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.
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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.
After an amazing weekend at the Big South Tournament Qualifier event in Atlanta DME Academy’s Volleyball 15 Elite Black team Coach Alvaro was recently interviewed by John Tawa from VolleyballMag.com.
Q: What were your expectations going into the weekend?
A: After going in with expectations at MEQ and being let down, my only expectation was for our team to fight as hard as we could, to prove we learned our lesson of taking opportunities for granted; the team sure proved they learned that lesson.
Q: How did you match or exceed those expectations?
A: Our performance wavered a few times, but their resilience did not. I would say we emptied the tank every game. Our setter went down in the semifinal. They could’ve chosen to pout, but these girls kept fighting.
Q: What was the key moment that sparked your qualification?
A: Hard to pick a moment, but one in particular that stands out could be a transition kill in the third set. Our blockers made a poor read, thought the middle was being set and their setter shot the ball to the outside and no block was up. Their outside blasted a ball down the line, and Gaby Conway was ready on defense and dug a great ball that Alyssa Kornegay got to Emma Van Deusen on the outside and she put it away seam 1/6.
Q: Which players stepped up to help you reach your goal?
A: Everyone starred in their role, it was a true team effort or we couldn’t have won. Literally, everyone played at some point on Sunday. Alyssa Kornegay ran a great offense with 245 assists on the weekend, Ivy Westfall led us with 111 digs and passed a 2.23, and Emma Van Deusen paced us with 110 points on the weekend, hitting a career-high .333 for the tournament. Ella Pringle also stabilized our serve-receive passing a 2.23 and scored 83 points.
DME Academy’s 15 Elite Black team is headed to the Girls Junior National Championship at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 26-July 5th. This will be DME’s 4th team to make an appearance at Nationals. Be sure to check back here for additional information as it becomes available.