Boys Track & Field Camp

Whether you are a sprinter, hurdler, distance runner, jumper or thrower, IMG Academy track & field camps offer the nation’s best training programs for all events. With elite coaches and a proven training methodology, you will become a better and more confident athlete. Camps are for ages 12-18 with customizable programming for all skill levels and availability throughout the year to accommodate your schedule.

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Track & field and cross country camp overview

Track & field camp at IMG Academy

No matter your skill level, IMG Academy offers event-specific, seasonal track & field and cross country camp programs geared towards your goals. Programs range from two daily training sessions to options including personalized coaching sessions or training specializations focused on topics such as mental performance or recovery. IMG Academy summer track & field camps are designed to incorporate small group training and event-specific development opportunities.

Fall, holiday, and spring training camps combine small group training with event-specific drills to complement offseason training and schedule availability. Camp durations vary by season but may include: 3-day, 5-day, or multi-week durations that reinforce a progressive training curriculum.

Whether you’re aiming to compete in college, make your varsity team roster, or seeking to learn from coaches with the highest levels of experience, IMG Academy’s developmental track & field and cross country camps offer the ideal option for any youth player. Continue exploring everything you need to know about IMG Academy track camps, including past camper reviews, who our track coaches are, and how to select the best track & field camp to meet your goals.

What's included
with every IMG Academy Camp?

All campers receive the following:

  • Elite sport instruction and core performance training
  • Two sport-specific training sessions (AM/PM) per day
  • Four core strength & conditioning sessions per week
  • One core mental toughness session per week
  • Coach's training evaluation
  • Bed sheets & laundry service (boarding campers only)
  • Toiletry kit (boarding campers only)
  • Daily meals & hydration
  • Under Armour gear kit
  • IMG Academy+ essentials membership

How many weeks
should I attend camp?

The longer you stay, the better you become!

Campers learn from expert coaches and improve their game during IMG Academy’s 1-week sport camps that offer five full days of training.

Campers who attend multiple weeks of camp at IMG Academy benefit the greatest, as they are fully immersed within the program and build on each week incrementally.

Which program
should I choose?

IMG Academy camp is based on 40+ years of athlete development!

All campers will attend our foundational camp experience and can choose to upgrade their training to include one additional daily training specialization session (Total Athlete upgrade) or one additional daily personalized coaching sessions (Breakthrough upgrade).

For the ultimate training experience you can also book our Game Changer package that includes both upgrades!

*Age availability changes by season, sport, and program. Call for additional details.

Training for every position and skill

Depending on your position, here are just some of the skills you will learn from our expert coaches:

 

Sprints

Analyze sprinter's start and acceleration technique, max velocity, and relay changes.

track sprinter

 

Distance

Focus on efficient running mechanics and determining correct threshold pace. Introducing different race strategies and training options.

track distance running

 

Hurdles

Develop proper efficiency over the hurdle, step patterns, and race modeling strategy.

track hurdles

 

Throws

Develop relationship between athlete + implement-hammer, shot, disc, weight, and javelin. Discovering athlete's best explosive position in the ring.

track thrower

 

Pole Vault

Breaking down the technical aspects of the vault by furthering the education and development of a vaulter's approach, takeoff, inversion, and finish.

track thrower

 

Jumps

Guide jumpers through proper approach, takeoff positions, and finishing skills

track jump

Example weekly camp schedules

Camp schedules may vary slightly by season, total participants, and availability. Campers receive their official schedule during camp check-in. Contact an advisor for the most updated schedules by season.

IMG Academy weekly camp schedule

Track & field 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 Academy’s expert coaches set athletes apart from their competition, and each session provides campers with takeaways that will significantly impact their game.

Leadership & communication
recommended

Athletes work with our coaches to build skills around team building, verbal and non-verbal communication, identity, developing relationships, all while inspiring and empowering yourself and others.

Available during summer season only.

Recovery+
recommended

Gain a deeper understanding of optimal recovery practices for your mind and body through proven tools and techniques.

Available during summer season only.

Athlete Assessment & Injury Prevention
recommended

The on-campus sports physical therapists from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital will provide instruction and guidance on mobility, strength, neuromuscular control, and movement patterns within the framework of reducing risk of injury and improving athletic performance.

Available during summer season only.

Mental performance
available

Our mental performance coaches help athletes with their self-talk, breathing, imagery, focus, emotional regulation, and goal setting.

Available during spring, summer, fall and holiday seasons.

Expert coaching

IMG Academy track & field and cross country 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.

Track and Field Director, Mark Napier

Mark Napier most recently served as Head Coach of Track & Field at Lakewood Ranch High School, one of the top high school programs in the state of Florida. During his 8-year tenure he coached 12 state champions / 2 state relay champions / girls’ state championship team and 3 years where both his boys and girls' teams had the highest Academic GPA in the state of Florida. With 8 years of high school and 20 years of college experience, Napier also works with the KAAF Top Junior Athletes in South Korea.

Experience

  • KAAF National Junior Coach Liaison – Dague, South Korea
  • Lead Instructor - South Korean Junior Team / Professional Athletes and KAAF Coaches
  • Florida High School Coach of the Year / National Coach of the Year Finalist
  • Both boys and girls programs had back-to-back highest team GPAs in Florida
  • 22 NCAA & NJCAA National Champions, 26 NCAA & 51 NJCAA All-Americans, 36 Conference Champions, and 55 NCAA qualifiers.
  • Responsible for coaching and recruiting 64 Academic All-Big Ten student athletes.
  • Have coached a total of 33 Conference Track & Field Championship teams in 3 conferences (MVC, Big XII, and Big Ten).
  • NJCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year 4 times and 4 NJCAA National Titles
  • Coached 4 Olympians (Long Jump/Triple Jump/Decathlon/400m)
  • Coached 2 Visa Decathlon Members
  • Coached 6 U.S. vs. Germany Decathlon Members
  • Coached 1995 World Championship Bronze Medalist in Triple Jump
  • Coached 2000 Indoor USATF National Runner-up in High Jump
  • Coached and mentored 12 NFL players (most notably 10x All-Pro Joe Thomas)
Coach Title
Mark Napier Director of Track and Field
Lamont Thomas Assistant Director
Caleb Phillips Pole Vault Coach
Chase Sandberg Senior Athletics Advisor
Dwight Thomas Sprint Coach
Hannah Gault Distance Coach
Larry Ryans Hurdles/Sprint Coach
Mark Stephens Throws Coach
TJ Lawson Multi-Event Coach
Bill Lawson Head of Distance and Cross Country

Selecting a training program for your athlete

How to choose the length of stay for your athlete

Continue your development with online coaching

Unforgettable experiences outside of sport

To maximize the IMG Academy experience, we recommend that campers choose the boarding option and stay in a campus residence hall. Campers can make a roommate request, upgrade to a private room or get assigned a roommate. Roommate assignments are made by gender, then age similarities, then same sport participation when possible.

All campers also have the chance to unwind and hang out between camp programming sessions. The rec area between the residence halls includes a resort-style pool (with lifeguard), sand volleyball court, basketball courts, turf sport court, table tennis, and more. Other activities are planned, including movie nights on the pool jumbotron, pool parties and Campus Center activities.

All boarding campers can access breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Servery, a buffet-style eatery. Other options for extra fees not included in their meal plan include Whalburgers, Big Chicken, a cafe, food trucks and snacks in the campus store.

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Our commitment to your health & safety

The health and safety of campers is our highest priority. Each residence hall has residential mentors, supervision and curfews to ensure campers feel safe and supported. We also have campus security, including gated entries, on campus 24/7.

We partner with the renowned Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) to deliver health services on campus. Also open 24/7, JHACH provides on-site nurses to address any health issue that arises. Health services can also distribute prescription medication, schedule on-campus appointments and provide transportation to off-campus medical appointments.

Off-campus Excursions

With your camp experience, there are opportunities to take advantage of some of our chaperoned, off-campus excursions. Some of our options could include local area attractions such as Pop Stroke Mini Golf as well as long distance excursions to Busch Gardens, Disney's Magic Kingdom, or even a Tampa Bay Rays game. These trips are an exciting way for your camper to engage with others outside of training in addition to the on-campus options that are also available.

Your Customer Support Specialist will connect with you after you reserve your camper’s spot to review options but if you have any questions, please feel free to connect with our Customer Support Team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.

*subject to availability based on the time of the year. These trips are also first come, first serve.

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Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios Universal Top Golf Dave and Busters

Campers train here

  • 8-Lane 400M Track
  • Four pole vault runways with international-standard pits
  • Eight long jump/triple jump pits facing North, South, East and West
  • Two High Jump set ups with international-standard pits
  • Dedicated long throw areas with multiple circles and cages

Performance & Sports Science Center

  • Dedicated location with world-class strength & conditioning equipment, free weights, recovery systems, and more
  • Mind Gym for mental performance sessions and vision training
    • Fitlights for athlete reaction, Dynavision for cognitive perceptive, awareness, and reaction testing, and RightEye for sport vision practice
  • Classrooms for certain Total Athlete and Game Changer specializations

Please note, not all technology or facilities mentioned above will be used for every camp program.

VIA campers

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.

Available camps

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*Non-boarding camps may still be available for any sold out weeks

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IMG Academy Camp

Camp

The world-renowned IMG Academy training methodology that includes elite sport instruction and group strength/speed and mental performance training.

Ages 8-18
$1,549
starting at
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Customize your camp experience

Total Athlete Training Upgrade

Camp + a daily custom performance specialization session

Designed for athletes who want to enhance strength, speed, mental toughness or other areas of performance. Select one specialization per week, delivered daily.

Ages 11-18
+$450
$1,999
starting at

Breakthrough Training Upgrade

Camp + a daily personalized sport coaching session

Designed for athletes who want to hone specific aspect of their camp with customized coaching.

Ages 11-18
+$850
$2,399
starting at
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Book the ultimate training experience package
Best Value

Game Changer Training Package

Camp + Custom performance specialization + Personalized sport coaching session

Designed for athletes who want the ultimate training experience to transform all aspects of their development and performance.

Ages 11-18
$2,799
starting at
$1,549
starting at
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hear from past camper athletes & families

Read what others say about camp at IMG Academy

★★★★★
Cannot say enough good things about the this camp. It's well-run, rigorous, fun, challenging and organized. Definitely worth the experience for any child who wants to pursue sports at a higher level.
-Google, 5 stars
★★★★★
My son gained a deeper understanding of the game. He also interacted with players from all over the world, not just the US, giving him a better prospective of his athletic potential. He felt that the overall experience was so great that he requested to be a part of the school. We applied and he was accepted! We're looking forward to a bright future with IMG Academy.
-Google, 5 stars
★★★★★
IMG Academy has been like a second home for my boys over the past couple of summers. The instruction, environment and professionalism of the staff is just awesome! My boys continue to grow in their sports each year they spend time at IMG Academy.
-Google, 5 stars
★★★★
Not only does IMG Academy have a beautiful campus and top-notch facilities, but what really makes IMG Academy a special place are its people. From the teachers to the coaches to the campus life mentors, we know our son is learning, growing and becoming the best version of himself. I have always heard it takes a village to raise teenagers into responsible adults, and we believe our son has had the best village possible.
-Internal, 4 stars
★★★★
Both my girls attended summer camp for a one week session. My only regret is that we didn’t schedule a longer camp. The coaching was very helpful, my girls worked hard and both showed improvement. They also had fun!!! I would definitely recommend.
-Facebook, recommends
★★★★★
Great training, wonderful care for campers, good food choices, diverse camper group - my camper can't wait for next year!
-TripAdvisor, 5 stars
★★★★★
Super complete camp! Clean, organized and professional
-Facebook, recommends
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Great Campus!!! Even better People!!!
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What families should know prior to booking

  • 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 Support 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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