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IMG Academy softball camps are led by industry-leading coaches within a world-class, all-inclusive campus. No matter your skill level, IMG Academy offers a softball camp training program designed to achieve your goals, including personalized coaching options or training specializations focused on topics such as mental performance and speed & agility. Summer softball camps are designed to incorporate group training, position-specific skill work, and game-like scenarios.

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Softball camp at IMG Academy

Discover the ultimate Softball training experience at IMG Academy, where our top-tier coaches guide athletes on our state-of-the-art, all-inclusive campus. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, our Softball camp programs are tailored to help you reach your full potential. With options for personalized coaching and specialized training in areas like mental performance and speed & agility, there's something for everyone. Our Summer Softball camps integrate group training, position-specific drills, and game simulation to enhance your skills and elevate your game.

Fall, holiday, and spring training camps combine small group training with position-based drills to complement offseason training and schedule availability. Camp durations vary by season but may include: 3-day, 5-day, or multi-week durations that reinforce a progressive training curriculum.

Whether you’re aiming to compete in college, make your varsity team roster, or seeking to learn from expert coaches with experience, IMG Academy’s developmental Softball camps offer the ideal option for any youth player. Continue exploring everything you need to know about IMG Academy Softball camps, including past camper reviews, who our Softball coaches are, and how to select the best Softball camp to meet your goals.

What's included
with every IMG Academy Camp?

All campers receive the following:

  • Elite sport instruction and core performance training
  • Two sport-specific training sessions (AM/PM) per day
  • Four core strength & conditioning sessions per week
  • One core mental toughness session per week
  • Coach's training evaluation
  • Bed sheets & laundry service (boarding campers only)
  • Toiletry kit (boarding campers only)
  • Daily meals & hydration
  • Under Armour gear kit
  • IMG Academy+ essentials membership

How many weeks
should I attend camp?

The longer you stay, the better you become!

Campers learn from expert coaches and improve their game during IMG Academy’s 1-week sport camps that offer five full days of training.

Campers who attend multiple weeks of camp at IMG Academy benefit the greatest, as they are fully immersed within the program and build on each week incrementally.

Which program
should I choose?

IMG Academy camp is based on 40+ years of athlete development!

All campers will attend our foundational camp experience and can choose to upgrade their training to include one additional daily training specialization session (Total Athlete upgrade) or one additional daily personalized coaching sessions (Breakthrough upgrade).

For the ultimate training experience you can also book our Game Changer package that includes both upgrades!

*Age availability changes by season, sport, and program. Call for additional details.

Training for every position and skill

Depending on your position, here are just some of the skills you will learn from our expert coaches:

 

Hitting

Approach, pitch recognition/strike zone discipline, situational hitting and bunting

Softball position hitters

 

Catching

Receiving, blocking, throwing, footwork & exchange and game calling

Softball position catcher

 

Base running

Proper reads, base stealing and sliding

Softball camp base running

 

Infield

Pre-pitch preparation, fielding mechanics, throwing footwork, range, double play turns and positioning

Softball position infielder

 

Outfield

Pre-pitch preparation, fly ball and ground ball technique, jumps and reads, throwing and positioning

Softball position outfielding

 

Pitching

Mechanics/delivery, arm care, off-speed development, pitchers fielding practice and controlling running game

Softball position pitcher

 

Physical

Increase speed and agility, flexibility, first step quickness, endurance and injury prevention

Softball skill physical

 

Team fundamentals

Cut-offs & relays, rundown technique, pop fly communication and situational defense

Softball position team fundamentals

Example weekly camp schedules

Camp schedules may vary slightly by season, total participants, and availability. Campers receive their official schedule during camp check-in. Contact an advisor for the most updated schedules by season.

IMG Academy weekly camp schedule

Softball camp training specializations

All Total Athlete and Game Changer programs include training specializations that can be changed for each week of the camp. Athletes seeking to hone their skills outside of sport-specific training will benefit from these unique training specializations. IMG Academy’s expert coaches set athletes apart from their competition, and each session provides campers with takeaways that will significantly impact their game.

Speed & agility
recommended

Coaches work with campers on perfecting techniques around linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multi-directional movement and agility.

Available during spring, summer, fall and holiday seasons.
Leadership & communication
recommended

Athletes work with our coaches to build skills around team building, verbal and non-verbal communication, identity, developing relationships, all while inspiring and empowering yourself and others.

Available during summer season only.
Mental performance
recommended

Our mental performance coaches help athletes with their self-talk, breathing, imagery, focus, emotional regulation, and goal setting.

Available during spring, summer, fall and holiday seasons.
Recovery+
recommended

Gain a deeper understanding of optimal recovery practices for your mind and body through proven tools and techniques.

Available during summer season only.
Athlete Assessment & Injury Prevention
recommended

The on-campus sports physical therapists from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital will provide instruction and guidance on mobility, strength, neuromuscular control, and movement patterns within the framework of reducing risk of injury and improving athletic performance.

Available during summer season only.
Strength & power
available

Campers focus on strength in core areas of explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power development, and learn correct motor patterns.

Available during spring, summer, fall and holiday seasons.
English as a Second Language
available

Campers will have a daily ESL course with weekly themes such as Inspiring People, Extreme Sports, the Endangered Planet, or Entrepreneurs. Instructors focus on communication skills, vocabulary development, conversation, short videos, and grammar as well as test preparation. For all options, please contact an advisor.

Available during spring, summer, fall and holiday seasons.

Expert coaching

IMG Academy Softball camps are anchored by expert coaches with years of playing and coaching experience at the highest levels. Learn from the pros to gain insights and training methods to continue developing your skills.

Softball Director, Joey Lye

Joey Lye joins IMG Academy as the new Softball Director, bringing an impressive blend of leadership, 14 years of coaching experience, and an impressive softball playing career. Her journey in sports and education is marked by numerous achievements and a commitment to fostering high-performance cultures.

In her professional career, Lye has been a driving force in various roles. She has had significant contributions to Softball Canada as both an assistant coach and player. She currently serves as the Assistant Coach and helps implement Team Culture/Mental Performance programming. Her tenure as an athlete with Softball Canada from 2010 to 2021 saw her win numerous medals and accolades, including a bronze medal in the 2021 Olympics.

Lye was an athlete in the inaugural 2020 season of Athletes Unlimited and served as the Lead Facilitator in 2021.

Lye’s coaching career includes successful head coaching stints at Bucknell University, Lebanon Valley College, and Stevenson University. During her time at Lebanon Valley College, Lye developed a mental performance program open to all student-athletes and stepped in to help lead the Inaugural Women’s Ice Hockey Team. Lye was hired at Stevenson University to lead the softball program as well as to help build the Women’s Ice Hockey program.

Lye holds a Master’s Degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University Irvine and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Williams College, where she was a dual sport athlete and softball All-American who led all of Division III her senior season with a .563 batting average.

Coach Title
Kennedy Haynes Program Manager
Maddie McPherson Student-Athlete Advisor

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Unforgettable experiences outside of sport

To maximize the IMG Academy experience, we recommend that campers choose the boarding option and stay in a campus residence hall. Campers can make a roommate request, upgrade to a private room or get assigned a roommate. Roommate assignments are made by gender, then age similarities, then same sport participation when possible.

All campers also have the chance to unwind and hang out between camp programming sessions. The rec area between the residence halls includes a resort-style pool (with lifeguard), sand volleyball court, basketball courts, turf sport court, table tennis, and more. Other activities are planned, including movie nights on the pool jumbotron, pool parties and Campus Center activities.

All boarding campers can access breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Servery, a buffet-style eatery. Other options for extra fees not included in their meal plan include Whalburgers, Big Chicken, a cafe, food trucks and snacks in the campus store.

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Our commitment to your health & safety

The health and safety of campers is our highest priority. Each residence hall has residential mentors, supervision and curfews to ensure campers feel safe and supported. We also have campus security, including gated entries, on campus 24/7.

We partner with the renowned Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) to deliver health services on campus. Also open 24/7, JHACH provides on-site nurses to address any health issue that arises. Health services can also distribute prescription medication, schedule on-campus appointments and provide transportation to off-campus medical appointments.

Off-campus Excursions

With your camp experience, there are opportunities to take advantage of some of our chaperoned, off-campus excursions. Some of our options could include local area attractions such as Pop Stroke Mini Golf as well as long distance excursions to Busch Gardens, Disney's Magic Kingdom, or even a Tampa Bay Rays game. These trips are an exciting way for your camper to engage with others outside of training in addition to the on-campus options that are also available.

Your Customer Support Specialist will connect with you after you reserve your camper’s spot to review options but if you have any questions, please feel free to connect with our Customer Support Team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.

*subject to availability based on the time of the year. These trips are also first come, first serve.

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Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios Universal Top Golf Dave and Busters

Campers train here

  • 4-plex Softball Complex with 2 natural and 2 turf fields
  • 8 covered batting cages
  • Softball Center with modern locker rooms and coach offices

Performance & Sports Science Center

  • Dedicated location with world-class strength & conditioning equipment, free weights, recovery systems, and more
  • Mind Gym for mental performance sessions and vision training
    • Fitlights for athlete reaction, Dynavision for cognitive perceptive, awareness, and reaction testing, and RightEye for sport vision practice
  • Classrooms for certain Total Athlete and Game Changer specializations

Please note, not all technology or facilities mentioned above will be used for every camp program.

Very Important Athletes (VIA)

Your young athlete deserves the highest level of support and comfort during their camp experience. IMG Academy offers additional support and oversight for 8-9 year old campers at no additional cost for this very reason! The VIA (Very Important Athlete) program consists of designated pick-up and drop-off locations and age-appropriate activities and programming tailored to camper schedules delivered by a responsible and energetic team guiding campers throughout their experience.

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Camp

The world-renowned IMG Academy training methodology that includes elite sport instruction and group strength/speed and mental performance training.

Ages 8-18
$1,549
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Total Athlete Training Upgrade

Camp + a daily custom performance specialization session

Designed for athletes who want to enhance strength, speed, mental toughness or other areas of performance. Select one specialization per week, delivered daily.

Ages 11-18
+$450
$1,999
starting at

Breakthrough Training Upgrade

Camp + a daily personalized sport coaching session

Designed for athletes who want to hone specific aspect of their camp with customized coaching.

Ages 11-18
+$850
$2,399
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Game Changer Training Package

Camp + Custom performance specialization + Personalized sport coaching session

Designed for athletes who want the ultimate training experience to transform all aspects of their development and performance.

Ages 11-18
$2,799
starting at
$1,549
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Read what others say about camp at IMG Academy

★★★★★
IMG has been like a second home for my kids over the past couple of summers. The instruction, environment and professionalism of the staff is just awesome! My kids continue to grow in their sports each year they spend time at IMG.
-Google, 5 stars
★★★★★
Cannot say enough good things about the this camp. It's well-run, rigorous, fun, challenging and organized. Definitely worth the experience for any child who wants to pursue sports at a higher level.
-Google, 5 stars
★★★★★
IMG is a beautiful campus located near downtown Bradenton and the Beach on Anna Maria island. The entire camp experience from booking to, check in, to the in camp experience, is professional, and streamlined. There is a hefty load of documentation required to get set up, but this only adds to the confidence that my student athletes are taken care of, and are secure on campus. The in camp experience provided great perspective to the game of basketball, as well as lots of drills, and skills that my campers could bring home and use in their independent work. We also get the privilege of playing in a few tournaments at the IMG facilities, and that is always a great experience as well.
-Google, 5 stars
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Not only does IMG Academy have a beautiful campus and top-notch facilities, but what really makes IMG Academy a special place are its people. From the teachers to the coaches to the campus life mentors, we know our son is learning, growing and becoming the best version of himself. I have always heard it takes a village to raise teenagers into responsible adults, and we believe our son has had the best village possible.
-Internal, 4 stars
★★★★
Both my girls attended summer camp for a one week session. My only regret is that we didn’t schedule a longer camp. The coaching was very helpful, my girls worked hard and both showed improvement. They also had fun!!! I would definitely recommend.
-Facebook, recommends
★★★★★
Great training, wonderful care for campers, good food choices, diverse camper group - my camper can't wait for next year!
-TripAdvisor, 5 stars
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Super complete camp! Clean, organized and professional
-Facebook, recommends
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Great Campus!!! Even better People!!!
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What families should know prior to booking

  • Camp registration closes 10 days prior to the start of each camp.
  • Camp check-in is on Sunday, and check-out is on Saturday (except for some Holiday and Tournament camps).
  • Camps are available year-round, with January-March, June-August, and December as the most popular months among athletes. It’s important to book at least 6 months ahead to reserve your spot and ensure availability.
  • Campers can extend their camp stay while on campus, pending boarding and sport training availability.
  • Prices may increase the closer to a booking date, so book early to save.
  • Multi-week campers typically book one of our chaperoned off-campus excursions to relax and enjoy time with other campers at some of our local attractions. For exact pricing and to reserve your camper's spot, book a camp online, and then contact our Camp Support team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.
  • Groups of 5 or more can receive a discounted rate for booking together. Simply call our camp advisors to make a group reservation to save. 1-800-872-6425
  • Refundable camp options are available. If you purchase a refundable package, IMGA will refund the amount you paid to purchase the package, less a service fee equal to 2.5% of the total amount paid for such package, provided you cancel the package at least 48 hours in advance of your original scheduled date of arrival.

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