IMG Basketball Academy Weekly Awards

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Posted: Friday, July 31st, 2009

Another week at the IMG Basketball Academy has come to a close.  Everybody worked hard to improve their game, and left a better basketball player.  This week the Most Improved Player Award and the “Bring It” Award were given out by the coaches.
The Most Improved Award winner was Jesse Rankin for his continued improvement and [...]

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IMG Basketball Academy post-graduate program coordinator Dan Barto, who has worked with some of the country’s top NCAA and NBA players, teaches Miami (OH) University center Adam Fletcher some post-up tips.  Manning the camera is former #1 ranked prospect and current UTEP forward/center Derrick Caracter.  The full video is well over 30 minutes of tips and was made [...]

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IMGWBL - Playoffs Game Three

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Posted: Friday, July 31st, 2009

With a win and a little help with a win by the Conquistadors, the Hammerheads could have propelled themselves into the IMG Wood Bat League Championship game on Saturday.  Luck was not in the cards, however, and both teams fell, leaving the Ospreys and the Hurricanes to duke it out for the ’ship.
The Hammerheads came [...]

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Sixteen-year old Portuguese tennis sensation Michelle Larcher de Brito has been given a wild card into the main draw of next week’s LA Women’s Tennis Championships. Larcher de Brito, who trains at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy, is currently the youngest player ranked in the top 100 (#91) and is coming off of a very [...]

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After leading the Bradenton Academics in scoring this year, Zak Boggs was honored by the PDL this week with one of three All-Southern Conference forward spots.
His selection marks the third straight year that he’s earned an all-conference spot. Mississippi Brilla defender Dwyane Demmin is the only other player this year to make an all-conference team [...]

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IMGWBL - Playoffs Game 2

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Posted: Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Game two of the playoffs kicked off yesterday afternoon, after the college showcase wrapped up earlier in the morning.  The Ospreys were trying to grab their second win of the playoffs and their first from the Conquistadors after going 0-5 against them in the regular season.  The Conquistadors were trying to stay in Championship contention [...]

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Coming from a small school to the global atmosphere at IMG Academies, some student-athletes would have problems befriending their peers or finding their niche.
Charlie Simpson, a rising junior at Indian Springs School in Birmingham, Alabama, is definitely not in that group.
“I’m in my element here,” said the IMG Basketball Academy camper. “I’ve played all different [...]

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Lori Proto Dabrowski of Sarasota recently spent a week working on her tennis game at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Here’s what she said about her time:
“My experience with the IMG Academies Adult Tennis Program has been amazing.  The staff is exceptional, with the drills and tips to elevate your game to the level you [...]

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Every game day starts the same for Casey Mulholland.
Put on the chain with a No. 37 charm, followed by the chain with a cross. Right sock on before the left. Before batting, it’s always right batting glove first. When taking the mound, the feet never touch any chalk lines.
And when Mulholland participates in the Under [...]

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