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A swimmer practices the butterfly stroke in an outdoor pool.
Injury Prevention and Recovery for Swimming
Exercises | 28 exercises | 1 min each
An athlete wearing a backward cap looks downward outdoors.
The Power of Visualization Workshop
Workshop | 23 min
A trainer guides an athlete through a side-lying stretch on indoor turf.
Golfer’s Elbow Exercise: Open Book Stretch
Video | 2 min
Two lacrosse players face each other beside cones while a coach observes.
Lacrosse Defense Drill: Mirror
Drill | 2 min
A trainer stands on indoor turf surrounded by strength-training racks and equipment.
Lower Back Stress Fracture: What Student-Athletes Should Know
Exercise | 1 min
A student wearing headphones works at a desktop computer.
Financial Safety: How Students Can Protect Their Money
Workshop | 5 min
A tennis player swings a racket on an outdoor court.
College Tennis Scholarships: How to Get Recruited
Article | 6 min
A track athlete arches over the bar during a high jump.
Injury Prevention and Recovery for Track and Field
Exercises | 21 exercises | 1 min each
Two soccer teammates raise their hands to celebrate together.
Virtues of a Leader
Workshop | 19 min
An athlete in a gray hoodie sits in the stands watching an event.
What Is Anxiety? Understanding Performance Anxiety
Video | 3 min
A baseball outfielder prepares to throw on the grass.
Baseball Outfield Drill: Overhead Ball
Drill | 2 min
Two volleyball players hold balls while listening to their coach.
Volleyball Defense Drill: Wall Dig
Exercise | 3 min
Lacrosse players stand together on the field in warm evening sunlight.
Managing Mistakes Workshop Replay
Workshop | 36 min
A baseball coach rests a hand on a helmeted player’s shoulder as they look across the field.
7 Ways to Feel Confident in Front of Coaches
Article | 15 min
A student-athlete spoons yogurt into a bowl with fruit at a kitchen counter.
Optimizing Your Gut Health
Workshop | 15 min
A coach speaks with a track athlete beside a running track.
Pillars of Character: Coach Q&A
Video | 4 min
A golfer practices his swing beside an exterior wall under a covered walkway.
Golf Swing Plane Drill: A Wall Drill for a Better Club Path
Drill | 1 min
An athlete performs a bridge exercise with the shoulders supported and a trainer observing.
Pelvic Stability Exercise: Shoulder-Elevated Bridge With Foam
Exercise | 1 min
A teacher and student review a tablet together in a classroom.
Smart Credit Moves: Understanding Credit for Students
Workshop | 11 min
A sprinter crouches at starting blocks on a blue track.
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure in Sports
Article | 6 min
A student writes in a notebook at a classroom desk.
Setting SMART Goals
Workshop | 25 min
A student smiles while looking at her phone beside the gym bleachers.
Why Your Online Identity Matters as a Student-Athlete
Video | 5 min
A lacrosse player practices a draw toward a training target while a coach observes.
Lacrosse Draw Drill: Direct
Drill | 2 min
Volleyball players prepare for an attacking drill on an indoor court.
Volleyball Attacking Drill: Back Row Attack
Exercise | 2 min
Student-athletes eat together at a dining table.
Build Your Personal Fueling Timeline: Nutrition Workshop
Workshop | 27 min
A tennis player stands smiling behind the net on an outdoor court.
How to Market Yourself for NIL
Article | 5 min
A basketball player smiles on an indoor court.
Principles of Leadership
Workshop | 18 min
Softball players gather in a small huddle on the field.
Speak Like a Captain: Communication Skills for Athlete Leaders
Video | 5 min
A tennis player waits in a ready stance on a purple court.
Tennis Transition Drill: Situational Transition
Drill | 2 min
A glowing orb and a sequence of outlined circles appear against a purple background.
Focus on the Present Moment with Coach Sara
Exercise | 9 min
Aerial shot of an IMG Academy student-athlete dunking a basketball
Basketball Nutrition Strategy for Teen Athletes
Article | 11 min
A student-athlete sits on a running track eating a snack beside a water bottle.
Build Your Personal Fueling Timeline Workshop
Workshop | 26 min
A trainer speaks while standing beside weight-training equipment on indoor turf.
Lower Back Injuries: What Athletes Should Know
Video | 1 min
A close view shows a coach pointing to a hammer-throw handle in an athlete’s hand.
Hammer Throw Drill: How to Grip the Hammer
Drill | 2 min
A close view shows an athlete balancing on one leg while holding a kettlebell.
Lower Back Exercise: Single-Leg RDL With Rotation
Exercise | 2 min
A helmeted football player looks across the field.
Leadership Qualities for Young Athletes
Article | 4 min
A student and an adult prepare vegetables together in a kitchen.
A Parent's Guide to Performance Nutrition
Workshop | 20 min
A young athlete looks across an indoor court.
College Recruiting at Ages 13–14: Exploring Your Options
Video | 5 min
A baseball player demonstrates a throwing motion while a coach observes.
Baseball Pitching Drill: Janitor Throw
Drill | 2 min
A close view shows a quarterback holding a football near a painted line on the field.
Football Drill for Quarterbacks: Movement Bottom
Exercise | 3 min
A sprinter kneels at starting blocks on a blue track.
How to Use Stress to Your Advantage as a Student-Athlete
Article | 2 min
An athlete sits on a field using a handheld massage device on his leg.
Mentally Overcoming Injury
Workshop | 20 min
A helmeted baseball player stands on the field during a game.
Mentally Overcoming Injury: Wrap-Up
Video | 2 min
A golfer raises a weighted training club into a backswing.
Golf Backswing Drill: Smooth Tempo With a Headcover
Drill | 1 min
An athlete lies face down on a bench with his arms extended during a shoulder exercise.
Shoulder Instability Exercise: Chest-Supported IYT
Exercise | 2 min
A student-athlete looks at his phone while seated on outdoor bleachers.
How to Use Social Media for College Recruiting: Dos and Don'ts
Article | 8 min
A student-athlete sits at a breakfast table with a spoon and a bowl of food.
Performance Fuel for Picky Eaters
Workshop | 22 min
A student writes at a classroom desk.
Why Student-Athletes Use Supplements
Video | 2 min
A golfer practices a putting stroke on a green.
Connected Stroke Putting Drill: A Towel Drill for Stability
Drill | 1 min
An athlete reaches toward a kettlebell on the floor beside a trainer.
Pelvic Stability Exercise: Kettlebell Rotation Against Wall
Exercise | 2 min
Two athletes rest beside an indoor training area with drinks.
Nutrition Strategy for Youth Runners
Article | 5 min
A track athlete runs along an outdoor track.
Finding Your Purpose
Workshop | 17 min
A coach speaks with an athlete wearing a cap outdoors.
Mentally Overcoming Mistakes: Coach Q&A
Video | 5 min
A close view shows a softball pitcher holding a ball and glove at waist level.
Softball Pitching Drill: Location Consistency
Drill | 2 min
Two volleyball players wait in passing stances in the gym.
Volleyball Passing Drill: One Sided Butterfly
Exercise | 3 min
IMG Academy baseball play follows through on a swing
Sports Quotes About Confidence and Performing Under Pressure
Article | 9 min
Basketball teammates gather shoulder to shoulder in a huddle.
Courage to Communicate
Workshop | 22 min
Two students hold plates of food at an evening event.
What Causes Picky Eating in Young Athletes
Video | 4 min
A basketball coach stands beside two chairs holding a ball.
Pick and Roll Drill: Beat Every Ball Screen Coverage
Drill | 4 min
An athlete lifts one straight leg while lying on the turf beside a trainer.
Hip Flexor Exercise: Single-Leg Lift With Hold
Exercise | 2 min
An athlete sits against a blue wall eating a snack beside a backpack.
Nutrition for Young Athletes: Sports Fueling Guide
Article | 5 min
A golfer in a blue shirt celebrates on the course with a clenched fist.
Mastering the Game - Turning Stress into Success Workshop
Workshop | 26 min
A student poses with two adults in front of a blue backdrop.
Parenting for Good in Sports and Life: Wrap-Up
Video | 3 min
A basketball coach gestures across the court while holding a ball.
Step-Back Move Drill: Create Space Like Dame and Kobe
Drill | 2 min
A close view shows an athlete pinching a weight plate with one hand.
Tennis Elbow Exercise: Pinch Grip Hold
Exercise | 1 min
A teacher leans beside a student using a laptop in a classroom.
Researching Schools: How to Research Colleges the Right Way
Article | 5 min
A smiling student-athlete signs paperwork at a table in front of an IMG Academy backdrop.
Your Role In The Recruiting Process
Workshop | 30 min
A coach rests a hand on an athlete’s shoulder during instruction.
Performance Anxiety for Student-Athletes: Coach Q&A
Video | 4 min
A baseball catcher crouches behind home plate beside training equipment.
Baseball Catching Drill: Six-Cone Drill
Drill | 1 min
An athlete lies on their back with bent knees raised during a core exercise.
Lower Back Exercise: Abdominal Brace With Toe Tap
Exercise | 2 min
An athlete reaches upward toward a vertical-jump measuring device.
How to Increase Your Vertical Jump
Article | 6 min
A lacrosse player holds her stick ready during a game.
College Recruiting at Ages 17–19: Making Your Decision
Video | 7 min
A tennis player prepares a backhand on an outdoor court.
Tennis Groundstroke Drill: Backhand Variation
Drill | 2 min
A trainer stands in front of weight racks in the gym.
Golfer's Elbow: What Student-Athletes Should Know
Exercise | 1 min
A tennis player stretches upward to serve against a blue sky.
Types of Tennis Grips, Strokes, and Serve Techniques
Article | 5 min
A trainer sits on a bench in a weight room.
ACL Injury: Understanding the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Video | 1 min
A sprinter crouches at starting blocks while a coach watches.
Track Sprint Start Drill: Getting Out of the Blocks
Drill | 2 min
A coach watches a quarterback practice his throwing motion on a field.
Football Drill for Quarterbacks: Lava
Exercise | 2 min
A track athlete clears the high-jump bar at an outdoor stadium.
College Track and Field Scholarships: How to Get Recruited
Article | 6 min
A student-athlete selects healthy food at a dining-hall salad bar.
Why Balanced Nutrition Matters for Student-Athletes
Video | 4 min
A lacrosse goalie bends forward to scoop a ball with her stick.
Lacrosse Goalie Drill: Zigzag
Drill | 2 min
A trainer guides an athlete through a resistance-band shoulder exercise.
Shoulder Instability Exercise: External Rotation Iso Hold
Exercise | 2 min
A baseball coach speaks closely with a young player holding a bat.
Teaching Your Child to be Coachable
Article | 3 min
Two athletes practice with a ball on an outdoor field.
Mental Skills for Athletes: Advice from IMG Academy Coaches
Video | 4 min
A soccer player in a yellow bib practices dribbling on the field.
Pull-Behind Soccer Dribbling Skill: Escape Pressure
Drill | 1 min
Two football players practice three-point stances on the field.
Football Drill for Offensive Linemen: Stance and Start
Exercise | 3 min
An athlete wearing sunglasses and earbuds looks to the side.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Student-Athletes
Article | 15 min
A tennis player swings at a ball on an outdoor court.
Finding Your Voice: Communicating With Confidence
Video | 4 min
A coach guides an athlete’s grip on a javelin.
Javelin Drill: How to Grip the Javelin
Drill | 1 min
A trainer watches an athlete perform a resistance-band row.
Shoulder Impingement Exercise: Banded Row With Hold
Exercise | 2 min
Two soccer players run side by side while competing for the ball.
College Soccer Scholarships: How to Get Recruited
Article | 8 min
A trainer stands on indoor turf in a large weight room.
Kneecap Dislocation: Understanding the Injury
Video | 1 min
A tennis coach stands on an outdoor court holding a racket.
Tennis Drill: Neutralizing the Opponent With Live Ball
Drill | 2 min
A trainer guides an athlete through a standing resistance-band exercise.
Lower Back Exercise: Pallof Press With ABC
Exercise | 2 min
A close view shows an athlete eating a bowl of yogurt, fruit, and grains.
Post-Game Nutrition and Recovery Meals for Athletes
Article | 5 min
An athlete wearing medals holds a sports-drink container and a bucket in a gym.
Common Supplements: What Athletes Should Know
Video | 4 min
A tennis player follows through on a racket swing on an outdoor court.
Tennis Drill: Finish and Follow-Through
Drill | 1 min
An athlete lies on their back with arms extended and knees bent beside a trainer.
Lower Back Exercise: Modified Dead Bug Hold
Exercise | 2 min
A baseball pitcher raises one knee during his delivery.
The Value of an Athlete Profile: How to Get College Coaches’ Attention
Article | 4 min
Three students smile and talk together at an outdoor event.
College Recruiting Goals: How to Map Your Recruiting Journey
Video | 5 min

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