IMG Academy

About the Club

IMG Academy operates a premier soccer boarding school in Bradenton, Florida, serving as a world leader in sports education. The program offers a comprehensive 10-month training and competition schedule for boys' teams ranging from U13 through U19, with additional post-graduate opportunities. A key distinguishing feature is its holistic approach to student-athlete development, integrating expert coaching with athletic and personal development, including mental conditioning, nutrition, and leadership training. IMG Academy provides unparalleled college placement services, having placed over 260 soccer student-athletes in college over the last five years, with more than 140 achieving Division I placements. The academy boasts world-class facilities, including over 20 grass fields and a dedicated soccer stadium. Their competitive platforms include MLS NEXT, which offers the highest level of competition and personal development, and the USYS Sunshine Academy Conference, part of the US Youth Soccer National League. The program emphasizes individualized growth technically, tactically, and personally within a world-class setting.