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Youth football player in a black and blue IMG Academy uniform standing with his mother on the blue turf during Senior Night or Parent's Weekend.
How to Help Your Student-Athlete Develop a Growth Mindset
Article | 3 min
Female tennis athlete wearing an IMG Academy uniform hits a forehand on an outdoor tennis court, focused on the ball during training under a clear blue sky.
Tennis Drills
Drills | 27 drills | 1 min each
An IMG Academy student-athlete swimmer performs the butterfly stroke in an outdoor pool, with water splashing as their arms extend across the lane.
Injury Prevention and Recovery for Swimming
Exercises | 28 exercises | 1 min each
IMG Academy student-athlete holds a championship trophy overhead in a packed gymnasium as teammates and fans celebrate behind her.
The Playbook Podcast for Athletes
Podcast | 11 episodes | 6 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
IMG Academy football player wearing jersey number 11 drinks from a water bottle during outdoor practice, highlighting hydration and recovery.
Nutrition For Student-Athletes
Course | 16 lessons | 15 min each
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Leadership Certificate
Certificate | 5 lessons | 25 min each
IMG Academy volleyball athlete celebrating on the court with clenched fists, representing confidence, motivation, and mental performance success.
Mental Performance Fundamentals
Workshop | 23 min
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The Decision Stage: 17-19
Video | 7 min
Softball Drill for Outfield: Arms Pumping
Drill | 4 min
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Corrective Exercise: Modified Copenhagen Plank
Exercise | 2 min
Parenting in Sport Workshop Replay
Workshop | 49 min
A baseball coach with his arm around a player's shoulder, viewed from behind, during a game at sunset.
7 Ways to Feel Confident In Front Of Coaches
Article | 15 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 volleyball player jumps to serve the ball in an indoor gym, striking it overhead with a powerful motion.
Injury Prevention and Recovery for Volleyball
Exercises | 27 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
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
Young athlete standing in a store and reading the nutrition label on a packaged snack, highlighting mindful food choices and nutrition awareness.
Decoding Snacks and Nutrition Labels
Workshop | 29 min
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What Supplements Are and Aren't
Video | 4 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
Core & Hip Stability: Adductor Squeeze with Pelvic Tilt
Exercise | 2 min
Building Resilience in Sports: A Guide for Parents Workshop Replay
Workshop | 41 min

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