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IMG Academy+ Essentials Workshop
PILLARS OF
CHARACTER
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15 min Interactive Workshop -
3 min Q&A
Forge Strong Character
Discover a framework based on the four pillars of character development and learn how each supports the foundation of leadership
Thrive Through Growth
Unlock Insight
Maximize Your Potential
Learn the transformational power of developing your character.
Understand the pillars of character: performance, moral, intellectual, and civic.
Develop the specific actions you need to get to the next level.
Thrive Through Growth
Learn the transformational power of developing your character.
Unlock Insight
Understand the pillars of character: performance, moral, intellectual, and civic.
Maximize Your Potential
Develop the specific actions you need to get to the next level.
Take a Peek Inside the Workshop
Workshop Chapters
Begin by discovering why character development is critical to your success and well being.
Learn how the four pillars of character provide a foundation to thrive in sports and in life.
Understand the value of these two pillars for strengthening your character overall.
Discover the meaning of these two pillars, and how they can help you grow.
Through self-awareness and reflection, uncover which pillars of character you need to improve.
Coach Pete & Coach Rich answer real questions from student athletes. Don’t see your question answered? Ask a coach in the community.
Meet your coaches
Coach Richard Thompson
Senior Leadership and Character Development Coach
Richard Thompson is a four-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist, hailing from Trinidad and Tobago. Throughout his career as a sprinter, he also claimed 4 NCAA championships while representing the LSU Tigers. With a master's degree in Sports Management, Thompson is deeply dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes. He has led several Youth Development Camps since 2009. He serves as the Senior Leadership and Character Development Coach at IMG Academy, where he mentors young athletes, emphasizing both performance and personal growth.
Dr. Peter Paciorek
Head of Leadership and Character Development
Dr. Pete Paciorek (Coach Pete) has been involved in sports, coaching, and mentoring students for the past 30 years. Coming from a family of 11 professional athletes, he was a professional baseball player for 9 years in the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres organizations. Coach Pete holds a doctoral degree in Character Education and Servant Leadership, with a focus on developing and empowering young students to thrive in life. He is the Head of Leadership & Character Development at IMG Academy. He is a 2-time author and was awarded the prestigious “Champion for Character in Sports” award presented by Character.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t want to continue, you can cancel your membership renewal through your account page. Follow the prompts to cancel on the Billing page, and your membership will not renew. If you have more questions, contact us. We’re happy to help!
We’re confident you’re going to love your experience! However, if upon the conclusion of any course, you’ve found your experience was less than desirable, we’d be happy to provide you with a full refund.
In the course community, you can interact with other student- athletes and the coach facilitator in real time. However, the course lessons and workshops are not live. We know student-athletes are always stretched for time, so we want to ensure that everyone can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Stay tuned for some live programming coming soon for those interested!
Through IMG Academy+ Essentials, you will have access to IMG Academy+ Coaches through the course community and learning experiences. Customers who purchase 1:1 coaching will have access to their own private coach.