Our brand new 18,000 square feet, 80-bed dormitory hosts two student lounges, a fully equipped kitchen, an onsite laundry facility, and more.
DME summer soccer clinics are available for boys and girls aged 6-16. Our soccer 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 is perfect for athletes that want to have fun and improve their game!
$150 - Half Day Camp (9am-12pm) is for children aged 6 -9
$325 - Full Day Camp (9am-4pm) is for children aged 10-16
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Director of DME Academy soccer
Former General Manager and Director of Youth Soccer Services at Daytona Rush Soccer Club.
Business development department for Soccer Institute of Montverde Academy.
Director of the Premier Development League, now known as USL League Two.
Assistant coach at Jacksonville University from 2012 to 2014.
Player at William Carey College.
Played professionally with USL/Charlotte Eagles
Assistant Director of Soccer
2019 / 2020, Director of Operations for Daytona Rush Soccer Club
2012 Kioki was named Middle Georgia Soccer Player Of The Year after scoring 31 goals with 13 assists in 18 games
Director of Sports Performance
Previously the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Southern Miss.
Alex is a certified strength & conditioning specialist
from the NSCA.
Training sessions will challenge athletes in various areas including, technical and tactical elements as they apply to individual development and game situations. Campers will also work with our sports performance team on agility and strength training to experience the complete spectrum of player development.
Our brand new 18,000 square feet, 80-bed dormitory hosts two student lounges, a fully equipped kitchen, an onsite laundry facility, and more.
Our performance programs cover everything. This includes speed, agility, endurance, mental & nutritional programming, proper rest & recovery methods, and injury prevention.
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!
With a 60x40 turf field used for soccer and outdoor performance training, the DME Academy continues to expand.
Nation’s Leading Youth Soccer Club Will Host the Inaugural Development Camp at DME Academy, August 4th-7th, 2021
Surf Soccer, one of the country’s leading youth soccer clubs, will host a residential camp from August 4th-7th at DME Academy for its elite Surf Select squad. The best Surf players from across the country will come together for this unique experience at DME Academy. As part of the partnership, DME Academy will offer up its top-of-the-line facilities, dormitories, fields, equipment, and support staff.
“This really is a partnership between two of the best,” said Dan Panaggio, co-owner of DME Academy. “Surf Soccer’s athletes and programs are first-class in youth soccer, and we’re excited that we’ll have the chance to host the best of the best from around the country.”
The camp, designed for athletes ages 9-11, will feature the top players from Surf Soccer clubs from around the country. Athletes will have the opportunity to train, learn, and expand their skills in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida. For four days, they’ll work with Surf Select coaches, participate in technical and educational drills, strategy sessions, and face off against local competition, all at DME Academy’s legendary campus.
“Every player and coach at every Surf club commits to excellence,” said Tommaso Trevisan, Program Director.
To learn more about Surf Select Summer camp, and if you’re interested in attending, read more here.
Participate in Sports Performance workouts throughout the summer! Designed to improve athletic performance in any sport such as Vertical Jump, Strength, Speed, Power, and Agility!
Summer Strength and Conditioning for Athletes, 2x a week on Monday and Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm from May 31 to July 21.
Contact Coach Gavin via phone or email
DME Sports Academy has officially hired Paul Crichton as its next Director of Soccer, with hopes of turning the Academy soccer program into the next big thing in Volusia County!
Paul brings a wealth of experience and has played at a professional level for 22 years, starting out at the age of 17 at Nottingham Forest F.C. in Nottinghamshire, England.
During his career, Paul amassed 540 1st team appearances, won several players of the year awards, and gained 2 promotions, one of which was with Norwich City FC taking them into the Premiership.
Paul retired from full-time soccer and started coaching when he was 38 years old. Paul now has a 10-year coaching career with many professional and international players to count for, such as Harry Maguire, current England and Leicester City player, Robert Green, Fraser Forster, Southampton FC goalkeeper, Charlie Austin, Southampton FC striker and more.
Paul has gained his UEFA ‘A’ License in both outfield and goalkeeper coaching. He has worked for some of the most prestigious managers and was also hired as an assistant manager with Jose Riga at Blackpool FC in the Championship League in England.
Paul plans to bring much more than soccer to DME with his background in education as well. Paul has studied on the English FA Advanced Youth Award and holds a Generic Tutor qualification. “I’m excited to be joining the DME Team and having the opportunity to develop the soccer program. Being able to do this at such a fantastic facility as the Daytona Stadium, is a real bonus.”
DME plans to kick off the soccer season with its first camp of the summer on August 6th – 10th for ages 4 through 14 years old!
DME is also planning to celebrate the inaugural launch of the ‘Heroes Cup on September 15th, 2018! Police and Firefighters will attend and battle on the pitch for pride and honor. This is a charity fundraising event with ticket proceeds going towards the Foundation 37 charity and the DME Foundation.
For more information on the camps and events coming up, you can click here: Link