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IMG Academy+ Essentials Workshop

Pillars of Character

15 min Interactive Workshop
3 min Q&A

This course is exclusive to IMG Academy+ Essentials.

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Forge Strong Character

Discover a framework based on the four pillars of character development and learn how each supports the foundation of leadership.

Learn the transformational power of developing your character.

Understand the pillars of character: performance, moral, intellectual, and civic.

Develop the specific actions you need to get to the next level.

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Begin by discovering why character development is critical to your success and well being.

Learn how the four pillars of character provide a foundation to thrive in sports and in life.

Understand the value of these two pillars for strengthening your character overall.

Discover the meaning of these two pillars, and how they can help you grow.

Through self-awareness and reflection, uncover which pillars of character you need to improve.

Coach Pete & Coach Rich answer real questions from student athletes. Don’t see your question answered? Ask a coach in the community.

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meet your coach

Head of Leadership and Character Development

Dr. Pete Paciorek

Dr. Pete Paciorek (Coach Pete) has been involved in sports, coaching, and mentoring students for the past 30 years. Coming from a family of 11 professional athletes, he was a professional baseball player for 9 years in the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres organizations. Coach Pete holds a doctoral degree in Character Education and Servant Leadership, with a focus on developing and empowering young students to thrive in life. He is the Head of Leadership & Character Development at IMG Academy. He is a 2-time author and was awarded the prestigious “Champion for Character in Sports” award presented by Character.org.

Senior Leadership and Character Development Coach

Coach Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson is a four-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist, hailing from Trinidad and Tobago. Throughout his career as a sprinter, he also claimed 4 NCAA championships while representing the LSU Tigers. With a master's degree in Sports Management, Thompson is deeply dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes. He has led several Youth Development Camps since 2009. He serves as the Senior Leadership and Character Development Coach at IMG Academy, where he mentors young athletes, emphasizing both performance and personal growth.

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Immerse yourself into an experience led by an IMG Academy+ Coach and practice skills you can apply to your life right now.

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Ask questions, get answers and connect with IMG Academy+ coaches and other athletes in the virtual community.

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Who is IMG Academy+ Essentials for?

All student-athletes are welcome but this membership is best suited for student-athletes ages 13-19 and their parents who are looking to build skills to win in sports and life. Applicable to all sports!

How much does an IMG Academy+ Essentials membership cost?

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Are courses or workshops live?

In the course community, you can interact with other student-athletes and the coach facilitator in real time.

However, the course lessons are not live. We know student-athletes are always stretched for time, so we wanted to ensure that everyone could learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Will I have private access to an IMG Academy+ coach?

Through IMG Academy+ Essentials, you will have access to IMG Academy+ Coaches through the course community and learning experiences. Customers who purchase 1:1 coaching will have access to their own private coach.