Episode Description
IMG Academy's COO Mike Milliron sits down with Kyle Pagan to discuss the one of a kind student model, developing athletes for the changing college landscape, the importance of brand partners, and the future of elite youth sports academies.
0:00 - One of a Kind Student Model
0:50 - How to Decide What to Build Next
1:40 - Importance of Partners: Gatorade & Under Armour
2:36 - A Holistic Approach to Education
5:10 - Dealing With the Transfer Portal
6:41 - The Content Strategy of Elite Academies
8:55 - The Future of Elite Youth Sports
9:46 - Is IMG Ready for the AI Disruption?
10:42 - The #AddMoreAthletes Campaign to Grow College Athletics
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