Next-Level Football Training
IMG Academy football camps focus on complete youth athlete development. Lead by former NFL and collegiate standouts, our football training camps are ideal for junior campers between the ages of 10-18 of all abilities and skill levels and provide goal-oriented, position-specific training, and physical and mental conditioning.
With sleepaway year-round multi-week options as well as a kicking, punting, and long snapping camp, our youth football camps can be customized to ensure your athlete experiences improvement on every level.
Coach Spotlight
Desmond Tardy - Wide Receiver Coach
At Purdue, he led the Big Ten in kick-off return yards and was third in receptions and yards. Tardy was the Wide Receiver Coach at Butler University for 3 seasons prior to joining IMG Academy.
Training for Every Position
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
Available Training Programs
campers start by choosing a camp program
CORE
Group Sport Training
Cutting-edge Training
The foundation of all IMG Academy training programs
BREAKTHROUGH
Individualized Sport Training
Advanced training & Personalized coaching
Designed for athletes with specific development goals
Summer 2019 Camp Training Concentrations
focus on areas you need to improve the most with additional training sessions
Strength & Power
Training
Areas of Focus
- Endurance conditioning
- Strength and power
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Core
Speed
Training
Areas of Focus
- Agility and movement
- Explosiveness
- Sport-specific techniques
- Proper mechanics
Mental & Vision
Conditioning
Areas of Focus
- Mental toughness
- Awareness
- Energy & thought management
- Teamwork
- Hand-eye coordination
- Peripheral vision
- Reaction time
Nutrition
Education
Areas of Focus
- Optimal everyday nutrition
- Athlete eating plans
- Nutrient intake and timing
- Dietary supplements
- Body composition and framework
- Body weight issues
- Energy balance
Leadership
Training
Areas of Focus
- Effective communication
- Authentic leadership
- Interview skills
- Developing identity
- Media training
- The power of collaboration
- Building team culture
SAT/ACT
Education Prep Class
College Testing Prep
For athletes getting ready to take the SAT college entrance exam, IMG Academy offers classes to prepare them for the test material and offer techniques to help them take it with confidence.
ESL
Education Prep Class
English Language Learning
As an official TOEFL test site, we understand the hard work and dedication needed to pass it. Athletes can prepare for TOEFL testing at IMG Academy with 5 hours of English classes/TOEFL prep classes during each week of camp.
Pro Tip
You can change your concentration weekly when you book a camp for multiple weeks.
*Starting in Summer 2019
What Our Campers Say
My experience at IMG Academy was really fun. I learned a lot from my coaches, especially with accuracy and footwork. My football team just finished an undefeated season and a championship for 11 year-olds, and I started all season as the quarterback and free safety. My coaching at IMG was the foundation of my success.
My three weeks as quarterback at IMG summer camp prepped me to help bring home the gold at the Junior Olympics in 7v7 football! This was my second summer at IMG and I'll be back next year!
I was only 8 and it was my first sleep away camp when I attended IMG camp last summer. It was a great experience. The coaching and the facilities are amazing. I met people from all over the world. The competition of athletes from around the world makes me want to go back and work at IMG even harder next summer.
Football Technology & Facilities
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
- Fit Lights, dynaBOARD, and cognitive perceptive technology
- Strength and conditioning equipment
- Classrooms for nutrition and leadership training
Modern Sleepaway
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.
Stay Local. Play Here.
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.
Enhance Your Camp
Florida’s premier theme parks and attractions are located just minutes away from IMG Academy.
Youth football campers can take advantage of our chaperoned, off-campus excursions and visit some of the best excursions the state has to offer. Trips include Busch Gardens, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios Orlando, and The Tampa Bay Rays.
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