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IMG Academy is the premier destination for professional athletes, teams, event sponsors & corporate outings. Our location allows for year-round development and training. Located in Bradenton, FL, IMG Academy is located within driving distance of Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota, allowing for unbeatable access to Florida’s top-ranked beaches and the world’s top tourist attractions.

Nestled just minutes from Florida’s Gulf Beaches, IMG Academy provides a secure environment emphasizing complete focus on achieving your goals and developing championship winning attitudes.

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“We are very pleased to continue our partnership with IMG Academy, which through its state-of-the-art facilities, provides Concacaf the opportunity to host some of our largest and most complex regional youth competitions in one single location, while offering exceptional experiences on and off the pitch to our players, coaches, member associations and staff. IMG Academy also provides a unique platform to engage and showcase youth talent from our region.”

Training Packages & Programs

College and Pro Training

College and professional athlete training programs at IMG Academy are designed to help current collegiate athletes, professional athletes, Olympians, and Paralympians at the top of their game reach their goals faster. Our team of expert coaches, performance specialists, and athletic trainers, many of whom played or coached at the professional and college level, design and develop fully customizable plans to meet every athlete’s individual goals.

The Training Package at IMG Academy includes sport facilities use, accommodations, and on-campus dining.
The Champion Package at IMG Academy includes sport facilities use, accommodations, performance sessions, on-campus dining, and transportation services.
IMG Academy is able to create custom training packages that include but are not limited to sport facilities use, accommodations, performance sessions, on-campus dining, transportation services, and much more.

Your Off-season Home

Train Where We Train

World-Class Facilities

IMG Academy is a world leader in performance facilities and accommodations. Our ability to scale across multiple venues, meeting spaces, and facilities allows for unprecedented freedom to customize your stay.

Our staff and expertise can create a tailored experience unique to IMG Academy. Host a field day in our stadium as a reward for top performers or enjoy a working lunch at the Icon Eatery, located inside Legacy Hotel.

Campus Tour

IMG Academy is the perfect venue for sporting events. Ideal weather conditions allow for year-round competition, training, and practice.

Explore our campus to better understand the expansiveness and opportunities within IMG Academy.

Accommodations

Official Team Hotel

Legacy Hotel is the official stay to play accommodation for IMG Academy events. Steps from the world-renowned IMG Academy campus, there’s a place to pursue passions, recover and rejuvenate, and breathe in modern luxury.

Legacy Hotel is a lifestyle boutique hotel where guests will experience unparalleled service and unmatched convenience. We welcome all families, visitors, teams and groups visiting IMG Academy.

Academy Park VillasEast Campus

Operated by Legacy Hotel, Academy Park Villas offer both three and four-bedroom options. Residents will enjoy fully-furnished apartment homes, which include a stocked kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer, common area with a large screen TV, and a queen size bed. Villas can accommodate between 3-8 guests.

The LodgeEast Campus

Conveniently located on IMG Academy’s East Campus, The Lodge provides an ideal accommodation option for guests. Comfortably-appointed rooms and suites offer a wide range of features, from our ultra-convenient single clubrooms to our spacious three-bedroom suites. Rooms at the lodge can accommodate between 1-6 guests.

Residence HallsWest Campus

Ascender Halls East and West provide furnished, dorm-style rooms that includes bunk beds, desks, wardrobes, an in-suite bathroom, and a full room-cleaning service once per week. The residence halls also include a recreational room for socializing and relaxing, a common area to meet with students or staff, snack room, a mail room, study rooms, and laundry rooms. Ideal for youth teams and organizations.

On-Campus Services

Health, Safety and Transportation

IMG Academy prides itself on the being an all-inclusive experience with the following on-campus services and support staff to accommodate any organization or team.

  • First-aid assistance provided by the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHACH)
  • Private and gated campus with 24/7 security staff
  • Campus tram and golf carts available for use across East and West campus

Additional Services

When planning your stay at IMG Academy, inquire about the following additional services to enhance your time with us:

  • Laundry and fresh linens service
  • Meal services and nutritional packaging provided by ICON Eatery
  • Foreign language assistance
  • Airport shuttle services
  • Off-campus excursions

On-Campus Dining

Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers offers a menu inspired by real family recipes from the Wahlberg kitchen, delivering delicious homestyle classics with authentic flavors.

Big Chicken

Big Chicken fuses Shaquille O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with bold new flavors - serving up some of the best chicken sandwiches with the biggest flavor of all time.

Primos

Enjoy fresh Mexican cuisine featuring the highest quality products, from freshly cooked flour tortillas to 100% all-natural meat options and hand-picked avocados.

Crust Pizza

Explore an endless number of ways to enjoy your crust! Customize your favorite pizza with a variety of fresh toppings and options.

The Café

Savor hand-made sweet baked goods that are fresh-baked daily, along with a delightful selection of coffee and refreshments.

The Servery

Buffet-style cuisine prepared with the athlete in mind. Follow our nutritionist-recommended portions or create your own cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Food Truck Fridays

Local food trucks with street fair offerings come to campus every Friday. Taste foods from top local trucks in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.

Destination Experience

Excursions

Explore Local Areas

Located in beautiful Bradenton, Florida and just minutes from nearby Sarasota, IMG Academy sits within a short drive of many top attractions. Spend any amount of time here, and it’s easy to see why this is the go-to vacation and second home destination for hundreds of thousands of people every year.

The area is home to the white, sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island, the luxurious, seaside town of Longboat Key, and vibrant downtown Bradenton. The Bradenton area also boasts several distinctive restaurants and diverse shopping options, multiple performing arts venues and multi-cultural events, white sand beaches, top championship golf courses, and so much more.

Attractions

Florida’s premier theme parks are located just minutes away from IMG Academy. Campus is located within driving distance of the world’s most popular tourist destination, Orlando, FL.

Take advantage of our off-campus excursions and visit some of the best theme parks and attractions the state has to offer. Excursions include Busch Gardens, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios Orlando, and The Tampa Bay Rays.

Accommodations & Travel

Airport Shuttle

IMG Academy offers drop-off and pickup services for all local Florida airports.

Local Airports

Sarasota/Bradenton Florida is conveniently located in Central Florida and located near many large international airports. Make sure to book travel through one of these local airports.

Team Travel

Academy Bus serves as IMG Academy's team training charter bus service assisting teams getting to and from campus with group transportation services.