IMG U-18s 7, Clearwater Chargers 1
The U-18 Academy League team brushed aside local rival Clearwater with a 5-goal first half in a display of high pressure defense, quick passing combinations and determined finishing.
Just 16 minutes in, a pressing action from IMG forward Brett Jankouskas forced an errant pass that Martin Ontiveros calmly took away [...]
Saturday evening the IMG Academies U16 Boys Soccer team took a trip to Clearwater to face CDL rival Lakeland. The first half started off slow for both teams with only a few chances created. It took Lakeland 41 minutes to capture an opportunity to score. A defensive error in the 41st minute for IMG gave [...]
Outside the Lines recently visited IMG Academies to film content for its segment on Project 2010 — the U.S. Soccer Federation’s plan to compete for a World Cup by this summer. The episode debuted on ESPN this past Sunday.
Part of the strategy for Project 2010 involved launching the U-17 residency program, which is based on [...]
Brett Jankouskas, currently a member of IMG Soccer Academy U18 team, recently signed to play his college soccer in New York for the Syracuse Orangemen. In 2009 Brett was named Pennsylvania State Player of the Year by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association for his play at Palmyra Area High School. The Syracuse Athletics website had [...]
IMG Soccer Academy’s Pablo Aguilar was recently called to participate in the U15 National Team Camp. The camp, which consists of the country’s best young players and future national team prospects, will take place here at IMG Academies March 14-21. Pablo is no stranger to over-achieving, as the U14 player is currently playing for the [...]
I am… strong willed and hardworking.
I wonder… how I can reach my goals
I hear… people say you cannot do it
I see… myself being successful
I want… to reach my full potential
I am… strong willed and hardworking
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I believe… in giving everything 100 percent.
I feel… the urge to give the initiative to challenge myself
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Juan Pablo Angel recently did his preseason training at IMG Academies with his team, the New York Red Bulls. The Columbian native started his career playing for South American clubs, then moved to the Premier League and had a great career with Aston Villa. Now with the MLS New York Red Bulls, Angel is quickly [...]
With the provisional squad due date not until May 12, Heath Pearce is still working to earn a spot on the U.S. Men’s National Team for the 2010 World Cup.
The IMG Soccer Academy alum helped himself last week, registering the game-winning assist on a cross to Sacha Kljestan in 2nd minute of injury time to [...]
Shooting and finishing from distance:
from IMG Soccer Academies’ Assistant Director Amanda Gatchel
When approaching the ball make sure to have the proper footwork.
Do not take big or too of long steps prior to shooting the ball.
Once the footwork is right, make sure that the plant foot is pointed to the target.
When shooting from [...]
IMG Soccer Academies Coach Tom Durkin talks with TopDrawerSoccer.com about the expansion of IMG Soccer, the new contract with Under Armour, and the upcoming inaugural IMG Cup.
To view the full video interview, click the link for TopDrawerSoccer.com