Club Information

The IMG Soccer Academy is a Nike Premier Club providing youth soccer participants with superior coaching staff, state-of-the-art player development programs and the best training facilities in the country.  Since the Academy opened in 1994 we have placed 24 players on U.S. National Teams, 11 players on professional club teams, won 2 Dallas Cup Tournaments (05, 07), 5 Tampa Sun Bowl Tournaments, and 14 CDL League Titles (FYSA).  Our nine-month residency program hosts boys and girls (age 12-19) of all levels where players attend private school and train year-round.  

The IMG Soccer Club continues to set itself apart from other clubs by providing players with all the necessary resources to reach his or her potential.

  • Train five days a week
    Including technical, tactical, specialized goalkeeping, mental, and performance trainings.
  • World-class facilities
    Train on 7 Bermuda manicured grass soccer fields year-round, strength and conditioning facilities, Video lecture halls.
  • Compete in highly competitive leagues (weekends)
    CDL League (FYSA) and U.S. Academy Development League (USSF)
  • Appear in tournaments domestically and internationally
    Nike Friendlies, Dallas Cup, Raleigh Shootout (CASL), Tampa Sun Bowl, Disney Classic, Orange Classic
  • The most experienced and highly certified coaching staff in the country
    USSF “A” License, Coaches’ with national, professional, collegiate and regional ODP coaching expertise  
  • Participate in USL Player Development League (PDL) and W- League
    Two leagues designed to prepare players for college and professional soccer
  • Offers nine weeks of summer camps for boys and girls (Age 10-19)
  • Hosts professional and college teams for pre-season and mid-spring training
    Various U.S. & Foreign National Teams, 8 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, several top 20 collegiate teams

The IMG Soccer Academy has designed a rigorous and highly reputable training schedule for every soccer player to participate and gain competitive advantage.  This well-rounded curriculum creates a positive environment for all players to achieve success on the field, in the classroom, and in their personal lives.

  • Attend a private school in the area while training year-round in the afternoon
    The Pendleton School, Edison Academy, St. Stephen's School, Bradenton Prep offer a college prep curriculum tailored to the IMGA program.
  • Performance Institute
    Covering all aspects of speed, agility, quickness, strength, power, and endurance are addressed on a daily basis.
  • Mental Conditioning
    Geared toward enhancing continuous psychological improvement.  Personal awareness, self-confidence, motivation, discipline, and self-esteem are used as tools to increase effectiveness in pressure situations.
  • Nutrition Assessment
    Instruct and provide every athlete with proper nutrition to meet daily demands of academics, training, and top performance.
  • College Placement Program
    Inform and assist with every athlete’s desire to attain advanced education and play soccer at the highest level.
  • Game On
    Helps all athletes improve social skills, interaction with adult coaches and college interviews.  These life skills are invaluable in developing the proper balance as an athlete and as a person.

The IMG Soccer Academy is responsible for the development of numerous players who represent the U.S. Men’s National Team and currently play for world-class clubs:

  • Michael Parkhurst (New England Revolution)
  • Tim Howard (Everton F.C )
  • Damarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers)
  • Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock)
  • Kurt Morsink (Kansas City Wizards)