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At DME Academy Sarasota, developing female athletes means developing more than soccer players. It means building confident young women. Leaders. Teammates. Competitors. Students. And eventually, young adults prepared to take what they learn through sports into college, their careers and life. That was the purpose behind the second DME LeadHERship Summit — a full day…

Sometimes the best ideas in youth soccer are the simplest. On Saturday, the G1 Series returned for its second event, bringing together female players from three local clubs for a fast-paced evening of competitive soccer at Tatum Ridge. FC Sarasota U17, DME Academy U15 and Tiki Taka-DME U16 and U19 gathered for a series of…

At DME Academy, Sarasota, we believe development doesn’t always have to happen within the four lines of your normal team. Sometimes, one of the best things for a young player is to step into a different environment, different position, different level of competition or different group of teammates. That’s why DME Academy, Sarasota supports guest…

Five international trips. Five incredible soccer cultures. One mission: expand the game — and the world — for DME athletes. DME Academy is going international once again. After unforgettable experiences in Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Northern Ireland; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, DME is preparing for its fifth international soccer journey — and this one is…

DME Academy is expanding its DME Nationals program for the 2026–27 season, creating a club-neutral select platform designed to bring talented and motivated players together to compete at some of the highest-level tournaments in the country, and internationally. The concept is simple: Find the right players. Build competitive teams. Seek out the biggest challenges. DME…

DME boys battle the heat, weather and top competition to open the 2026–27 season with six finalist appearances and a U17 championship. The 2026–27 season officially kicked off at the Lake Nona Season Opener, and the DME Academy Sarasota boys wasted no time showing the depth, competitiveness and continued growth of the program. Across 14…

LAKE NONA, FL — DME Academy opened the 2026–27 season in style this weekend, delivering an impressive showing across the girls’ side at the Lake Nona Season Opener. Battling intense Florida heat, thunderstorms, rain delays, and strong competition from programs competing across multiple league platforms including ECNL RL & GA Aspire, DME teams consistently found…

As we gear up for another soccer season at DME Academy, Sarasota — one filled with growth, development, opportunity, and international experiences — I keep coming back to why I got into this space in the first place.  Why I Do This It would be easy to get lost in the day-to-day: the sessions, the…

Every once in a while, a player comes through your program who reminds everyone why development matters. Today and frankly for months, the football world is watching as former DME Academy standout Yan Diomande prepares for a historic move to Real Madrid, with reports indicating the Spanish giants have agreed to a deal worth approximately…

Fall is one of the best times of the year to get your child involved in soccer, and at DME Academy, Sarasota, we have created three exciting pathways designed to help players fall in love with the game, build confidence, and develop real skills in a fun and positive environment. Whether your child is stepping…