Have you ever dreamed of playing on the perfectly manicured fields that you see during professional matches? No potholes. No slanted fields. No chasing balls that roll well out of bounds. With 13 full-size soccer fields, you and your team can play and train on fields worthy of the world’s top pros at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, FL. No training facility in the country offers a better mix of world-class facilities, pristine weather and convenience for your team to focus solely on skill development and building team camaraderie. 
Jared Vock is an IMG Soccer Academy Alumni having attended the Academy as a full-time student from 1999-2001, coming from Plymouth, MI. Jared graduated from the Academy in 2001 and received a full-scholarship to the University of South Florida and went on to finish his college eligibility at LeMoyne College. Since arriving at the IMG Soccer Academy as a full-time coach, Jared has worked with players of all ages and abilities; the players he has coach range in age from 12 all the way to the 18 year-old USDA players. Jared started his full-time coaching career at the age of 22 under the tutelage of previous IMG Soccer Director, Tom Durkin. 
By any measure of success – from players produced to team success to number of college scholarships earned – the IMG Soccer Academy has proven itself as the nation’s best. Since its inception in 1994, the Academy has continually developed some of the country’s best players while also putting the caliber of teams on the field that can successfully compete in any tournament against any team at any time.
Alumni
A History of Success:
By any measure of success – from players produced to team success to number of college scholarships earned – the IMG Soccer Academy has proven itself as the nation’s best.
Since its inception in 1994, the Academy has continually developed some of the country’s best players while also putting the caliber of teams on the field that can successfully compete in any tournament against any team at any time by instituting the principles of unity, trust, humility, discipline, superior effort and pride.
Alumni reaching Professional Levels
Major League Soccer (MLS):
Alen accepted to play for Florida International University from 1995-1999. His sophomore year, he made Third Team All-American by NCAA D-I Men's Soccer.
Ampaipitakwong helped the Akron Zips to their first ever national championship in 2010 with a win in the College Cup Final against Louisville.
Gavin was drafted in the first round (10th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA
On March 4, 1996, the New England Revolution selected Baba in the second round (16th overall) of the 1996 MLS College Draft.
He was a member of the Cavaliers teams which won the 1991, 1992, and 1993 NCAA Championships.
On November 4, 2008, Busch was named the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
Mayard played the 2000 season with the Montreal Impact, where he had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 4 goals and 2 assists for 10 points in only 13 games.
Burns was drafted in the fourth round (50th overall) by Columbus Crew in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft.
Played collegiate soccer at James Madison University from 2003 to 2006. Over his four years there, he started 73 out of 76 games scoring 32 goals and assisting on 29.
Tallied 2 goals and 5 assists in 22 appearances and won the MLS Rookie of the Year Award.
Vélez was drafted by the MetroStars in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft. Named captain of Puerto Rican National Team in 2008.
In 2011 Keel made his official debut for New York playing the full 90 in a 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew. By the end of the season Keel became a regular starter.
On January 20, 2010 he was ranked 24th in the USL First Division Top 25 of the Decade.
When MLS held its Inaugural Draft, Yeagley was selected by the Columbus Crew in the 8th round (71st overall). He went on to play seven years as a defender with the Crew.
Boggs was drafted in the second round (31st overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution.
In his 2010 season at the University of Akron, Valentin helped lead his team to the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship.
International:
Played for Grêmio FBPA in the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Mercosur in 1998, after which he spent four seasons with Troyes AC in the French Ligue 1.
Nakata began his professional career in 1995 and won the Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year award in 1997 and 1998.
Jari Litmanen is Finland's all-time leading scorer. His international career has now lasted over four decades.
Finnish professional footballer who currently plays for the Veikkausliiga side FC Haka based in Valkeakoski, Finland.
Walker received his first cap for the United States national team against Denmark in January 2004.
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Parkhurst won the MLS Defender of the Year Award in 2007 and the MLS Fair Play Award in 2007 and 2008.
USL A-League:
Restrepo played soccer at the University of South Florida in 1991 and 1992.[1] In 1993, Restrepo signed with the Orlando Lions in the USISL.
US Men’s National Team Members:
| Alex Yi | Blair Gavin | Brad Rupsis | Brian Purcell |
| Kurt Morsink | Daniel Bolin | Demarcus Beasley | Edward Gavin |
| Fred Mince | Greg Martin | Heath Pearce | Jeremiah Marquez |
| Josh Villalobos | Kyle Martino | Mark Wiltse | Matt Thompson |
| Michael Parkhurst | Phil Marfuggi | Raul Riviera | Tyson Wahl |
IMG's programs have produced some of the world's top athletes, and they can help you reach your goals–whether you're a beginner, top recruit, collegiate athlete or elite pro.
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