Premier Prep: DME Academy Look-In

DME Academy is a private soccer academy who offer a variety of programs across the state. Following the traditional 'soccer school' model, players can play for be enrolled as a boarding student. This expands the talent base, combining external recruits with locals across the Daytona Beach / Sarasota locations. With an FC Sarasota affiliation, there is now representation across the mainline platforms. However, we are taking a dive into High School and Middle School players to watch out for. They compete in a mix of established competitions, ID camps and showcases, and are as follows:    DME Daytona Beach central defender who finds a footing as part of a high blocks. When further playing players commit pressures ahead, Thomas will step up to fill in that gap. Tracks central assignments well so when they see a blade of grass in front, it is no longer there, forcing them to be trapped.     DME Sarasota CB who is an asset in early progression in the first phase. Maintains composure, using space well to time outside laced lobs into an open pathway. This composure is also seen with lifting off on sprints, where Ramirez will make it first to 50-50 contests in the open backfield.     DME Academy Sarasota High School N1/G1 who is a strong crosser of the ball as a left back. Meets wingers at the byline, hassling with every step to put out the flame convincingly. Confident in the slide tackle, picking out a good timing, not holding off until a clean interference is completed.     DME Daytona Beach HS Program box to box mid that will carry longer strides to spark energy in the transition game. Secure in each first touch, generally having the inner control down to play off incoming congestion. Solid footwork when dribbling in more central spaces between outside zones, where risk levels are higher.     DME Sarasota 2012 CM / outside mid who is a weapon in the high press. Part of a moving shape, the off ball effort is commendable, chasing down opponents not giving them a second to breathe. Can recognize wall passes a mile away, cutting in front to rack up interceptions. Strong back side turns to salvage weaker passes.     DME Sarasota Girls Academy League CB / LB who covers assigned areas with care. Understanding the commitment aspect as part of a narrow back four, inside spaces are covered by using agility and stamina. Disciplined to play out or recycle, Hernandez is a safety option for stable, deliberate build-up from the beginning.     DME Sarasota Black U13 / ODP selection who can move on a pivot. Whether an anchor at the back or a high volume duel winner, movement is coordinated to achieve a purpose. Being a support option against pressure or making an urgent clearance straight to a counter player, the effort to impact each situation at the forefront is observable.

DME Academy is a private soccer academy who offer a variety of programs across the state. Following the traditional 'soccer school' model, players can play for be enrolled as a boarding student. This expands the talent base, combining external recruits with locals across the Daytona Beach / Sarasota locations. With an FC Sarasota affiliation, there is now representation across the mainline platforms. However, we are taking a dive into High School and Middle School players to watch out for. They compete in a mix of established competitions, ID camps and showcases, and are as follows: