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.
How to Apply
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Please contact us right away if you are interested in applying. Priority for these remaining spots is given to those students who get their application in the earliest. Don’t delay and apply now by following the admissions procedures listed below.
Watch IMG Academies Parent and Alumni Director, Carolina Murphy, discuss the types of students we are looking for and expectations in this video:
IMG Academies looks for student-athletes who are hardworking and dedicated both in their sport and in life. Closely reviewed are personal characteristics, school performance, and individual sport history, ability, and attitude. You can learn more about the IMG Academies Academy Program by viewing the Admissions Booklet.
1. Complete the IMG Academies Academy Program Application which contains:
- Applicant Information
- Family Information
- Applicant Questionnaire
- Education Forms
- Character Reference Form
Priority will be given to those student-athletes who apply earlier.
Once the application is completed, please return with a $200 non-refundable fee. Check or money order should be made payable to IMG Academies. Return application one of three ways:
- Email: admissions@imgworld.com
- Fax: 941-752-2526
- Mail: Office of Admissions
5500 34th St. West
Bradenton, FL 34210
2. Once all required paperwork is received, and the Student-Athlete Advisor within the sport says they would like to proceed with the application process, an interview with Sabra Pacheco, Admissions Director, will be arranged with applicant. Ideally this interview would take place during a one-week camp at the Academy. During that time you will have the opportunity to acquaint yourself with our environment by meeting our coaches and staff, participate in your sport program, look at the student housing options and visit the IMG Pendleton School. This experience will allow you to get a feel for the training and lifestyle of our Academy Program students. It will also give you an understanding of the level of commitment we expect from our student athletes. If you are unable to attend in person, we will coordinate a phone or Skype interview upon completion of the application.
3. Notification of decision will occur on a monthly basis. If accepted, a Tuition Enrollment Agreement, Registration and Health Forms will be mailed. The Tuition Enrollment Agreement (TEA) must be returned within the number of days specified on the TEA with the deposit. Completed applications received after July 1st, will be reviewed on a weekly basis depending on space availability.
If you have any further questions concerning our Academy Program or the Tuition Insurance Plan please feel free to call 1-800-872-6425 or email us at admissions@imgworld.com and a staff member will be happy to walk you through the application process.
If you are currently enrolled in the 2011-12 Academy Program, please click here to print the Registration Packets.
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