Boys & Girls Academy Program

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The IMG Basketball Academy provides the most unique training environment in the world of basketball today. We focus on the individual player, building skill sets from the ground up by giving players the tools they need to compete agaisnt higher level competition. Teaching both fundamental and advanced techniques and tactics, our coaching staff is able to bring out the best in each athlete.

The IMG Basketball Academy emphasizes a unqiue formula for success to maximize results. The same coaching specialists that work on the floor with NBA All-Stars also work with all IMG Basketball Academy players, creating a training environment that is second-to-none. Already utilized by NBA pros, college stars and continually improving youth and teenage players, the IMG Basketball Academy's system will undoubtedly help your game.

The National Team Program and Developmental Team Program (for high school and middle school students) operates on a semester or year-long schedule (September-May) for boys and girls to focus on basketball and overall athletic development of the player. We utilize a multi-phased approach that incorporates player evaluation, skill instruction, and high-quality competition with opportunities for college exposure recruitment and placement.

Each athlete is placed on a team for competitive purposes, but the focus remains on the individual player's development under our comprehensive training curriculum. The IMG Basketball Academy provides players with the techniques and tactics that will allow them to compete at the highest level of basketball possible.

Program Details/Benefits:

  • Designed for students in 8th grade (age 13) and above
  • Accredited on-campus school for all levels which allows our students to differentiate themselves from their peers due to the fact that college administrators understand the rigors of IMG Academies and how it prepares our students for the next level.
  • Academic and English Orientation programs are also available for our International Students.
  • Work with the same professional coaches and player development specialists who train NBA players, international professionals, and college players at every level.
  • Participate in the same professional training program used by dozens of current NBA, international pros and college basketball players.
  • Improve individual and team skills through intensive daily training with IMG Basketball Academy and Pro Training Center staff.
  • Develop increased levels of physical strength, conditioning and athletic performance with the same Athletic Performance Specialists that work with our NBA and college players.
  • Compete against top level competition in games, tournaments and special events.
  • Increase potential for college scholarship opportunities through extensive exposure to college coaches and scouts who regularly attend The Basketball Academy workouts and training sessions.
  • Participate in IMGA’s Mental Conditioning program, which assists young players with their mental preparation for training, competition and maximum performance.
  • Benefit from participation in GAME ON, our world-renowned interpersonal communications program used by NBA players and professional athletes in all sports.

Girls' Basketball Corner

Coach Shell wants you! Here’s what she has to say….

  1. Our girls program is for players who want to get better, not just professionals.
  2. We have 16 girls who left IMG Academies and played Division I basketball.
  3. We understand the differences between men’s and women’s basketball. We tailor our training programs to be most effective for girls’ development.
  4. We have played and coached at all levels and can help you succeed in high school, college, and in the pros.
  5. We focus on each individual player, creating a customized program to maximize her total development. Through detailed analysis of individual skills, goals and needs, every drill on the court, each prescribed exercise, as well as all mental preparation, nutritional plans and off-court lifestyle programs, are designed to produce maximum, sustained results on and off the basketball court, and give each player the best chance to reach her potential.

Shell Dailey, Coordinator of the Women’s Program, is a former WNBA (San Antonio Silver Stars) and Division 1 (Florida, Texas A&M, South Carolina and Texas Christian) coach.  All girls who come to the IMG Basketball Academy will have the opportunity to work directly with and be evaluated by Coach Shell.

Dailey played at the University of Texas under Hall of Fame coach Jody Conradt. Dailey won four Southwest Conference titles, reached the NCAA Tournament every year and played in the national championship game as a freshman.

Athletic Development Plans (ADP's)
The IMG Performance Institute offers Athletic Development Plans that provide a customized plan that focuses on individual unique needs. Imagine having your own personal total athletic development team. The world’s best athletes do, and so can you

For registration information, contact IMG Academies at:

Tel: 941.752.2600/1.800.872.6425
Fax: 941.752.2531
E-mail: register@imgacademies.com
Address: 5500 34th St. West
               Bradenton, FL 34210