BRADENTON, Fla.—Sports education brand IMG Academy announced the acquisition of SportsRecruits, a college sports recruiting service that also specializes in products for families, club and high school teams, college coaches, and event operators. The two companies will join forces to create a robust college sports recruiting network to help student-athletes and their families navigate life in college sports.
“Our responsibility is to prepare student-athletes for all aspects of college and life, and to positively impact as many lives as we possibly can,” says Brent Richard, CEO of IMG Academy. “The evolving opportunities for student-athletes create a new obligation to teach, support and prepare our families to meet the moment. Through our existing products and services, and now with SportsRecruits, we are helping student-athletes realize their dreams and enjoy the benefits that come from continuing their academic and athletic careers in college.”
In addition to this acquisition, IMG Academy has announced new sports, including softball, and girls’ and boys’ volleyball. Online, IMG Academy launched IMG Academy+ Essentials, a low-cost digital product to help with personal development through the lens of sport and performance. They also announced IMG Academy Elevate, a new product that provides elements of IMG Academy’s holistic personal development curriculum to school partners globally, thanks to its hybrid experience.
“We’ve always been committed to empowering student-athletes and their families,” says Chris Meade, co-founder and CEO of SportsRecruits. “Partnering with IMG Academy amplifies our ability to deliver top-notch resources and opportunities to student-athletes everywhere. The combined strength of our networks and technology will redefine the recruiting landscape for the better.”
