May 24, 2024
Mike Panaggio discusses his experience at prep school, his career in the financial industry, and the founding of DME Academy. He emphasizes the importance of effort, excellence, and sacrifice in achieving success. He also shares his thoughts on the value of college education and the unique aspects of DME Academy, including its focus on character... Read more »
May 8, 2024
https://youtu.be/c0VlzFZq2Io?si=beA-ENxDcBU8yNyy Welcome to the Leave Your Legacy Show! In this episode, host Kenyon Murray is joined by Mike and Dan Panaggio, founders of DME Sports Academy, to explore their journey in basketball and personal development. Mike's passion, fueled by his father's love for basketball and Dan Panaggio (with his extensive coaching background), led to the creation of DME Academy, offering NBA-style training to students from 46 countries. The discussion highlights the remarkable stories of Kris and Keegan Murray, whose families' time at DME, propelled them to NBA success. Emphasizing the significance of family support, the speakers stress DME's transformative impact on its players' lives. Dan underscores the importance of holistic development beyond athletics, citing the Murray family's foresight in their sons' long-term growth. Join us on the Leave Your Legacy Show for an inspiring exploration of basketball, family, and personal growth.
October 21, 2022
On July 31st, Mike Panaggio, co-owner of DME Academy in Daytona, Florida, set off to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa for a 2 week stay. The DME co-founder was accompanied by Bismack Biyombo, who plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns and Xabi Zusperreguy from France. The purpose of the trip was to change the lives of young athletes by helping Bismack organize and execute a basketball camp for the youth of the Congo, in which two lucky athletes would be selected to attend DME Academy for the 2022-23 season on a full scholarship.
August 9, 2022
The Shops at Marina Grande retail building at 235 Riverside Drive in Holly Hill was built in 2007. Its storefront windows, have long depicted potential uses for the spaces including a restaurant, coffee shop and clothing store, but the building has remained empty with the exception of a small sales office. New owners Mike Panaggio... Read more »
March 11, 2022
Chinese media outlet Xinhua interviewed Mike this month about his efforts to promote international cooperation through sports at DME Sports Academy. The interview, which took place in Daytona on June 6th, 2019, covered Chinese students at DME and the cross-cultural promotions made possible by the Academy. In this time of rising tensions between the two... Read more »
March 11, 2022
Mike Panaggio, owner of the Daytona Ice Arena, was given the honor of commencing the ribbon cutting ceremony for the arena’s entry into the Port Orange – South Daytona Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 3rd 2019. Mike, owner and founder of the direct marketing giant DME Delivers, acquired the Daytona Ice Arena last year.... Read more »
March 2, 2022
Mike Panaggio was awarded the 2019 Enterprise Award by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce for his incredible contributions to the Daytona area with his work at DME Sports Academy. The Enterprise Award is the chamber’s highest honor. The award is given only to business who have made a truly significant impact on their community.... Read more »
February 22, 2022
Mike Panaggio, owner and co-founder of DME Sports Academy, donated a brand new basketball court floor to Halifax Health – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services in Daytona Beach in November of 2018. The makeover of the gymnasium is the latest renovation project at the facility, which also received a new outdoor courtyard in 2017 to... Read more »