News & Updates

Veteran coach, youth-development leader and former law-enforcement professional will lead DME Academy’s new Cheer Sports program DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., August 1, 2026 — DME Academy today announced the hiring of Jerry Sasser as Director of Cheer Sports and Campus Safety, bringing more than 35 years of cheerleading, coaching, leadership and public-safety experience to the Academy. […]

New program will offer sideline cheer, competitive cheer, skills training and future-focused development for middle and high school athletes DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., August 1, 2026 – DME Academy today announced the launch of DME Academy Cheer Sports, a new program designed to provide middle and high school athletes with a comprehensive pathway for development in […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — July 16, 2026 — DME Academy is pleased to announce the addition of three experienced coaches and program leaders to its growing volleyball program: Melinda Lane, Edilberto “Nuni” Domínguez and Ezgi Basaranlar. Together, the group brings decades of coaching, playing, leadership and athlete-development experience to DME Academy, further strengthening the Academy’s […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DME Academy is pleased to announce the promotion of Haleigh Panaggio to Director of Athletic Operations, recognizing her longstanding commitment to the Academy and expanding her leadership responsibilities within DME’s athletic programs. Panaggio has been a valued member of the DME Academy community since 2019. During that time, she has contributed […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DME Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Baude as Director of Residential Life, a key leadership role focused on strengthening the student experience, residential culture and day-to-day support for student-athletes living on campus. Baude brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across parks and recreation, youth development, […]

Twenty-one prospective student-athletes explored DME Academy’s academic, athletic and student life programs during an immersive campus event. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DME Academy recently welcomed 21 prospective student-athletes and their families to its Daytona Beach campus for Prospect Day, an immersive event designed to provide an inside look at the Academy’s comprehensive student-athlete experience. Prospective […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DME Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Donovan Gibson as the Academy's new Dean of Students, further strengthening its commitment to delivering a best-in-class student-athlete experience that extends well beyond academics and athletics.

DME Academy announces a new food service partnership with Elior Independent School Dining, bringing a customized, nutrition-focused dining program and Elior’s FUELED sports nutrition platform to its Daytona Beach campus.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DME Academy is proud to announce Richard Duffy as the Academy’s new Director of Girls Soccer, bringing decades of experience in player development, collegiate coaching, leadership, and mentorship to one of the nation’s premier environments for aspiring student-athletes.

CBS Sports profiles DME Academy soccer alum Yan Diomandé — now at RB Leipzig — as a potential breakout star for Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.