The season has only just begun, but the hype around the 2021-2022 DME Girls’s Basketball Program continues to grow. With a top-tier roster, and experienced coaching staff, the team’s pre-season ranking sets them up for an exciting year ahead!
Earlier this month, MaxPreps released their Preseason Top 25, listing DME Girls Basketball at number 16 in the country. It should come as no surprise that this esteemed ranking comes shortly after three DME Girls’’ Basketball student-athletes were named to ESPN’s Top 100 Girls to watch. Seniors Sydney Shaw (ranked #49) and Amiya Evans (ranked #65), along with junior Chloe Kitts (ranked #16) hope to lead DME to a memorable season!
DME basketball has a strong reputation rooted in NBA experience stemming from Co-Founder Dan Panaggio’s experience on the coaching staff with the Portland Trailblazer and Los Angeles Lakers. And, with the belief of creating a supportive, close-knit community on and off the court, this team has drawn the attention of people across the country. The ranking as the number 16 team in the country speaks for itself!
Wesley Arocho, head coach of the girls’ basketball team, spoke to their success saying, “Each player works hard in practice to take their game to the next level. They play as a team each and every game, and their determination and dedication are paying off.”.
DME will be up against some stiff competition throughout the 2021-2022 season, including games against IMG Academy, Montverde Academy, and Lake Highland Prep to name a few, but they’re up for the challenge. They are a force to be reckoned with this season and are prepared to compete with some of the top teams in the nation.
Be on the lookout for some can’t-miss action as the DME Girls’ Basketball team comes to a court near you! The chase is on for the #1 spot in America.
Learn more about our girl’s’s basketball program here.
Daytona, Florida: DME Academy (DME) announced today that it has acquired Main Baseball Academy (MBA) in Orange City, Florida. Former professional baseball player, Michael Main, founded MBA in 2015 and quickly turned it into one of Central Florida’s premier youth baseball organizations. The acquisition will allow local, national, and international student-athletes to pursue a world-class education and first-rate baseball opportunities.
“I’ve been a baseball fan ever since I was a little kid,” says Dan Panaggio, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of DME Academy. “Michael has developed an amazing program over at MBA, and it’s an honor to be able to incorporate his knowledge, experience, and love of the game into everything we’re building at DME. There’s so many talented baseball players in Florida, so it only felt right to add baseball into the mix as we continue to add more sport offerings in our academy model.”
MBA is the newest and most advanced indoor baseball facility in Volusia County, featuring eight batting lanes and two full size pitching lanes. Over the years, MBA has instructed hundreds of players in the Central Florida area through lessons, travel teams and camps. Main was the 24th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft and his firsthand experience playing professional ball has been instrumental in guiding over 100’s of players on the path to collegiate baseball.
“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to take an established youth baseball program and bring them into DME Academy,” says Main, who will serve as the Director of Baseball Operations for the new program. “Players will excel with the help of DME Academy’s experienced education staff, top-notch coaches, premier facilities, and breakdowns from new analytic and video technology devices.”
DME looks forward to opening its doors to baseball players with the help of Michael and the Main Baseball Academy. Together, the two entities look to develop DME into a nationally recognized baseball program.
Learn more about our DME spring baseball program and 2023 academy program here.
DME Academy is an elite, multi-sport training and educational institution designed for student-athletes who are looking to reach their ultimate potential, harness their strengths and achieve their goals. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, our academy offers a wide variety of programming, from our 6th-12th grade co-ed boarding school and post-grad programs, to year-round camps, tournaments, team events, and collegiate and professional training. #ignitethedream
Jarvis is new to the DME Academy this year, serving as the new Head Coach for our Boy’s High School Blue Team and the Director of Housing. His smile says it all, and his presence and personality is as big as he is!
Coach Jarvis has been an important addition to the team at DME. We asked him about his unique, dual-role on campus, and what he’s looking forward to this season.
“The Director of Housing role gives me an opportunity to develop a personal relationship with more than just the team I coach. It’s unique to have such a diverse student body and I look forward to learning about all the different nationalities that are represented at DME.”
Coach Jarvis exemplifies the DME Difference you so often hear us talk about and we look forward to hearing more from him this year.
Best of luck this season, Coach Jarvis! Interested in learning more about our basketball programs, click here.
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'One of DME’s very own will be part of a national team’s quest for Olympic qualification and beyond.
Wesam Al'Sous, Director of the Post Grad Program and Head Coach for the Post Grad Blue Team, will become the new Associate Head Coach for the Jordanian national basketball team as he, his staff, and the team prepare for the 2022 Asian Games, and the forthcoming 2024 Olympics.
“This is an incredible honor,” Al'Sous said. “Playing for Jordanian team was the highlight of my professional career, and I’m looking forward to joining the coaching staff of a program that’s meant so much to me. I’m forever grateful to the Panaggio family and DME for giving me the chance to coach our post-grad team. I know I wouldn’t have this chance for my country if it wasn’t for the DME family.”
“We couldn’t be prouder of Coach Al'Sous,” said Dan Panaggio, co-owner of DME Academy. “I’ve had the privilege of watching him work with our Post Grad basketball players and can speak firsthand about his impact on young players. I’m so grateful to him for all the work he’s done for us, and will be cheering him on.”
During his time as a coach here at DME, Al'Sous led the Post Grad Team to the National Prep Championship Tournament and is instrumental in developing players for the next step in their basketball career. As a graduate of Hashemite University in Zarqa, Jordan, Al'Sous’s experience working with developing, and leading basketball players from around the world will be invaluable as he returns to his home country to grow the game of basketball.
Originally from Amman, Jordan, Al'Sous played professional basketball for 16 years, including playing for the Jordanian national basketball team in more than 500 games, including at the 2010 FIBA World Cup and 2011 Asian Cup. In addition to his international success, Al-Sousa won multiple MVP and three-point shooting awards in domestic leagues throughout the world.
And while Coach Al'Sous will be spending his summer with the Jordanian national team, he’s looking forward to returning to DME Academy afterward and continuing to work with and develop the post-graduate basketball players.
2021 graduate Mohamed Chaabane enjoyed every minute of his time at DME Academy. Originally from Tunisia and with his family back home in Qatar, Mo spent the last three years improving his game and furthering his education in Daytona. He recently accepted an offer and committed to playing basketball at Davis and Elkins College, but this is only a piece of a bigger story. This rising star is a born leader with a work ethic that rivals the best of the best.
Mo shared a few thoughts with the hopes of helping other foreign athletes make the decision to come state-side to follow their dreams.
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“I don’t have one exact memory. I think that every day was part of a bigger favorite memory. Just being around the people you love and the game you love.”
What drives you to succeed?
“When I wake up every morning and realize I have a chance that not everyone in the world has, my family and the people I love. I strive to become a role model and influence kids that they can achieve their goals no matter where they’re from.
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Check out the full interview with Mo below and get a closer look at his journey from Tunisia to the USA.
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Mohamed Chaabane has been a member of the DME family for 3 years. We are so proud of his commitment to excellence and share in the joy as he shares this milestone accomplishment. Congrats Mo on your commitment to Davis-Elkins College!
This summer, DME Volleyball will make history.
For the first time in their storied history, DME will send two volleyball teams to the Girls’ Junior National Championships, held in Las Vegas, after DME’s 12 Black Team and 15 Black Team qualified for nationals.
“I am so proud of our Girls volleyball players, coaches, and staff,” said Dan Panaggio, owner of DME Academy. “When you look at what those girls fought through to get to this point, it really speaks to the grit, focus, and determination of everyone involved.”
15 Black Team suffered a major blow when their setter went down in the semifinal, but head coach Alvaro Sanchez had faith in his team.
“Our performance wavered a few times, but their resilience did not,” Sanchez said. “I would say we emptied the tank every game. After our setter went down in the semifinal, they could’ve chosen to pout, but these girls kept fighting.”
Dawn Moses, DME’s Director of Indoor Volleyball and head coach of 12 DME Black Team, similarly praised her girls’ performance to reach nationals, highlighting their fight.
“Our team had to battle all weekend to get this bid,” Moses said. “We had to beat a good team after losing a game 8-25, then we dug a hole against another good team and had to battle back. The confidence this team gains each time they must work together and fight together for the victory has molded them into a great team.”
Next up for the girls is a trip to the Girls Junior National Championship at the Las Vegas Convention Center. And while there’s plenty of work to do between now and then, Moses is grateful for everyone involved who put in the work to get to this point.
“Without the complete and total support of everyone who contributes, [these teams] would not, could not, be the excellent functioning winning teams we have been privileged to see this year.”
No one can say for sure how things will play out in Las Vegas, but there’s no doubt that both teams will make the fans, friends, and families proud.