We would like to invite you to Florida to participate in the 2011 IMG High School Summer Wood Bat League, presented by Under Armour, June 19th - August 7th, 2011

The IMG Academies' 400 acre facility is the world's #1 multi-sport training complex for junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes. 
In 2007 the IMG Baseball Academy was rated #1 in the country by Sports Illustrated for Kids. According to the NCAA 6.2% of high school baseball players attend college on a scholarship. At the IMG Baseball Academy 97% of our players have either turned pro or gone to college on a scholarship.

The 2011 Summer Wood Bat League presented by Under Armour will feature:

- 120 talented players from all over the country divided over 8 teams.

- The team coaches in the Wood Bat League will be current College Coaches from NCAA. 
This gives our players 7 weeks of exposure and “showcasing” to colleges from around the country.

Our regular IMG staff of Ken Bolek, Steve Frey, Dave Shepard, Andy Stewart, and others will be “floating” coaches.  This will give the IMG coaches an opportunity to watch the players in game situations, work with them between innings, and take that experience to the practice field.

Team coaches will be both College Coaches and IMG Baseball Academy Staff.  All Coaches will have Professional and/or Collegiate Experience.Simply stated, The IMG Baseball Academy provides serious baseball players with a professional training experience that is second to none

- 7 & 7: Seven weeks of Competition and Training – Seven days a week with an (IPI) IMG Performance Institute Regeneration component on Sunday mornings

- 2 Day College Recruiting Showcase

- College Recruiting Seminar

- Training at the IMG Academies 400 acre facility the Largest Multi-Sport Training Facility in the World.

- 120 High School Players will be selected for 8 Teams with a 25+ Regular Season and Tournament Game Schedule.

- Speed, Strength, and Agility Training at the IMG Performance Institute (IPI).

- A new 6,000 square foot, $275,000.00 state-of-the-art covered hitting complex with 4 tunnels will be completed in February!  The lighting and equipment will be to MLB specifications, with Internet Access and Video analysis in the cages.

- Players will live on Campus in safety and comfort.

IMG Baseball Academy College Placements

Baseball Academy alumni have attended such elite colleges and universities as:

Barry University • Biola University • Birmingham Southern College • Davidson • Duke University • East Tennessee State University • Eckerd College • Elon University • Emory University  • Ferrum College • Florida Southern College • Georgia College & State University • Jacksonville University • Lipscomb University • Louisiana State University • Lynn University • Manatee Community College Mississippi State University • N.C. State • Nova Southeastern University • Ranger Junior College • Rollins College • Santa Fe Community College • St. Joseph’s University • University of Georgia University of Indianapolis • University of Louisiana – Lafayette • University of Miami • University of Mississippi • University of New Orleans • University of Notre Dame • University of Pennsylvania • University of Rhode Island • University of Rio Grande University of South Florida • University of Tampa • University of Texas – San Antonio • West Virginia University • Wright State University • Yale University

IMG Baseball Academy Notable Professional Alumni Include:

Derek Jeter, New York Yankees • Nomar Garciaparra, LA Dodgers • Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox • Gary Sheffield, Detroit Tigers • Trot Nixon, Cleveland Indians • Kevin Millar, Baltimore Orioles • Aaron Sele, NY Mets • Joe Mays, LA Dodgers • Adam Dunn, Cincinnati Reds • Pat Burrell, Philadelphia Phillies • Vernon Wells, Toronto Blue Jays • Mike Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins • Scott Williamson, Baltimore Orioles • Jerry Hairston Jr., Texas Rangers • Rob Bell, Tampa Bay Rays • Lance Carter, Orix Buffaloes • Wilson Alvarez, Los Angeles Dodgers  • Mark Teahan, Kansas City Royals • Dermal Brown, Arizona Diamondbacks • Jason Marquis, Chicago Cubs • Ben Sheets, Milwaukee Brewers • John Van Benschoten, Pittsburgh Pirates • Lance Niekro, San Francisco Giants • Brad Snyder, Cleveland Indians • Choo Freeman, Colorado Rockies • Freddy Bynum, Baltimore Orioles • Josh McKinley, Washington Nationals • Bryan Bullington, Pittsburgh Pirates • Josh Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds • Chris Perez, St. Louis Cardinals