About
DME Academy Sarasota offers Little Legends for ages 3–5, Early Development for ages 6–12, MLS GO for ages 6–12, DME Next for U8 players, a Competitive Program for U9–U19 players, training-only and private training programs for ages 3 to 18, UPSL league play, and camps and events through the year. Little Legends includes a seven-week soccer season with small-sided play and parent participation for newcomers until they are ready. Early Development includes technical skill work, and MLS GO includes 5v5 games in MLS kit with a uniform included.
Programs
- Little Legends — Ages 3–5 · Twice a week — Wednesday 5:30pm at Twin Lakes, Sunday between 5 and 7pm at Tatum Ridge · $125 · Seven week soccer season; small-sided play; senior coaching staff, not volunteers; parent can be on field for newcomers until ready.
- Early Development — Ages 6–12 · 2× a week — Wednesday 5:30pm, Sunday 5–7pm · $125 · 7 weeks; technical skill work; senior coaching staff.
- MLS GO — Ages 6–12 · Train Wednesday 6:30pm; games Friday 6:00pm · $175 · Uniform included; Major League Soccer’s rec program; 5v5 games in MLS kit.
- DME Next — U8 · Pre-competitive prep for players with promise.
- Competitive Program — U9–U19 · League play, showcases and national competition.
- DME Academy Sarasota Teams — Ages 3 to 18 · Year-round youth soccer for male and female players.
- Training Only Program — Ages 3 to 18 · Training only.
- Private Training — Ages 3 to 18 · Private training.
- UPSL — League play.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Price range: $125–$175
- General schedule: Year-round; league season kicks off in September; MLS GO, Early Development and Little Legends start on September 9th.
About the provider
The program says it was founded in 2020, and the about page also says 2020 was where it started, March 2023 the academy was formed, and the page says six years. It says it exists because the academy saw a hole in the market and had a dream of keeping the talent in the area. It is recognized as the top soccer program in southwest Florida, and the 2010 boys National Academy League team was named 2025/26 Champions.
- Camps & Events — School-holiday camps, clinics and one-off events through the year.
Evaluations stay open year round for competitive play. Little Legends is full for the fall. Fall Session now closed for Little Legends and MLS GO/rec page says fall session now closed. One rain week is made up. New players can start with a parent on the field until they are ready. Parents and guardians only for the plan form.
What families say
“DME is a wonderful program run by coaches who truly love what they do. It has strengthened both my son’s and daughter’s physical capabilities, including endurance and technical training. It also increased their soccer IQ and passion for the sport. DME has been great for our soccer family.” — Amber & Darryl P
“The coaches are all in — not only when it comes to competing, but also when striking the perfect balance of fun, with things like team outings and even customized warm-up music that each player hand selected. You feel part of something pretty special.” — Alicia K
“DME creates teams with the right mix of talent to maximize winning potential. It has been a great program to be a part of — coaches are always motivating players and provide detailed post-game recaps.” — Jenny M
Last updated October 6, 2026.
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