IMG Pendleton School is a coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to providing IMG students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, and those in the postgraduate year, with an excellent education using both traditional and non-traditional approaches.
IMG Academies is committed to providing an inspiring, dynamic and multi-cultured environment where our students of all ages and ability levels have the greatest opportunity to attain their goals, learn life lessons, reach their full potential, and most importantly, enjoy themselves while chasing their dreams. We help develop young student athletes so that they are confident and prepared for the challenges that sport and life may bring their way. Our students are equipped to handle success and adversity, as well as to be leaders and positive role models. To accomplish this, it takes a team of well-qualified individuals in multiple areas and disciplines all working together.Meet the Champions
With the number of great athletes and role models that pass through IMG Academies, it’s important to share their journey with all of our students. The obstacles and adversity encounters that that these athletes endure and must overcome to realize their successes are lessons that our students can learn from and gain insight to help them in their own journey.
Through “Meet the Champion,” our students hear what it takes to get to the top level from athletes who have experienced what they are currently going through. Hearing these stories of each athlete's path to greatness gives our students insight within a forum that cannot be duplicated.
Below are the first three installments of "Meet the Champion." The first is with IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy pro, Max Mirnyi, the second with former IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy student and current coach, Brad Gilbert, and the third with college basketball legend Dick Vitale.
Videos
Paula Creamer
Creamer is an IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy alum who won plays on the LPGA golf tour and has been ranked as high as #2 in the world. She won the 2010 Women's US Open and has won 11 pro tournaments overall.
Max Mirnyi
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Nicknamed "The Beast", Max has won over $8 Million in prize money, resided in the top 50 tennis players in the world for seven consecutive years, won seven Grand Slam doubles titles and currently serves as a Good Will Ambassador to the United Nations in Belarus. He has also trained at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy for over 20 years!
Brad Gilbert
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Brad is the former coach of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Andy Murray. As a player, he won the bronze medal in Men's Singles at the 1988 Olympics, he was ranked #4 in the world, won 20 titles, and has been inducted into numerous Halls of Fame. He is a Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy alum and is currently a guest coach here!
Dick Vitale
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Dick Vitale is one of the most well-known sports broadcasters throughout the world. He has been on ESPN since 1979 and was recently inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Vitale is also a former basketball coach both collegiately and professionally and is one of the most sought after speakers in the world.
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