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.
Post-Graduate Program
Men'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, contact the Student-Athlete Advisors listed at the bottom of the page..
The IMG Soccer Academy's post-graduate program, sometimes referred to as a prep year, is for the student-athlete looking for an extra year to become more physically, mentally or academically prepared for college. It allows high school graduates an environment to continue their athletic development and provides the academic resources to prepare for college entrance exams and/or take courses for college credit to get a head start on the competition.
Student-athletes participate in three morning sessions per week with specialized individual attention from the IMG Soccer Academy coaching staff and resume in the afternoon with the Academy program. Training consists of individual, position-specific drill work, scrimmages and off-field Physical and Mental Conditioning with IMG Performance Institute specialists. Additionally, student-athletes receive mentorship and guidance in the college recruitment and selection process.
The IMG Soccer Academy's post-grad program combines the ultimate mix of training and classroom work to address the academic, technical, physical, mental, nutritional, and sport-specific athleticism necessary to expand college options and become THE TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETE.
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 Details
- For student-athletes aged 17-20 and based on the U19 seasonal year
- Competitive game and tournament schedule in both the fall and spring semesters
- Training includes strength conditioning, flexibility, speed, mental efficiency, and nutritional performance programs with IPI experts
- World-class training facilities, including 13 soccer fields, 10,000 square-foot weight room, four-lane track and more
Program Benefits
- Address specific developmental issues ie. technical, physical, academic, experience, exposure to reach potential, maximize college value, and increase future options.
- Structured program allows athletes to continue athletic development while working towards college degree.
- Training is arranged so athletes reach peak performance at selected times.
- Variety in training sessions avoids boredom, burnout, and reduces injury.
- “No shortcut” mentality ensures each players development.
- Exposure opportunities.
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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For Registration Information contact us at:
Juan Christiansen, Student-Athlete Advisor
941.752.2622
Juan.Christiansen@imgworld.com
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Tel: 1.800.872.6425
Fax: 941.752.2531
E-mail: admissions@imgworld.com
Address: 5500 34th St. West
Bradenton, FL 34210
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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