DME NEXT IS HERE!
DME NEXT is the bridge between recreational soccer and the competitive game. Designed for motivated young athletes (U7) who are ready for more structure, challenge, and development, DME NEXT prepares players for the demands of higher-level soccer in a positive and energetic environment.
Through advanced training, small-sided competition, technical development, and game understanding, players build the confidence, discipline, and habits needed to take the next step in their soccer journey.
At DME Academy, Sarasota, we believe development should be intentional, competitive, and inspiring. DME NEXT is where players begin to train with purpose, compete with intensity, and ignite their potential.
Train Hard. Develop Faster. Be NEXT.
DME NEXT Program Leader
Anders Perez is an accomplished soccer executive, coach, and player development leader with extensive experience across the youth, academy, and professional levels of the game. Holding a US Soccer Federation “A” License, Anders has built a reputation for creating high-performance environments focused on long-term player growth, professional standards, and innovative club development.
Anders served as President and Co-Founder of Bay Cities FC, a Division III professional football club competing in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), where he helped lead the organization’s launch and professional operations in Redwood City, California.
Prior to Bay Cities FC, Anders spent nearly a decade with Juventus Academy Silicon Valley as Executive Director, overseeing both technical and business operations while helping establish one of the premier academy environments in Northern California. Under his leadership, the club formed an official partnership with Juventus FC, creating expanded developmental pathways and international opportunities for young players.
As a former collegiate player at Sacramento State University (DI) and Sonoma State University (DII), Anders combines firsthand playing experience with a modern understanding of player development, coaching methodology, and academy structure. His passion for the game centers around building meaningful pathways for athletes while developing strong club cultures rooted in professionalism, discipline, and ambition. Anders lives in Sarasota with his wife and two young children!
Why Choose DME Academy, Sarasota
Coaches by real coaches who have experience training both recreational and competitive players across all ages and genders.
Our staff creates and manages sessions just like they would a competitive team. Coaches prepare lesson plans to hone in on technical skill development in a fun and engaging environment for families.
Innovation is key. For example, our early development program allows for vertical movement into the competitive program as athletes improve.
Fall Season 26/27
Next Session Starts Week of September 1st
Throughout the Fall season (September–November), players in DME NEXT will train two times per week under the guidance of DME Academy Sarasota’s senior coaching staff in a structured, competitive-style environment focused on technical development, confidence, and game understanding.
In addition to training, players will compete in MLS GO recreational matches while playing up an age group to challenge themselves in a faster, more demanding environment that accelerates growth and decision-making.
DME NEXT is designed to bridge the gap between recreational and competitive soccer by providing young athletes with higher-level training, increased expectations, and a true developmental pathway into the DME competitive program.
$449
This includes training 2x per week from Sept-November (minus Holidays) as well as games in our MLSGo Rec program for 8 games.
Half down, half in Sept.
Anders Perez will lead the program and team has a USSF A license and is focused on development with the goal of progression.
Most likely T/TH, but we are waiting for field confirmations from the county as of 5/15.
For the Fall season, you can expect to train at Oak Park or Skye Ranch.