IMG Academy’s soccer program earns global recognition by developing athletes within an atmosphere that cannot be

found anywhere else.

SOCCER BOYS & GIRLS

PROGRAM METHODOLOGYIMG Academy’s soccer program’s impressive collective tournament/league titles and number of elite collegiate student-athletes and national team players remains unparalleled globally.

Throughout the program, IMG soccer coaches leverage their professional and collegiate experience and ensure that each player has the necessary tools to achieve their goals.

IMG Academy’s soccer program has defined age-specific workloads and training programs to ensure a clear pathway that maximizes each individual’s potential.

The program’s 6-week cycles are inclusive of measurable goals, competition, and review and analysis to prepare for upcoming checkpoints and tournament play. IMG’s overall team atmosphere within the soccer program also places a significant emphasis on individual development and growth, which has led to the success of alumni both in college and on national and professional teams.

PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS• 2019 National Premier League semi-finalist (U19) - girls program

• 2019 National Premier League Florida Champions

• 2019 Florida Cup Champions (U17) - girls program

• 2019 US DA Playoffs Elite 8 out of 65 teams (U17) - girls program

• 15+ players invited to respective Junior National Team camps in last two years

• 10+ players signed to professional clubs out of high school since 2013

• 150+ D1 commitments in the last 5 years

• 200+ professional clubs and National teams trained and competed on campus in the past three years

• 2017-2018 #1 and #2 leading goal scorers in US Soccer girls DA U17

• 2017-2018 U17 FNPL League Champions - boys program

• 2 Dallas Cup Championships - boys program

• 2 U.S. Soccer Development Academy division titles - boys program

• 5 Florida State Cup league titles (girls)

• 25+ players invited to U.S. National Training Centers

NOTABLE ALUMNI/TRAINEES

NOTABLE RECENT SOCCER PROGRAM COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

• Pablo Aguilar

• Faris Abdi

• Freddie Adu

• DeMarcus Beaskey

• Ethan Bryant

• Landon Donavan

• Evan Finney

• Emile Franco

• Arizona

• Auburn

• Boston College

• FIU

• Florida State

• Raul Gonzalez

• Marlon Hairston

• Bryane Heaberlin

• Tim Howard

• Aron Johannson

• Eddie Johnson

• Ben Lederman

• Omar Ontiveros

• George Washington

• Georgetown

• Indiana

• Miami

• Ohio State

• Michael Parkhurst

• Mallory Pugh

• Christian Pulisic

• Juan Tejada

• Brooks Thompson

• Erika Tymrak

• Indiana Vassilev

• Akil Watts

• Trevor Zwetsloot

• Penn State

• Pepperdine

• Pittsburgh

• SMU

• TCU

• UCLA

• UPenn

• Virginia

• Washington

6TH - 12TH GRADE AND POST-GRADUATE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

IMG Academy is the world’s premier boarding school for dedicated and passionate student-athletes. As a boarding school with a club-like format, IMG’s soccer program’s structure optimizes the process by combining expert coaching and individualized development opportunities with an annual competition schedule.

Teams range from U13 through U19 as well as post-graduate opportunities at the U18/U19 league level. IMG participates in several key leagues at the state, regional, and national levels.

Soccer training includes position-specific instruction as well as team strategies and foundational tactics, speed of play, and proactive thinking on the field. Skills such as strength and conditioning, communication skills, and leadership are also emphasized throughout the year to ensure maximized college recruitment opportunities.

Student-athletes prioritize both academics and athletics as their schedule mirrors that of a collegiate program. IMG soccer is a direct pipeline to some of the nation’s top universities as student-athletes have access to invaluable resources that ensure they’re confident and prepared for the next level.

The program has defined an annual development process inclusive of the following phases:

• Pre-season (August - September): Measure & Evaluate • Physical testing, tactical, technical, and functional introductions

• Competitive Cycle (September - April): Prepare & Play • Competition and tactical phase, college showcase competition, performance

statistics collection and analysis• Post-season (April - June): Review & Prepare

• Review individual development plans from pre-season, physical testing, season review, post-season preparation

BOARDING SCHOOL

Learn more about IMG Academy’s boarding school online at www.imgacademy.com/boarding-school or by scanning the QR code.

SOCCER CAMPS

Learn more about IMG Academy’s custom weekly and multi-week camps online at www.imgacademy.com/sport-camps or by scanning the QR code.

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND FOR ATHLETES AGES 9-18

IMG Academy soccer camps are designed to challenge every player, regardless of their skill level or position. Group training sessions and competitive scrimmages allow campers to learn from expert coaches who have experience preparing players for the collegiate and professional levels.

Soccer camps also feature dedicated goalkeeper sessions, including technical training as well as tactical play situations. All soccer campers will receive a post-camp analysis report inclusive of coach feedback to ensure players have access to unrivaled instruction both during and after the program.

IMG Academy soccer camps were developed to focus on the most crucial aspects of the game:

• IMG Camp: IMG’s revolutionary training methodology (sport & core performance training)

• Total Athlete: IMG Camp + 1 daily specialization session (Ex. strength & power or mental toughness & vision)

• Breakthrough: IMG Camp + 1 daily personalized sport training session

• Game Changer: IMG Camp + Total Athlete + Breakthrough

In addition to progressive training, 3-week camps also provide soccer players with an opportunity to experience the option that most closely mirrors IMG’s renowned boarding school program.

• Pablo Aguilar

• Faris Abdi

• Freddie Adu

• DeMarcus Beaskey

• Ethan Bryant

• Landon Donavan

• Evan Finney

• Emile Franco

• Arizona

• Auburn

• Boston College

• FIU

• Florida State

FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY

PERFORMANCE

CENTERWeight room, Mind Gym,

athletic training, and more

With professional locker and meeting rooms

STADIUMFIELD

DEDICATEDPRACTICE FIELDS

DID YOU KNOW?In the 2019-2020 academic year, 17 IMG student-athletes were selected to compete for their National or Youth National teams.

I N D I A N A V A S S I L E V

2 0 1 6

2 0 1 5

2 0 1 7

2 0 1 8

2 0 1 9

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Started training with USA’s U17 National Team in prep for the World Cup

Enrolled in IMG Academy’s soccer program

Competed for 2017 U17s World Cup as a member of USA U17 team

Joined Aston Villa U21

Called up to Aston Villa first team squad

Made his English Premier League debut, becoming the second youngest to do so; first senior team appearance in the FA Cup

CONTACT US & CONNECTContact us to learn more about our programming options and to explore all of the opportunities available at IMG Academy.

1-866-872-6425

INFO@IMGACADEMY.COM

WWW.IMGACADEMY.COM

5650 BOLLETTIERI BOULEVARD BRADENTON, FL 34210

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@IMGASOCCER @IMGACADEMY

OTHER PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

• Collegiate/Pro: Off-season / pre-season / post-season training availability

• Team Training: Customizable options during spring break, the holidays, or any time throughout the year

• Events: On-campus tournaments or annual opportunities to host your own event

• UCLA

• UPenn

• Virginia

• Washington

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