ISA Acquires B1 From Ft. Myers To Kick Off New Program
April 13, 2026
B1 families, this is a defining moment.
We are proud to officially introduce Ignite Soccer Academy (ISA) β the next evolution of your club. This transition marks more than a name change. It is a commitment to building a stronger, more professional environment where serious players can develop, compete, and unlock their full potential.
ISA is built on a simple but powerful idea: create the best possible environment for committed athletes. Backed by experienced leadership and a proven track record, ISA is designed to raise the standard across every aspect of the player experience.
β½ What This Means for Your Athlete
This move is about opportunity, structure, and growth.
Professional Structure and Standards
Every detail matters. From training sessions to communication to overall operations, ISA will operate with purpose and consistency. Players and families can expect a more organized, intentional club experience.
Strong Coaching and Shared Resources
We are elevating the coaching environment through education, methodology, and collaboration. Every session will have meaning. Every player will be developed with intent. This approach is backed by the success and systems built at DME Academy Sarasota.
Clear Player Pathways
ISA is focused on giving players real pathways forward.
We are targeting placement in the Elite Academy League on the boys side, alongside affiliations with FYSA and US Club Soccer. This creates access to regional and national platforms where players can compete and be seen.
Expanded Network and Opportunities
Through strong relationships and affiliate partnerships, ISA will open doors beyond the local level. This includes exposure opportunities, high-level competition, and international pathways for players who are ready.
π§ Proven Leadership
ISA is being built with leadership that understands how to grow a club the right way.
βAs the founder of DME Academy Sarasota, I spent the last three and a half years building a player-first environment centered on standards, development, and opportunity. In that time, we doubled in size, expanded into top leagues including MLS NEXT, and created meaningful experiences for players both regionally and internationally. We also launched a commuter school program for dedicated student-athletes who want more from their development journey.β
That same mindset, energy, and commitment is now being brought to ISA.
π What Comes Next
Over the next few weeks, you can expect:
- Clear communication around structure and programming
- Introductions to staff and club methodology
- Opportunities to engage, ask questions, and get involved
- A unified vision for the future of ISA
There will also be opportunities for players to push into higher levels, including pathways connected to DME Academy Sarasota teams in MLS NEXT and NAL environments for those ready to take that step.
π₯ This Is Just the Beginning
This is not about being average.
This is about building something intentional, competitive, and lasting.
A club where standards matter.
A club where development is real.
A club where players earn everything.
π Join Us
We invite all families to meet the leadership team and learn more about whatβs ahead.
Open Zoom Meeting
April 14 at 8 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QCYgDzErRAel6qQvEtNI1Q
π₯ Welcome to Ignite Soccer Academy
Intensity. Identity. Ignite.