DME Academy, Sarasota caters to committed and passionate players and families that want to experience the world through soccer. We welcome male and female athletes ages 3–18, with programs running year-round.
- Founded
- 2020
- Ages
- 3–18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 12
Part of a multi-location club
DME Academy
Sister locations · 3 total
Where on the ladder
Level 2 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Florida Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Premier Division, U.S. Club. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Little Legends
3-5 year olds
A skills training program focused on fundamental development, ball mastery, and small-sided play. The program is led by Senior Coaching Staff and uses 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 play.
feeds into competitive program
Early Development - Skills Training
6-12 year olds
A technical development program focused on fundamentals, ball mastery, and small-sided play in a fun but challenging environment. The program allows for vertical movement into the competitive program as athletes improve.
feeds into competitive program
MLSGO @ DME - Soccer League For Youth
6-12 year olds · 5v5
A recreational league with weekly training and games, designed to provide an inclusive and high-quality soccer experience. Athletes are fit with MLS uniforms and compete with other recreational teams.
MLS GO
DME NEXT
U8
A bridge between recreational soccer and the competitive game for motivated young athletes who are ready for more structure, challenge, and development. Players train twice weekly and compete in MLS GO recreational matches while playing up an age group.
MLS GO feeds into DME competitive program
Competitive Soccer
2018-2007
A competitive program for committed and passionate players, with focused training, player development, and a possession-based style of play with high-press elements. The program includes summer training and pathways to college, professional, and international opportunities.
NAL · EA
DME Training Pool
A technical training program for athletes who missed the cut, missed tryouts, or want development without year-round team pressure. Players train twice a week and may advance to second, first, and National team rosters when spots are open.
feeds into second, first and National team rosters
UPSL
2010 through senior-level athletes
The UPSL Premier Division program blends 2010-born players with senior-level athletes in a competitive environment focused on success and development. DME Academy Sarasota won the Florida West Division title in its inaugural Fall 2025 campaign.
UPSL
Full-time academic program
middle school to high school
A blended educational model combining SAI's custom curriculum with in-person student success coaches and learning aides. The program is designed for aspiring student-athletes and includes daytime training options.
DME FIT
An optional off-the-field performance training program focused on speed, agility, balance, mobility, and core strengthening for soccer players.
DME Recovery & Return to Play
An injury recovery and prevention program offered in partnership with Tideline Sports Performance & Rehabilitation. It helps athletes end pain and build resistance specific to soccer performance.
1% Club
A team mindset performance program built around vision and goals, mindset mastery, accountability, personal coaching, and continuous growth.
Fuel To Win
A nutritional performance program offering individualized guidance on fueling performance, recovery, hydration, supplements, blood work analysis, and meal timing.
Coaching
Who coaches here
7 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Patrick Mulcahy
Director of Coaching; club DOC & Girls Director
U13 girls age group; 2014 Girls Black
Entering year three at DME; IMG Academy G17 GA League Head Coach (finished #7 in the country); 5x NH Div. 1 State Champion Coach; former professional player for the New England Revolution & NH Phantoms; former Head Coach for the NH Granite Professional Indoor Soccer Team; former Men’s Assistant Coach, SUNY at Stony Brook, Division 1
University of Rhode Island Graduate and 4 year Starter/Scholarship Player
NSCAA National, Advanced National, and Premier Coaching Diploma (distinction pass) · USSF and NH Kid Safe Certified[email protected]
John Taylor
Assistant Director of Coaching, Boys Director & Head Coach U17 MLS & U15 Girls Black
U17 MLS; U15 Girls Black; 2010 & 2009 Boys Black; 2012 Girls Black (U15)
Playing soccer since he was 5; played at IMG Academy; participated in pro trials in France for Ligue 1 teams; eight-year coaching journey mentoring players ranging from 4 to 19 years old
pursuing his coaching license[email protected]
Jake Dube
MLS Director & Head Coach U19 & U16
U19 MLS and NAL teams; U16 MLS; 07/08 & 2011 NAL teams; UPSL team
Played college soccer at Briar Cliff University; starter and captain; GPAC First Team All-Conference; 2018 United Soccer Coaches NAIA Men’s All-Plains Region Second Team; played semi-professionally in the NPSL in South Dakota; coached at Lakewood Ranch High School and local soccer clubs; led the 05/06 boys team to the Elite Academy National Championship; led the UPSL team to first place in its first season
Briar Cliff University
USSF B License
Jared Antista
GM, Owner & Assistant Coach
2012 Girls Black; U15 and U13 girls age groups; DME Nationals Teams
Rooted in youth sports since 2009; co-founded Go Pro Workouts; led Digital at IMG Academy; leads marketing for Legacy Global Sports and owns and operates IOI Ventures; played and captained the men’s soccer team at Bentley University; has coached recreational through collegiate levels
Bentley University, Division 2, graduating in 2002
Anders Perez
DME NEXT Program Leader
DME NEXT; motivated U8 athletes
President and Co-Founder of Bay Cities FC, a Division III professional football club competing in NISA; nearly a decade with Juventus Academy Silicon Valley as Executive Director; former collegiate player at Sacramento State University (DI) and Sonoma State University (DII)
Sacramento State University (DI); Sonoma State University (DII)
US Soccer Federation “A” License[email protected]
Federico Martinez
Program Director & Coach
DME Academy Tampa U9, U10, U11, U12 girls and boys
Coached with South Tampa Gold and Tampa Bay United; technical trainer with Supreme Footskills; worked with Sporting Patagonia and the South American Futbol Academy in Tampa
Thales Peterson
Coach; 1% Club mentor
DME athletes; team mindset performance program
As a coach, he's achieved remarkable success, guiding teams from grassroots to professional levels; now a mentor
Where they play
4 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Grass · lights
Premier Sports Campus
Oak Park
Turf · lights
Skye Ranch
Turf · lights
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
DME Academy T-shirt available if interested, added cost., Tournament Fees: These fees align with the team tournament schedule shared during tryouts., Uniform package, DME FIT pricing is under review for 26/27..
Get in touch
How to reach DME Sarasota
201 Triple Diamond Blvd, North Venice, FL, 34275
John Taylor
Assistant Director of Coaching, Boys Director & Head Coach U17 MLS & U15 Girls Black[email protected]
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