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Golf student-athlete wearing a long sleeve polo, hat, and pants crouches to align a putt during practice, showcasing concentration and visualization techniques on the green.
How to Use Visualization Techniques to Design Your Future
Article | 2 min
Parent walks with a young athlete on an outdoor sports field, arm around the athlete’s shoulders while holding a soccer ball, symbolizing mentorship, guidance, and support.
The Playbook Podcast for Parents
Podcast | 8 episodes | 6 min each
IMG Academy graduate in blue cap and gown posing with family during graduation ceremony, holding flowers and a diploma outdoors with palm trees in the background.
The Parenting Collection
Collection | 5 lessons | 24 min each
Game On and IMG Academy workshop graphic titled "Communicate Like a Champion," featuring student-athletes celebrating and competing.
Communicate Like A Champion
Course | 12 lessons | 4 min each
Two IMG Academy soccer players in white uniforms celebrate together on the field, raising their arms after a successful play under a clear sky.
Virtues of a Leader
Workshop | 19 min
IMG Academy promotional graphic titled “Common Parenting Traps,” featuring a young male athlete in a blue tank top and his father in a red pullover sit side-by-side on stadium bleachers, looking out together with focused expressions.
Common Parenting Traps
Video | 4 min
An IMG Academy baseball coach speaks intently to a young athlete during practice, holding a bat vertically as they discuss technique as the sun sets in the background.
Teaching Your Child to be Coachable
Article | 3 min
IMG Academy female athlete speaking to teammates during a team huddle, demonstrating leadership, focus, and communication.
The Leadership Huddle
Podcast | 5 episodes | 7 min each
Student using a smartphone to make a contactless payment, with Merrill and IMG Academy logos visible, representing a student guide to managing money and financial literacy.
Student Guide to Managing Money
Collection | 5 lessons | 8 min each
Student athlete walking arm-in-arm with two supportive adults on an IMG Academy campus, celebrating a milestone event.
Parenting the High Performance Student-Athlete
Course | 8 lessons | 15 min each
IMG Academy student-athlete wearing a gray IMG Academy hoodie smiles while writing at a desk in a classroom setting.
Setting SMART Goals
Workshop | 25 min
IMG Academy graphic featuring two smiling athletes talking to another athlete on a bright, sunny day
The 12 Virtues of Leadership
Video | 8 min
A smiling female golfer at IMG Academy standing on a course, representing positive self-talk and mental confidence in sports.
Positive Self-Talk for Athletes: Benefits & Examples Explained
Article | 15 min
Students and visitors gathered on campus in the courtyard at IMG Academy during the evening.
Summer Camp Collection 2026
Collection | 24 lessons | 1 min each
IMG Academy baseball players stand together on the field in full uniform, holding gloves and bats, representing teamwork and leadership for the “Pillars of Character” workshop.
Pillars of Character
Workshop | 18 min
Student-athlete wearing a black sweatshirt taking notes or journaling on yellow paper reflecting on past athletic performance.
How Journaling Helps Student-Athletes Improve Performance
Article | 2 min
IMG Academy basketball players in a close huddle on the court, communicating strategy and supporting one another during a game.
Courage to Communicate
Workshop | 22 min
How Parents Can Build Character in Young Athletes
Article | 4 min
IMG Academy volleyball student-athlete smiles and celebrates during practice, wearing a white training jersey inside an indoor performance facility.
Principles of Leadership
Workshop | 18 min
A young woman in a blue graduation cap and gown smiles while standing next to father in a suit, outdoors on a sunny day.
Raising A Well Rounded Student-Athlete
Article | 4 min
Parents walk hand in hand with their teenage athlete on a sports field, celebrating together and illustrating positive parent involvement.
Parenting For Good In Sports And Life
Workshop | 18 min
Championship winner (student-athlete) with trophy, flanked by two proud adults (coaches/parents), celebrating at the Chipotle Nationals basketball tournament.
How to Build Lasting Character in Student-Athletes
Article | 2 min
IMG Academy track athlete sprinting on an outdoor track during training, demonstrating speed, focus, and athletic performance.
Finding Your Purpose
Workshop | 17 min
Boys Soccer athlete in IMG Academy gear cheering loudly and pointing skyward during a competitive practice session or game day huddle.
How to Help Your Student-Athlete Find Purpose in Sports
Article | 2 min