AAU Spring Travel Team Tryouts

Did you miss tryouts on the 16th? Don't stress! We've added a makeup date! Join us Thursday, March 24th!

4th/5th grade 6-7pm

6th/7th grade 7-8pm

8th/9th grade 8-9pm

AAU Spring Travel Season

Season: March - June

Includes:

6 tourneys of 3+ games each

2 practices/week

DME Gear Package: Game Jersey, 2 practice shirts, Back Pack

Leadership, Coaches & Training Staff

Dan Panaggio

Dan is the Co-Founder of DME Academy and head of all basketball operations. He has coached two NBA teams as well as a trio of the most prestigious NCAA Division I programs including Oklahoma, Indiana and Marquette.

Matt Panaggio

Director of High School Basketball and Head Coach

Greg Bearer

Assistant Coach for the High School Blue & Middle School boys teams

Pete Munch

Head Coach of the Post Graduate White Team & Assistant Coach for the Post Graduate Blue Team

Keeley Shaye Smith

Athletic Trainer at DME and currently holds Athletic Trainer Licensure in Florida and Kentucky

Alex Richard

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Learn More About Dan Panaggio

With decades of NBA experience, Dan is a student of the game. His father Mauro, a legendary coach, taught at all levels for over 50 years. Dan was a standout player for his dad in college where he led his State University of New York at Brockport team to an NCAA Final Four berth as a sophomore. He also left the school as a member of their Hall of Fame, and the leading scorer in school history.

Dan has had tremendous success as a coach over a 40-year career. His teams have won consistently at every level. Professionally, Dan served as head coach of the Quad City Thunder for nine seasons, and owns a career record of 313-191, winning Continental Basketball Association championships in 1994 and 1998. All nine of his teams advanced to the CBA playoffs.

Dan was an assistant coach to Maurice Cheeks with the Portland Trailblazers from 2001 to 2005. Considered one of the top experts in the NBA game when it comes to the triangle offense made popular by Phil Jackson, Dan was brought onboard as an assistant in the Laker organization for four years and has two NBA Championship rings to show for his efforts there.

Dan was named the Chinese NBA coach of the year in 2012 as head coach of Yao Ming’s Shanghai Sharks. After serving a four-year contract Dan was replaced and was named as special advisor in the Phoenix Sun’s organization.

The Field House

Our elite field house is home to our basketball, volleyball and performance training areas. 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, 7 regulation volleyball courts, a performance center, athletic training rooms and a spa.

FAQ

What age groups are allowed to tryout?

Boys and girls 4th - 9th grade.

How much does this tryout cost?

$20 per player

What is included with the AAU Spring Travel Team Program?

6 tourneys of 3+ games each
2 practices/week
DME Gear Package: Game Jersey, 2 practice shirts, Back Pack

How many practices will there be each week?

There will be 2 practices a week.

How many games/tournaments does the season include?

The season includes 6 tournaments consisting of 3+ games each!

Where can I register?

Click here to register for the AAU Spring Travel Team Tryouts!

Volleyball Spring Placements

Sunday, October 2nd 2022

October 2nd:

12's: 9:00-11:00am (register 8:30)
13's: 11:30-1:30pm (register at 11)
14's: 2:00-4:00pm (register at 1:30pm)
15-16's: 5:00pm-6:00pm (register 4:30)

All athletes (unless you played Fall Ball with DME) should arrive with the following paperwork:

The Benefits of Playing Volleyball AT DME

Athletics

Academics

2021 Roster & Team Information

Program Details

What Makes DME Volleyball Unique?

Facilities & Technology

With two full NBA courts, five youth basketball courts, a shooting lab, 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.

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.

Staff

With decades of NBA 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.

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.

Competition

DME student-athletes come to Daytona from across the Globe. Training every day with motivated athletes prepares us for the tough competition that we face on the court. We line up against top programs like IMG Academy & Mountverde every year.

Alumni & Relationships

We have roots within the NBA, giving student-athletes a unique perspective into the highest level of competition in the world. With dozens of former DME athletes playing at top programs, our network is vast, growing and our relationships are strong.

The Field House

The DME Outdoor Grounds

With 4 sand/beach volleyball courts on site and a 60x40 turf field used for soccer and outdoor performance training, the DME Academy continues to expand. We also have access to 14 beach volleyball courts on Daytona Beach.

DME facilities - beach volleyball courts

DME academy facilities - beach volleyball

Beach Volleyball Court

FAQ

How much do tryouts cost?

The cost to attend Fall Ball placements is $50.

What are the exact dates and times of tryouts?

Tryouts are held Friday, October 15th and Sunday, October 17th.

October 15:

4:30-6:30pm: 13U
Uniform Try-On/ Strength Testing/Tryouts
*return Sunday at 10am

6:30-9pm 14U
Uniform Try-On/ Strength Testing /Tryouts
*return Sunday at 12pm

October 17:

8-10am all athletes 12 and under
10-11:30am age 13U day 2
12-1:30pm age 14 U day 2

What age groups are allowed to tryout?

Ages 8-14.

What forms are required to tryout?

ATHLETES REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING FORMS TO TRYOUT:

-AAU or USAV Membership

-AAU Medical release form

-USAV Medical Release Form

-Handbook Acknowledgement

-Media Release form

Spring Volleyball Tryouts

ALL AGES AND ALL ATHLETES WILL TRYOUT FOR SPRING SEASON AT THE SAME TIME! 14 AND UNDER WILL TRYOUT FOR SPRING AND FALL TOGETHER!
Sunday, July 30, 2023

Ages 13* and under 8:00 am-11:00am
Ages 14* 10:00am-1pm
Ages 15* 12:00pm-3:00pm
Ages 16* 4:00pm-7:00pm
Ages 17/18* 6:00pm-9:00pm

*Tryout Age is based on your age on July 1, 2024

8-14 Registration

15-18 Registration

THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PARENT MEETING (30 MINUTES AFTER TRYOUTS BEGIN) AND ATHLETES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ACCEPT A CONTRACT IF A PARENT HAS NOT ATTENDED THE MEETING! NO EXCEPTIONS.

ATHLETES SHOULD ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TRYOUT TIME TO COMPLETE A UNIFORM ORDERING SHEET.

IN ORDER TO CHECK OUT, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE UNIFORM ORDER PLACED, CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION ON FILE AND $500 DEPOSIT MADE TO THE REGISTER.

Links to Required Paperwork

AAU Medical Release

USAV MEDICAL CONSENT FORM

Handbook Acknowledgement

Media Release

Handbook 2024

DME will notarize documents

FAQ

How much do tryouts cost?

The cost for tryouts is $50. Deposit is due at signing on Day 2

What are the exact dates and times of tryouts?

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Ages 13* and under 8:00 am-11:00am
Ages 14* 10:00am-1pm
Ages 15* 12:00pm-3:00pm
Ages 16* 4:00pm-7:00pm
Ages 17/18* 6:00pm-9:00pm

What age groups are allowed to tryout?

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Ages 13* and under 8:00 am-11:00am
Ages 14* 10:00am-1pm
Ages 15* 12:00pm-3:00pm
Ages 16* 4:00pm-7:00pm
Ages 17/18* 6:00pm-9:00pm

Who is required to come to tryouts?

ATHLETES ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT BOTH TRYOUTS AND PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE 2ND TRYOUT AND THE MANDATORY PARENT MEETING!

What forms are required to tryout?

ATHLETES REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING FORMS TO TRYOUT:

-AAU or USAV Membership

-AAU Medical release form

-USAV Medical Release Form

-Handbook Acknowledgement

-Media Release form

View the Handbook here.

The Benefits of Playing Volleyball AT DME

Athletics

Academics

Program Details

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.

Mindfulness Methodology

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.

Off Court Training

Family oriented

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.

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.

The Field House

Our elite field house is home to our basketball, volleyball, and performance training areas. 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, 7 regulation volleyball courts, a performance center, athletic training rooms and a spa.