Athletes training at DME Sports Academy, Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Ignite
The Dream

Three elite summer programs. One campus. A lifetime of results.

0% College Placement Rate
0+ Division I Placements
0:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
0+ Years of Excellence

Cognia™ Accredited

Where Athletes
Become Legends

Since 2015, DME Sports Academy has been turning raw talent into college-ready, world-class athletes. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida — with a 95% college placement rate and 100+ Division I placements — DME is the proving ground for serious athletes.


Our summer programs bring elite coaching, professional facilities, and real competitive experience together in one all-inclusive residential experience.

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DME Sports Academy basketball court with branded blue walls and professional setup

Summer 2026

Three Programs.
One Summer.

Basketball player performing a jump shot on the DME Academy court

Basketball

Basketball Summer Prep

July 1–20, 2026 Ages 14–18 Includes 3 Florida AAU tournaments

From $2,500

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Two soccer players running in stride during training at DME Academy

Soccer

Soccer Summer Prep

July 5–18, 2026 Ages 13–18

From $1,365

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Indoor volleyball spike with coach watching during DME Academy training

Volleyball

Volleyball Summer Prep

July 19 – August 1, 2026 Ages 14–18 (Girls)

From $1,225

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Modern CrossFit-style strength and conditioning gym at DME Academy

World-Class Facilities

Built For
Champions

18,000 sq ft residential complex. NBA-sized courts. 7 indoor regulation volleyball courts. 60×40 turf field. Recovery spa. A/V film center. Two private chefs. Three meals a day.

This is not a camp. This is a professional training environment.

DME Academy branded locker room with clean professional setup

Residential Experience

Home Away
From Home

80 beds. Three meals daily. 4 strength & conditioning sessions per week. Beach workouts. Off-campus excursions. University campus visits. Optional English immersion. Everything included.

The People Behind the Program

World-Class
Coaching Staff

Basketball

Dan Panaggio

Dan Panaggio

Co-Founder

Michael Panaggio

Michael Panaggio

Director of Girls Basketball

Matt Panaggio

Matt Panaggio

Director of Boys Basketball

Anthony Roberson

Anthony Roberson

Coach

Alex Richard

Alex Richard

Director of Sports Performance

Jarvis Gunter

Jarvis Gunter

Coach

Soccer

Salomon Kidane

Salomon Kidane

Head Coach

Chris Bergmann

Chris Bergmann

Coach

Kioki Hutchings

Kioki Hutchings

Director of Girls Soccer

Alex Richard

Alex Richard

Director of Sports Performance

Volleyball

Craig Lenniger

Craig Lenniger

Director of Beach Volleyball

Dawn Moses

Dawn Moses

Director of Club Volleyball

The Proof Is in the Players

Alumni Who
Made It

Basketball

Keegan Murray

Sacramento Kings, $140M contract

Soccer

Yan Diomandé

2026 FIFA World Cup, Ivory Coast National Team

Basketball

Chikae Desdunes

Penn State

Basketball

Ryan Hampton

5-Star Recruit

Soccer

Jack Proctor

Middlesbrough FC Trial

Soccer

Mamadou Billo Diop

Player of the Year + Golden Boot

Academics

Education
That Opens Doors

DME Academy operates with Cognia™ accreditation and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio — ensuring every athlete receives the academic support they need alongside elite athletic training. With a 95% college placement rate and 100+ Division I placements, the path from DME to the next level is proven.

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Accredited by

Cognia™

95%

College Placement Rate

100+

Division I Placements

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Find Us Near You

International
Showcases

DME coaches travel the world to bring the program directly to serious athletes and their families.

Dubai, UAE

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Spots are limited. All-inclusive boarding from $1,225. All sports. All levels. Summer 2026.

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