Fulk will work directly with the IMG Soccer Academy’s U-16 and U-18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy League teams.

“From the youth to the collegiate level, Keith has experienced great success at both developing quality players and producing winning teams,” said Sam Zussman, Managing Director of IMG Academies and Senior Vice President of IMG Worldwide. “Because of his highly regarded reputation and familiarity with IMG Academies through the on-campus U.S. Soccer U-17 residency program, I’m fully confident that Keith will help continue the IMG Soccer Academy’s stature as one of the nation’s elite programs.”

Having earned his “A” license, Fulk served as an assistant coach for the U.S. U-17s for more than five years, helping the team qualify for four FIFA U-17 World Cups. Prior to that, Fulk coached West Virginia University and the University of Tampa, the latter of which he led to three NCAA tournament appearances and a D-II national championship in 2001. Fulk played collegiately at the University of Tampa, where he won a national championship in 1981, and professionally with multiple indoor teams from 1985-1992.

“I’m ecstatic about the opportunity to become a head coach again,” Fulk said. “During my years with the U-17s, I’ve witnessed the growth and success of the IMG Soccer Academy, and I can’t wait to be a part of the Academy’s future.”
In the past five years, the IMG Soccer Academy’s boys’ and girls’ teams have experienced tremendous success at the local, state and national level. The IMG Soccer Academy finished 3rd nationally in the 2009 U.S. Soccer Development Academy League, won two Dallas Cups and numerous Florida Youth Soccer Association and Club Directors League titles.

About IMG Academies:
IMG Academies is the world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training facility for athletic, academic and personal development. Over the span of 30-plus years, the Academy’s advanced training methods have helped countless youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes improve in sport and life by providing an energetic and inspiring atmosphere on a 400-acre campus. Consisting of the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy, IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy, IMG Madden Football Academy, IMG Performance Institute, and IMG Baseball, IMG Basketball, IMG Lacrosse and IMG Soccer academies, the Bradenton, Fla.-based Academy attracts more than 12,000 dedicated athletes from approximately 80 countries every year. Through specialized training, expert coaching and customizable programs for all ages and ability levels, IMG Academies offers the ultimate preparation for life in and out of the athletic arena. Find more info at www.imgacademies.com.