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.