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Bradenton,
FL – June 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: IMG
Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, announces the
acquisition of SportsRecruits,
a college sports recruiting service with specialized products for families,
club and high school teams, college coaches and event operators. The acquisition
brings SportsRecruits alongside IMG
Academy’s NCSA College Recruiting to create an even more robust college
sports recruiting network to help student-athletes and their families navigate
the ever-evolving college sports landscape. The terms of the deal were
not disclosed.
The
acquisition marks a significant milestone for IMG Academy as it continues
to expand its reach, with ambition to provide world-class IMG Academy experiences
to any student-athlete who believes in the power of sport as a platform
for life.
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With
its vision in mind, in addition to the SportsRecruits acquisition, IMG
Academy has recently launched a variety of new on-campus and online experiences.
On-campus IMG Academy has announced new sports, including softball, and
girls and boys volleyball. Online, IMG Academy launched IMG Academy+ Essentials,
a low-cost digital product with a focus on personal development through
the lens of sport and performance. And as a first-of-its kind hybrid experience,
combining campus and online experiences, IMG Academy recently announced
IMG Academy Elevate, a new product aimed at providing elements of IMG Academy’s
holistic personal development curriculum to school partners globally.
“Our
responsibility is to prepare student-athletes for all aspects of college
and life, and to positively impact as many lives as we possibly can,” said
Brent Richard,
CEO of IMG Academy. “The evolving opportunities for student-athletes create
a new obligation to teach, support and prepare our families to meet the
moment. Through our existing products and services, and now with SportsRecruits,
we are helping student-athletes realize their dreams and enjoy the benefits
that come from continuing their academic and athletic careers in college.”
“We’ve
always been committed to empowering student-athletes and their families,”
said Chris Meade,
co-founder and CEO of SportsRecruits. “Partnering with IMG Academy amplifies
our ability to deliver top-notch resources and opportunities to student-athletes
everywhere. The combined strength of our networks and technology will redefine
the recruiting landscape for the better.”
“The
value of a college roster spot is growing and so too is the need for college
sports recruiting,” added Rick
McDole, COO of IMG Academy Online. “NCSA and SportsRecruits creates
a holistic, best-in-class solution for student-athletes and their families,
club coaches, and event operators. Our complementary strengths will more
effectively connect student-athletes with college coaches and help student-athletes
and their families find the right college fit.”
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:
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Boarding
school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
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Online
coaching via IMG Academy+, with a focus on personal development through
the lens of sport and performance
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Online
college recruiting, via NCSA and SportsRecruits, providing unmatched college
recruiting education and services to student-athletes and their families,
club coaches, and event operators, and is the premier service for college
coaches.
To learn
more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit
www.IMGAcademy.com.
Media
Contact:
Mike
Lovecchio
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