IMG Academy’s NCSA College Recruiting, SportsRecruits Announce New Partnership with USA Swimming
IMG Academy
BRADENTON, Fla. (Oct.14, 2026) – IMG Academy today announced that its college recruiting platforms, NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, have entered into a new multi-year partnership with USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States. The partnership brings together USA Swimming’s extensive community of swimmers, families, coaches and clubs with IMG Academy’s college recruiting and student-athlete development resources to help support athletes throughout their journey to collegiate athletics and beyond.
Through the partnership, NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits will provide recruiting software support at select USA Swimming events, helping student-athletes and families better navigate the college recruiting process while providing coaches and event operators with tools to support recruiting and exposure opportunities. USA Swimming members will also have access to specialized recruiting education through virtual and onsite seminars and workshops designed to help student-athletes and families better understand the collegiate swimming landscape and prepare for the recruiting process.
As part of the partnership, USA Swimming members will receive a three-month free trial of IMG Academy+, IMG Academy’s online performance and personal development platform. IMG Academy+ provides student-athletes with access to mental performance training, nutrition guidance, leadership development and personal growth resources modeled after IMG Academy’s proven approach to holistic student-athlete development. The partnership also includes the All In Award, recognizing the commitment, dedication and holistic development of student-athletes within the USA Swimming community.
The partnership comes as IMG Academy continues to expand its on-campus swimming opportunities. IMG Academy is currently developing a new, Olympic-caliber Aquatic Center on its 600-acre campus in Bradenton, Fla., with the facility expected to open in March 2027. The new facility will support the launch of IMG Academy’s swimming program in summer 2027 and boarding opportunities beginning in fall 2027, creating new opportunities for student-athletes to pursue high-level athletic development within IMG Academy’s holistic education model.
The partnership between USA Swimming and IMG Academy’s NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits platforms provides student-athletes with access to resources across the recruiting journey, while IMG Academy’s growing on-campus and online offerings provide additional opportunities for student-athletes to develop their performance and personal skills.
“Student-athletes and their families are looking for trusted resources to help them navigate the college recruiting process and prepare for success beyond the pool,” said Chris Meade, Executive Vice President of IMG Academy's Online Partnerships. “Through this new partnership, NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits will provide USA Swimming members with recruiting education, technology and support, while IMG Academy+ offers additional resources focused on mental performance, nutrition, leadership and personal development. As we continue to build our on-campus swimming experience, including the development of our new Aquatic Center, we are excited to support student-athletes through opportunities both online and on campus.”
“Helping athletes and families navigate the college recruitment process is an important part of supporting swimmers beyond their time in the pool,” said Jake Grosser, Chief Operating Officer of USA Swimming. “This partnership gives our members access to trusted resources, education and technology that can make that process easier to understand and navigate, while creating additional opportunities for athletes at every stage of their development.”
Through the new partnership, NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits will provide recruiting education, technology, event support and student-athlete development opportunities to help swimmers and families confidently navigate the path to collegiate athletics and beyond.
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 IMG Academy+, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting, via NCSA and SportsRecruits, providing unmatched college recruiting education and services to student-athletes and their families, club coaches, and event operators, and is the premier service for college coaches.
To learn more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit www.imgacademy.com.
About USA Swimming
As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 380,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competitions including the Olympic Games and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org.
