ulmer
Mental Performance Coach
Degrees & Certifications
Psy.D., CMPC.
Experience
Published author, CMPC, and Canada national youth basketball coach, Aren coaches you to compete freely.
Education
Doctor of Psychology, Sport and Performance Psychology, University of Arizona Global Campus
Location
Atlanta, GA
Kiley Field
Lee Arakawa
Rebecca Youngs
Derek Marr

What people are saying about IMG Academy+ Essentials

"The sessions with my son have helped him to become more confident and give him a plan to mitigate negative thoughts and prepare him mentally for each game. Coach Brianna also provides a safe and comfortable environment for him to share any vulnerabilities he has with her."

- Julie N. (Parent)

"A year ago, our son was really struggling with confidence in his sport and in certain aspects of his life. The mental performance coaching has been instrumental in his development as a player and a person. He has learned how to control his emotions when things don’t go his way and manage his anxiety in all facets of his life."

- Chris (Parent)

"I have not only noticed a big change in my athletic performance, but also I have been able to make this community with other athletes, relate to them and see that other people feel the same way as me when it comes to nutrition, especially because of social taboos. I feel understood and I feel great."

- Rafaela (Student-Athlete)

"This course was a huge step in the right direction for me. as a person. The Confidence Course should play a role in peoples lives in general. It’s always good to have tools that help better you as a person."

- Cole (Student-Athlete)

"I started mental performance coaching as a whole different person than I am now. I have learned the keys to confidence and positivity that not only make me a better soccer player but improve all aspects of my life."

- Jess (Parent)

"I love how interactive it is. I like how we have tangible things to take with us onto the court."

- Julie (Student-Athlete)

IMG Academy+ Essentials FAQ

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$10/month, billed annually

Included in your membership:

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Training library: Access drills, workouts, and expert-led sessions you can follow anytime, anywhere. 

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Holistic development content: Learn about mental performance, nutrition, college recruiting, & financial literacy.

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Parent resource hub: Equip yourself to navigate your athlete’s biggest moments and long-term plans with our parent guides and workshops.  

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