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. 
High School League
2012 IMG Baseball Academy Summer Wood Bat League presented by Under Armour!
The 2012 IMG Baseball Academy Summer Wood Bat Leagues (IMG WBL) provide an experience that is unmatched for the combination of competition, baseball training, college exposure and overall development.
Extensive workouts enable every player the maximum opportunity to develop their full potential, both on and off the field to become THE TOTAL ATHLETE. If you are a student/athlete with the desire to build a solid baseball foundation and to take your game the next level, do not miss this opportunity to be part of The Premier Summer Training Program in High School Baseball…..The 2012 IMG Baseball Academy Summer Wood Bat Leagues presented by Under Armour.
2012 Dates
- June 24th-August 4th, 2012
- Optional Pre-season Training Week, June 17th-June 24th
Program Benefits/Details
Over the past three summers, almost 400 high school and middle school baseball players from 40 states and 16 countries have converged on the IMG Baseball Academy campus in Bradenton, Florida to participate in the 2012 IMG Baseball Academy Summer Wood Bat Leagues. Here are some of the highlights for the 2012 High School Wood Bat League:
- For ages 15-19
- Team coaches will be both College Coaches and IMG Baseball Academy Staff. All Coaches will have Professional and/or Collegiate Experience.
- Competition and Training – Seven days a week with an IPI Regeneration component on Sunday mornings.
- College Recruiting Showcase/Clinic plus Two College Recruiting Seminars.
- Training at the IMG Academies 400 acre campus – the Largest Multi-Sport Training Facility in the World.
- Speed, Strength, and Agility Training at the IMG Performance Institute (IPI).
- 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art covered hitting complex with 4 tunnels. The lighting and equipment is to MLB specifications, with a ProBatter Professional PX2 Video Pitching Machine.
- 3 Professional Baseball fields – 335’ up the lines, 375’ in the gaps, 400’ to straightaway center, plus practice infields and bullpens.
- Play with and against some of the nation’s most dedicated baseball players.
- Exposure to college coaches.
- Become educated on the college baseball recruiting process.
- Leave with comprehensive plan for future development.
Your best summer of baseball……ever!
"What an amazing experience the IMG Wood Bat League has been! My son has been fortunate enough to play the game of baseball for the last 10 years of his life. In this time he has played on many teams and at many great venues…and currently plays High School Varsity baseball in Georgia. The IMG Wood Bat League experience this summer has been the best experience of his baseball life.
The facilities that IMG offers are world class, the instructors were professional and very knowledgeable of the game we all love, and the competition level was incredible. (Our son) has become a better player and a better person with this experience. We are very grateful to have had this experience and look forward to coming back in the future to continue to enhance his baseball skills."
Space will go FAST…….make your reservation now. We track registrations in both leagues by primary position so that we do not end up with too many 1st basemen, for example. Even though there may be openings left, your position may fill earlier so do not delay in signing on! WE WILL SELL OUT ALL PROGRAMS AGAIN IN 2012!!
Here are answers to common questions on the IMG Wood Bat League presented by Under Armour:
Is there any acceptance criteria? The WB is open to players who are rising sophomores, rising juniors, rising seniors, or (current year) graduated Seniors.
How much is due? And by what date? Payments plans are flexible. We need a deposit of $2,000.00 with the full balance due in late May. Payments can be made along the way to spread it out.
When do we have to make a decision? Sounds like a sales pitch, but the sooner the better. The bottom line is do not delay if you want to secure a spot. For the fourth year in a row, the 2012 leagues will again sell out.
Is there free time on weekends or time away from the facility? Yes, Sundays are scheduled off days. They play a Double Header on Saturday.
Sample Schedule
8:00am – Players Report
8:00am-9:00am – Pregame BP
9:30am – Infield and Outfield Pregame
10:00am – 9 inning game
12:30pm – Lunch
2:00pm-4:00pm – On Field BP and Defensive Station Rotations (3 Teams)
Or
2:00pm-5:30pm – One on One Time with Ken Bolek in the Cages and Indoor Cage Time on ProBatter System
5:00pm-7:00pm – Dinner
6:00pm-8:00pm – 2 Separate IPI Lifting Sessions (Player will be in “1” of the “2”)
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Be sure to check the blog out throughout the summer for game recaps, players of the week and much, much more!
For More Information or to Register:
Contact Kit Carlson at 941.739.7481 or 941.447.9552, or you can email him at kit.carlson@imgworld.com...
...or you can Register Online
BOTH LEAGUES SOLD OUT IN 2011. MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US NOW!
The world-renowned IMG Academies is the host site for the IMG Wood Bat League. Spread over 400 acres, IMG Academies consists of seven sports and the IMG Performance Institute that attract nearly...
