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Football camps
Competition and tournaments can only take football 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.
Football camp overview
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Position training
Training specializations
Coaching
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Schedule
Facilities
Off-campus excursions
Football camp at IMG Academy
IMG Academy football camps are guided by an expert coaching staff consisting of former NFL and collegiate players and coaches. Campers will be introduced to position-specific training as well as strategies and tactics that have propelled athletes to the highest levels of the game, including top collegiate recruits and NFL draft selections.
Instruction incorporates small-group drills, guided strategic training, and video analysis to break down technique. All football campers will receive a post-camp analysis report inclusive of coach feedback and takeaways.
Training for every position and skill
Depending on your position, here are just some of the skills you will learn from our expert coaches:
Quarterbacks
Footwork, proper mechanics, how to read every type of coverage, correct Arc 'n Pace, play-calling, and learning a playbook
Wide receivers & tight ends
Alignment, steps/depth on individual and combination routes, pass-catching skill, and releases off the line of scrimmage
Offensive & defensive linemen
Proper fundamentals and techniques of stance, run-blocking, pass protection, combination blocks, pass rush skill, gap control, and tackling
Running backs
Ball security, foot work, blocking, route-running, pre-snap reads, blitz pick-up, and pass-catching skill
Kickers & punters
Leg swing, ball striking, long-distance kicking, and accuracy; ball drops/leg swings, pooch punting, directional punting, and goal-line punting
Defensive backs & linebackers
Footwork, ball skills, tackling, blitzing, pre-snap reads, man-to-man, and zone coverage techniques
Football 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 football 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
George Hegamin - Director
George is a former NFL player who played for the Cowboys, Eagles, and Buccaneers. George spent most of his time after playing pro sports coaching and mentoring ambitious student athletes.
Year-round performance and world-class amenities
Athletes who work hard in the off-season have an edge over players who don’t. IMG Academy’s football camps gives young football athletes the chance to become faster, stronger, and elevate their game.
We offer day and overnight football camp options throughout the year as well as special pricing for groups or teams that want to train together. Our overnight football camps give youth football athletes the chance to sleepover in Ascender Residence Halls with access to campus amenities 24 hours a day and a full team of residential mentors.
A perfect option for local 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, Sarasota, Holiday Inn Express and Suites and more, including beachfront resorts.
Sample weekly camp schedule
| AM Session | PM Session | |
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| Monday | FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION |
FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION 7V7 GAMES |
| Tuesday | FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION |
FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION 7V7 GAMES |
| Wednesday | FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION |
FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION 7V7 GAMES |
| Thursday | FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION |
FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION 7V7 GAMES |
| Friday | FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION |
FILM SESSION FIELD SESSION 7V7 GAMES |
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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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Campers train here
- State-of-the-art stadium with seating for 5,000
- Two dedicated football practice fields (grass and turf) along with 20+ multi-sport fields
- Field House with professional locker rooms, football coaches' offices, and meeting rooms
- STRIVR Virtual Reality technology gives our student-athletes an edge over the competition with unlimited and more meaningful repetitions in the most realistic environment possible. VR sessions accelerate our athletes’ training regimens and allow IMG’s coaching staff to provide better and more in-depth feedback, improving athletes' footwork, decision-making skills, and recognition and understanding of in-game adjustments, zone read options, route running, and various coverages.
- Covered turf facility for speed and agility training with coaches focused on football campers
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 football 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 is currently not offered for football camps.
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.
Football coaches
George Hegamin
Director of Football
Jeff Blake
Director of QB Academy
Kyle Brey
Head Coach - Varsity Team
Billy Miller
Program Head Coach
David "DJ" Johnson
Student Athlete Advisor
Demory Lawshe
Wide Receivers Coach - Varsity Team
Bria Mitchell
Program Manager
Jeff Pond
Defensive Coordinator - Varsity Team
Chris Dennis
Quarterbacks Coach - Varsity White & Head Coach - Varsity Blue
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!
2022 holiday football camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 5-day football holiday camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Holiday football camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check out our other 2022 football camps by scrolling through the additional tabs.
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IMG Camp
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Total Athlete
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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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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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Additional training specialization per day
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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
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$2,189
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$2,979
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$3,309
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2022 holiday football camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 3-day football holiday camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Holiday football camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check out our other 2022 football 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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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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Additional training specialization per day
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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
Off/On
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$1,379
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$1,639
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$2,039
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$2,249
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2022 football spring training
Explore IMG Academy’s weekly football spring training to find out which training program is best for you. Spring football training is available as either overnight or non-boarding. Check out our other 2022 football 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 12-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 11-18
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Game Changer
Ages 12-18
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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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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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$2,619
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$3,069
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$3,519
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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$3,869
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2023 summer football camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 3-week football summer camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Summer football camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check back soon for updated 2023 football 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 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 week
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One core mental toughness session per week
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Coach’s Training Evaluation
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Bed sheets
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One laundry bag per week
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Daily meals & hydration
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Boarding Included
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2023 football camps
Explore IMG Academy’s weekly football camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Football camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check back soon for updated 2023 football 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 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 week
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One core mental toughness session per week
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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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2023 camps coming soon! |
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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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| Program Description |
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 |
| Designed For |
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.
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- 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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