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IMG Academies

For the young or just young at heart, novice or professional, weekend warrior or passionate year-round player, individual or full team, the opportunity to improve your game exists at IMG Academies.

Set over 400 pristine acres in Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academies features programs throughout the year for the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy, IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy, IMG Performance Institute, IMG Baseball, IMG Basketball, IMG Soccer, IMG Madden Football and IMG Lacrosse Academies. Options include a weekend's worth of lessons, one week, multiple weeks, or an entire summer of athletic advancement with some of the industry's top coaches and trainers.

For juniors, the mix of passionate student-athletes from around the world makes for an energetic training atmosphere, while group trips to many of Florida's famous vacation amenities only add to the fun. A wide variety of camps and programs makes it easy to find the perfect time, length, and type for what you want to accomplish.

For adults, an on-campus spa and nearby, first-class dining and entertainment options make your stay productive and enjoyable. Whether you want intense, high-level instruction or are just looking to pick up some tips while escaping for an energetic vacation, IMG Academies has a place for all devoted athletes!

Since our start, IMG Academies' trained athletes have won 131 All Stars, 63 MVP Awards, 22 World Championships, 5 National Titles, 2 Heisman Trophies, 889 Tournaments, 107 Major Championships and 11 Olympic Medals.

“Sport has the power to change the world, the power to inspire and the power to unite people in a way little else can – it is an instrument of peace.”                                                                                  – Nelson Mandela


Today, IMG Academies' Divisions include:

  • The IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy     
  • The IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy
  • IMG Soccer Academy
  • IMG Baseball Academy
  • IMG Basketball Academy
  • IMG Lacrosse Academy
  • IMG Madden Football Academy
  • IMG Performance Institute (IPI)
  • The Pendleton School at IMG Academies
  • University of Miami (language school and university courses)
  • Bollettieri Sport Therapy
  • The Wellness Spa
  • Evert Tennis Academy (in Boca Raton, FL)

IMG Academies offers a wide range of training programs, including:

  • Full-time Residency Programs
  • Weekly Camps (52 weeks a year)
  • Holiday Camps
  • Summer Camps
  • Adult Programs
  • Team Training Camps
  • Corporate Outings
  • In-season/pre-season/off-season programs
  • Coaching Symposiums
  • Clinics on-site or off-site
  • Local, regional, national and international Tournaments
  • Academic Education (K-12)

“…anyone who pays close attention to (IMG Academies’) instruction should emerge with something like a Ph.D.-level knowledge of the game.”

                                    -New York Times Magazine

“The coaching at IMG (Academies) is also, undeniably, first rate.”

                                    -New York Times Magazine

“When it comes to size, scope and star power, IMG Academies....has no peer.”

                                    -Sports Illustrated

“…the country’s most comprehensive playground for athletes in training.”

                                    -Sports Illustrated