We give children a foundation to build their character | Nick Bollettieri | TEDxYouth@IMGAcademy

Nick Bollettieri is one of the most influential people in the world of tennis and a legend who has transcended the sport. In 1978, he founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida. The Academy was the first full-time tennis boarding school to combine intense training on the court with a custom-designed academic curriculum. What was once a program of primarily on-court training has evolved into a multi-faceted approach which includes blending the technical and strategic on-court training with specialized performance physical training and mental conditioning. It was this proven method that Nick used to coach ten #1 players in the world – Agassi, Becker, Courier, Hingis, Jankovic, Rios, Seles, Sharapova and Venus and Serena Williams, as well as a multitude of other world-class players, including: Haas, Kournikova, Arias and Vaidisova, to name a few. The Academy quickly became synonymous with tennis excellence and its coaches and students continue to reflect Nick’s passion for excellence and the game. In 1987, Nick expanded his vision when he joined forces with IMG to turn the Tennis Academy into a multi-sport training facility, now known as IMG Academy. Located on over 400 acres, the IMG Academy complex trains over 13,000 junior, collegiate, adult & professional athletes annually, including families and corporate groups, from over 80 countries annually. TEDxYouth@IMGAcademy (www.tedxyouthimgacademy.com) Promotes personal and performance evolution by sharing innovative ideas developed by IMG Academy (www.imgacademy.com) Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Student-Athletes. The theme is about ‘Game Changers’ – individuals with amazing stories of overcoming adversity, impacting change and inspiring others. Attendees will be inspired through a meeting of ideas and passionate people. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx