Girls Volleyball

Becoming an IMG Academy girls volleyball student-athlete means joining a group of dedicated, strong, and motivated young women striving towards the same goal: reaching their full potential. Explore the only program in the world that combines challenging academics and prestigious college placement with supportive, competitive athletics and holistic personal development.

Since the program inception in 2023, IMG Academy's volleyball program has rapidly grown, doubling its roster from 29 to 50 players with four club teams (U18, U17, U16, U15) and three varsity teams. Achievements include Varsity White’s undefeated 2024 season, U16’s Gold at the Orlando Presidents Day Invitational, and Bronze at the AAU Girls National Championships. U18 and U16 also won the IMG Academy Invitational Tournament.

The program excels academically, earning the AVCA Academic Award for 2023-24. Individual honors include Amanda Mack as an Under Armour All-American, Hazel Avelok as a 2024 High School All-American, and multiple AVCA Best and Brightest recipients: Charlie Goberville (First Team), Isabella Nieves (Second Team), Gemma Morris (Third Team), and Reece Watkins (Third Team).

With 21 college commitments, five AAU Academic All-Americans, and three AAU All-Tournament selections, IMG Academy's volleyball program continues to lead in athletic and academic excellence.

Girls Volleyball Program

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Program Structure

IMG Academy’s volleyball program provides female student-athletes with a setting that allows them to pursue their dreams on the court, in the classroom, and through extracurricular avenues. From August through June, student-athletes will experience a curriculum and schedule that mirrors a collegiate atmosphere and provides year-round access to the resources and tools needed to conquer their goals.

Regardless of an individual’s age or experience level, IMG Academy's volleyball program features holistic training that develops every facet of the game, from a strong foundation to elite and technical strategy during competition.

Athletic Development

Girls volleyball 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 court as well.

Strength & Conditioning

IMG Academy's Strength & Conditioning team designs a specific program that supplements volleyball training to help student-athletes reach their potential.

Speed, agility, and movement
Endurance & conditioning
Strength and power
Flexibility, mobility, balance, and core

Sports Medicine

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.

Athletic training
Physical therapy
Injured athlete program
Corrective exercise work
Recovery
Education on injury management
Return-to play management

Nutrition

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.

Optimal everyday nutrition
Performance Plate
Nutrient intake and timing
Hydration strategies
Supplement education
Pre and post-competition fueling
Travel nutrition
Energy balance

Vision Training

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.

Hand-eye coordination
Peripheral vision
Reaction time
Depth perception
Vision strength

Facilities

Girls volleyball student-athletes will train indoors on IMG Academy'a state-of-the-art courts in the East Campus facility, featuring 2 courts and areas for position-specific sessions such as passing, hitting, setting, serving, strategy sessions, and more. In addition to court space, the volleyball program has access to the Performance Center, where strength and conditioning training and other Personal Development sessions take place as well as team meeting areas and locker rooms.

Outside of sport, girls volleyball student-athletes will also take advantage of the following on-campus facilities

Dorms and recreational area: Boarding student-athletes experience a setup that mirrors that of a college campus, including suite-style dorm rooms, laundry rooms and services, study rooms, a recreational area for socializing and campus activities, and more.
Campus Center: Located in the heart of campus, IMG Academy's Campus Center features several dining options as well as Health Services provided by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and the Bookstore.
Academic Center: All academic classes take place within this three-story building in addition to college placement and advisement meetings, tutoring and study hall sessions, and other academic-related clubs and opportunities.

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Seasonal Training

For the 2024-2025 academic year, our program will have options for players in 7th-12th grade:

Fall Season

September Evaluation and testing (physical and volleyball skills) Strength & Conditioning/Agility & Jump program introduction Individual technical & fundamental training Modified high school season play APD – Athlete Personal Development - Mental Performance, leadership & character development, nutrition and team building
October-November Strength & Conditioning/Agility & Jump training Individual Development Plans (IDP) distributed to parents and players Specialized positional training to refine individual skills and strategies Small group and team training focused on technical and tactical development, alongside fundamental skill enhancement Complete the competitive high school season Transition into club teams after high school season concludes
December Team building, strategic planning, and ongoing position-specific skill development College planning & NCSA College Recruitment services (applies to U16 and up) Pre-season tournaments as scheduled

Main competition season

January - April Local and national competition and tournaments Continued emphasis on team strategy, position-specific skill work, and fundamental development Focus on mental toughness, leadership, and nutrition training Video analysis sessions In-season off-court preparation and recovery, including Strength and Conditioning Open practices for college coaches Continued college planning & NCSA College Recruitment services (applies to U16 and up)
May-July Participation in local and national competitions, including AAU Nationals and USAV Nationals Continued emphasis on team strategy, position-specific skill work, and fundamental development Increased off-court training as the season winds down Focus on mental toughness, leadership, and nutrition training Open practices for college coaches (post-season) Final player evaluations (post-season)

Volleyball Director, Gilad Doron

Gilad Doron's journey to becoming the Director of Volleyball at IMG Academy is marked by a rich history of coaching excellence and a deep-rooted passion for the sport. Born and raised in Israel, Doron's career in volleyball has taken him across continents, shaping him into a respected figure in the volleyball coaching community who has coached several All-Americans and All-Conference players alike.

Gilad’s journey includes a decade of competing in volleyball as part of the Israeli National Team and the Mate Asher Club. His coaching career began in Israel with Mate Asher which included an Israeli Championship. In this role he recruited, coached, and mentored athletes from all over the world. Doron's coaching career in the United States began in 1996 and has included a number of Division I coaching positions, launching a volleyball academy in Philadelphia – which has become one of the most respected programs in the nation today and other volleyball endeavors.

His most recent role before joining IMG Academy was as an assistant coach at the United States Military Academy in August 2023. Prior to this, he had spent seven seasons at Dartmouth College, where he made history as the third head coach in the program's legacy and had the highest winning percentage in total wins both at Dartmouth and in the Ivy Leagues.

Coach	Title
Gilad Doron	Director of Volleyball
Lana Doubravsky	Program Manager
Matt Girouard	Head Coach
Carlos Jimenez	Head Coach
Anthony Yerardi	Head Coach
Taja Valmyr	Assistant Coach
Asa Sewell	Assistant Coach
Brittany Jaco	Assistant Coach
Brooklyn VanderHei	Assistant Coach

Program Achievements

Some impressive highlights of the IMG Academy girls volleyball program include:

Hazel Alevok being named Prep Dig No. 1 middle blocker in the country in 2023

1 Under Armour Next All-American in 2023

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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.

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Tuition

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 volleyball tuition ranges from $70,900-95,900 depending on age and program enrollment.

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Academics

Offering grades 6-12 as well as post-graduate options, IMG Academy provides volleyball student-athletes with a robust academics curriculum, unmatched academic support, and resources that prepares them for the rigors of university life and beyond

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Personal Development

IMG Academy girls volleyball student-athletes have sessions focused on the so-called “intangible” skills like leadership, communication, and confidence that truly provide unmatched personal growth and character development. Discover the support that volleyball student-athletes have off the court.

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College Placement

It’s critical for volleyball 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.

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Campus Experience

IMG Academy is the ideal setting for volleyball student-athletes to become well-rounded young adults as they explore their passions and interests outside of school and sport.

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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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We are a member club of the Florida Region of USA Volleyball. As a player you may stop any unwanted contact from a club representative by simply asking (either verbally or in writing) that all contact cease. Any player believing a club representative of any Florida Region volleyball club has been intimidating, harassing, or acted inappropriately in any manner of contact or recruiting should contact the Florida Region office at (352) 742-0080.

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