DME Academy basketball court with athletes training

Daytona Beach, Florida · Summer 2026

Where Lions
Are Made

Elite basketball, soccer, and volleyball programs for serious athletes from the UAE and beyond.

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Modern residential facility with organized living space and LED lighting

Coach providing one-on-one instruction to athlete

Basketball coach addressing player huddle in structured supervision

Parent Peace of Mind

Supervised.
Safe. Supported.

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.

24/7 on-campus residential supervision

Structured daily schedule — no unsupervised time

Professional staff-to-athlete ratio

Secure 18,000 sq ft residential facility

3 chef-prepared meals daily

All off-campus activities professionally supervised

Emergency protocols and international family communication

Summer 2026 Programs

Your Sport.
Your Summer.

Basketball jump shot action on DME court

Basketball

Basketball
Summer Prep

July 1–20, 2026 · Ages 14–18

From $2,500 / commuter

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Soccer players in DME jerseys training in natural light

Soccer

Soccer
Summer Prep

July 5–18, 2026 · Ages 13–18

From $1,365 / commuter

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Indoor volleyball spike with coach observing training

Volleyball

Volleyball
Summer Prep

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

From $1,225 / commuter

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Basketball training lunges on blue DME court with full team

Basketball

Basketball
Summer Prep

Dates July 1–20, 2026

Duration 3 Weeks

Ages 14–18, Boys & Girls

What’s Included (Boarding)

Housing in 18,000 sq ft residential facility
3 chef-prepared meals daily
2 practices per day
4 strength & conditioning sessions per week
Beach workouts
3 Florida AAU tournaments / competitive events
Off-campus excursion
University campus visits
Optional English immersion

Basketball action on DME court

Coaching Staff

Dan Panaggio

Dan Panaggio

Co-Founder

Michael Panaggio

Michael Panaggio

Director

Matt Panaggio

Matt Panaggio

Coach

Anthony Roberson

Anthony Roberson

Coach

Alex Richard

Alex Richard

Performance Director

Jarvis Gunter

Jarvis Gunter

Coach

Notable Alumni

Keegan Murray

Sacramento Kings
$140M contract

Chikae Desdunes

Penn State

Ryan Hampton

5-Star Recruit

Boarding $5,395

Commuter $2,500

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Soccer

Soccer
Summer Prep

Dates July 5–18, 2026

Duration 2 Weeks

Ages 13–18

Soccer players running in stride wearing DME jerseys

Female soccer player in action

What’s Included (Boarding)

Housing in 18,000 sq ft residential facility
3 chef-prepared meals daily
2 practices per day
4 strength & conditioning sessions per week
Beach workouts
Off-campus excursion
University campus visits
Optional English immersion

Coaching Staff

Salomon Kidane

Salomon Kidane

Head Coach

Chris Bergmann

Chris Bergmann

Coach

Kioki Hutchings

Kioki Hutchings

Girls Program Director

Alex Richard

Alex Richard

Performance Director

Notable Alumni

Yan Diomandé

2026 FIFA World Cup
Ivory Coast National Team

Jack Proctor

Middlesbrough FC Trial

Mamadou Billo Diop

Player of the Year
Golden Boot

Boarding $3,499

Commuter $1,365

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Indoor volleyball spike with coach watching during training

Volleyball

Volleyball
Summer Prep

Dates July 19–Aug 1, 2026

Duration 1 or 2 Weeks

Ages 14–18, Girls

What’s Included (Boarding)

Housing in 18,000 sq ft residential facility
3 chef-prepared meals daily
2 practices per day
4 strength & conditioning sessions per week
Beach workouts
Off-campus excursion
University campus visits
Optional English immersion

Volleyball coach providing individual instruction

Coaching Staff

Craig Lenniger

Craig Lenniger

Coach

Dawn Moses

Dawn Moses

Coach

Notable Alumni

National Team Selections

Colombian National Team

18-1 Season Record

Nationals Bid

Division Champions

Puerto Rico Division

2-Week Boarding $2,950

1-Week Boarding $1,850

2-Week Commuter $2,065

1-Week Commuter $1,225

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World-Class Training

Built for
Performance

DME Academy professional basketball court with branded walls

Basketball Courts

Beach volleyball courts with DME Academy building

Volleyball Courts

Modern strength and conditioning gym

Strength & Conditioning

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NBA-Sized Courts

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Indoor Volleyball Courts

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Beach Courts

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Weight Rooms

Academics & Accreditation

A Degree-Track
Education

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

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DME Academy teacher providing one-on-one instruction to student

DME Academy graduate with diploma

DME Academy graduation ceremony with cap toss

Reserve Your
Place Now

Limited enrollment. All-inclusive boarding available. Registration closes when programs fill.

Basketball — Boarding Form → Soccer — Boarding Form → Volleyball — Boarding Form →

Complete registration at dmeacademy.com