We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 School Year. Apply now for the best opportunity to secure your space for 2012-2013 Academic Year. Application decisions are currently being sent monthly. To learn more about the program and prices, contact the Student-Athlete Advisors listed at the bottom of the page. 

The sole responsibility of the IMG Madden Football Academy is to help every player realize his full academic and athletic potential by providing amateur athletes with an environment that encourages and fosters development and growth as the TOTAL ATHLETE.

With a campus that allows student-athletes to live, train and attend school all on a safe and secure 400-acre campus, IMG Academies offers the ultimate preparation for the future. The Academy Program includes players from multiple states and countries, 98% of whom attend college upon graduation -- often on scholarship.

Our staff consists of coaches who have taught at every level of the game, including NFL, and are dedicated to a long-term athletic development program that can bring students to elite status. With an entire year structured around daily position-specific training, video analysis, world-class facilities and off-field training with IMG Performance Institute specialists, no program in the nation can match the IMG Madden Football Academy.

what they are saying...

ESPN on IMG Madden Football Academy Director, Chris Weinke

"Weinke is cut out perfectly for a role like this...he was always known [in the NFL] as a guy who studied hard and had good mechanics."

IMG Pendleton School

With experienced teachers, challenging classes, creative coursework, low student-to-teacher ratios and an encouraging learning environment all in the heart of the IMG Academies' campus, IMG Pendleton offers the ultimate in preparation for college.

By offering extra evening sessions with teachers, Web-based courses in addition to the "typical" classroom setting, "My Backpack" online program to increase communication between students, parents, teachers and staff, IMG Pendleton fully integrates with the athletic schedule to strike a perfect balance of school and sports.

Program Details

• Designed for students in 6th grade (age 11) and above
• Directed by Chris Weinke, former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback
• Position-specific coaching and training, with a staff consisting of instructors with all levels of playing and coaching experience
• On-campus IMG Pendleton School 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.
• Focus on comprehensive development of position-specific techniques and fundamentals.
• Regimen includes strength conditioning, flexibility, speed, mental efficiency, and nutritional performance programs.
• Beautiful bermuda grass playing fields
• Spring Practice in May
• Comprehensive video analysis software used for teaching basic techniques and proper fundamentals
• Well-planned training regimen to control stress recovery cycle.

Program Benefits

• Dedicated staff provides students a supportive, challenging environment that fosters academic and personal growth.
• Training is arranged so athletes reach peak performance at selected times.
• Variety in training sessions avoids boredom, burnout, and reduces injury.
• “No shortcut” mentality ensures each player's development.

Performance Electives

The TOTAL ATHLETE is someone who maximizes his or her full potential across all dimensions of performance. Someone who refuses to sacrifice academics for athletics — or vice versa.

Becoming the TOTAL ATHLETE, however, takes time and commitment. The earlier a student-athlete enrolls at IMG Academies during his or her prep years, the more time they will have to learn, grow, develop and experience all that IMG Academies has to offer, helping them become confident that they can take on the world during their journey through life.

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For registration information, contact IMG Academies at:

Tel: 1.800.872.6425
Fax: 941.752.2452
E-mail: admissions@imgworld.com
Address: 5500 34th St. West
               Bradenton, FL 34210