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BRADENTON, Fla. (March 28, 2024) - IMG Academy has formed a new strategic partnership with IMG’s Tennis division, building upon both entities decades-long relationship to nurture emerging tennis talent. This is a continuation of the two brands’ work together following the sale of IMG Academy to EQT in May 2023.
Together, the leading sports agency and world leader in sports education have developed young tennis talent and produced some of the sport’s best including World No.1’s Venus and Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Monica Seles, and Andre Agassi, and household names like Anna Kournikova, Mary Pierce, Kei Nishikori, and Tommy Haas. More recently, the two entities have developed three international tennis players and former World Junior No. 1’s Juncheng Shang, Shintaro Mochizuki, Yibing Wu, and Miomir Kecmanovic.
With this partnership, IMG Academy will extend opportunities to IMG’s promising tennis student-athletes and be their home for world-class training and development. IMG’s tennis clients will have access to IMG Academy’s state-of-the-art tennis, training and academic facilities and campus center, providing an environment conducive and proven to skill development and high-performance training. These student-athletes will also engage in immersive training experiences, refine their skills, with IMG Academy’s elite coaches, specialists, and professionals.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing unparalleled opportunities for student-athletes and ensures we will continue to shape the future of tennis and inspire a new era of champions,” said Jimmy Arias, Director of Tennis at IMG Academy. “All of us at IMG Academy look forward to extending this longstanding relationship.”
“Our relationship with IMG Academy has always been a differentiator for our tennis clients, and this enhanced partnership takes that a step further,” said Max Eisenbud, SVP, Head of Tennis Clients for IMG. “We are excited to work with IMG Academy to empower the next generation of tennis student-athletes.”
IMG will also provide wildcard spots for prestigious tennis events, allowing promising student-athletes to showcase their skills and ability on the global stage. Beyond the court IMG will offer marketing opportunities to further amplify the profiles of IMG Academy's rising tennis student-athletes.
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
To learn more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit www.imgacademy.com.
About WME Sports
AWME Sports is the premier destination for Football, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Coaches and Action Sports representation, as well as advisory services for sports leagues, teams, conferences, colleges and sports media groups. WME Sports is responsible for representing top tier athletes and acting as a key partner to sporting events, sports media, and sales for an athlete's brand that can partner with leading companies across the globe.
WME Sports is a part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to consumer offerings.
