No tennis academy in the world better prepares current or aspiring professionals than the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. With 10 worldwide No. 1-ranked players and countless more ATP and WTA players to its credit, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy offers completely customized training programs to players competing in Futures, Challengers and ATP- or WTA-level tournaments. All participants of this tennis training camp must have verifiable ATP or WTA points. Upon arrival, players are evaluated and matched with others of a similar skill level. 
Lambert has been with the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy for almost thirty-five years. First as a player and then as a coach, Lambert played a major role in the development of the tennis program at IMG Academies. He served as a traveling coach for Monica Seles, Jim Courier, and Tatiana Golovin. Lambert’s playing days were as impressive as his illustrious coaching career. He was a four-year letter winner at the University of Arkansas and went on to a professional career shortly after. He was ranked on the ATP Tour in singles and doubles for three years.
Nishikori has been training at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy since he was 12 years old. At the age os 22, he is now the highest ranked male Japanese tennis player in history and is currently ranked #17 in the world. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2012 Australian Open, which included a win over top-10 player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round. Nishikori is definitely one of the top young players on the ATP World Tour and is sure to be challenging for titles for years to come!
Post Grad
Men's and Women's Post-Grad Program
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.
Designed specifically for student-athletes ages 18 and older needing extra preparation before college, the IMG Bollettieri post-grad program is tailored toward training tennis players to reach their potential at the collegiate level.
By training with and competing against other players of similar age and ability, participating in post-grad academics, and doing off-court training with IMG Performance Institute specialists, student-athletes accelerate their academic, athletic and personal development to enter college fully prepared to balance a hectic schedule.
The Bollettieri Advantage
In 1978, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy pioneered the concept of a "tennis training academy" and has set the standard for the industry ever since. The formula was created with total development of the player in mind - one who can perform technically, tactically, physically and mentally and become the TOTAL STUDENT ATHLETE.
Our world-class coaching staff utilizes the “Bollettieri Method” – a periodized approach to the game that has been perfected over the last 30 years. During that time we have worked with many of the world’s best athletes – Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas, Andre Agassi – just to name a few, we have helped a countless number of students maximize their own potential. Our coaches meet daily to discuss individual player progress and ways to continually improve the program.
Post-grad students at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy learn to compete against players of different ages and abilities while also competing in a variety of formats, from in-house Grand Prix tournaments to USTA, ITF, and WTA/ATP events. Students work closely with our Tournament Director, Ricardo Icaza, to determine the best post-grad tournaments and competitions to attend. Students also receive technical and instructional advice from Nick and his veteran staff throughout the program to apply during match play.
While we continue to teach the basics of winning tennis, each student will also spend time in “Nick’s War Room,” where they will be exposed to the fundamentals of strategy that have been the backbone of our success over the years. Through our off-court strategy sessions, we teach our students how to use shot combinations to minimize open-court opportunities for their opponents. In addition to the in-class aspect, students will experience match-simulation drills to reinforce better shot and decision making. The goal of this program is to develop confident athletes who are mentally and physically prepared for all of the challenges of today’s game.
Post-Grad Academics
It's equally as crucial for post-grad student-athletes to continue their academic development while evolving athletically. Currently, there are two academic options, the IMG Pendleton School, which is located on the IMG campus and the State College of Florida, which is within walking distance. Enrollment into the IMG Pendleton School will allow you to improve your academic profile and SAT scores, further develop study and writing skills, and take Advanced Placement coursework – which can lead to college credit. Enrollment in SCF offers you the opportunity to earn college credit and gives you a true taste of college life on a part-time basis.
With a variety of courses available, encouraging instructors and an accommodating schedule, you'll enter college fully prepared academically and athletically.
Program Notes
- Ages 18 and up
- Customized program helps your overall development and matches you with other similarly talented tennis players from around the world
- Consistent feedback from coaches to ensure development
- Strength, power, speed and agility training with IPI Physical Conditioning specialists and Mental Conditioning sessions to enhance confidence, focus and attitude.
- The best tennis and training facilities in the world
- Train next to some of the world's top ATP and WTA players, who often come to the Academy to work on their own game
- In 2009 alone, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy students' won the Junior Australian Open Boy's Title, the Junior US Open Girls' Title, and the NCAA Men's and Women's Singles Titles, as well as producing the #1 ranked junior player in the world
- In the last two years, students have earned scholarships from schools like Bucknell, Davidson, Drexel, Kentucky, Maryland, Ole Miss and more.
Sample Schedule
Most tournaments and travel will take place on weekends.
| Sample Post-Grad Schedule | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 6-7 a.m. |
| Tennis (Training/Competition/Match Strategy/Mental Conditioning) | 7-10 a.m. |
| Performance (Physical Conditioning 4 days/week and Mental Conditioning 1 day/week) | 10 a.m.-Noon |
| Lunch | Noon-1 p.m. |
| School | Afternoon |
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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