Every offseason, many of the top MLB, NCAA and high school baseball teams travel to Florida for the mix of immaculate weather and ideal training. The one destination that offers the best of both for team baseball training is the IMG Baseball Academy in Bradenton, FL. With 3 full-size diamonds, 2 infield training diamonds, multiple batting cages and practice mounds, pitcher-simulation machine and the sport’s top video analysis program, the IMG Baseball Academy has all of the tools to help players at every position and any age group.
Since 2006 Jason’s off-field tasks include operational issues such as marketing, sales, scheduling, and contracting as well as a focus on revenue generation. He is currently the coach of the Varsity Team and he is also Commissioner of the Wood Bat Leagues. His on field duties include working with the outfielders, hitters, and baserunners. Jason is a proven leader of successful baseball players at all levels and excels at teaching the game the right way with passion and consistency. Jason received his BA in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College and a MBA in Marketing from Youngstown State University. 
Coaches
Crucial to the success of the IMG Baseball Academy programs is the selection and training of its coaches. All Baseball Academy coaches are specially selected, have professional/collegiate experience playing and coaching and have a complete understanding of the IMG Baseball Academy's coaching philosophy.
All of our coaches come from a professional/collegiate baseball background and all have an extensive experience in player development. Throughout the year our coaches interact with various other college and professional coaches, which allows them to absorb the newest coaching strategies and tactics.
Baseball Coaches
IMG Baseball Academy Director, Ken Bolek, previously coached for 13 years in both the minors and majors... [more]
Since 2006 Jason’s off field tasks include operational issues such as marketing, sales, scheduling... [more]
Prior to joining the IMG Staff in 2004, Coach Frey played a total of 17 years of professional baseball including 8... [more]
Pitching coach Dave Shepard joined the IMG Baseball Academy staff in 2007. Drafted by the Oakland Athletics... [more]
Prior to joining the IMG staff in 2008, Edgar played 15 years of professional baseball with the Dodgers, Expos... [more]
Mariano Jimenez has been associated with the IMG Baseball Academy since 2001 as both a player and a coach.... [more]
Andy StewartCoach
Prior to joining the IMG staff in 2009, Coach Stewart brings 15 years of professional player/coaching.. [more]
Pete PaciorekCoach
Pete comes to IMG after what will be his sixth season as the head coach at Principia College. Prior to Pete's time... [more]
Tony FerreiraCoach
Ferreira brings to IMG an immense amount of playing and coaching experience from within the baseball industry... [more]
Kit CarlsonStudent-Athlete Advisor
Kit joined the IMG Baseball Academy in 2008 after coaching baseball for many years... [more]
Eddie JamesStudent-Athlete Advisor
Eddie serves as the Student-Athlete Advisor for the IMG Baseball.. [more]
Nick PhelpsBusiness Manager
Nick joined the IMG Baseball Academy as Business Manager in 2005. In this capacity, Nick oversees all... [more]
Performance Institute Coaches
Scott GadekenHead, Physical Cond.
Gadeken is one of the most sought after strength and conditioning coaches in the country. He has... [more]
Blaine BottPerformance Coach
Blaine joined the IMG Performance Institute in 2006 and has worked with numerous professional, college... [more]
Josh LifrakMental Conditioning
Joshua is a senior member of the mental conditioning staff and is currently the heads up all team sports mental... [more]
Steve ShenbaumCommunications Training
Featured in Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, New York Times.. [more]
Dave DaSilvaVision Training
David coordinated Sport Psychology services at Barry University which included consultations and... [more]
Scott TreiblyCollege Advantage
Scott is a 15-year, seasoned veteran in the world of collegiate athletics and academics. Since 2002, Scott has been... [more]
Abbie WonnellAthletic Trainer
Abbie joined the Academy in 2009 after getting her MS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University... [more]
Prior to joining the IMG staff in 2009, Coach Stewart brings 15 years of professional player/coaching.. [more]
Pete comes to IMG after what will be his sixth season as the head coach at Principia College. Prior to Pete's time... [more]
Ferreira brings to IMG an immense amount of playing and coaching experience from within the baseball industry... [more]
Kit joined the IMG Baseball Academy in 2008 after coaching baseball for many years... [more]
Eddie serves as the Student-Athlete Advisor for the IMG Baseball.. [more]
Nick joined the IMG Baseball Academy as Business Manager in 2005. In this capacity, Nick oversees all... [more]
Gadeken is one of the most sought after strength and conditioning coaches in the country. He has... [more]
Blaine joined the IMG Performance Institute in 2006 and has worked with numerous professional, college... [more]
Joshua is a senior member of the mental conditioning staff and is currently the heads up all team sports mental... [more]
Featured in Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, New York Times.. [more]
David coordinated Sport Psychology services at Barry University which included consultations and... [more]
Scott is a 15-year, seasoned veteran in the world of collegiate athletics and academics. Since 2002, Scott has been... [more]
Abbie joined the Academy in 2009 after getting her MS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University... [more]
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