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Baseball camps
Competition and tournaments can only take youth baseball players so far. At IMG Academy, we combine age-appropriate development on the field with invaluable strength, nutrition, and mindset training. Athletes will truly be able to maximize their potential in a fun and supportive environment led by coaches who have experience at the highest levels of the game.
Baseball camp overview
Camp overview
Skills training
Training specializations
Coaching
Campus life
Schedule
Facilities
Off-campus excursions
Very Important Athletes (VIA)
Baseball camp at IMG Academy
IMG Academy baseball camps feature position-specific training as well as group training sessions that focus on proper mechanics and techniques as well as in-game situations.
Within this unique training environment, campers of all levels will learn directly from the same coaches who led IMG Academy to a 2019 National Championship and have proven experience in developing elite collegiate and professional players. All campers will also receive a post-camp player evaluation inclusive of coach feedback.
Training for every position and skill
Depending on your position, here are just some of the skills you will learn from our expert coaches:
Hitting
Approach, pitch recognition/strike zone discipline, situational hitting and bunting
Catching
Receiving, blocking, throwing, footwork & exchange and game calling
Base running
Primary/secondary leads, proper reads, base stealing and sliding
Infield
Pre-pitch preparation, fielding mechanics, throwing footwork, range, double play turns and positioning
Outfield
Pre-pitch preparation, fly ball and ground ball technique, jumps and reads, throwing and positioning
Pitching
Mechanics/delivery, arm care, off-speed development, pitchers fielding practice and controlling running game
Physical
Increase speed and agility, flexibility, first step quickness, endurance and injury prevention
Team fundamentals
Cut-offs & relays, rundown technique, pop fly communication and situational defense
Baseball camp training specializations
All Total Athlete and Game Changer programs include training specializations that can be changed for each week of the camp. Athletes seeking to hone their skills outside of sport-specific training will benefit from these unique training specializations. IMG’s expert coaches set athletes apart from their competition, and each session provides campers with takeaways that will significantly impact their game.
Strength & power
- Explosive resistance
- Jumping and plyometrics
- Efficient power development
- Correct motor patterns
Speed & agility
- Linear acceleration
- Maximum velocity
- Lateral movement
- Multi-directional movement and agility
Mental toughness & vision
- Self-talk
- Breathing
- Imagery
- Focus
- Emotional regulation
- Goal Setting
Nutrition for athletes
- The performance plate
- Pre-competition fueling
- Recovery
- Fueling timelines
- Hydration
Leadership & communication
- Team building
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Identity
- Developing relationships
- Inspiring and empowering yourself and others
Athlete assessment & injury prevention
Led by on-campus Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital physical therapists, programming includes movement, strength, and flexibility analysis screenings as well as review sport-specific injury prevention tips. Campers will also learn corrective exercises along with ways to proactively reduce the risk of injury during sport.
College recruiting essentials
Campers will learn how to leverage Next College Student Athlete’s (NCSA) online recruiting platform, build their NCSA profile and target college programs that best fit their athletic, academic and personal preferences. Sport-specific recruiting experts will coach campers on communicating effectively and creating quality connections with college coaches throughout their recruiting process.
Learn more about NCSA
SAT/ACT test prep
Semi-private and individualized classes with our test prep experts helps students prepare for their SAT or ACT college entrance exams. Instructors use official testing materials and offer techniques to help take the exams with confidence.
ESL
Campers will have a daily ESL course with weekly themes such as Inspiring People, Extreme Sports, the Endangered Planet, or Entrepreneurs. Instructors focus on communication skills, vocabulary development, conversation, short videos, and grammar as well as test preparation. For all options, please contact an advisor.
Expert coaching
IMG Academy baseball camps are anchored by expert coaches with years of playing and coaching experience at the highest levels. Learn from the pros to gain insights and training methods to continue developing your skills.
Coach spotlight
Dan Simonds - Director
A former collegiate and professional player and coach who most notably spent eight years as Miami University’s head coach, Dan Simonds is a proven leader with a history of developing student-athletes to reach their full potential.
Year-round performance and world-class amenities
IMG Academy’s baseball camps are a great opportunity for young baseball athletes to hone their skills, make friends, and learn valuable lessons about teamwork. At IMG Academy’s sleepaway baseball camp, campers can take advantage of world-class coaching and state-of-the-art facilities to improve their game.
We offer day and overnight baseball camp options throughout the year and also have special group rates for teams that want to train together during off-season or holidays. The boarding option gives campers the opportunity to sleepover in Ascender Residences Halls with 24/7 access to campus amenities and a full team of residential mentors.
A perfect option for local baseball campers or for families on vacation in the Sarasota and Bradenton area, many on and off-campus housing options are available for adults and families, including the Legacy Hotel, The Lodge, Academy Park Villas, Ritz-Carlton, Holiday Inn Express and Suites and more, including beachfront resorts.
Sample weekly camp schedule
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| Monday | TRAINING SESSION (OFFENSE) |
TRAINING SESSION (DEFENSE) |
| Tuesday | TRAINING SESSION / SCRIMMAGE GAME | TRAINING SESSION (OFFENSE/DEFENSE) |
| Wednesday | TRAINING SESSION (OFFENSE) |
TRAINING SESSION (DEFENSE) |
| Thursday | TRAINING SESSION / SCRIMMAGE GAME | TRAINING SESSION (OFFENSE/DEFENSE) |
| Friday | TRAINING SESSION / SCRIMMAGE GAME | TRAINING SESSION (OFFENSE/DEFENSE) |
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Curriculum includes a college recruiting seminar and additional optional training time on Saturdays for multi-week campers. IMG Camp Includes:
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- 6-plex baseball complex with stadium for showcase games and tournaments
- 16 practice mounds, 4 indoor batting cages, and 12 outdoor batting cages
- Fieldhouse with professional-style locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and meeting rooms
Performance & Sports Science Center
- Mind Gym for mental conditioning sessions and vision training
- Strength and conditioning equipment
- Classrooms for nutrition and leadership training
Enhance your camp
After you've registered for a baseball camp, take advantage of our chaperoned, off-campus excursions, and visit some of the best local area attractions. Trip options include Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Tampa Bay Rays, Bradenton Marauders, Top Golf, and more.
For exact pricing and to reserve your camper's spot, book a camp online, and then contact our Camp Service team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.
Very Important Athletes (VIA)
The Very Important Athlete program, designed for 8-9 year boarding and non-boarding campers, is available for camp weeks between 6/26 - 7/31.
Your young athlete deserves the highest level of support and comfort during their camp experience. IMG Academy offers additional support and oversight for 8-9 year old campers at no additional cost for this very reason! The VIA (Very Important Athlete) program consists of designated pick-up and drop-off locations and age-appropriate activities and programming tailored to camper schedules delivered by a responsible and energetic team guiding campers throughout their experience.
Baseball coaches
Dan Simonds
Director of Baseball
Nick Phelps
Camp Director
Kason Gabbard
Varsity Head Coach / Pitching Coach
Justin Zinkovich
Varsity Head Coach / Pitching Coach
Edgar Caceres
Varsity Assistant Coach / Infield Coordinator
Tony Ferreira
Varsity Assistant Coach / Pitching Coach
Steve Frey
Varsity Assistant Coach / Pitching Coordinator
Daniel Hadra
Varsity Assistant Coach / Pitching Coach
Mark Morawski
Varsity Head Coach / Hitting and Infield Coach
Jackie Barcal
Head of Nutrition
John Lackaff
Student-Athlete Advisor
Kit Carlson
Senior Student-Athlete Advisor
John-Ford Griffin
Hitting Coordinator
Mikey O'Brien
Pitching Coach / Assistant Coach
Mark Pope
JV Pitching Coach
Kelly Quackenbush
Assistant Head of Athletic Training
John Russell
Technical Director
Will Townsley IV
Assistant Head of Strength and Conditioning
Ryan Ward
Coach/Video Coordinator
Diamyn Hall
Leadership Coach
Juan Pimentel
Baseball Coach
Gil Walker
Varsity Head Coach
Available camps
3-day holiday camp
Start Dates: 12/20, 12/27
5-day holiday camp
Start Date: 12/18
Year-round weekly camp
Coming soon!
3-week summer camp
Coming soon!
2021 hitting, pitching, or catching camp
With the fall competition schedule ending, your focus should be shifting to player development. What areas of your game need to be addressed? Hitting, Pitching, Catching?
Designed for the advanced player, IMG Academy's baseball specialty camp will focus on hitting, pitching, or catching. Players must be 13 years old and have at least 2+ years playing experience. Camps will be limited to 12 participants each and players will receive unparalleled access to IMGA’s player development staff, facilities, technology & training methods. Training will emphasize technology assisted drills including the usage of: HitTrax, Blast, KVest, Playsight, and OnBaseU.
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IMG Camp
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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One core strength & conditioning sessions per camp
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One core mental toughness session per camp
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Coach’s Training Evaluation
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Daily meals & hydration
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Boarding Included
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$1,229
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2022 holiday baseball camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 5-day baseball holiday camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Holiday baseball camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check out our other 2022 baseball camps by scrolling through the additional tabs.
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Foundation of all camps
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Limited availability
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IMG Camp
Ages 10-18
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Total Athlete
Ages 11-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 11-18
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Game Changer
Ages 11-18
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Progressive training with our expert coaches
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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Three core strength & conditioning sessions per camp
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Bed sheets
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Daily meals & hydration
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Additional training specialization per day
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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
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$2,349
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$2,799
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$3,199
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$3,549
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2022 holiday baseball camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 3-day baseball holiday camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Holiday baseball camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check out our other 2022 baseball camps by scrolling through the additional tabs.
For the week of 12/20 baseball camp will feature specialty pitching, hitting, or catching camps. The age requirement for campers interested in specialty camps is 13+.
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Foundation of all camps
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Limited availability
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IMG Camp
Ages 10-18
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Total Athlete
Ages 11-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 11-18
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Game Changer
Ages 11-18
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Progressive training with our expert coaches
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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Three core strength & conditioning sessions per camp
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Coach’s Training Evaluation
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Bed sheets
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Daily meals & hydration
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Additional training specialization per day
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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
Off/On
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$1,479
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$1,759
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$2,189
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$2,409
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2022 hitting, pitching, or catching camp
With the fall competition schedule ending, your focus should be shifting to player development. What areas of your game need to be addressed? Hitting, Pitching, Catching?
Designed for the advanced player, IMG Academy's baseball specialty camp will focus on hitting, pitching, or catching. Players must be 13 years old and have at least 2+ years playing experience. Camps will be limited to 12 participants each and players will receive unparalleled access to IMGA’s player development staff, facilities, technology & training methods.
Sample Schedule (Day 1)
Hitting Camp
- K-Vest screening
- Cage work with video analysis
- Classroom session: sequencing
- Cage work
Pitching Camp
- Activation and arm care
- Video and ProPlay AI session
- Classroom session: ProPlay AI
- Plyo, core velo, and band intro
- Pitch development
Catching Camp
- Stretch routine
- Pop time data collection
- Classroom session: philosophy
- Receiving and blocking drills
- Footwork and transfer drills
Sample Schedule (Day 1)
Hitting Camp
- K-Vest screening
- Cage work with video analysis
- Classroom session: sequencing
- Cage work
Pitching Camp
- Activation and arm care
- Video and ProPlay AI session
- Classroom session: ProPlay AI
- Plyo, core velo, and band intro
- Pitch development
Catching Camp
- Stretch routine
- Pop time data collection
- Classroom session: philosophy
- Receiving and blocking drills
- Footwork and transfer drills
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Foundation of all camps
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IMG Camp
Ages 13-18
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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One core strength & conditioning sessions per camp
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One core mental toughness session per camp
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Coach’s Training Evaluation
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Bed sheets
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Daily meals & hydration
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Boarding Included
Off/On
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$1,649
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2023 baseball summer camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 3-week baseball summer camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Summer baseball camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check back soon for updated 2023 baseball camp prices and dates.
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Foundation of all camps
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IMG Camp
Ages 8-18
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Total Athlete
Ages 11-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 11-18
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Game Changer
Ages 11-18
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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Boarding Included
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2023 baseball camps
Explore IMG Academy’s weekly baseball camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Baseball camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check back soon for updated 2023 baseball camp prices and dates.
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Foundation of all camps
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Limited availability
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IMG Camp
Ages 8-18
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Total Athlete
Ages 11-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 11-18
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Game Changer
Ages 11-18
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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Three core strength & conditioning sessions per week
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One core mental toughness session per week
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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
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Choosing a camp
Selecting a training program for your child
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Based on 40+ years of athlete development, we've created four training programs uniquely tailored to help athletes experience a transformation to their game.
| Training Program | IMG Camp | Total Athlete | Breakthrough | Game Changer |
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The revolutionary IMG methodology that includes elite sport instruction and core performance training. |
IMG Camp + 1 daily training specialization session. |
IMG Camp + 1 daily personalized sport training session. |
IMG Camp + Total Athlete + Breakthrough |
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Athletes still learning and refining their game. |
Athletes who want to enhance strength, speed, mental toughness or other areas of performance. |
Athletes who want to hone specific aspects of their game with customized coaching. |
Athletes who want the ultimate training experience to transform their game. |
How to choose the length of stay for your child
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The longer you stay, the better you become.
Capitalize on our progressive sport camps that build on each week incrementally.
Learn from expert coaches and improve your game during IMG’s 1-week sport camps that offer five full days of training.
Campers who attend IMG’s 3 and 6-week camps see the greatest benefits, as they are fully immersed within the program, strengthening relationships with our expert coaches and staff, and developing their skills on a week-by-week basis.
Whats families should know prior to booking
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- Camp registration closes 10 days prior to the start of each camp.
- Camp check-in is on Sunday, and check-out is on Saturday (except for some Holiday and Tournament camps).
- Camps are available year-round, with January-March, June-August, and December as the most popular months among athletes. It’s important to book at least 6 months ahead to reserve your spot and ensure availability.
- Campers can extend their camp stay while on campus, pending boarding and sport training availability.
- Prices may increase the closer to a booking date, so book early to save.
- Multi-week campers typically book one of our chaperoned off-campus excursions to relax and enjoy time with other campers at some of our local attractions. For exact pricing and to reserve your camper's spot, book a camp online, and then contact our Camp Service team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.
- Groups of 5 or more can receive a discounted rate for booking together. Simply call our camp advisors to make a group reservation to save. 1-800-872-6425
- Refundable camp options are available. If you purchase a refundable package, IMGA will refund the amount you paid to purchase the package, less a service fee equal to 2.5% of the total amount paid for such package, provided you cancel the package at least 48 hours in advance of your original scheduled date of arrival.
Bring the IMG Academy experience home with 
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Enhance your camp experience with expert training through IMG Academy+ mental performance and nutrition coaching.
- 1-on-1 online training with IMG coaching experts
- Includes pre-assessment, customizable scheduling of individualized coaching, routine evaluations, & more
- Training & takeaways you can apply to your game right away
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