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The IMG Performance Institute offers two (2) Academy Programs that are designed to maximize an athlete's potential both on and off the field.  The first offering is our multi-sport program, which is for the undecided athlete with an eye on sports at the collegiate or professional levels. In this exciting offering, the athlete builds a foundation consisting of physical, mental, communication, and nutritional components, combined with seasonal sports training and competition. Within this program, you will be able to choose your sport.

The IMG Performance Institute "Academy Program" is for the student-athlete who plays a sport not offered here or wants to become a better overall athlete and person. The IMG Performance Institute can help you become faster, stronger, mentally tougher, and a better leader.

The programs run from September through May in accordance with the academic semester and year schedules. Both of the IMG Performance Institute's Academy Programs give students the opportunity to put equal focus on both academics and athletics.

Program Highlights:

• Opportunity to CHOOSE YOUR SPORT. *Team sport restrictions will apply
• Individualized training program
• Supervision of an athletic performance specialist
• Nutritional eEducation, planning and monitoring
• Sports therapy biomechanical and musculoskeletal assessment and monitoring
• Mental conditioning training – assists athletes with areas like focus, goal setting and confidence to create sustained maximum performance
• Communication training – world-renowned interpersonal communications program, develops confidence and marketability in dealing with peers, coaches and parents
• Life skills training
• Regeneration sports massage
• Vision training
• College advantage training
• On-campus athletic training room with full-time staff
• On-campus sports therapy / physical therapy clinic with full-time staff
• On-campus wellness spa – sports massage and full body treatments
• On-campus dining – meals nutritionally planned for sports performance 
• On-campus medical facility / infirmary with full-time doctor and nursing staff
• Boarding students have the opportunity to participate in nightly and weekend activities

Program Details:

Scientific research suggests that it takes eight to twelve years of training for an athlete to reach elite levels. Unfortunately, too many coaches approach training with an attitude best characterized as the "win early and win often."  At the IMG Performance Institute, our approach, because we have the science to prove it, is a commitment to long-term athletic development, incorporating all aspects of training, development and management, which is the only proven route to elite status.

A specific and well-planned training regime will ensure optimum development and control the stress recovery cycle that leads to overtraining, major injuries and burnout. Ultimately, success is tied to training and performing well over the long-term rather than winning in the short-term. There are no shortcuts to success in athletic preparation. Rushing development always results in shortcomings in physical, technical, tactical and mental abilities. The uniqueness of IPI’s junior program can be defined in its periodization approach to the technical, tactical, mental and physical elements of training. Using video analysis and a 360-degree approach to training the “entire” athlete, students are evaluated to determine strengths and weaknesses. Major emphasis is placed on adapting the program to the needs of the student. Developing confident student-athletes, who strive to improve and love to work hard, is the essence and core competency of the IMG Performance Institute.

Periodization Overview

• Training is efficient, precise and goal oriented
• The athlete reaches peak performance at selected times
• Training is arranged to reach a collective peak in technical, tactical, physical, mental and nutritional components
• Specific work/rest plans are established
• Variety in practice avoids boredom and burnout
• Overtraining and injuries are prevented
• While the primary objective is individual improvement, emphasis is placed on making the process fun and enjoyable
• The athlete becomes well-rounded and ready to succeed in sport and life

For Registration Information, contact the IMG Academies’ Sales Department at:

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