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At DME Academy Sarasota, we talk often about standards—what it means to train with purpose, compete with intensity, and commit fully to development. Today, we celebrate three athletes who have not only embraced that standard, but elevated it. Yani Gonzalez, Lucas Turasz, and Gadsden Mann have officially become the first players in DME Academy, Sarasota…

At DME Academy, Sarasota, player development isn’t just a promise, it’s a part of our fabric. That pathway is now taking a major step forward for rising talent Kevin Moya, who has earned a professional trial in Portugal with Estoril Praia. For any young footballer, the opportunity to train and compete in Europe represents a…

DME Academy Sarasota is proud to announce that we are now an officially approved vendor through Step Up For Students, allowing eligible families to use their scholarship funds toward competitive, recreational, and traditional club soccer programming. This is a major milestone—not just for our club, but for the entire Sarasota soccer community. What This Means…

At DME Academy Sarasota, tryouts are more than just team placement, they are your entry point into one of the most complete player development program in the state of Florida. With direct alignment into MLS, national platforms, and elite regional competition, DME offers opportunities for every serious player,  from future pros to committed athletes looking…

This past Spring Break (2026), DME Academy, Sarasota took its development beyond the training ground and into the heart of one of the world’s most passionate soccer cultures, Buenos Aires, Argentina with Infinity Global Sports as their partner. With two teams competing against local opposition, the trip was more than just international play. It was…

After another standout season defined by consistency, professionalism, and big results, DME Academy, Sarasota has officially been promoted from the National Academy League (NAL) into the MLS NEXT Academy Division, marking a major milestone in the club’s rapid rise through the national youth soccer landscape. The promotion reflects not just wins on the field, but…

Every summer, fields across Manatee and Sarasota County fill up with camps, clinics, and training offerings. From local park sessions to private trainers offering small group workouts, parents have more options than ever before. Its a new world, that is for sure. But with so many choices available, one big question comes up: How do…

DME Academy Sarasota is proud to support the Tampa Bay Rowdies  as we continue to build meaningful opportunities for aspiring players in our region. On April 11, we’re bringing our community together for a special DME Night at the Rowdies, where our students, athletes and families will step onto a professional stage and experience the…

In the pursuit of excellence, whether in sport, academics, music, or business, there is one constant: time invested with purpose. Most youth soccer players in the traditional club model train three to four times per week for 90 minutes. In a best-case scenario, that’s about 6 hours per week. Out of a 168-hour week, that…

DME Academy, Sarasota is proud to announce that standout 2010 student AND athlete Lucas Turasz is headed to Portugal for an official trial with Sporting Lisbon this April, one of the most respected academies in world football and the club where global icon Cristiano Ronaldo began his journey. Sporting Lisbon has long been recognized as…