Join Florida’s premier technical soccer camp, designed for players who want to master the fundamentals and understand the game’s deeper strategies. Our program emphasizes both individual skills and team dynamics, helping you improve your technique, physical conditioning, and mental approach. Learn from experienced coaches who focus on the “why” behind every move, and develop the skills needed to excel on the field. It’s your opportunity to grow as a player, enhance your soccer IQ, and build a strong foundation for future success.
DME prides itself in providing our student-athletes the tools to be successful and reach their full potential. With one onsite turf practice field, two weight rooms and a training facility that competes with most collegiate programs.
Boarding campers will feel right at home in our 18,000 square foot, 80-bed dormitory, which hosts a fully equipped commercial kitchen, large cafeteria, onsite laundry facility, conference room, learning center, outdoor court, two student lounges, and more.
With years of soccer experience, our hand-selected coaching staff is composed of seasoned professionals who bring out the best in every athlete. Our coaches have extensive experience in developing players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and mental toughness. They are dedicated to helping student-athletes reach their full potential while continually competing at the highest levels.
Proper soccer training on the pitch emphasizes mastering technical skills and understanding the game’s intricacies. We focus on precise passing, effective dribbling, and executing set pieces, all while teaching the “why” behind each technique. Our training sharpens footwork, enhances speed, and develops game awareness, allowing players to excel in various game situations. Athletes will refine their soccer skills, boost their game intelligence, and improve their overall performance with the support of our experienced coaching staff.
At DME Academy, we believe comprehensive soccer training goes beyond the court. Our indoor-only program incorporates futsal elements, focusing on quick footwork, precise ball control, and rapid decision-making to enhance game performance. Off-court training is equally crucial for aspiring athletes. We provide sport-specific strength and conditioning that prepares both body and mind for intense game action. Our goal is to build a solid foundation for your athlete to increase speed, strength, agility, flexibility, and explosiveness, ensuring they are ready for every challenge on the court.
Proper soccer training includes both on and off-the-field elements.
Campers will develop their specific soccer skills at different positions. Skill-specific drills for infield and outfield will be the foundation of instruction set forward each day.
•Focused training on passing, dribbling, and set pieces
•In-depth understanding of game strategies and situational play
•Drills to enhance footwork, speed, and agility
•Guidance from experienced coaches to build soccer IQ and decision-making skills
•Development of technical skills and overall athletic performance
•Emphasis on the “why” behind each technique to deepen understanding of the game
Led by Our Athletic Director and experienced coaching staff.
DME Summer Camp Staff includes Coaches, Trainers, and Student Life Mentors.
We follow a 1:20 Coach:Athlete ratio on campus and a 1:10 ratio off-campus.
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3-Week Program | Boarding and Non-Boarding Options
DME Basketball's Summer Prep camp is available for boys & girls aged 14-18. Directed and coached by DME's elite staff, with experience coaching and playing at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels, paired with DME's elite facilities and beautiful weather, our camp offering is perfect for athletes that want to have fun and develop their game!
The program includes:
- Housing
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- 2 on-court practices per day
- 4 Strength and Conditioning workouts per week
- Beach Workouts
- 1 Universal Studios off campus trip
- 3 Florida AAU Tournaments/Events
- Visiting universities (campus & sports facility tour)
3-Week, Boarder: $5,295
3-Week, Commuter: $2,700
DME prides itself in providing our student-athletes the tools to be successful and reach their full potential. With a training facility that competes with most collegiate programs, including 2 indoor basketball courts, 1 outdoor basketball court, weight room, recovery facility, and Audio/Visual Center for film analysis, DME is sure to provide your the resources to take your game to an elite level.
Boarding campers will feel right at home in our 18,000 square foot, 80-bed dormitory, which hosts a fully equipped commercial kitchen, large cafeteria, onsite laundry facility, conference room, learning center, outdoor court, two student lounges, and more.
Matt Panaggio
DME Academy Director of Men's Basketball and Summer Prep Camps
Player at Mercer University and Henderson State University
Michael Panaggio
Director of DME Academy Girls Basketball
Played professionally in Italy, Latvia, Spain, and Argentina
Lander University Player
Jarvis Gunter
DME Academy Boys Basketball Head Coach
Anthony Roberson
Girls Basketball Player Development
Former NBA Player
Played professionally in numerous countries including Israel, France, and Mexico
University of Florida Men's Basketball Alumni
Alex Richard
DME Academy Director of Sports Performance
NSCA Certified
Former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Southern Miss
4-year Men's Basketball Player at University of Wisconsin Steven's Point
Dan Panaggio
DME Co-Founder and Head of Basketball Operations
10 Year NBA Coach
Former Collegiate Coach at Oklahoma, Indiana, and Marquette
DME Academy's elite basketball coaching staff brings a wealth of knowledge at the professional, collegiate, and youth levels. Our coaches specialize in developing complete athletes - from skills enhancement and improving game IQ, to speed, agility and strength training.
DME's basketball coaches provide thoughtful and personalized feedback, encouragement and support, and loads of fun as they share their passion for the sport.
Proper basketball training includes both on and off-court elements.
We focus on technical training with an emphasis on footwork, speed, and introducing game situations/strategies that
impact athlete performance. Campers will develop their basketball skills, game IQ, and overall athletic abilities with the
help and support of our experienced coaching staff.
Off the court training is equally as important to aspiring athletes. At DME Academy we
introduce sport-specific strength and conditioning best practices that help get the body and mind
ready for game action. Our goal is to lay the foundation for your athlete to increase
speed, strength, agility, flexibility, and explosiveness.
My daughter went to DME for the month of June and loved her experience. From the training, workouts, weights she saw amazing improvement. Thanks to Coach Mikey she nows wants to go to school at DME.
Top notch pro style facility. High level coaching, individual training, and guidance. Owner Mike Panaggio really goes above & beyond to provide DME Sports Academy with amazing resources.
My son loves the staff and coaching. Great experience for all involved.
DME's 3-week Basketball Summer Prep camp prices are as follows:
Boarding: $5,295
Commuter: $2,700
These prices include incidental deposit and uniforms.
Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Sport Specific Training and Skills & Athletic development training
Supervision from world-renown, experienced staff
Full board (if boarding)
Our experienced coaching staff, administrative staff, and student life mentors will be present to monitor and support all campers.
We follow a 1:20 ratio on campus and a 1:10 ratio off-campus.
Bedding
- Twin sized sheet
- 1 pillow
- 1 Sleeping bag or comforter
Clothes
- Outfits for 6 days (campers typically wear athletic shorts and t-shirts or tank tops)
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of basketball shoes
- Shower sandals
- 10-12 pairs of socks
- A rain jacket or rain poncho
- Bathing suits
- Laundry bag
- At least 2 towels
Toiletries
- Shower caddy
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Deodorant, sunscreen, bug spray, aloe
Equipment
- A reusable water bottle (or 2)
- A small bag or backpack to transport water bottles, sneakers, etc. to and from the courts
All campers will need to fill out our Mandatory Waiver Form. This will need to be filled out and E-signed during the registration process, by a Parent/Guardian.
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We welcome all players ranging from 13-14 years of age.
The cost of this program is $150.
Athletes must have played club volleyball at the elite level for either DME Sports or another Club. This will be verified! This will be a very fast-paced camp and athletes must be able to keep up.
Friday night will be 6-9pm, while Saturday & Sunday will be 9am-12
Laure Stegall and Alvaro Sanchez
We welcome all players ranging from 13-14 years of age.
The cost of this program is $150.
Athletes must have played club volleyball at the elite level for either DME Sports or another Club. This will be verified! This will be a very fast-paced camp and athletes must be able to keep up.
Friday night will be 6-9pm, while Saturday & Sunday will be 9am-12
Laure Stegall and Alvaro Sanchez
This is a program perfect for the athlete who has played beach before or who has some indoor experience and is looking to play on their high school team in the upcoming year. We will focus on beach skills development, intermediate beach situational awareness and game play.
What Makes DME Volleyball Unique?
Facilities & Technology
With seven indoor courts, four beach courts, two weight rooms, a spa and recovery facility and audio/visual center for video analysis, DME has a training facility that competes with most collegiate programs.
Staff
With years of professional, olympic and collegiate experience, our team brings out the best in student-athletes as we continually develop our student-athletes for the next level.
Competition
Our DME Volleyball department recognizes the importance of a strong work-life balance. The flexibility the DME Academy provides is unmatched. We take pride in how we work with our athlete's families regarding scheduling conflicts. Our commitment to training is unwavering yet flexible.
Mindfulness Methodology
We believe that a positive & nurturing environment brings out the best in all athletes. Positive words have an encouraging impact on a person's confidence and are vital for healthy development. Our mindfulness methodology is engrained in our program.
Off Court Training
We focus just as much time into the development of our athletes off the court as we do on it. We offer advanced strength and conditioning programs, an elite sports performance facility, mental training sessions & video technology to give an edge to our aspiring student- athletes.
Alumni & Relationships
We have roots within various levels of collegiate volleyball, giving student-athletes a unique perspective into the higher levels of competition. With former DME athletes playing at top programs partnered with our experienced coaches our network is vast, growing and our relationships are strong.
With seven indoor courts, four beach courts, two weight rooms, a spa and recovery facility and audio/visual center for video analysis, DME has a training facility that competes with most collegiate programs.
August 5th- August 8th 2024
DME local summer baseball camps are available for boys & girls aged 6-12. Our summer baseball training camps are perfect for aspiring athletes. With access to elite facilities, expert coaching, and beautiful weather, our camp offering is perfect for athletes that want to have fun and improve their game!
With years of soccer experience, our hand-selected staff is aggregated by legendary coach Dan Panaggio. With years of professional experience, our team brings out the best in student-athletes as we continually compete with the best of the best.
Proper soccer training includes both on and off-field elements. We focus on technical training with an emphasis on footwork and introducing game situations/strategies that impact athlete performance.
Off the field, training is equally as important to aspiring athletes. At DME Academy we introduce sport-specific strength and conditioning best practices that help get the body and mind ready for game action. Our goal is to lay the foundation for your athlete to increase speed, strength, agility, and game IQ.
Residential Life
Our brand new 18,000 square feet, 80-bed dormitory hosts two student lounges, a fully equipped kitchen, an onsite laundry facility, and more.
Fitness Center & Gym
Our performance programs cover everything. This includes speed, agility, endurance, mental & nutritional programming, proper rest & recovery methods, and injury prevention.
Our Location
Made famous for its wide beach and smooth, hard-packed sands, our beaches always get noticed. Beyond that, our boardwalk with shopping, dining, and International Speedway are must-see locations!
Outdoor Grounds
With a 60x40 turf field used for soccer and outdoor performance training, the DME Academy continues to expand.
- Skills & Athletic development training.
- Supervision from world-renown, experienced staff.
Led by Our Athletic Director and experienced coaching staff.
DME Summer Camp Staff includes Coaches, Trainers, and Student Life Mentors.
We follow a 1:20 Coach:Athlete ratio on campus and a 1:10 ratio off-campus.
- Baseball Bat
- Glove
- Cleats
- Water (although there will be water provided)
- Willingness to learn
- A good attitude!
All campers will need to fill out our Mandatory Waiver Form. This will need to be filled out and E-signed during the registration process, by a Parent/Guardian.
Daytona, FL- DME Academy is proud to announce the launch of its first elite Baseball Select Camp. Designed and led by DME’s baseball director, and former pro, Michael Mains, the program will bring the best youth baseball players from across the nation to the DME campus to train together and field an elite squad that to compete against the nation’s best teams in Florida’s top tournaments. The DME Baseball Select Camp will be the premiere summer camp for serious baseball players in the entire country.
WHY CHOOSE DME SELECT BASEBALL CAMP
The DME Select Baseball Camp is for serious players who want to elevate their game, increase their exposure, and play in the most competitive and high-level Florida Summer Baseball Tournaments. Players who are accepted will experience training rooted in our years of professional baseball knowledge. The program includes:
- World Class training with expert coaches with big league experience
- One team and one individual position training session per day
- Competing in the top three Florida Baseball Tournaments:
– Prospect Select FL Open Perfect Game
– WWBA FL Championship Perfect Game
– FL Elite Championship
- Three strength & conditioning sessions per week
- Three Daily meals & boarding at DME Academy
- DME Select Baseball Uniforms & Gear
- College Visits with Micheal Mains
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING TRAINING?
At DME Baseball Select Camp, you’re getting a world class training experience led by Michael Mains, a seasoned pro with Major League experience. The DME Select Baseball Camp is built around a diverse set of drills aimed at honing players’ skills at specific positions and overall team play. Players will work on mastering mechanics and techniques essential for high-level play, along with strategies for real-game situations. Athletes will be challenged by and compete alongside some of the best players in the country, facing the best teams in Florida and across the nation.
Aspiring baseball players looking to join this elite program are invited to showcase their talents by applying to the DME Select BaseballCamp. All program details, including schedule, required documentation, and registration information, can be found here.
Finding the right summer sports camp is crucial to your child’s athletic and personal development. At DME Academy, our programs are specifically designed to nurture each athlete’s potential, providing a comprehensive and enriching experience that extends beyond just sports training.
At DME Academy, we recognize the unique goals and interests of each young athlete. Our camp offerings span various sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and more. Tailored to meet athletes at every level, from beginners to advanced competitors, our camps ensure focused attention and skill development for everyone.
DME Academy Summer Camps Available in 2024:
Local Basketball Camp
Basketball Accelerator Camps
Soccer Accelerator Camp
Volleyball Skills & Drills
Beginner Volleyball Camp
Volleyball Gold Medal Square Camp
Volleyball Intermediate Camp
Lacrosse Camp powered by System Eighty-One
DME Competitive Summer Prep Camps:
Basketball Summer Prep
Baseball Summer Prep
Soccer Summer Prep
Volleyball Summer Prep
Expert Coaching and World-Class Facilities
Our dedicated coaches bring their passion and expertise to our top-notch facilities, fostering an environment where young athletes can challenge themselves and excel. With access to professional training and insights, participants are empowered to reach new milestones in their athletic journeys.
Beyond the Field
We believe in the power of sports to teach valuable life lessons. Our camps emphasize values like resilience, leadership, and teamwork, creating a nurturing atmosphere for athletes to develop not just physically but also as well-rounded individuals. This approach helps participants to build character, forge lasting friendships, and become part of a supportive community.
The Benefits of Joining a DME Summer Prep Camp:
- Skill Improvement- Our training sessions are designed to refine technical skills and enhance overall athletic performance, making for a productive and enriching summer.
- Personal Development- Camps offer a supportive setting for fostering confidence, independence, and social skills, contributing to each athlete’s personal growth.
- Teamwork and Leadership- Learning to collaborate and lead within a team teaches important life skills that extend well beyond the sports field.
- Memorable Experiences- More than just improving sports skills, our camps are about creating unforgettable summer memories and friendships.
- Healthy Living- Engaging in regular, structured physical activities promotes a lifestyle of wellness and active living.
At DME Academy, we’re committed to providing a transformative summer experience for young athletes. With our comprehensive training programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedicated coaching staff, we offer the perfect environment for athletes to thrive. Whether it’s basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, or any other sport, our camps focus on honing skills, fostering teamwork, and instilling values that extend beyond the field. Join us this summer and discover the difference at DME Academy! Learn more about our summer offerings by visiting our website.
Volleyball Gold Medal Square Camp
June 3rd - June 6th, 2024
DME volleyball camps are available for girls aged 12-19 throughout July. Our volleyball training programs are perfect for aspiring athletes regardless of their current skill level. With access to elite facilities, expert coaching, and beautiful weather, our camp offering is perfect for athletes that want to have fun and improve their game!
Proper volleyball training includes both on and off-field elements. We focus on technical training with an emphasis on footwork and introducing game situations/strategies that impact athlete performance.
Off the field, training is equally as important to aspiring athletes. At DME Academy we introduce sport-specific strength and conditioning best practices that help get the body and mind ready for game action. Our goal is to lay the foundation for your athlete to increase speed, strength, agility, and game IQ.
Residential Life
Our brand new 18,000 square feet, 80-bed dormitory hosts two student lounges, a fully equipped kitchen, an onsite laundry facility, and more.
Fitness Center & Gym
Our performance programs cover everything. This includes speed, agility, endurance, mental & nutritional programming, proper rest & recovery methods, and injury prevention.
Our Location
Made famous for its wide beach and smooth, hard-packed sands, our beaches always get noticed. Beyond that, our boardwalk with shopping, dining, and International Speedway are must-see locations!
The FieldHouse
With more than 47,000 square feet our professionally maintained facility has the latest training equipment and technology for athletes.
Along with 4 sand/beach volleyball. courts on-site.
Have Questions About Our Camp Offering?
June 24th-28th, 2024 | 9AM - 3PM
This camp focuses on instruction of all basketball skills for campers aged 8-14. Campers will enhance their game through skill development both with drills and through competitive play.
The camp will take place at DME Academy's state-of-the-art basketball facilities on our campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. With two full NBA courts, five youth basketball courts, a shooting lab, sports performance center and audio/visual center for video analysis, DME makes for the perfect setting to take your game to the next level.
DME's motivational and experienced coaching staff, who have experience coaching at the professional, collegiate, and youth levels, will help improve campers' overall skills, athletic abilities, and game IQ through thoughtful programming and personalized coaching.
Proper basketball training includes both on and off-court elements. We focus on technical training with an emphasis on footwork, shot mechanics, ball-handling, finishing around the basket, and introducing game situations/strategies that impact athlete performance.
Off the court, training is equally as important to aspiring athletes. At DME Academy we introduce sport-specific strength and conditioning best practices that help get the body and mind ready for game action. Our goal is to lay the foundation for your athlete to increase speed, strength, agility, and game IQ.
Residential Life
Our brand new 18,000 square feet, 80-bed dormitory hosts two student lounges, a fully equipped kitchen, an onsite laundry facility, and more.
Fitness Center & Gym
Our performance programs cover everything. This includes speed, agility, endurance, mental & nutritional programming, proper rest & recovery methods, and injury prevention.
Our Location
Made famous for its wide beach and smooth, hard-packed sands, our beaches always get noticed. Beyond that, our boardwalk with shopping, dining, and International Speedway are must-see locations!
The Fieldhouse
With more than 47,000 square feet our professionally maintained facility has the latest training equipment and technology for athletes. Our facility boasts 2 full NBA courts & 5 youth courts.
Have Questions About Our Camp Offering?