A winter sports camp will be held from December 15-20, 2024, offering basketball and football training at the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai. IMG Academy and Nord Anglia Education announced this new camp, which is open to students aged 12-18. The camp will include both technical sports training and mental performance development, led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches. Participants will also have the option to stay in the school’s boarding houses, allowing for broader regional and international participation. This marks the first time IMG Academy’s sports camp is available in Dubai, previously held only at their Florida campus. Registration is open to all interested student-athletes.
A proven track record in basketball and football training
IMG Academy has established itself as a global leader for aspiring basketball and football (soccer) athletes, offering unmatched expertise and a strong history of success. Since 2005, the Academy has seen 21 of its basketball alumni selected in the NBA Draft, with 13 of them being first-round picks. Over the past two years, more than 24 IMG Academy alumni have competed in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Basketball Tournaments, highlighting the programme’s effectiveness in developing elite talent.
In football, IMG Academy achieved a significant milestone in 2023 when alumna Michelle Cooper was selected second overall in the National Women’s Soccer League Draft, marking the school’s highest professional sports draft pick. Additionally, three male football alumni were selected in the 2023 Major League Soccer Super Draft, setting a new record for IMG Academy. During the 2023-24 season, 15 male students from IMG Academy represented 13 different national teams, while 17 female students represented 11 national teams. With such impressive achievements, IMG Academy continues to lead in basketball and football training, offering campers the chance to learn from programmes that consistently develop top-level student-athletes.
IMG Academy camps around the worldÂ
In addition to the upcoming Dubai camp this December, IMG Academy will host several other sports camps at Nord Anglia Education campuses worldwide:
– Football day camp at Hamelin-Laie International School in Barcelona (Summer 2025)
– Football and basketball camp at the British International School of Houston (2025 dates to be confirmed)
– Football and basketball camp at Greengates School in Mexico City (2025 dates to be confirmed)
These camps are part of a broader collaboration between IMG Academy and Nord Anglia Education, offering student-athletes around the globe access to IMG Academy’s renowned sports and wellbeing programmes. This partnership also includes an enhanced sports curriculum for Nord Anglia’s 80,000+ students, focusing on wellbeing, resilience, confidence, teamwork, and leadership.
This collaboration marks the first of its kind for international schools, with IMG Academy joining Nord Anglia’s prestigious roster of partners, which includes MIT, The Juilliard School, and UNICEF, all providing transformative experiences for students.
About IMG Academy:
IMG Academy is recognized as the world’s leading sports education brand, offering a comprehensive educational model that equips student-athletes with the tools they need to succeed both in college and in life. The Academy fosters growth for all student-athletes through an innovative range of on-campus and online experiences:
– Boarding school and camps;Â at a cutting-edge campus in Bradenton, Florida.
– Online coaching;Â through the IMG Academy+ brand, emphasizing personal development through the lens of sport and performance.
– Online college recruiting; via the NCSA brand, offering resources, tools, coaching, and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches.
This holistic approach ensures that IMG Academy students are well-prepared to “win their future” by developing not only their athletic skills but also their personal and academic potential.
About Nord Anglia Education:
As a leading international schools organization, we are dedicated to shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from our schools fully equipped for success, no matter what path they choose in life.
We build strong academic foundations by combining world-class teaching and curricula with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities, offering learning experiences that are truly unparalleled. Both inside and outside the classroom, we inspire our students to exceed their own expectations and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Recognizing that every child learns differently, our schools worldwide tailor education to meet the unique needs of each student. With the guidance of our exceptional teachers, our students consistently achieve outstanding academic results and go on to study at the world’s most prestigious universities.
To learn more or apply for a place for your child, go to www.nordangliaeducation.com.
Media contacts:
IMG Academy
Mike Lovecchio
Vice President, Communications
mike.lovecchio@imgacademy.com
+1 941-577-2961
Nord Anglia Education
David Bates
Communications Manager
David.bates@nordanglia.com
+44 (0) 7787 135223