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.
Scott Bowers
- Title: Goalkeeper's Coach
- Since: 2006
Scott.Bowers@imgworld.com
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About/Experience:
Scott Bowers is in his sixth year as Head of Goalkeeping for IMG Soccer Academy. He is also the assistant coach of the Bradenton Academics PDL soccer team which plays during the summer and consists of college players.
Scott comes to the academy with more than 12 years of college coaching experience. He has coached both men and women in Division I, II and III. He started his career at Salisbury University coaching both men and women. Scott helped the women’s program to get to the NCAA Tournament and a 21-1-2 record. He then went on to coach at the University of Tampa in 2001 where the men’s program went undefeated and won the NCAA National Championship.
Scott moved onto West Virginia University the following year. He assisted in all facets of the Men’s Soccer program including recruiting, training, budgeting, scouting, fund raising and academic advising. Scott played a crucial role in the development of three former MLS goalkeepers including Nick Noble (Chicago Fire), Aaron Pichkolan (FC Dallas) and Devon McTavish (DC United.) In 2004, Bowers assisted WVU in a 12-7-1 record. The team knocked off two ranked opponents, St. John’s and Notre Dame, and made it to the Big East Conference semi-finals.
Bowers has also worked with US Women's National Team goalkeeper Bryane Heaberlin, Ryan Thompson (Shamrock Rovers), Ernesto Sanchez (Toluca Mexico), Diego Restrepo (America de Cali), Jon Busch (San Jose Earthquakes), Larry Jackson (U-17 National Team), Mark Bixler (UC Irvine), Shawn Doyle (UCF), and Cody Uzcategui (Memphis). He also helped the IMG Soccer Academy teams win the Dallas Cup, the Sun Bowl and reach the Final Four in the PDL.
Scott received a Bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University. He also received a Master’s Degree from WVU in Athletic Coaching Education. Scott is a US Navy Veteran, serving his time as an aviational structural mechanic on the flight deck of the USS Lexington. He was honorably discharged after serving three years active duty and four years in the reserves.
Scott holds a USSF “A” license, as well as a USSF National Goalkeeper license. He also holds the NSCAA level I and II Goalkeeper Licenses.
Scott, wife Erica, and their son Tristan and daughter Kaya reside in South Pasadena, Florida.
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Education/Accreditations:
USSF "A" License
USSF National Goalkeeping License
NSCAA Goalkeeper License Level I - II
Masters in Athletic Coaching Education from West Virginia University
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