Daytona Beach, Florida · Summer 2026
Elite basketball, soccer, and volleyball programs for serious athletes from the UAE and beyond.
Parent Peace of Mind
Every athlete in our residential program is under continuous professional supervision — from the moment they arrive to the moment they depart.
Our 80-bed residential facility operates with trained staff 24 hours a day. Structured schedules eliminate idle time. Three meals daily, prepared by two private chefs on campus. University campus visits and supervised off-campus excursions are included and professionally managed.
DME Academy has been a trusted destination for international families for over two decades.
Basketball
Dan Panaggio
Co-Founder
Michael Panaggio
Director
Matt Panaggio
Coach
Anthony Roberson
Coach
Alex Richard
Performance Director
Jarvis Gunter
Coach
Keegan Murray
Sacramento Kings
$140M contract
Chikae Desdunes
Penn State
Ryan Hampton
5-Star Recruit
Soccer
Salomon Kidane
Head Coach
Chris Bergmann
Coach
Kioki Hutchings
Girls Program Director
Alex Richard
Performance Director
Yan Diomandé
2026 FIFA World Cup
Ivory Coast National Team
Jack Proctor
Middlesbrough FC Trial
Mamadou Billo Diop
Player of the Year
Golden Boot
Volleyball
Craig Lenniger
Coach
Dawn Moses
Coach
National Team Selections
Colombian National Team
18-1 Season Record
Nationals Bid
Division Champions
Puerto Rico Division
World-Class Training
NBA-Sized Courts
Indoor Volleyball Courts
Beach Courts
Weight Rooms
Academics & Accreditation
DME Academy carries Cognia™ accreditation — recognized internationally as a mark of educational quality. With a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and a 95% college placement rate, academic excellence is not secondary to athletic development here. It is equal to it.
Cognia™
Accredited
95%
College Placement
100+
Division I Placements
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Limited enrollment. All-inclusive boarding available. Registration closes when programs fill.
Complete registration at dmeacademy.com