Tom Durkin-Director IMG Soccer Academy/Head Coach Bradenton Academics

Tom joined the IMG Soccer Academy in 1998 and assumed the position of Director one year later. He has been the head coach of the Bradenton Academics since 1999. He oversees the coaching staff and directs all initiatives for player development. Along with his staff, he has designed a one-of-a-kind comprehensive system for long term soccer athlete development.

Education:

• Montclair State University (NJ)
• Kean University (NJ)
  

Background:

• Bradenton Academics (Premier Development League - USL)- Head Coach
• Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS)- Assistant Coach
• U.S. Under-17 National Team - Assistant Coach
• Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association
• Region I ODP coach for boys and girls
• Director of Coaching and Player Development for the North Texas State Soccer Association
• Richland College - Head Coach (men’s)
• Member of the 1994 World Cup Technical Committee
• Union College - Head Coach (men’s and women’s)
• Rutgers University - Head Coach (men’s)
  

Certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Federation ’A’ License
• FAI (Republic of Ireland) Coaching Diploma
• FIFA World Youth Football Academy Diploma
• Instructor’s Badge - National Staff CoachMarcio Leite-IMG Soccer Academy Staff Coach/Asst. Coach Bradenton Academics