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==History== |
==History== |
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IMG Academy was founded by [[Nick Bollettieri]] in 1978 as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. In 1987, sports and entertainment company [[IMG (company)|IMG]] purchased the academy and added a golf program. IMG has since added programs for other sports and expanded the campus, which currently sits on {{convert|450|acre|km2}} of land.<ref name="a">http://www.bradenton.com/2012/08/19/4163910/new-img-brand-to-unify-bradenton.html</ref> |
IMG Academy was founded by [[Nick Bollettieri]] in 1978 as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. In 1987, sports and entertainment company [[IMG (company)|IMG]] purchased the academy and added a golf program. IMG has since added programs for other sports and expanded the campus, which currently sits on {{convert|450|acre|km2}} of land.<ref name="a">[http://www.bradenton.com/2012/08/19/4163910/new-img-brand-to-unify-bradenton.html New IMG brand to unify Bradenton campus | Business | Bradenton Herald<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In 2011, IMG paid $7.5 million for 110 acres of land adjacent to the current campus that will be used for future expansion.<ref name="a" /> |
In 2011, IMG paid $7.5 million for 110 acres of land adjacent to the current campus that will be used for future expansion.<ref name="a" /> |
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==Programs== |
==Programs== |
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===Bollettieri Tennis Academy=== |
===Bollettieri Tennis Academy=== |
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The IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy offers year-round tennis camps ranging from one to five weeks in length and is led by program founder Nick Bollettieri. The campus has 35 outdoor hard courts, 4 indoor hard courts, and 16 green [[clay court|clay courts]].<ref>http://www.imgacademies.com/nick-bollettieri-tennis-academy/tennis-department/sports-facilities/</ref> |
The IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy offers year-round tennis camps ranging from one to five weeks in length and is led by program founder Nick Bollettieri. The campus has 35 outdoor hard courts, 4 indoor hard courts, and 16 green [[clay court|clay courts]].<ref>[http://www.imgacademies.com/nick-bollettieri-tennis-academy/tennis-department/sports-facilities/ IMG Academy Bollettieri tennis program Sports Facilities<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In 1987, 32 academy students or former students were in the [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] draw and 27 were in the [[U.S. Open (tennis)|U.S. Open]]. |
In 1987, 32 academy students or former students were in the [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] draw and 27 were in the [[U.S. Open (tennis)|U.S. Open]]. |
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===Madden Football Academy=== |
===Madden Football Academy=== |
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IMG announced the [[John Madden]] Football Academy in March 2010 and held its first camp from June 4-6, 2010. The academy offers year-round camps ranging from three days to five weeks in length and is led by former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]] [[Chris Weinke]].<ref>http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-03-19/news/os-img-academies-john-madden-football-0319_1_img-academies-florida-state-quarterback-football-program</ref> The academy will begin training its own high school football team in 2013.<ref>http://www.imgacademies.com/madden-football-academy/news/img-academy-to-field-a-high-school-football-team-in-2013/1456/</ref> |
IMG announced the [[John Madden]] Football Academy in March 2010 and held its first camp from June 4-6, 2010. The academy offers year-round camps ranging from three days to five weeks in length and is led by former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]] [[Chris Weinke]].<ref>[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-03-19/news/os-img-academies-john-madden-football-0319_1_img-academies-florida-state-quarterback-football-program IMG Academies launches John Madden football academy - Orlando Sentinel<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The academy will begin training its own high school football team in 2013.<ref>[http://www.imgacademies.com/madden-football-academy/news/img-academy-to-field-a-high-school-football-team-in-2013/1456/ IMG Academy to field a high school football team in 2013<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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IMG Academy is a private athletic training institute for youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes located in Bradenton, Florida. The academy offers programs for tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, football, and athletic and personal development. IMG Academy attracts more than 12,000 athletes from approximately 80 countries every year.
History
IMG Academy was founded by Nick Bollettieri in 1978 as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. In 1987, sports and entertainment company IMG purchased the academy and added a golf program. IMG has since added programs for other sports and expanded the campus, which currently sits on Vorlage:Convert of land.[1]
In 2011, IMG paid $7.5 million for 110 acres of land adjacent to the current campus that will be used for future expansion.[1]
Programs
Bollettieri Tennis Academy
The IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy offers year-round tennis camps ranging from one to five weeks in length and is led by program founder Nick Bollettieri. The campus has 35 outdoor hard courts, 4 indoor hard courts, and 16 green clay courts.[2]
In 1987, 32 academy students or former students were in the Wimbledon draw and 27 were in the U.S. Open.
Soccer
Madden Football Academy
IMG announced the John Madden Football Academy in March 2010 and held its first camp from June 4-6, 2010. The academy offers year-round camps ranging from three days to five weeks in length and is led by former NFL quarterback Chris Weinke.[3] The academy will begin training its own high school football team in 2013.[4]
Notable alumni
Basketball
- Earl Clark, forward for the Los Angeles Lakers.[5]
- Renaldo Balkman, former forward for the New York Knicks.[6]
- Michael Beasley, forward for the Phoenix Suns.[7]
- Erick Dampier, An American professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA and is currently with the Miami Heat.
- Taurean Green, currently plays point guard in Spain for CB Gran Canaria, drafted in the 2nd round (52nd overall) in 2007 by the Portland Trail Blazers. Also played for the Denver Nuggets.
- Ricky Sanchez, Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets and who currently plays for the Santurce Crabbers of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico
Football
- Anquan Boldin, current wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens.
- Michael Clayton, current wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.
- Marc Colombo, current offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Angelo Crowell, former linebacker, drafted in the 3rd round (94th overall) in 2003, played for the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Martin Gramatica, former kicker, drafted in the 3rd round (80th overall) in 1999, played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints.
- Steve Hutchinson, current offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Mike Jenkins, current cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Julius Jones, current running back for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Chris Kelsay, current linebacker for the Bullalo Bills, drafted in the 2nd round (48th overall) in 2003.
- Byron Leftwich, current backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Eli Manning, current starting quarterback for the New York Giants.
- Darren McFadden, current running back for the Oakland Raiders.
- Heath Miller, current tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Dan Morgan, former linebacker, drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) in 2001, played for the Carolina Panthers.
- Cam Newton, current starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers
- Chad Pennington, current free agent quarterback, who last played for the Miami Dolphins, drafted in the 1st round (18th overall) in 2000)
- Mike Peterson, current linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, drafted in the 2nd round (36th overall) in 1999.
- David Pollack, former linebacker, drafted in the 1st round (17th overall) in 2003, played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Dunta Robinson, current cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, drafted in the 1st round (10th overall) in 2004.
- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, current cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Tony Romo, current starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Alex Smith, current starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- LaDanian Tomlinson, current running back for the New York Jets.
- Kyle Turley, former offensive tackle, drafted in the 1st round (7th overall) in 1998, played for the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.
- Kenyatta Walker, former offensive tackle, drafted in the 1st round (14th overall) in 2001, played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Fabian Washington, current cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens, drafted in the 1st round (23rd overall) in 2005.
- Benjamin Watson, current tight end for the Cleveland Browns, drafted in the 1st round (32nd overall) in 2004.
- Anthony Weaver, former defensive end, drafted in the 2nd round (52nd overall) in 2002, played for the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
- Chris Weinke, former quarterback, drafted in the 4th round (106th overall) in 2001, played for the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers.
- Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks[8]
- Grant Wistrom, former defensive end, drafted in the 1st round (6th overall) in 1998, played for the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
Tennis
- Andre Agassi, Won 8 Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles.
- Boris Becker, He is a six-time Grand Slam singles champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and the youngest-ever winner of the men's singles title at Wimbledon at the age of 17.
- Björn Borg, A former World No. 1 tennis player from Sweden; he won a record five consecutive Wimbledon singles titles and is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
- Brian Gottfried, Player from the United States who won 25 singles titles and 54 doubles titles during his professional career. The right-hander reached his highest ranking on the Association of Tennis Professionals tour on June 19, 1977, when he became World # 3.
- Pete Sampras, Retired American tennis player and former World No. 1. He won 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles during his 15-years tour career, and he is one of the greatest tennis players.
- Tommy Haas, German-American professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of World No.2 on May 13, 2002.
- Martina Hingis, Retired professional tennis player who spent a total of 209 weeks as World No. 1. She won five Grand Slam singles titles (three Australian Opens, one Wimbledon, and one US Open). She also won nine Grand Slam women's doubles titles, winning a calendar year doubles Grand Slam in 1998, and one Grand Slam mixed doubles title.
- Serena Williams, An American professional tennis player and former World Number 1 ranked female player. She have won five of the six Grand Slam events she entered, becoming the fifth woman in history to hold all 4 Grand Slam titles simultaneously
- Venus Williams, An American professional tennis player. She has been ranked World No. 1. She has won 7 Grand Slam women's singles titles and 11 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Serena Williams.
- Maria Sharapova, A former World No. 1 Russian professional tennis player and 4 time Grand Slam singles champion.
- Jelena Janković, A former World No. 1 Serbian professional tennis player. She has reached one Grand Slam final and is currently ranked World No. 8.
- Anna Kournikova, A Russian professional tennis player and model. She has won 2 Grand Slam Double's championships.
Soccer
MLS
- Imad Baba - New England Revolution
- Jeff Causey - New England Revolution
- Allen Kozic - Miami Fusion
- Steve Klein - New England Revolution
- Todd Yeagley - Columbus Crew
- Jon Busch – Chicago Fire
- Marco Velez – F.C Toronto
- Josue Mayard - Dallas Burn
- Kyle Martino – L.A Galaxy/Columbus Crew
- Jacob Lablanc - NY/NJ Metrostars
- Tim Glowienka - NY/NJ Metrostars
International
- Michael Parkhurst - FC Nordsjaelland (Denmark)
- Jari Litmanen - Ajax
- Hidetoshi Nakata - Japan, Parma (Italia Serie A)
- Johnny Walker - Universidad de Catolica
- Danlaba Mendy - Gremio (Brazil)
- Dimitar Gorgievski - NK Croatia
- John Weckstrom - FinnPa (Finland)
- Marco Borges - Lask (Austria)
- Demarcus Beasley – Glasgow Rangers (Scotland)
USL A-League
- Brad Rupsis - Chicago Stingers
- Andrew Restrepo - Rochester Rhinos
- Dave Moore - Charleston Battery
- Justin Nieman - Carolina Dynamo
- Ali Ngon - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- Ben Hollingsworth - Charleston Battery
WUSA
- Kristy Welchel - New York Power
- Sara Kate Noftsinger - Washington Freedom
- Anne Makinen - Philadelphia Charge
US Men's National Team
- Matt Thompson
- Greg Martin
- Brad Rupsis
- Brian Purcell
- Jerimiah Marquez
- Fred Mince
- Daniel Bolin
- Kyle Martino
- Demarcus Beasley
- Alex Yi
- Raul Riviera
- Michael Parkhurst
- Heath Pearce
- Josh Villalobos
- Brian Charnock
- Phil Marfuggi
- Curt Morsink
- Edward Gavin
- Tyson Wahl
- Mark Wiltse
- Blair Gavin
US Women's National Team
- Anne Makine
- Gillian Hatch
- Susanne Keikari
- Laura Keikari
- Callie Withers
- Heidi Hollenbeck
- Andrea Brawner
- Erin Davis
- Tyson Wahl
- Mark Wiltse
- Shelby Payne
- Sydney Payne
- Erika Tymrak
References
External links
- ↑ a b New IMG brand to unify Bradenton campus | Business | Bradenton Herald
- ↑ IMG Academy Bollettieri tennis program Sports Facilities
- ↑ IMG Academies launches John Madden football academy - Orlando Sentinel
- ↑ IMG Academy to field a high school football team in 2013
- ↑ NBA draft: Jrue Holiday, Earl Clark and DeJuan Blair could go high in 2009 draft - ESPN
- ↑ Cols' Stuen to play for IMG Academy » Evansville Courier & Press
- ↑ Beasley finds stability, comfort at Kansas State - USATODAY.com
- ↑ Russell Wilson ready for big combine - NFC South Blog - ESPN