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Carolina Panthers quaterback, Cam Newton, training at the IMG Madden Football AcademyThe goal of the IMG Madden Football Academy summer football camps is to provide position-specific instruction to master the basic fundamentals and proper techniques to athletes of all ability levels within an environment that is fun and safe.

With a core football training program in which all areas of the game are thoroughly addressed through a variety of position-specific drills, practice sessions, situational games, and classroom education with our world-class coaching staff.  Our multi-faceted performance regimen also includes mental conditioning sessions, strength training sessions, and video analysis to examine fundamentals and technique.

Every camp, regardless of length, features a Core football training program that includes football instruction plus group physical conditioning and mental conditioning with performance specialists. TOTAL ATHLETE training programs are designed to help facilitate increased development and higher performance with one extra hour per day of small-group training in the following: mental toughness, nutrition, speed/movement, communication and vision/reaction.

TOTAL ATHLETE vs. Core Camps

Football Camp Details:

  • Dartfish video analysis to teach proper  technique
  • Train in groups of 8 or fewer
  • Available to athletes of all skill levels ages 10-18
  • Quarterbacks are taught the proper fundamentals and techniques of footwork, ball handling, placement of the ball as well as pre and post snap reads.
  • Running Backs learn the proper fundamentals and techniques of ball handling, foot work, blocking and route running. They will also be taught what to look for pre snap, how to properly pick up a blitz and pass catching skills.
  • Wide Receivers/Tight Ends learn the proper techniques and fundamentals of alignment, steps/depth on individual and combination routes, pass catching skills, and releases off the line of scrimmage.
  • Offensive Lineman will learn proper fundamentals and techniques of stance, run-blocking, pass protection, and combination blocks
  • Defensive Lineman will learn proper fundamentals and techniques of stance, pass rush skill, gap control, and tackling
  • Linebackers learn the proper technique s and fundamentals of shedding blocks, tackling, and correct positioning in man to man and zone coverage.
  • Defensive Backs learn the proper fundamentals and techniques of foot work, ball skills, tackling and man-to-man and zone coverage
  • Kickers will learn proper fundamentals and techniques of leg swing, ball striking, long distance kicking, and accuracy
  • Players participate in structured 1-on-1/2-on-2/7-on-7/11-on-11 Competition
  • Receive physical conditioning, vision, mental conditioning, and nutritional group sessions from IPI specialists

Football Camp Benefits:

  • First-Class Learning Environment
  • Program directed by Chris Weinke, Heisman Trophy and National Championship winner
  • Low athlete-to-instructor ratio
  • Age-appropriate and position-specific groups
  • Classroom education and film analysis
  • Leadership development
  • Integration of the IMG Performance Institute training disciplines.

Sample Daily Football Camp Schedule


8:30-9:00amPlayer Evaluations
9:00-11:00amOn-Field Position-Specific Training
11:00am-12:00pmWeight Room
12:00pm-2:00pmLunch
2:00-3:00pmPerformance Session
3:00-5:00pmOn-Field Position-Specific Training

For Registration Information, contact IMG Academies at or Register online:

Tel: 941.752.2600/800.872.6425
Fax: 941.752.2531
E-mail: register@imgacademies.com
Address: 5500 34th St. West
               Bradenton, FL 34210

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