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USAIMG is a high-performance tennis academy located in Bradenton, Florida. For boys and girls from 12 to 18 years old.
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Overview
- Location: Bradenton, Florida
- Age and gender: Boys and girls between 12 and 18 years old
- Clases de Inglés: Yes
IMG is a high performance academy located in Bradenton, Florida. Its known worldwide for training athletes in different sports, one of them being tennis and the training program is designed by Nick Bollettieri, Sports Director of the IMG academy and one of the world´s most prestigious tennis instructors.
This academy has trained great tennis players such as Kei Nishikori or Maria Sharapova and many professionals choose it each year to prepare for a tournament because of its fantastic facilities.
The annual program is for boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 19 who are looking for an intensive training program to improve their tennis level and get in shape so they can compete professionally some day.
In addition to the training, it also offers an academic program that follows the USA education program for kids who study ESO or Bachillerato, so they can continue with their education. Athletes who wish can study English to improve their level.
In addition to having fantastic facilities, IMG has its own housing for athletes as well as its own education center.
Available Programs
Annual program
Aimed at boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 19 who are looking for intensive training to perfect their tennis level.
- In addition to training, it offers an academic program that follows the American educational system for boys who study ESO or Baccalaureate.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
Do you have any questions? Ask Ertheo.
Training
- Languages spoken by coaches: English
- Training levels offered by the camp: Advanced, Intermediate
- How are the groups organized?: Age and Level
The training program designed by Nick Bollettieri has helped a great number of youngsters improve their tennis since 1978. Great names such as Agassi, the Williams sisters, Martina Hingis or Monica Seles, have found their effective method and have become great tennis sports stars. Rohan Goetzke is the right hand of Bollettieri, technical director of the German tennis Federation and technical director of the academy.
The annual training program is divided into several areas:
Training court sessions
Several hours of daily training focuses on technique, playing matches and performing many exercises to improve all the hits and aspects of the game.
Physical preparation
Improving the physical condition of a player is very important toward becoming a great tennis player and also to avoid injuries and recuperate faster. IMG knows this and that is why its training program focuses a lot on daily exercise to improve flexibility, strength, speed, coordination and resistance convert youngsters into great athletes. To achieve this, the facility has the most modern facilities.
Mental training
Mental strength in tennis is essential to achieve results and players work with specialized psychologists who help them improve this aspect, gain confidence and reassurance in themselves on the court during critical moments of the game and maintain a correct attitude from start to finish.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is essential so an athlete can perform his/her best level of play. The technical team of the academy counts on nutritionists who are in charge of designing be best menus for each athlete.
Each player is examined regularly to track his/her evolution and reports are generated so the parents have a monitoring process of what their child is achieving.
Language Classes
- Schedule: Flexible with 5 classes in the morning and 5 in the afternoon
- Online platform: Available
- Native teachers: No
This academy offers an education program from grade six to twelve. The base of the education is for students to foster communication and creativity. To do this, the Harkness method is used consisting in the instructor to not just presenting a concrete subject, but to ask questions to the group so they can activate their mind and reflect. Later on the opinions of the group are analyzed. Thanks to this method, critical thinking is fostered and the various forms of thinking are accepted so even the most timid students can loose their shyness and slowly speak in front of an audience and present their opinions.
The principal characteristics of this education program are the following:
Flexible Classes
A flexible schedule is offered with 5 morning and 5 afternoon classes so all the students can work around their training sessions.
Online Platform
All the subjects, exercises and homework are available on the online platform to help students learn in and out of the academy should they be away competing. Parents also have access to the platform and know what their kids are studying, how they are evolving and know their grades.
Core Subjects
3 core subjects are available: English, science and mathematics. The English classes in 11th grade focus on language arts and literature.
It’s also possible to choose social science, languages (Spanish, French or Chinese) or art classes.
Tutorials
Tutors are available to help kids with questions or homework at night, once they are finished with classes and training.
Teachers are also available to offer support during competitions. If a student is away competing for more than 5 days, he/she will be accompanied by a tutor in charge of making sure homework is completed.
Camp Schedule
Students have a busy schedule from Monday to Friday. They combine their training schedule with their classes during the morning or the afternoon (depends on each case). They have more free time on the weekends although competitions are scheduled during this time in or out of the academy.
The academy also organizes entertaining activities and field trips on the weekends since a bit of fun is always great to strengthen ties of friendship, change the routine and allow the mind and body to rest for a day from the busy life of an athlete.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
Do you have any questions? Ask Ertheo.
Accommodation
- No. of tracks: 52 tracks of different surfaces
- Gym: Yes
- Common facilities: Yes
Sports facilities
The IMG academy is the best in the world. Its enormous extension, excellent quality facilities and advanced technology make it ideal for young tennis players who want to become elite athletes.
Regarding the tennis facilities, the academy has 52 different surface courts (fast, clay and covered courts) with video analysis technology.
The academy has a huge gymnasium where physical preparation takes place. It also has many sports fields (football, basketball, golf, baseball, track and field, etc.).
Housing
Athletes who train at this academy stay at the student housing located at the premises. The rooms are normally double standard rooms with a desk and a bathroom. Luxurious rooms are also available and offer more amenities.
Common facilities
Many common areas are also available for students such as relaxing areas, game rooms, study areas and recreational rooms, etc.
There is also a spa at the academy and several sports stores where students can buy whatever they need. A train service is available at the academy to move around from place to place (similar to tourism trains) that students use to move around in.
Prices and Dates
The prices of this programme vary according to a number of factors, such as the demand for places and the age of the participant. Please indicate the approximate start date you are considering and we will contact you as soon as possible with the prices and dates which are available.
Starting Dates
Dates
The academic year is from September to June although 2-week programs are available all year with any commencement date.
Improved booking conditions for all camps
This 2023 make your reservation more easily and with less risk
- We´ve lowered the deposit required to reserve your camp to just 500€
- Free cancellation until March 1st
- Money-back guarantee within 10 days
- Optional anti-covid insurance
*Please note that if a visa is required to attend camp, it will be necessary to pay the total amount of the program
*Special conditions valid for all 2023 summer camp reservations except for the Barça USA camp, which will follow the general terms and conditions.
Extra Services
You can purchase one of the extra services below at an additional cost.
- Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: cancellation and interruption insurance allows you to recover your payment if you cancel or interrupt the camp for a justified cause (including illness from COVID-19 and 35 other causes)
- Travel/Medical Insurance: with this insurance policy, you´ll be covered for medical assistance abroad and possible expenses caused by situations resulting from COVID-19, such as needing to extend your stay up to 40 days, as well as other general situations such as loss of luggage, unforeseen ticket changes, etc.
Download the following PDF for more information about anti-covid coverage, the general terms & conditions, and prices of each insurance policy.
Anti-Covid Insurance
Transfer Service:
There are two types of transfer services available that we´ll detail for you below:
- Standard transfer service: the camp offers an optional transfer service for participants who request it from the nearest airport to the residence (or vice versa). Check with Ertheo for schedules and prices for this service.
- Special transfer with additional unaccompanied minor service: participants who fly to camp alone and have contracted the unaccompanied minor service with their airline must hire this special transfer with accompaniment so that the child isn´t left alone in the airport. Check with Ertheo for schedules and prices of this service.
Anti-Covid Insurance
We have different insurance options with special anti-covid coverage, so you can insure your camp reservation according to your needs:
Contact Ertheo for prices and additional information.
Transportation to the camp (flights/trains) is not included in the price of our programs.
