The IMG Performance Institute has trained numerous first-round picks such as Cam Newton, Anthony Castonzo, Christian Ponder, LaDainian Tomlinson and Josh Freeman as well as Super Bowl MVP's like Drew Brees, Eli Manning and many more! Each athlete will receive a fully customizable plan that consists of the world’s most advanced and effective training methods, the IMG Performance Institute (IPI) has everything you need to reach your true potential.
Olympic gold medalists. #1 overall picks. National championship-winning teams. IMG Performance Institute (IPI) specialists have worked with them all. By focusing on all-around development, IPI can provide the foundation for success for your team this offseason. IPI focuses on all of the elements that develop THE TOTAL ATHLETE – Physical Conditioning, Mental Conditioning, Nutrition, Communication, Vision, Recruiting Education, Athletic Regeneration and Life Skills. By including the whole team in Performance Training, your team will not only progress athletically, but build the kind of camaraderie needed by all successful teams.
The IMG Performance Institute attracts world-class coaches who bring with them modern cutting-edge practices. If you are an aspiring coach, or looking to get a fresh perspective, then IMG’s Coach Education Programs is a unique opportunity to come and learn with us. The IMG Performance Institute has daily, as well as weekly, coach development programs. These programs are geared towards existing professionals who have the desire for greater knowledge and understanding in one or multiple performance disciplines
You hear it all the time: Get your head in the game! Stay in the zone! But how can you put the words into action, inspire high achievement and test the limits of mental toughness? IMG Performance Institute and Trevor Moawad, Dr. Angus Mugford, Dr. Taryn Morgan and Josh Lifrak know how. They motivate the motivated. In working with some of the best coaches and the most elite athletes, Moawad has coaxed the ultimate in production from some of the most respected names in the business. In his featured presentation, Moawad will share his tips on mental conditioning and peak performance.
Steve Shenbaum
- Title: Head of Communication Training at IMG Academies & President of game on Nation
- Since: 2003
Hometown: West Covina, CA 
Steve.Shenbaum@imgworld.com
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Education/Accreditations:
- Graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Theater and Performance
- Studied and trained at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England
About:
A classically trained actor/comedian, Shenbaum has worked with some of the most recognizable athletes and teams in the world and he is considered one of the leading experts in self awareness, communication and media training.
Shenbaum is the Founder of game on, a unique communication company utilizing improvisation and role playing techniques to help junior/professional athletes, teams, and corporations improve self awareness and creativity while improving communication, social confidence and sense of humor.
Shenbaum oversees all communication and media training programs at IMG Academies and travels throughout the world leading dynamic presentation for junior, collegiate and professional teams and corporations, focusing on the power of honesty, humility and humor through the use of improvisation.
He has worked with seven #1 overall draft picks including Yao Ming, Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Eli Manning, Alex Smith, Greg Oden, Erik Johnson and John Tavares. He has also worked with over forty 1st round draft picks as well as numerous MLB, NBA, NFL and college athletic teams, including the New York Yankees.
Shenbaum was honored in 2005 by Gulf Coast Business Review as one of Florida’s leading businessmen under 40 years old. He has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, New York Times, The New Yorker, LA Times, ESPN “Outside the Lines”, ESPN News, ESPN The Magazine, ABC News, to name just a few.
In his past career as an actor, Shenbaum co-hosted the nationally syndicated sports show “Energy Express” and conducted national workshops discussing the influence sports, technology and media have on society. His feature films include: “American Pie 2”, “Winning London”, “Scorched”, “Big Fat Liar”, “The Third Wheel” (with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck), “EdTV” and “Space Jam”. His television credits include a series regular on “Killer App.” (FOX pilot directed by Robert Altman), guest-starring roles on “Will & Grace”, “Dharma and Greg”, “V.I.P.”, “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”, “Married With Children” and “Beverly Hills, 90210”. He has been featured in over 100 national commercials and was the on-camera spokesman for ABC in '97 and '98.
Steve graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Theater and Performance Studies and also trained at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England.
Instructional Videos:
http://www.imgacademies.com - Mental Conditioning Video Series featuring Mark Herzlich, Casey Kelly, Nick Bolletteri, Max Mirnyi, Trevor Moawad, Loren Seagrave and many more great athletes and...
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