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Tennis camps
Competition and tournaments can only take tennis players so far. At IMG Academy, we combine age-appropriate development on the court 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.
Tennis camp overview
Camp overview
Skills training
Training specializations
Coaching
Campus life
Schedule
Facilities
Off-campus excursions
Very Important Athletes (VIA)
Tennis camp at IMG Academy
IMG Academy tennis camps offer players of all levels with small-group training sessions as well as personalized instruction and match play opportunities. Learn directly from coaches who have developed top ATP, WTA, and ITF players as well as high-level collegiate athletes.
In addition to progressive instruction, 3+ week camp programs also feature on-campus UTR tournaments. All tennis campers will also receive a post-camp analysis report inclusive of coach feedback and comprehensive metrics.
Training for every skill
Depending on your position, here are just some of the skills you will learn from our expert coaches:
Technical
Fundamentals on ground stroke, transition/net play, serve/return and footwork
Strategy
Identify opponent’sstrengths, weaknesses and style of play. Develop match strategy and closing combinations
Mental
Routines, preparation, emotional control and address adversity
Physical
Efficient and effective court movement techniques, how to increase balance, generate more power and gain speed and explosiveness
Competition
UTR singles and doubles tournaments available during select camp programs; opportunity to develop and improve physical, mental, and strategic techniques
Tennis 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 tennis 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
Jimmy Arias - Director
Arias was one of the original tennis students at IMG Academy, then the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, when it opened in 1978. He turned pro at age 16, and within three years, reached the U.S. Open singles semifinals, won the 1981 French Open mixed doubles and claimed four professional singles titles.
Year-round performance and world-class amenities
World-renowned tennis coaching and state-of-the-art facilities gives you the advantage to improve your game at IMG Academy tennis camps. IMG Academy tennis camps hone your skills, improve physical conditioning, and develop mental toughness.
We offer boarding and non-boarding tennis camps year-round and also have special rates for groups and teams looking to book together. Boarding camps offer a chance for campers to sleepover in our Ascender Residence Halls with access to our campus amenities 24 hours a day and a full team of residential mentors.
A perfect option for local tennis 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 | CAMP TRAINING | INSTRUCTIONAL MATCH PLAY |
| Tuesday | CAMP TRAINING | INSTRUCTIONAL MATCH PLAY |
| Wednesday | CAMP TRAINING | INSTRUCTIONAL MATCH PLAY |
| Thursday | CAMP TRAINING | INSTRUCTIONAL MATCH PLAY |
| Friday | CAMP TRAINING | INSTRUCTIONAL MATCH PLAY |
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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
- 55 tennis courts (34 hard, 17 clay, and 4 indoor)
- Tennis-specific building with coaches' offices and rooms to analyze practice and match videos
- Covered turf facility for speed and agility training with specific coaches who focus on working with tennis players
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 tennis 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.
Tennis coaches
Jimmy Arias
Director of Tennis
Juan Herrera
Director of Day to Day Operations
Dr. Taryn Morgan
Vice President, Athletic and Personal Development
David (Red) Ayme
Coach
James Bryce
Head of College Placement - Tennis
Amar Vora
Program Manager
Eric Eichelbaum
Coach
Jakub Grzeslo
Coach
Denis Pelegrin
Coach
Wafik Bennacer
Coach
Weylu Chang
Head of Male Tennis
Jorge Gonzalez
Coach
Ricardo Icaza
Coach
Hisashi Sato
Coach/Tournament Director
Andrey Cherkasov
Coach
Pat Dougherty
Coach
Arnaud Petel
Coach
Nick Bollettieri
Founder
Karim Chaoqui
Coach
Zoran Kolega
Coach
Darko Mihajlovic
Coach
Kinsey Propst
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Aneudi Capellan (Neo)
Coach
Alyssa Grell
Senior Athletic Trainer
Ryuji Hirooka
Coach
Jairo Aldana
Student-Athlete Advisor
Rosario Fajardo
Student-Athlete Advisor
Silvia Fiumara
Student-Athlete Advisor
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 tournament
Coming soon!
3-day USTA pre-event camp
IMG Academy's 3-day boarding or non-boarding L3 USTA Pre-Event Camp is available to players seeking to prepare for our on-campus tournament. Players ages 12-18 will focus on tournament preparation, including feeling confident during competition through point play. IMG’s expert coaches will lead the camp and provide feedback and instruction that players can then use during their tournament experience.
This program has limited availability and will be delivered in a unique format that’s tapered as players near their first-round match.
Note: registering for this camp does not include admission to the tournament.
Sample Schedule
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Physical Conditioning
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Drills/Skill Work
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Tennis IQ/Mental Conditioning
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Match play
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Foundation of all camps
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IMG Camp
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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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Boarding Included
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$1,649
Price valid through 6:00PM EST
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2022 holiday tennis camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 5-day tennis holiday camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Holiday tennis camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check out our other 2022 tennis camps by scrolling through the additional tabs.
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Foundation of all camps
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IMG Camp
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Total Athlete
Ages 11-18
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Breakthrough
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Game Changer
Ages 11-18
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Progressive training with our expert coaches
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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
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$2,799
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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 tennis camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 3-day tennis holiday camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Holiday tennis camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check out our other 2022 tennis 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
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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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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
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$1,479
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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 tennis spring training
Explore IMG Academy’s weekly tennis spring training to find out which training program is best for you. Tennis spring training is available as either overnight or non-boarding. Check out our other 2022 tennis camps by scrolling through the additional tabs.
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Foundation of all camps
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IMG Camp
Ages 10-18
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Total Athlete
Ages 12-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 10-18
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Game Changer
Ages 12-18
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Two sport-specific training sessions per day
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Customized instruction
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Boarding Included
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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 tennis camps
Explore IMG Academy’s 3-week tennis summer camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Summer tennis camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check back soon for updated 2023 tennis camp prices and dates.
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IMG Camp
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Total Athlete
Ages 11-18
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Breakthrough
Ages 10-18
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Game Changer
Ages 11-18
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Progressive training with our expert coaches
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One laundry bag per week
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2023 tennis camps
Explore IMG Academy’s weekly tennis camps to find out which camp program is best for you. Tennis camps are available as either overnight camps or non-boarding day camps. Check back soon for updated 2023 tennis 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 10-18
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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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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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