DME Academy

DME Academy

DME Academy is a private sports training and educational institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. Established in 2015 by Mike and Dan Panaggio, the academy offers comprehensive programs for middle school, high school, and post-graduate student-athletes, combining rigorous academics with elite athletic training.

History

Founded in 2015, DME Academy began as a post-graduate basketball training center. Over time, it expanded its offerings to include a full-time academic curriculum for grades 6–12, as well as a variety of sports programs. The academy emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, integrating academic excellence, athletic prowess, and character building. In addition to its Daytona Beach campus, DME Academy operates a sister academy in Sarasota, Florida. The Sarasota location offers similar academic and athletic development opportunities, serving as an extension of the DME model in a separate region of the state.

Campus and Facilities

Situated on a 10-acre campus adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport, DME Academy boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• A 47,000-square-foot field house with two full NBA courts, five youth courts, and seven regulation volleyball courts.
• A performance center equipped with modern strength and conditioning equipment.

• Athletic training rooms and recovery areas.

• An outdoor turf field measuring 60x40 yards for soccer and performance training.

• Four on-site sand/beach volleyball courts, with access to 14 additional courts on Daytona Beach.

• An 18,000-square-foot dormitory housing up to 80 students, featuring a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, laundry facilities, learning center, and student lounges.

Programs

DME Academy offers a range of programs tailored to student-athletes:

• Academics: Accredited middle and high school education, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college preparatory curricula.

• Athletics: Competitive teams in basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, beach volleyball, golf, and hockey.

• Post-Graduate: Seven-month programs focusing on athletic development and college recruitment.

• Camps and Clinics: Year-round camps, tournaments, and specialized training sessions for various sports

Notable alumni

* Ahmad Clark (2016), basketball player who plays professionally in Montenegro and formerly for the Albany Great Danes
* Kevon Harris (2016), basketball player for the Orlando Magic and formerly for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
* Ted Kapita (2016), former basketball player for the NC State Wolfpack
* Junior Madut (2017), basketball player who plays professionally in Finland, and formerly for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
* Keegan Murray (2020), basketball player for the Sacramento Kings, and formerly for the Iowa Hawkeyes
* Kris Murray (2020), basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers, and formerly for the Iowa Hawkeyes
* Jean Montero (2021), basketball player for BC Andorra, formerly played for Overtime Elite
* Chloe Kitts (2022), basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks
* Alvaro Folgueiras (2023), basketball player for the Robert Morris Colonials
* Savo Drezgić (2024), basketball player for KK Partizan
* Yan Diomande (2024), professional soccer player for CD Leganés.

References

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Sports in Daytona Beach, Florida
Sports academies
Basketball in Florida
2015 establishments in Florida
Educational institutions established in 2015