How Playing Sports Benefits Your Child

The benefits of playing sports extend well beyond the physical outcomes. Your child will also experience enhanced social skills, better preparation ...

How can boarding school prepare your child for college?

A child’s high school years shape their future as a collegiate student as well as provide them with a foundation for their overall growth and develo...

From the Field to the Classroom: Advice for Boarding School Student-Athletes

Alan Stein Jr. is an author, basketball performance coach, and motivational speaker. The following is an open letter he penned with his advice for I...

Three IMG Academy Ascenders Compete in 2019 Junior Davis Cup in Lake Nona

On September 24th, the first serve of the 2019 Junior Davis Cup by BNP Paribas will be hit from USTA's National Campus in Lake Nona. Among the 16 te...

How Playing Sports Prepares Kids for the “Real World”

Playing sports as a kid leads to several important benefits such as improved physical health, enhanced social skills, and better mental health. Sign...

IMG Academy Adds Two Experienced Coaches to Lacrosse Program

This month, IMG Academy added two new head coaches to their lacrosse program. Jeff McGuigan will be the Head Coach of the girl’s lacrosse team, and ...

How do Athletics Camps Benefit your Child?

Sports camps are a great way for your child to work on their athletic skills while also preparing to become a collegiate student-athlete. While athl...

IMG Academy Alumni Highlighting the Start of College Football Season

The 2019 College Football season kicks off this weekend, and IMG Academy alumni will compete for many of the nation's top programs. Heading into the...

ITF: Ones to Watch - Week of August 5, 2019

Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN) Shintaro Mochizuki practiced on a grass court for the first time at J1 Nottingham in June, only to be crowned champion with...

Teaching Your Child to be Coachable

If you ask a coach at any level what one of their biggest challenges is, many of them will describe a similar situation: an athlete who isn’t open t...

What are the Rules for NCAA College Soccer Recruiting?

Do you have a child in high school who shows the potential to play collegiate soccer? As a parent, it is important to understand NCAA recruitment re...

IMG Academy Names Tom Marechek as Director of Lacrosse

On July 24, 2019, IMG Academy announced the addition of National Lacrosse League and US National Lacrosse Hall of Famer Tom Marechek as Director of ...

Four IMG Academy Student-Athletes Ranked Inside ITF Top 10

This week's ITF Junior Rankings presented by IMG Academy were released on July 22, 2019, and four IMG tennis student-athletes are ranked inside the ...

What are the Rules for NCAA College Tennis Recruiting?

Do you have a child in high school who aspires to be a college athlete? As a parent, you’re most likely searching for are much information as possib...

Shintaro Mochizuki of IMG Academy wins 2019 Wimbledon Boys' Singles Title

On Sunday, July 16, 2019, Shintaro Mochizuki won the Boys' Singles title at Wimbledon, becoming the first Japanese male player in history to win a j...

ITF: Ones to Watch - Week of July 8, 2019

Martin Damm (USA) Making his Roland Garros debut and appearing in only his second ever Slam, Martin Damm showed no signs of inexperience as he enjoy...

NCAA Divisions I, II, and III: Where does your child fit in?

If you have a child entering high school who aspires to be a college athlete, it’s important to prepare for the recruitment process as early as poss...

IMG Academy named 2019 USA TODAY Super 25 High School Baseball National Champions

The IMG Academy baseball program was crowned as the 2019 National Champions in the USA TODAY Super 25 rankings, announced earlier today. It was a hi...

IMG Academy Alum & Trainee Selected in the 2019 NBA Draft

For five of the last six years, IMG Academy alumni have been selected in the NBA Draft. Last night, Maryland Terrapins forward Bruno Fernando became...

How Parents Play a Role in the College Recruitment Process

Do you have a child in high school that is planning to play sports in college? While you may have thoroughly researched what your child needs to do ...

Logan Allen, Class of 2015, Makes MLB Debut with the Padres

On June 18, 2019 at Petco Park, Logan Allen made his MLB Debut with the San Diego Padres after being called up from the El Paso Chihuahuas . Allen, ...

IMG Academy's 2019 Graduation Ceremony Honors 260 Ascenders

IMG Academy's 2019 Commencement Ceremony took place in Sarasota, FL. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall where family, friends, and Academy staff ...

What Do Colleges Look for in a Prospective Athlete?

As your child prepares for their next-steps as a high school student-athlete, you’ve most likely started to consider what they should do in regards ...

IMG Academy and CoachNow Accelerate Athlete Development and Improve Communication

IMG Academy, one of the world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institutions, will continue to deliver an unparallele...

IMG Academy Names Kevin Craggs as Director of Golf

Today, IMG Academy announced the addition of renowned PGA Advanced Fellow Professional and former tournament player Kevin Craggs as Director of Golf...

IMG Academy Ascenders Selected at the 2019 MLB Draft

The 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft has already proved a historic one for the IMG Academy baseball program . Pitcher Brennan Malone was selected by...

ITF: Ones to Watch - Week of June 3, 2019

With Junior Roland Garros under way, we profile four of the clay-court contenders competing in Paris this week. Alexa Noel The latest American young...

IMG Academy's 2019 Commitment Ceremony Honors 250+ Senior Student-Athletes

IMG Academy's 2019 Commitment Ceremony honors graduating seniors and post-graduate student-athletes on their achievements and their next steps. Over...

IMG Academy Sport Banquets Showcase Student-Athlete Accomplishments during 2018-2019 School Year

Each year, IMG Academy's sport programs hold year-end banquets to celebrate student-athletes' accomplishments as well as the programs' achievements....

Xenith Joins Forces with IMG Academy as Official Protective Headgear Sponsor for Football Program

Xenith has been named the official football headgear and shoulder pad provider of IMG Academy. The multi-year relationship is rooted in a mutual com...

2019 NLI Spring Signing Day Ceremony Features 13 IMG Academy Student-Athletes

On April 17, 2019, IMG Academy held the 2019 NLI Spring Signing Day Ceremony to recognize 13 student-athletes committing to the next level by signin...

IMG Academy hoists GEICO Nationals Championship with 65-55 win over #1 La Lumiere Lakers

The IMG Academy Ascenders basketball team (29-1) claimed the first national championship in program history on Saturday in New York City with a 65-5...

IMG Academy Set to Begin Academic Center Expansion in March 2019

IMG Academy will break ground on March 11, 2019 on a planned 30,000 sq. ft. expansion of the Academic Center. The additional space will give student...

IMG Academy Basketball Makes History with 2019 McDonald's All-American Games Announcement

IMG Academy made history again with the announcement of the 42nd annual McDonald’s All-American Games rosters. Out of more than 800 nominees, Ascend...

2019 Australian Open: IMG Academy Preview

IMG Academy remains the ultimate home for off-season professional tennis training. Over 50 players traveled to Bradenton to take advantage of the we...

December NLI Signing Day Celebrates Football Student-Athletes

IMG Academy's December 2018 NLI Signing Day Event celebrated football student-athletes who took the next step in their athletic and academic careers...

40 Student-Athletes Commit to the Next Level at IMG Academy NLI Signing Day

Today marks the first of several National Signing Days for the 2018-2019 senior class, and IMG Academy student-athletes, along with their family, te...

IMG Academy to Host Premier Development Experience for Top High School Prospects with USA Baseball and the MLB

Major League Baseball and USA Baseball today announced the new “Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) League,” a premier development and showcase expe...

Student Athlete of the Week: Gavin Brown (Baseball)

Gavin Brown, a senior baseball student-athlete, enrolled at IMG Academy in 2015 because of the "the combination of sport and school." Now a senior, ...

IMG Academy Names Jimmy Arias Director of Player Development

IMG Academy announced today the addition of former longtime ATP World Tour pro Jimmy Arias as the new Director of Player Development. Arias will hel...

Student Athlete of the Week: Julia Andreach (Girls Tennis)

Junior tennis student-athlete Julia Andreach enrolled at IMG Academy because she "wanted to further her athletic development by playing internationa...

Student Athlete of the Week: Chandler McGruder (Football)

Chandler McGruder is a junior football student-athlete at IMG Academy, and he has been striving to excel through both academics and athletics since ...

IMG Academy Names Yutaka Nakamura Head of Tennis Physical Conditioning

IMG Academy has announced the addition of internationally renowned strength and conditioning coach Yutaka Nakamura to the IMG Academy Tennis program...

Student Athlete of the Week: Mariana Casanueva (Girls Soccer)

Soccer student-athlete, Mariana Casanueva, chose IMG because of her dreams to play collegiate soccer, and, as a junior, she's earned this week's Stu...

IMG ACADEMY NAMES JAMIE SPERONIS DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL

IMG Academy announced Jamie Speronis, a college athletics and professional football executive with nearly 30 years of administrative experience, as ...

IMG Academy Football Adds Three to Under Armour All-American Game Roster, 29 in Program History

On September 10th, 2018, three IMG Academy football players were honored during the 2018 Under Armor All-American High School Football Jersey Presen...

IMG Academy Football Alumni to Watch During the Opening Weekend of College Football

As the 2018 College Football Kickoff Weekend begins to unfold, IMG Academy football looks forward to watching alumni compete in jerseys that may no ...

IMG Academy Tennis Alumni and Trainees Prepared for the 2018 US Open

With qualifying rounds underway in the Big Apple, the grounds of the 2018 US Open have started to buzz with fans, players, and the like. Throughout ...

IMG Academy Junior World Championships: A Global Stage for the Best Golfers in the World

IMG Academy Junior World Championships brought together the top golfers from around the world from July 9th through July 13th in San Diego at Torrey...

Jacqueline Simeone: From Soccer Camper to Two-Time NCAA National Champion

Boston-native Jacqueline Simeone first experienced IMG Academy as a 10 year old soccer camper, and she completely thrived in the Bradenton atmospher...

IMG Academy to Host 2018 Concacaf Central America Women’s Qualifier

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) announced this week that IMG Academy will host the 2018 Co...

Five IMG Academy Lacrosse Alumni, Two Coaches Representing 2018 National Teams

The 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championships is set to begin on July 12, 2018 in Netanya, Israel, and IMG Academy lacrosse alumni and coaches will be h...

Anfernee Simons Drafted First Round to Portland Trail Blazers in 2018 NBA Draft

Joining seven other IMG Academy basketball alumni in the NBA, Anfernee Simons was selected as the 24th draft pick by the Portland Trail Blazers last...

Global Talent "Discovered" at IMG Academy During 2018 Discovery Open Master

The 2018 Discovery Open Master provided the same level of talent in a global atmosphere on IMG Academy's campus as in year's past, but the new, upda...

2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Lined Up at IMG Academy in November

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) announced the details for the new 2018 Concacaf Under-20 C...

MLB First Year Players Draft Wraps with Five IMG Academy Baseball Alumni Selected

The Major League Baseball (MLB) First Year Player’s Draft took place this week, and five IMG Academy baseball alumni were selected, including two me...

What to Know: 2018 CONCACAF Women's U17 Championship at IMG Academy

The CONCACAF Women's U17 Championship resumes this week at IMG Academy, and we have all of the information you'll need to follow or attend the tourn...

Basketball Without Borders Asia Camp Showcases Two IMGA Alumni and Current Student-Athlete

From May 30 - June 2, 2018, The NBA Academy India in Delhi National Capital Region played host to the 10th edition of Basketball without Borders Asi...

2018 CONCAF Girls’ Under-15 Championship to be Held at IMG Academy in August

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) today announced the details for the 2018 Concacaf Girls’ U...

6 IMG Academy Lacrosse Alumni to Compete in Final Four of D1 NCAA Tournament

11 IMG Academy lacrosse alumni made an appearance on seven different collegiate programs in the 2018 Division 1 NCAA Tournament. As we enter the wee...

The Process Behind Earning a College Tennis Scholarship

Applying to college occurs through a fairly straightforward application submission, but earning an athletic scholarship can be an entirely different...

Learn How to Approach the College Recruitment Process for Soccer Athletes

The time has finally come! You’re in the window where contact with a college soccer coach is permitted, and you can further explore your dream schoo...

Feel Confident with this Guide to the College Recruiting Process

Ever wonder what makes the difference between yourself and “the other guy?” How does a coach narrow down the roster to capture the ideal team? Athle...

How to Create a College Recruiting Video That Stands Out to Coaches

Creating a college recruiting video certainly takes thought, time, and effort, but, if done correctly, the opportunities that result from the qualit...

2018 Football Schedule Reveals Top Competition for the Blue and White

The IMG Academy Football Program has unveiled the 2018 fall schedules for the Varsity Blue and White teams. The IMG Academy Varsity Blue team is led...

First IMG Academy Football Alumnus and NFL Combine and Pathway Players Selected in 2018 NFL Draft

IMG Academy trainees in the NFL Pre-Combine/Draft Training and NFL Pathway programs were well represented during the 2018 NFL Draft held in Dallas, ...

Toronto Argonauts Return to IMG Academy After Securing CFL's Grey Cup Title

This year's Toronto Argonauts' mini camp marks the fourth consecutive preseason training held at IMG Academy, but this year's return holds more impo...

Basketball Program Building off Success From Around the Globe

Three NBA Draft announcements, a Europe trip to compete internationally, 11 March Madness appearances in 2018. IMG Academy basketball program's acco...

Student Athletes Commit to the Next Level During NLI Signing Day Ceremony

The 2018 National Signing Day period opened today, April 11, 2018, and IMG Academy took this opportunity to celebrate student-athletes who committed...

"Master"ing Your Mind: Tips from Mental Conditioning

The Ins and Outs of Becoming a Better Tennis Player

Becoming a better tennis player might start with learning how to strike a better forehand, purchasing a newer racquet, or tweaking your backhand gri...

Getting Scouted for College Golf: An Insider's Look from IMG Academy

Interested in finding your path from high school to the PGA or LPGA but unsure of just how to align your steps to achieve your dreams? Although ther...

Getting Scouted for College Basketball: An Insider's Look from IMG Academy

College basketball teams seek to replace their graduating seniors each year with positions like point guard, center, and small forward. The basketba...

Getting Scouted for College Baseball: An Insider's Look from IMG Academy

Are you looking to make the jump from high school baseball to a collegiate baseball program and even to Major League baseball? Perhaps you’ve been i...

2018 Miami Open: Momentum from Bradenton

Key Biscayne, home to the 2018 Miami Open, created a center stage for several IMG Academy alumni and trainees to shine on. As the tournament will tr...

IMG Academy Post-Graduate Basketball's Anfernee Simons Highlighted in Heavy's Article

Last week, Anfernee Simons declared that he will enter the 2018 NBA Draft. A member of the IMG Academy basketball program, Simons took advantage of ...

IMG Academy Names Mike Vollmar Director of Football

IMG Academy announced Mike Vollmar, a college athletics executive with nearly 30 years of administrative experience, as its new Director of Football...

NCSA Next College Student Athlete Teams Up With with IMG Academy to Deliver Its Innovative Team Edition™ Recruiting Platform

CHICAGO (March 13, 2018) Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), the largest and most successful athletic recruiting network, has teamed up with IMG Ac...

IMG Academy guard Anfernee Simons Invited to Jordan Brand Classic Basketball All-Star Game

IMG Academy guard Anfernee Simons became the latest Ascender to earn an invitation to compete in the annual Jordan Brand Classic. The annual basketb...

Student Athlete of the Week: Natheethorn Teacharuagchit (Golf)

Natheethorn Teacharuagchit has attended IMG Academy for four years and has been challenging himself to perform well in the classroom, on the course,...

Student Athlete of the Week: Maya Haghighi (Girls Soccer)

Maya Haghighi decided that IMG Academy would be the best fit for her to achieve her dreams, and, because of her efforts and determination to recover...

Josh Green's Game-Changing Basketball Without Borders Global Camp Experience

Australian native Josh Green, current IMG Academy junior boys basketball student-athlete, recently traveled across the country to Los Angeles to par...

Student Athlete of the Week: Chol Marial (Boys Basketball)

Chol Marial, a 7'2" junior who plays Center for the boys basketball program, came to IMG Academy from South Sudan, Rumbek. Marial has certainly made...

Senior Rokia Doumbia Earns McDonald's All-American Nomination, 7th in Program History

Originally from Mali, Africa, Rokia Doumbia joined the IMG Academy Girls Basketball program this year to experience the great coaching, have fun, an...

Student Athlete of the Week: Kieren Collins (Baseball)

Kieren Collins, a current junior baseball student-athlete, enrolled at IMG Academy with incredible aspirations, and he's made an incredible impact o...

Georges St-Pierre Adds Some Punch to Opening of TimTam Recovery Center at IMG Academy

UFC middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre and his trainer Firas Zahabi were in Bradenton, Fla., for the grand opening of the TimTam Recovery Cente...

February 2018: Five Soccer Student-Athletes Commit to the Next Level at Signing Day Event

On February 7, 2018, five soccer student-athletes committed to the next level in front of their families, teammates, teachers, and other friends and...

Student Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Lukens (Performance)

Nicholas Lukens, a senior Performance student-athlete, enrolled at IMG Academy "because of the first class facilities and top coaches and staff in e...

Mock Combine Leads to Improved Confidence for NFL Combine Trainees

From February 27-March 5, top college football graduates will make their first professional debut at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, India...

How to Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time

The hype from the Super Bowl often extends throughout the following week. For some, they're thrilled with the outcome, yet for others, they're bitte...

Student Athlete of the Week: Sky Stefonic (Football)

Sky Stefonic earns this week Student Athlete of the Week as a junior football player who has been part of the IMG Academy family for two years. He's...

Track and Field Trainees Produce Season-Best in Berlin

A packed house at the Mercedes Arena in Berlin saw two IMG Academy trainees show out with season-best performances in their first international comp...

Fuel your growing athlete: A nutrition plan for youth

Imagine being an age where you're burning triple your daily calories and spending half the day training and exercising. Your muscles are still devel...

Training vs. Competition: Why going to a sports camp should fit into your schedule this year

Sports camps provide youth athletes a chance to take time away from their home court and focus on developing their individual fundamentals and perti...

Top 5 reasons a boarding school may be right for your family

Deciding if a boarding school may be right for your family begins with understanding where to begin the process - oftentimes the most daunting of ta...

6'7" Aussi Twins Highlight NAB-AFL Academy and Explain Footy

Australian Rules Football, or a mix of rugby, soccer, basketball, football, and so on... The basis for the game is that teams compete on a field (wh...

LPGA Player Mika Miyazato Visits Her Home Base in the U.S.

When Mika Miyazato heard the question, "How do you approach off season training? Do you walk away from your clubs?", there was a bit of a pause. Miy...

NAB-AFL Academy's 2018 Return to Campus

The NAB-AFL Academy returned to IMG Academy for the fourth consecutive year , and they are beginning to believe each return to campus brings new bui...

Getting to Know Angelina Ye, 2018 Annika Invitational USA Champion

Angelina Ye, current class of 2019 IMG Academy student athlete, recently claimed the 2018 Annika Invitational title and had the opportunity to sit d...

Notes from Nutrition: Staying Afloat Down Under - and Hydrated Always!

Australian Open 2018 - and it's toasty! It may be blizzard-like conditions where you are, but the players in Aussi are getting acclimated to the hot...