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IMG Academy's girls track & field and cross country ensures that every female student-athlete receives unmatched resources to build their confidence and reach success in college and beyond. From setting records at the national level with 15 named High School All Americans in 2023 alone, to placing over 50 girls track and field student-athletes in college over the last five years, including 40+ Division I placements, IMG Academy’s track & field and cross country program remains a global destination for student-athletes seeking to push themselves to reach the next level.
The girls track & field and cross country program offers event-specific training for jumpers, sprinters, Heptathletes, hurdlers, throwers, pole vaulters and distance/ cross-country runners throughout an annual competition schedule. With an unprecedented, proven methodology built upon intentional development through coachability, focus, and resilience, every student-athlete feels prepared and confident as they strengthen their abilities
IMG Academy's track & field and cross-country program is at the forefront of developing student-athletes for the next level, in sport, in school, and for life. Our unique and proven methodology is built upon a coach-led, athlete-driven environment that emphasizes personalized growth and development within a team atmosphere. Our student-athletes not only learn what it takes to achieve their personal goals, but they are also inspired and driven by their teammates who share similar aspirations.
Student-athletes receive individualized training plans and focus on intricate development cycles inclusive of base training, pre and post-competition, and regeneration.
Each student-athlete within IMG Academy’s track program receives:
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IMG Academy offers event-specific training that’s tailored to each student-athlete’s individual needs to maximize efficiency, increase speed, and improve strength. Training includes weekly video analysis while more technical events may have more frequent video sessions throughout the week. Student-athletes will also work with their respective coaches to review video after competing.
IMG Academy’s student-athletes are exposed to elite training and conditioning plans created by world champions and Olympians. Track & field and cross-country coaches focus on developing well-rounded student-athletes while enhancing each individual’s specific event techniques.
JUMPERS (TRIPLE JUMP, HIGH JUMP, LONG JUMP, POLE VAULT) |
The end goal for IMG Academy jumpers is to accelerate to a maximum controlled horizontal velocity with an accurate stride pattern. To achieve that maximum jumping potential, training is broken down to focus on these core areas:
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SPRINTERS & HURDLERS |
IMG Academy’s sprint and hurdle student-athletes combine strength, power, speed, and technique to optimize specific time and distance parameters. Sprinters and hurdlers require a great strength-to-body ratio, speed combined with horizontal velocity, and angular momentum for optimal results. Training includes block settings, conditioning, mechanical analysis, stride patterns, and more to address all aspects of competitive performance. |
THROWING (SHOT PUT, DISCUS, JAVELIN, HAMMER) |
Because throwers require great strength, arm speed, and excellent coordination, IMG Academy throwers typically throw 5-6 days a week combined with four days of weight training. All throwers practice multiple throwing events while focusing on their respective primary event. Training focuses on technique, grip, rotations, turns, power vs. speed, and more. |
DISTANCE & CROSS COUNTRY |
IMG Academy distance and cross-country student-athletes combine strength, speed, cardio, and technique to optimize specific time and distance parameters. The total running volume of each student-athlete is incredibly individualized based on age and ability level. Training incorporates drills that help develop biomechanical efficiency as coaches consider quality training a priority over quantity of total volume. Distance runners maximize their speed while minimizing the risk of injury while developing primary biological components that factor into positive performance outcomes. For cross country student-athletes specifically, training is a combination of long-distance road work, trail runs, and track intervals to develop speed and endurance. An emphasis is also placed on running mechanics, recovery techniques, strength training, and nutrition. Specific paces and intensities ensure that the targeted energy and body systems are addressed. |
COMBINED EVENTS |
IMG Academy's Combined Events training group focuses on developing well-rounded athletes in the Pentathlon, Heptathlon, and Decathlon. Athletes in the program will receive personalized coaching and training that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. The program also emphasizes mental and emotional resilience, as well as nutrition and injury prevention. The dedicated multi-coach works closely with each student-athlete to develop a training plan that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. Combined event training will heavily focus on developing speed and power, while also incorporating proven training techniques for the 800m/1500m events, as demonstrated at both the NCAA and Olympic levels. The coach will provide guidance and support throughout the entire training process, from the initial stages of strength and conditioning to the final stages of strategy and competition. This personalized approach allows each individual to maximize their potential in each event, while also building a strong foundation for future success in college. |
IMG Academy track & field and cross-country student-athletes have access to proven performance training in areas like vision training, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and sports medicine. Athletic Development coaches and trainers integrate into the program's larger support system, ensuring that each student-athlete feels confident and prepared off the track as well.
Outwork and outlast the competition with IMG Academy’s Strength & Conditioning program. Our team of performance experts design a program that supplements sports training to help student-athletes reach their potential.
IMG Academy’s Sports Medicine program educates and helps student-athletes keep their bodies healthy during demanding training and competition schedules. Our team promotes athlete availability through preventative and corrective exercises, holistic injury evaluation & treatment and movement quality assessments.
At IMG Academy, we understand how important it is for student-athletes to fuel their bodies to meet their high-level lifestyles and sport demands. Our Nutrition program maximizes student-athlete performance by equipping them with the nutrition knowledge and resources to fuel and hydrate themselves for academic, athletics and long-term health.
Vision Training is not just about seeing – it’s about doing. Student-athletes will train their eyes to perform more quickly and efficiently through eye muscle and visual system development.
IMG Academy’s track & field and cross-country program trains and competes on the following facilities on campus:
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IMG Academy girls student-athletes receive individualized training plans throughout the year that focus on intricate development cycles that include base training, pre and post-competition, and regeneration. Many of IMG Academy’s in-house competitions last throughout the year or for several months and build a camaraderie and culture around the program that's absolutely unique to IMG Academy.
Freshman YearSeptember - November
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January – April
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Sophomore YearSeptember - November
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January - April
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Junior YearSeptember - November
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January - April
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Senior YearSeptember - November
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January - April
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Mark Napier most recently served as Head Coach of Track & Field at Lakewood Ranch High School, one of the top high school programs in the state of Florida. During his 8-year tenure he coached 12 state champions / 2 state relay champions / girls’ state championship team and 3 years where both his boys and girls' teams had the highest Academic GPA in the state of Florida. With 8 years of high school and 20 years of college experience, Napier also works with the KAAF Top Junior Athletes in South Korea.
Coach | Title |
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Mark Napier | Director of Track and Field |
Lamont Thomas | Assistant Director |
Caleb Phillips | Pole Vault Coach |
Chase Sandberg | Senior Athletics Advisor |
Dwight Thomas | Sprint Coach |
Hannah Gault | Distance Coach |
Larry Ryans | Hurdles/Sprint Coach |
Mark Stephens | Throws Coach |
TJ Lawson | Multi-Event Coach |
William "Bill" Lawson | Head of Distance and Cross Country |
Some impressive highlights of the IMG Academy girls track & field and cross country program include:
Take an inside look at IMG Academy student-athletes and their unique journeys on campus. While each student-athlete has a unique background and story, their shared passions and goals are clear as they strive together to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.
IMG Academy boarding school is built for dedicated and passionate student-athletes. We provide the tools and resources for our student-athletes to achieve their goals in the classroom, in their sport, in college and beyond. IMG Academy tuition rates are based on the comprehensive nature of our programming and resources available to student-athletes.
2025-2026 full year girls track and field tuition ranges from $70,500-$95,500 depending on age and program enrollment.
Offering grades 6-12 as well as post-graduate options, IMG Academy provides track & field and cross-country student-athletes with a robust academic curriculum, unmatched academic support, and resources that prepares them for the rigors of university life and beyond.
IMG Academy develops female leaders in sport and in life through effective sessions focused on mental toughness and vision skills, awareness, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and more.
It’s critical for track & field and cross-country student-athletes to feel confident and equipped to find the best college fit. IMG Academy’s proven, industry-leading college placement services and technology have placed more student-athletes on college rosters than any other program in the world.
At IMG Academy, we provide young female student-athletes with an environment that gives them the space and time to focus on skills to build up their leadership, communication, and confidence skills, in addition to various volunteer opportunities and extracurriculars.
IMG Academy is the world leader in sports education and the boarding school admits a limited amount of students annually from a large pool of qualified applicants, so we encourage interested student-athletes to submit an application as early as possible. Submit your online application to get started today.
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