DME Academy is a private student-athlete academy based in Daytona, Florida, founded by brothers Mike and Dan Panaggio and celebrating 10 years (2015-2025). On the pitch, the academy has achieved a #1 U12 girls team in FL standing on PitchRank.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Top competition
The club states that student-athletes line up against top programs like IMG Academy & Montverde Academy every year.
College pathway
DME reports that 120+ student-athletes have advanced on to top NCAA programs.
Elite partnership
Its soccer program partners with the International Development Academy, described as a worldwide leader in international youth soccer programs.
Quality facilities
Athletes train on state-of-the-art facilities featuring access to both grass and turf fields, as well as a 60x40 turf field used for soccer.
Flexible scheduling
DME works with families on scheduling conflicts, characterizing its training commitment as unwavering yet flexible.
Positive culture
The club describes a mindfulness methodology built on positivity, stating that a nurturing environment brings out the best in athletes.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Serving aspiring athletes of all ages in partnership with the International Development Academy, the soccer program integrates elite training with academic support at its Florida campus. Beyond Daytona, the club offers a separate program in the Sarasota/Bradenton area with camps, tournaments, and weekly training. All curriculum areas target technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development across sessions held at DME Outdoor Grounds and DME Sarasota. For seasonal player development, 2026 Summer Camps are offered for aspiring soccer athletes.
Summer2026 Summer Camps offered for aspiring soccer athletes.
Primary training locations: DME Outdoor Grounds, DME Sarasota
TUITION
Cost to play
DME provides limited needs-based financial aid for domestic students through a Parent Financial Statement through SSS, as well as needs-based assistance for international students via a Financial Aid Request Form. A non-refundable $200 application fee is required for international student applications. For full-time student-athletes, published annual tuition is around $25,000 for day students and $55,000 for boarding enrollment.
DME describes its coaching staff as offering professional and collegiate experience to prepare players for competition at the next level.
Soccer leadership
The program is guided by David Proctor as Director of Boy's Soccer alongside Kioki Hutchings as Director of Girls Soccer.
Athletic administration
Department-wide leadership includes Thomas Baudinet as Director of Athletics and Ignacio Rodriguez heading International Recruiting & Partnerships.
Performance training
Alex Richard serves as Director of Sports Performance, holding an MS, CSCS and NSCA certification following his tenure as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Southern Miss, as well as experience as a former NCAA Division III national champion basketball player.
Mindful methodology
The academy emphasizes that its coaching philosophy centers on positivity, stressing that encouraging words are vital for healthy development.
David Proctor
Director of Boy's Soccer
Kioki Hutchings
Director of Girls Soccer
Thomas Baudinet
Director of Athletics
Alex Richard
Director of Sports Performance
MS, CSCS; previously Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Southern Miss; NSCA-certified; former NCAA Division III national champion basketball player.
Ignacio Rodriguez
International Recruiting & Partnerships
MINDFULNESS METHODOLOGY
Mindfulness Methodology
DME states its philosophy centers on positivity, believing a positive and nurturing environment brings out the best in athletes and that encouraging words are vital for healthy development.
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