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A confident student-athlete in an IMG uniform smiles and flexes her arms while wearing a crown labeled "All American." She stands in front of a branded New Balance backdrop, celebrating her athletic achievement.
Why Nutrition Planning Is Critical for Athletes
Article | 2 min
IMG Academy baseball athlete fields a ground ball on the infield during practice, wearing a blue uniform and glove, with focused posture and ready stance on a sunny day.
Baseball Drills
Drills | 17 drills | 1 min each
An IMG Academy student-athlete soccer player leaps into the air to strike the ball, extending her leg in a dynamic kicking motion on the field.
Injury Prevention and Recovery for Soccer
Exercises | 28 exercises | 1 min each
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
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Leadership Certificate
Certificate | 5 lessons | 25 min each
Balanced healthy meal bowl with grilled chicken, quinoa, avocado, leafy greens, sprouts, and cherry tomatoes, representing nutritious fueling for athletic performance.
The Performance Plate Formula
Workshop | 26 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
Softball Drill for Fielding: Crossover
Drill | 3 min
Football Drill for Wide Receivers: Line
Exercise | 2 min
Parenting in Sport Workshop Replay
Workshop | 49 min
Four IMG Academy football players walk across an outdoor practice field in full uniform, representing elite high school football training and athletic performance.
Benefit of Sport Rituals
Article | 15 min
IMG Academy track and field athlete clears a hurdle during a sprint hurdle event, captured midair with strong form and focus on an outdoor track.
Track and Field Drills
Drills | 15 drills | 1 min each
Two IMG Academy student-athletes compete in a lacrosse faceoff, crouched low and battling for control of the ball while a referee stands nearby.
Injury Prevention and Recovery for Lacrosse
Exercises | 28 exercises | 1 min each
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
IMG Academy student athlete sprinting during outdoor training, demonstrating speed, focus, and athletic performance.
Mastering Focus for Performance
Course | 11 lessons | 15 min each
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Well-Being Certificate
Certificate | 5 lessons | 25 min each
Student-athlete signing a college commitment at IMG Academy, wearing a Florida State cap, with NCSA College Recruiting and IMG Academy logos in the background.
Your Role In The Recruiting Process
Workshop | 30 min
Young athlete warming up with overhead arm stretches outside, in thought and reflection, preparing for training or a competition.
The Triple P Framework
Video | 5 min
Three women on a green turf field; two players in blue and white athletic gear hold lacrosse sticks while a coach in a black "IMG Academy" shirt points and provides instruction.
Lacrosse Drill for Defense: Approach and Breakdown
Drill | 3 min
Volleyball Defense Drill: Sprawl Progression
Exercise | 4 min
Turning Fear and Nerves into Fuel Workshop Replay
Workshop | 42 min