DME Academy is one of the most prestigious boys basketball programs in the United States. We have three boys programs across middle school, high school & postgraduate. With best-in-class training facilities and our professional coaching staff with NBA, College, and FIBA experience, we have created an environment that sets DME student-athletes up for success. As one of Florida's premier basketball academies, our prep school and post grad programs deliver pro-style training and national competition exposure for elite prospects.
DME basketball is also known for their elite Summer Prep camps, which have developed thousands of players each year, helping them surpass their potential through expert on and off court training.
DME also plays host to our yearly Beach and Ball tournament, showcasing the top talent from across the nation with 4 days of high-energy, highlight-worthy competition.
The DME Basketball Program is one of the most elite programs in the United States. We compete with the best programs in the country, including the likes of IMG Academy and Montverde. With a proven balance of academic and athletic success, our students are stretching their limits and a track record of success, we help aspiring athletes fulfill their dreams.
A postgraduate year built for student-athletes seeking additional exposure, development and academic preparation before committing to a college program — with the same coaching staff, facilities and national schedule as our high school teams.
Foundational skill development and academics for younger student-athletes, in the same environment and with the same staff as our high school programs.
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.
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.
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 & Montverde Academy every year.
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 student-athletes.
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.
Dan Panaggio is the Co-Founder of DME Academy and head of all basketball operations. He has coached three NBA teams as well as a trio of the most prestigious NCAA Division I programs including Oklahoma, Indiana, and Marquette.
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.
We focus just as much time into the development of our athletes off the field as we do on it — mental training sessions are woven into every student-athlete’s weekly schedule.
We recognize 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.
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.
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