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For more than 30 years, individuals from all over the globe have traveled to IMG Academies seeking athletic enrichment from sports and performance leaders with unrivaled pedigrees. Together at the Academies, teacher and student create an electric atmosphere unlike that of any other performance-based institution in the world.

From mental and physical conditioning to performance training to sport-specific instruction, IMG Academies boasts a seasoned collection of instructors and conditioning specialists who work with the world’s top junior and professional athletes.

Today, more than 12,000 junior, adult, collegiate and professional athletes from more than 80 countries set foot on the nearly 400-acre campus for a transformative experience like no other in the world. Whatever the individual’s goal – college recruitment, professional pursuits or recreational improvement – IMG Academies remains committed to helping these individuals become champions in sport and in life.

Chris Weinke - Director, IMG Madden Football Academy

    Chris Weinke

    One of the most decorated high school and  collegiate athletes of all time, Chris Weinke became a legend in the state of Florida after helping lead Florida State University to its first undefeated season and second national championship in 1999.

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    David Whelan, Director, IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy

    David Whelan

    Whelan, Director of the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy, joined the Academy in 2003 and implemented the world-famous Leadbetter training program. Previously, he was the European Director of Instruction for the David Leadbetter Golf Academy for nearly ten years. Whelan has strung together great success, making him one of the most sought after golf coaches today notes Golf Channel senior writer Randall Mell in this article.

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    Scott Gadeken - Head of Physical Conditioning, IMG Performance Institute

    IMG Performance Institute Head of Physical Conditioning Scott GadekenIn today’s athletic world, become stronger, faster and more powerful requires an in-depth knowledge of the correct training program for each individual athlete. As the Head of Physical Conditioning at IMG Academies, Scott Gadeken oversees all strength and conditioning programs for all of the youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes who train at the Academy.

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    Ken Bolek - Director, IMG Baseball Academy

    Ken Bolek

    IMG Baseball Academy director Ken Bolek previously coached for 13 years (Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs) at every level of professional baseball including the Major Leagues, as well as NCAA Division I and junior college.

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    Nick Bollettieri - Founder and President, IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy

    Nick BollettieriNick Bollettieri is one of the most influential people in the world of tennis and a legend who has transcended the sport. In 1978, he founded the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, which was the first full-time tennis boarding school to combine intense training on the court with a custom-designed academic curriculum. What was once a program of primarily on-court training has evolved into a multi-faceted approach which includes blending the technical on-court training with specialized physical training and mental conditioning.

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    Steve Shenbaum - Founder and Director, game on Communications Training

    Steve ShenbaumA classically trained actor, Steve Shenbaum has successfully transferred key acting elements like improvisation, social confidence, honesty, humility and humor into communications training for the athletic and corporate environments.

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    Trevor Moawad - Director, IMG Performance Institute

    Trevor MoawadFrom the sideline to the boardroom, IMG Performance Institute (IPI) Director, Trevor Moawad, has received worldwide acclaim for his involvement in the field of mental conditioning and peak performance education. With a focus on total athletic and personal development, IPI consists of eight disciplines: Physical Conditioning, Mental Conditioning, Communication, Nutrition, Vision, College Advantage, Life Skills and Athletic Regeneration.    

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    To become better acquainted with IMG Academies’ leadership, please view the following bios. To schedule an interview with any of these individuals, or to seek their commentary on today’s hot-button issues in sports, performance, nutrition, athletic regeneration, physical and mental conditioning, and more, please contact:

    Kim Berard
    Public Relations
    kim.berard@imgworld.com
    941-752-2621

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