BROADEN YOUR COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS As the college admission process intensifies with the passing of each academic year, student-athletes from around the world are looking for new ways to increase their probability of getting admitted into the college of their choice. Our post-graduate program at IMG Academy offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to enhance their overall academic, athletic and personal standing with top college coaches and programs by offering a rigorous load of academic classes while participating in one of our sport programs, with SAT, ACT and test prep courses available. Each student-athlete’s objectives and goals are different and our dedicated staff of teachers, counselors, coaches and performance specialists will work diligently with them to make sure their individual needs are met.
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10 Academic Programs
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12 Student Life
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DEANDRE DANIELS: IMG ACADEMY POST-GRADUATE STUDENT AND 2014 NATIONAL CHAMPION.
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THE WORLD’S MOST UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL. At IMG Academy, we place student-athletes at the universities that best fit their goals and needs – both academically and athletically. Often, those universities represent some of the highest-performing in the world, including those ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50:
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Harvard
Yale
Columbia
Rice
California
Georgetown
Virginia
Carnegie Mellon
Southern California
Wake Forest
Tufts
Michigan
Northwestern
Cornell
Notre Dame
Vanderbilt
North Carolina
Boston College
NYU
West Point
Brown
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Stanford
Chicago
Duke
Dartmouth
Johns Hopkins
IMG ACADEMY’S COLLEGIATE-STYLE SCHEDULE PROVIDES THE ULTIMATE PREPARATION FOR SUCCESS AT THE NEXT LEVEL.
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OUR LIST OF ALUMNI REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE WORLD.
Andre Agassi Renaldo Balkman DaMarcus Beasley Michael Beasley Boris Becker
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Zak Boggs Jim Courier Paula Creamer Julieta Granada Tommy Haas
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Ryan Harrison Martina Hingis Jelena Jankovic Darya Klishina Anna Kournikova
Sabine Lisicki John Ryan Murphy Cam Newton Kei Nishikori Sean O’Hair
Michael Parkhurst Tyler Pastornicky Heath Pearce Chris Perez Marcelo Rios
Monica Seles Maria Sharapova Peter Uihlein Serena Williams Venus Williams
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GAIN CONFIDENCE, MATURITY & TIME Eight reasons to attend our Post-Graduate program: 1
nhance your academic standing: Get a E jump on your collegiate coursework, improve your transcript and/or upgrade your SAT/ACT performance scores.
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port-specific training: Train and compete at S the highest level where the best in the world come to train. Led by our team of expert coaches consisting of former collegiate and professional players and coaches, receive sport-specific instruction daily to help refine your skill set for the next level.
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thletic & Personal Development: Utilizing A a revolutionary training curriculum that addresses all key areas of performance, our staff of performance specialists, nutritionists, and mental conditioning coaches will help you improve your overall strength, sport specific functional movement, personal character, leadership skills and more. Experience a personal evolution.
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et noticed: As the world’s premier destination G for sports training, IMG Academy is a magnet for college coaches year round. Competitive schedules against top tier programs around the country allow for multiple opportunities to be seen by coaches and scouts at home and on the road.
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our college, your choice: Post-graduate programs Y allow student-athletes a second chance at the college admissions process with individualized attention from our faculty and counselors dedicated in finding the right school for you.
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“THE WAY YOU’RE SURROUNDED BY THE BESTOF-THE-BEST IN EVERYTHING
xperience college life: Learn how to E balance academic, athletic and personal responsibilities and become self-reliant while living away from the normalcies of home.
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CAA Eligibility: Participation in a postN graduate year, whether it’s focused on academic and/or athletic improvement does not affect your four-year NCAA eligibility* (tennis is an exception)
ASPIRE TO THE NEXT LEVEL.”
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HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS, REALLY HELPS YOU - Marc Antoine Pion, Post-Graduate Student & Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Defenseman
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COLLEGE PLANNING & PLACEMENT IMG Academy’s College Planning and Placement Department works with all IMG Academy student-athletes and families to create an individualized roadmap for reaching their goal of studying and playing their sport at the collegiate level. This process incorporates families, coaches and both university admission and athletic staff in our efforts.
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We provide academic guidance in selecting courses and preparing for PSAT’s, SAT’s and ACT’s
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We coordinate recruiting efforts, call coaches and work with sport liaisons
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We facilitate NCAA rules and eligibility education and serve the entire community as our NCAA compliance resource
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We stay in touch with alumni – those transferring, those needing guidance and support, and those now preparing for graduate school
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SINCE 2011, IMG GRADUATES HAVE ATTENDED 77 OF THE U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES
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ATHLETIC RECRUITING
We work with post-graduate student-athletes in individual counseling sessions throughout the year.
Using the expertise of each of our selected college athletic recruiting liaisons, we connect our studentathletes with numerous university and college coaches using a combination of technology, campus-based events and international competitions.
Resources such as the Naviance Family Connection (an online counseling tool), College Board, admissions visits and college fairs to name just a few, are invaluable in this process.
Each sport at IMG Academy has at least one college athletic recruiting liaison. These liaisons will work with the college advisors to guide student-athletes through the recruitment components of the overall college selection process. We ask all student-athletes and parents to take an active role in the recruiting process.
NCAA COMPLIANCE EDUCATION The College Planning and Placement Department works to educate each student, family, coach and staff member on the nuances of NCAA eligibility. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is made up of college and university member institutions, which develop and implement rules and regulations to determine participation and protect fairness in every sport. Our staff offers educational workshops, monitors academic certification, tracks recruitment activities and oversees amateurism issues so that student-athletes, parents, and college coaches can have full confidence that an IMG Academy graduate will have a complete understanding of the rules in place that govern their eligibility to play at the next level.
SAT, ACT OR TEST PREP IMG Academy student-athletes take a year-long, SAT, ACT or test preparatory course that begins in the spring semester of their sophomore year and continues through the end of the fall semester of their junior year. The course is scheduled to coincide with the optimal timing for student-athletes to begin preparing for the test and complete their preparation when they are expected to begin taking the SAT. Preparation includes critical strategies, test-taking tips, topic-specific lessons and online prep courses.
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IMG ACADEMY’S ACADEMIC CLASSES PROMOTE DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS In addition to participating in a sport program, student-athletes can choose between three academic program offerings depending on their individual goals and needs. POST-GRADUATE UNIVERSITY YEAR
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Enhance your overall academic profile and athletic ability without hindering your NCAA eligibility through our University Year offering.
Transitioning into American culture and the U.S. education system for an international student can be a challenging and unfamiliar experience. To make sure your move is a successful one, our Academic English offering is a perfect solution for students looking to improve academic reading and writing in English and preparing for their TOEFL exam.
IMG Academy enables student-athletes to receive college credit by enrolling in courses through our partnership with the University of South Florida. All courses offered are easily transferred and satisfy the requirements at most U.S. colleges and universities.
POST-GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL YEAR Our High School Year offering is specifically designed for student-athletes looking to improve their academic profile while continuing athletic development before enrolling in college.
*This program eligible only on tourist B1/B2 visa Did you know that IMG Academy is home to one of the most diverse campuses on the planet, with our student-athletes representing more than 80 countries from around the world?
Students will participate in an academically challenging course schedule, including honors and AP, while receiving additional SAT, ACT, and test prep support to help improve test results. This offering is open to international students with an F-1 student visa and is a preferred option for student-athletes looking to attend a prestigious academic university.
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STUDENT LIFE
WE ARE STUDENTS. WE ARE ATHLETES. WE ARE IMG. Student-athletes need balance in their lives. Campus life at IMG Academy includes both character-building programs and activities that bond student-athletes from around the world. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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Personal Growth - We focus on life skills, peer-to-peer interactions, health, wellness, and leadership. With a sense of structured independence, we want to let studentathletes take ownership of their life here. While they are making these independent choices, a team of adults is there to provide structure and ensure that student-athletes have the support they need to make the right decisions.
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Academic Growth - Our house parents work with student-athletes on time-management and organization, cultivating good study habits and working with our Learning Resource Center and school in making sure a student has the proper academic support and tutoring they may need.
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Social Growth - Through self-advocacy, being a positive member of a community and positive peer-to-peer/adult interaction, we help student-athletes become better prepared for college. A key component of this is having our house parents help student-athletes see the best way to work through issues whether they are with roommates, on the practice field or in the classroom.
We take advantage of our premier location to provide student-athletes with access to first-class activities on- and off-campus. Whether it is a beach trip or a visit to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World, we strive to let our student-athletes see everything this area has to offer. On-campus options are plentiful and range from daily choices like relaxing by the pool, playing video games in the student lounge or cheering for fellow student-athletes in other sports to special events like welcome back parties, holiday celebrations, Homecoming, Prom and more.
SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE IMG Academy’s campus life philosophy is built around three central tenants: personal, social and academic growth. Between the web of house parents, coaches, teachers, administrators and other adult members of the IMG Academy community, your studentathlete will never have a lack of people helping them succeed.
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Home to building the champions of today and tomorrow, our campus is designed to give athletes the ultimate performance environment with professional-quality facilities and immaculately maintained fields and surfaces. 1
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THE HEART OF CAMPUS DINING IMG Academy serves a daily buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner complete with healthy selections for the training athlete. The Campus Center houses the west campus dining hall, with a variety of food stations including a grill, deli and salad bar. It also is home to three additional dining options - La Boulangerie (coffee shop/bakery), Fuzion (Asian fusion) and Brick Oven (pizzeria). Student-athletes can also grab custom blended smoothies at our on-campus Smoothie King locations.
HEALTH SERVICES With a knowledgeable, compassionate team of nurses on duty 24 hours a day to assist, Health Services provides support to student-athletes for any type of medical issue. Provided by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Health Services can also help student-athletes with pre-existing medical conditions by distributing prescription medication at designated times to ensure safety and proper dosage. If advanced medical care is necessary, an appointment can be scheduled with our on-campus medical provider, with most major insurances accepted. If a referral to a specialist is recommended, the Health Services team will provide assistance by helping to schedule appointments and transportation.
IMG ACADEMY BOOKSTORE The IMG Academy Bookstore offers all of your equipment and apparel needs from training gear to shoes, and includes essential items like sun care products, coolers and other accessories to maintain an elite training level.
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RESIDENCE HALLS AND HOUSING IMG Academy provides student-athletes with a variety of living options. From the state-of-the-art residence halls (Ascender East and West) to our luxurious apartment-style Academy Suites, student-athletes and their families are provided with numerous options to customize their living experience, while feeling at home on campus. ASCENDER HALL EAST & WEST (Residence Hall)
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HOUSE PARENTS By serving as supportive mentors and responsible leaders, our full-time Campus Life team – led by our house parents – have one main responsibility: the care and guidance of our student-athletes. House parents promote a safe and positive living environment conducive to academic achievement, character development, personal growth and all-around well-being. Most importantly, our house parents are trained on-site resources for our student-athletes. Available 24/7, two house parents are assigned to each floor, with at least one house parent oncall at all times to assist if an emergency may arise. House parents promote a positive living environment, while uniting student-athletes to create a thriving floor and hall community.
CAMPUS SAFETY The Campus Safety team maintains a safe and secure environment for campus occupants, while also being warm, relaxed and approachable to all. They provide 24/7 security at campus entrance and exits, as well as campus patrol.
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THE PERFORMANCE AND SPORTS SCIENCE CENTER, HOME TO THE GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE AND JOHNS HOPKINS ALL-CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY IN SPORTS. THIS BUILDING FEATURES A 13,000 SQ FT WEIGHT ROOM, HYDROTHERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, A MIND GYM AND A YOGA STUDIO.
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OTHER PROGRAMS For more than 35 years, IMG Academy has helped athletes of all ages combine hard work with their champion’s spirit to find success in the classroom, on the field, court, or course, and in life. Whether you’re an aspiring student-athlete, weekend warrior, or sports team looking to heighten your overall performance, IMG Academy offers the ideal programs to fulfill your needs. BOARDING SCHOOL
PRO & COLLEGIATE TRAINING
A fully accredited Pre-K – 12 school that also includes Post-Graduate and ESL offerings, IMG Academy provides both a challenging and supportive environment that brings out the best in student-athletes. By fully integrating academics, athletics, character development, and social responsibility, IMG Academy student-athletes graduate with a skill set to achieve anything they dream.
Whether preparing for an upcoming season, recovering from an injury, or playing for a new contract, IMG Academy has the knowledge, experience, and facilities to get you in peak condition. As our countless pro trainees can attest, IMG Academy is the premier training destination for pro athletes.
YOUTH CAMPS
Everyone needs to escape from the day-to-day grind. Whether you are an avid athlete or just a weekend warrior, we have packages for you or a group in tennis, golf and performance. You can also participate in an adult program while your children participate in a youth camp!
With camps and programs available year-round in all sports, IMG Academy youth camps offer complete athletic development for all skill levels. Sport + ESL and Sport + Education camps are also available.
TEAM TRAINING World-class facilities, ideal year-round weather, all-inclusive training site, expert coaches, and Athletic & Personal Development specialists make IMG Academy the training headquarters for countless youth, collegiate, and professional teams. Forge the bonds that build championships at the world’s foremost training destination!
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Go to IMGAcademy.com to learn more about IMG Academy and each of these programs
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CAMPUS SERVICES & SPONSORS PREMIER SPONSORS
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
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OUR PURPOSE TO ENSURE EACH PERSON IS DESTINED TO SUCCEED BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING THEM TO RISE UP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
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