IMG Academies Performance Coach Kevin Heiberger was an all-around athlete in high school. Heiberger played football, basketball, and ran track. But what sparked his transition from playing sports to coaching them? After being accepted into a college business program, this Iowa native realized that business was no longer his strongest career interest. Kevin recalls, “I’ve [...]
On Thursday, IMG Academies football program director Chris Weinke shared his thoughts on the Tim Brando Show about his experience training quarterbacks in preparation of playing in the National Football League. The interview aired on the Yahoo Sports Radio Network, and was simulcast on the CBS Sports Network … Chris Weinke on preparing draftees for NFL (Click [...]
During preparation for the 2010 BCS Championship against an also undefeated Texas Longhorns team, Alabama head coach Nick Saban looked to an unlikely source to motivate his players – an Olympic hockey game. In 1980, Team USA famously defeated Russia in the “Miracle on Ice.” Many forget that the USA team then had to play [...]
Two Olympic gold medalists who train year-round at IMG Academies under Loren Seagrave represented the United States in the 4-by-400-meter relay at the Penn Relays on Saturday in a match titled the “U.S.A. vs. the World,” in Philadelphia.
In the end, a record twenty IMG Academies-trained athletes were drafted, with an additional eight earning priority rookie free agent contracts in the hours shortly after the conclusion of the Draft.
Shaakira Hassell is an all-around athlete. She played basketball at the collegiate level and overseas. She played in the Independent Women’s Football League. She’s even training to swim at the US Master’s Level. For this Chicago native it was clear that she would pursue a career in sports when her playing days were done. But [...]
By Stephanie M. C. Wilson, MS, RD, CISSN, LDN, Head of Nutrition at IMG Academies Feel like you are lacking energy? Cramping or tiring early during competition? Maybe it’s not your training, but your diet that’s holding you back. Here are six tips to boost your performance through proper nutrition! Eat breakfast everyday! Breakfast should [...]
By Christian Smith, Mental Conditioning specialist, IMG Academies “Competitive golf is played mainly on a five-and-a-half-inch course, the space between your ears.” – Bobby Jones, golfing legend and co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club As is often said, the Masters doesn’t begin until the back nine on Sunday. Preparation for the majors, however, begins long [...]
Four years ago, LaShawn Merritt stood on the podium in Beijing, China, with a gold medal around his neck after dominating the 400-meter final by a record .99 seconds. Now, the sport’s marquee event is back… and so is Merritt. After a turbulent four years, Merritt is preparing for a return to prominence, with much [...]
IMG Academies has become one of the most elite training hot spots for athletes from all over the world. Within the always electric 450-acre campus, athletes have access to a state-of-the art weight room, a Gatorade Sports Science Institute that has been used by the likes of Dwyane Wade, Hope Solo, Mark Herzlich and Venus [...]
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