IMG Academy is a global phenomenon in the sports world, routinely producing student-athletes who star on college campuses and in professional stadiums across the country. They have a long history of being at the forefront of student-athlete development, both on and off the court or field of play. Fittingly, when IMG Academy was looking for the best way to help elevate training methods and boost performance for their soccer players through real-time data insights, they turned to PlayerData. 

"Introducing PlayerData’s technology into our soccer programs allows our athletes to push their limits and achieve their full potential,”

said Simon Collins, Soccer Director at IMG Academy.

“It’s not just about training harder; it’s about training smarter, and PlayerData enables us to do that effectively."

IMG Academy has now deployed over 300 PlayerData units across its youth soccer teams. When citing what stood out about PlayerData, Collins stressed the importance of the tech being able to provide athletes with their data right away in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, he was impressed by how easy and seamless PlayerData makes it to upload and review athlete data everyday – saving coaches significant amounts of time. The product is simple to set up, and gets them everything they need for what they’re aiming to implement across the academy.  

"Seeing our product become an integral part of IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, aligns perfectly with our mission to transform athletic performance through technology,”

said Mat Young, Global Head of Sales at PlayerData.

“We’re excited to contribute to the development of the next generation of soccer talent at IMG Academy."

As the soccer season across the country kicks into high gear, IMG Academy is setting a strong example of how data-driven approaches can enhance athlete development and reduce injury risk across all levels of the game. 

Find out more about how PlayerData could help your program here.

About PlayerData:

‍PlayerData is a sports technology company that empowers athletes and coaches with actionable insights through advanced wearable technology. By providing real-time data and analytics, PlayerData helps teams optimize performance, reduce injury risk, and make informed decisions.

About IMG Academy: ‍

IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

· Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.

· Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance

· Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

 To learn more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit www.imgacademy.com.