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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Summer 2026 Programs

Your Sport.
Your Summer.

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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
  • Off-campus excursions
  • University campus visits
  • Optional English immersion
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Coaching Staff

Michael Panaggio

Michael Panaggio

Director of Girls Basketball

Matt Panaggio

Matt Panaggio

Director of Boys Basketball

Anthony Roberson

Anthony Roberson

Coach

Jarvis Gunter

Jarvis Gunter

Coach

Notable Alumni

Keegan Murray

Sacramento Kings
$140M contract

Chris Murray

DME Academy Alumni

Chikae Desdunes

Penn State

Ryan Hampton

5-Star Recruit

Boarding $5,395
Commuter $2,500

Soccer

Soccer
Summer Prep

Dates July 5–18, 2026
Duration 2 Weeks
Ages 13–18
Two soccer players running in stride during training at DME Academy
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

Mike Potempa

Mike Potempa

Men’s Soccer Coach

Kioki Hutchings

Kioki Hutchings

Director of Girls Soccer

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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Volleyball

Volleyball
Summer Prep

Dates July 19 – Aug 1, 2026
Duration 1–2 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 excursions
  • University campus visits
  • Optional English immersion
Volleyball coach providing individual instruction

Coaching Staff

Craig Lenniger

Craig Lenniger

Director of Beach Volleyball

Dawn Moses

Dawn Moses

Director of Club Volleyball

Alvaro Sanchez

Alvaro Sanchez

Director of Coaches / Master Coach

Notable Alumni Achievements

Colombian National Team

DME Volleyball players selected to Colombian National Team

18-1 Season Record

DME Academy 18-1 Volleyball earns Nationals bid

Division Champions

Volleyball captures division title in Puerto Rico

2-Week Boarding $2,950
1-Week Boarding $1,850
1-Week Commuter $1,225
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

Sports Performance — All Programs

Alex Richard

Alex Richard

Director of Sports Performance

Leadership

Mike Panaggio

Mike Panaggio

Co-Founder

Dan Panaggio

Dan Panaggio

Co-Founder

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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Cognia™

95%

College Placement Rate

100+

Division I Placements

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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International
Showcases

DME Academy’s coaching staff travels the globe to meet families and athletes face-to-face. Our international showcases give you the chance to experience DME’s coaching philosophy firsthand, ask questions directly, and see why families from 46 countries trust us with their athlete’s future. From the Middle East to Europe to Asia — if you’re serious about your game, we’ll come to you.

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

All registration links open on dmeacademy.com