Youth Football Camp
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.
Football Coaches
Kenneth Stills
Head Coach - White Team
Kevin Wright
Head Coach - Blue Team
Kurt Gould
Offensive Assistant Coach
Antonio Banks
Defensive Back Coach
Adam Behrends
Quarterbacks Coach
Jeff DeRuiter
College Advisor
Keith Goganious
Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker Coach
Tyler Henderson
Defensive Passing Game Coordinator
Billy Miller
Special Teams Coordinator & Kicking Coach
Ryan Patty
Sport Advisor
Josiah Sears
Offensive Coordinator
Derek Shay
Offensive Line Coach
Desmond Tardy
Wide Receiver Coach
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
TOTAL ATHLETE
Complete Sport & Personal Development
Includes CORE program plus an extra session per day
Campers choose one of the following:
BREAKTHROUGH
Individualized Sport Training
Advanced training & Personalized coaching
Designed for athletes with specific development goals
GAME CHANGER
The Ultimate Training Experience
Includes CORE, TOTAL ATHLETE & BREAKTHROUGH programs plus an extra session per day
Campers choose one of the following:
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
- Explosive resistance
- Jumping and plyometrics
- Efficient power development
- Correct motor patterns
Speed
Training
Areas of Focus
- Linear acceleration
- Maximum velocity
- Lateral movement
- Multi-directional movement and agility
Mental & Vision
Conditioning
Areas of Focus
- Concentration
- Control
- Confidence
- Composure
- Consistency
- Decision making
- Preparation
Nutrition
Education
Areas of Focus
- The performance plate
- Pre-competition fueling
- Recovery
- Fueling timelines
- Hydration
Leadership
Training
Areas of Focus
- Team building
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Identity
- Developing relationships
- Inspiring and empowering yourself and others
SAT/ACT
Education Prep Class
College Testing 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
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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FAQ
Football Camps
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Do I need to bring my helmet and shoulder pads?
No. Our football camps are actually non-contact. We’re focused on developing youth athletes from a fundamental and technical standpoint. You will only need to bring football cleats for the on-field sessions.
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I play two positions. Do I have to train at one position while at camp?
Our camps are set up to enable you to train at both positions while attending camp. During a week of camp, we have ten on-field training sessions: Five in the morning and five in the afternoon. If you would like to train for multiple positions, we can certainly accommodate that.
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Do your camps incorporate any type of weight-lifting?
Yes, the strength & conditioning aspect is an important component to our camp model. Depending on the camp program you select, you will get varying levels of performance training, including strength, speed, mental, nutrition and other elements.
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Will I be able to compete against other campers?
Absolutely. While the emphasis of our camp will be personalized, position-specific training, we do include opportunities for the campers to compete against one another in 1-on-1 drills and 7-on-7 games.
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Do you offer 1-on-1 private lessons?
Yes. Private lessons are offered as part of the Breakthrough program, which offers 1-on-1 or small-group training that is customized and offers the ultimate camp experience.
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What does a typical day look like at an IMG Academy football camp?
7:00AM - 8:00AM - Breakfast
8:30AM - 10:00AM - On-field, position-specific skill work and classroom training
10:30AM - 11:30AM - Physical Conditioning in weight room
12:00PM - 1:30PM - Lunch/Rest
2:00PM - 3:30PM - Scrimmages & classroom training
4:00PM - 5:00PM - Performance concentration
5:00PM - 7:30PM - Dinner
7:00PM - 10:00PM - Chaperoned on-campus or off-campus activities (movies/trivia/pool parties)
10:00PM - Sleep
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How much does a camp cost?
Camps vary depending on how long you stay and what program you choose! On each camp page, we have a Program & Pricing section that will give you real time pricing information. You can select/de-select options and watch the price change. You can also go directly to registration by clicking here. Lastly, you can chat directly with our support staff by clicking the chat tool (red box on the right side of our site)!
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What should my child bring to camp?
Click here for details.
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What type of activities are offered at camp?
With a mix of on-campus and off-campus activities, an IMG Academy camp experience is the ultimate combination of training and fun. Click here to learn more!
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How many campers attend a camp?
The number of campers varies by sport and time of year, with July representing our most well-attended camps. Whenever you come or whatever sport you play, you will always receive small-group training from expert coaches with ultra-personalized instruction available through our optional Breakthrough program. Please contact us for more detail based on when you are considering attending a camp.
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What forms do I need to complete prior to camp?
Click here to find the necessary forms and resources to attend camp.
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