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DME Academy, Sarasota has teamed up with local and online soccer retailer to help gear up our athletes. With wall-to-wall items spanning from training equipment to jerseys from your favorite teams and players, they’ve got it all! Owner Jacqueline Colacci and her family run this business with a labor of love and we’re honored to…

August in Florida can be tough to plan outdoor activities around. Rain, sun, rain sun, it’s a rinse-and-repeat storyline. On Sunday, August 20th, DME Academy, Sarasota hosted its first annual club kick-off party at Village Green Golf Club in Sarasota. (THANK YOU, Sean and Erin). With more than 300 people in attendance, even the rain…

DME Academy, Sarasota traveled to Orlando last weekend (8-11/12) to take on the Orlando City, Lake Nona Season Opener. With thirteen teams in attendance ranging from 2015/16 to 2005/06, the club had the opportunity to show off their new kits in this new season. The club outperformed expectations with seven teams making the final game…

Four Pillars Financial Planning Group provides a deeper connection when it comes to you and your financial goals. With a deep history in the financial planning space and a local presence that spans three generations, Four Pillars is rooted in growth and the community. Services offered include retirement income planning, estate planning, trust services and…

Tim Betts is very much a local legend in our area. His soccer resume and reputation are universally respected by coaches, clubs, and parents across the state. Lucky for us, Tim has decided to bring his talents to the DME Academy, Sarasota staff, and is now the fifth A-Licensed coach on the roster. “I could…

Starting in August at the Academy Kick-Off Party, Coach Vince Malts will lead the club in optimizing its mindset performance. Malts has coached at the professional and amateur levels for over 20 years. His professional playing journey began in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the Hull Olympiques, where he was drafted by the…

Today, DME Academy, Sarasota has struck a partnership with Sports Recruits to help players connect with college coaches and reach their goals. DME Sr. Athletes will (at NO COST) be able to create a student-athlete profile on Sports Recruits and link it to their player profile pages on DME Academy, Sarasota’s website. Through their service,…

Former head men’s soccer coach, Bret Simon at Stanford University will host a webinar on September 8th at 7 PM for DME Academy athletes. He held the head coaching position from 2001 to 2011 and posted a 68–63–2(.519) record in eight seasons at the helm. Bret also led the Cardinal to two Final Four appearances,…

This past weekend (July 15-17th), saw the 2010 Boy’s Black team travel to Norco, CA to compete in the ECNL Nationals at the Silver Lakes Soccer Complex. In the quarterfinal match the boys proved to be too much to handle for Pipeline Soccer Club out of Maryland. The team jumped out to a quick lead…

The first draft of the 2023/24 game schedule was released by The Elite Academy League for the 2011-2005/2006 DME Academy, Sarasota Boys Black Teams. Kicking off on August 26th, the boys will travel to Swan City to break in the new season. With 16 games and some marquee matchups against top clubs including Juventus, PSG,…