Nick Bollettieri

When you think of IMG, you immediately associate the Academy with Nick Bollettieri. From turning 40 acres of tomato fields into a sports and performance epicenter known around the world, Bollettieri singlehandedly turned his dream into a reality while at the same time transforming the lives of those around him. His dream, however, wasn't just about creating the Bollettieri Tennis Academy or developing 10 world No. 1 players. Nick's goal started with simply giving children the chance to become their best. And for that, Nick Bollettieri will not only be remembered for generations, but he's also the inaugural inductee into the IMG Academy Hall of Fame. Hear from Bollettieri as well as some of the game's icons and his former students, including Max Mirnyi, Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas, and Sabine Lisicki in this commemorative video.