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.
Philosophy
At the IMG Soccer Academy, we are committed to the development and placement of our individual players. The success of our organization is based upon the principles of Unity, Trust, Humility, Discipline, Superior Effort and Pride. These principles, our staff's commitment, and our complete analysis of every component of the game make it possible to turn the game you dream about into a reality. Dedicated to total player development, we offer the most comprehensive program in the nation by helping players become THE TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETE.
Whether your aspiration is to play professionally, earn a college scholarship, or simply improve enough to win a spot on your team, the IMG Soccer Academy has the program to meet your needs. We are open 52 weeks a year and offer the only full-time and part-time residency program designed for total player development. The IMG Soccer Academy's holiday and summer camp programs are the most comprehensive training sessions in soccer. By enrolling in any of these programs, we will "accelerate your clock" in terms of progress and improvement.
The IMG Soccer Academy programs run Monday through Friday and a half-day on Saturday and provides specialized and expert training in three general areas – Soccer Training, Fitness Training and Mental Conditioning.
Soccer Training includes both technical and tactical elements essential to the game. The individual and team skills vital to success in soccer are stressed in a competitive environment. The soccer program is designed to help players perform and execute high level technique while demonstrating a keen insight into the game's nuances.
Fitness Training is implemented by the IMG Performance Institute (IPI). These coaches are the experts in their field. Aspects of speed, agility, quickness, strength, power, endurance and nutrition are addressed on a daily basis.
IMG Academies’ Mental Conditioning focuses on continuous psychological improvement. Personal awareness, self-confidence, motivation, discipline, goal setting and team building are used as tools to increase effectiveness in pressure situations and daily play.
The integration of these three components allows every student to realize their highest potential. We produce dynamic individuals who are an asset to any team, regardless of the system or style of play.
In 15 years, the IMG Soccer Academy's success stories and honor roll are impressive. It is not by chance that the IMG Soccer Academy is the host of the U.S. U-17 National team and has continual success placing players with excellent scholarships at top universities throughout the country. We are very proud of our contribution to the development of the players with whom we have worked. Many have achieved levels that may not have been reached without the benefit of our programs, our coaches and our environment.
TALENT WILL WIN GAMES, TEAMWORK WILL WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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