DME Academy

Daytona Beach, Florida

DME Academy is the premier training and educational institution. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, DME is dedicated to helping student-athletes unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. Their unique sports academy in Florida offers a diverse range of programs for students in grades 6-12, including co-ed boarding and day school options, as well as post-grad programs. They also provide year-round camps, tournaments, team events, and specialized training for collegiate and professional athletes. 

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Martay Barnes sets up for a three

Prolific Prep's Holt, Branch and Anderson Headline Champaign Stop

Champaign, Illinois will sit squarely at the center of the national high school basketball universe next weekend (January 30-February 1) when the Grind Session tips off its latest three-day showcase at Parkland College.

Prolific Prep's Marcus Ponder

Power Conference Men's Stat Leaders

Gillion Academy's Marcis Ponder leads all defenders with an average of 5.4 blocks per game.
Players to Watch

Champaign Players to Watch

Prolific Prep's six stars lead a full lineup of standouts this weekend as the tournament moves to Champaign. Prolific Prep stars include Caleb Holt, Bruce Branch III, Nasir Anderson, Davion Akins, Alex Smith, and MJ Madison.
Fort Erie Academy's Amelia Sow leads all point scorers averaging 25.3 PPG

Power Conference Women's Stat Leaders

Ft. Erie International 's Amelia Sow leads all point scorers averaging 25.3 PPG.
Ladies Standings

1/26/2026 Women's Standings

DME Academy remains undefeated and at the top of the Women's Power Conference.

Men's Standings

1/26/2026 Men's Standings

Prolific Prep at 9-0 sits a top of the Men's Power Conference as January comes to a close.
standings

1/12/2026 Men's Standings

With nine events completed so far during the 2025-2026 Grind Session season, a few teams are starting to separate themselves as teams to beat in the Power Conference. One team is undefeated, Prolific Prep, the Crew have won all seven of their Power Conference games and stand at 7-0 in first place.
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GiGi's Journal - Entry 1

Introducing GiGi's Journal, a look inside DME senior GiGi Battle's basketball journey. We'll be following the reigning Grind Session MVP throughout her senior year as she gives us a glimpse into her life as an elite athlete. Logo created by GiGi herself!
Dallas

Grind Session Dallas – Saturday Recap

Saturday at Nolan Catholic High School delivered a full slate of competitive matchups as Grind Session Dallas continued with seven games featuring programs from across the country and abroad. From last-second drama to dominant individual performances, Day 2 provided plenty of storylines heading into the Sunday finale.
Yohane Kabongo

Grind Session Dallas – Day 1 Recap

The opening day of Grind Session Dallas delivered a full slate of competitive matchups at Nolan Catholic High School, featuring international talent, nationally ranked prospects, and statement performances across both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. From a strong showing by a Florida powerhouse to a dominant women’s performance from Oklahoma, Day 1 set the tone for a high-level weekend in Fort Worth.
Martay Barnes move in for the blocked shot

Grind Session Dallas: Top Prospects to Watch

The Grind Session returns to Texas this weekend with a high-level showcase in Dallas, as Nolan High School hosts three days of elite prep basketball from December 19–21. As has become the standard on the Grind Session circuit, the event brings together nationally ranked prospects, rising underclassmen, and battle-tested programs from across the country.
Caleb Holt

Grind Session Owensboro Weekend Review Four Days of Elite Hoops, Breakout Stars & Championship-Level Energy

Owensboro, KY — The Owensboro Sportscenter once again served as a showcase floor for rising stars, nationally ranked programs, ESPN-listed prospects, and high-stakes matchups that lived up to their billing. Across four days of women’s and men’s competition, the building saw dramatic comebacks, statement wins, highlight moments, and new names emerging into the Grind Session spotlight.
Ryan Hampton

Grind Session Owensboro — Saturday Night Recap

Owensboro, Kentucky — Saturday night at the Owensboro Sportscenter delivered two compelling matchups as Grind Session programs and national contenders continued their mid-season push. Fans were treated to a dominant performance in the opener and a dramatic comeback battle in the nightcap.
Amir Anderson

Top Prospects to Watch — Owensboro Showcase

Basketball fans are counting the hours until The Grind Session rolls into Owensboro, Kentucky, for a four-day showcase loaded with national power, breakout talent, and storylines that stretch from coast to coast—and around the globe.
Toni Bryant and Sara OKeke

Grind Session Review: Atlanta Men Bring the Heat, Daytona Women Bring the Statement

The Grind Session circuit delivered back-to-back showcases packed with rivalry renewal, elite guard play, overwhelming depth, and a national-ranking narrative at center stage. From “wow” moments in Georgia to an emphatic close on the home floor in Florida, the last two Grind Session events proved the heartbeat of the prep-basketball season is louder than ever.
Sara Okeke

Daytona Beach Day 3

Championship-week energy carried into Wednesday as Day 3 of the all-women’s Grind Session continued at the DME Academy home court. With Thanksgiving break looming and the season gaining momentum, the morning delivered the final two games of the event.
Gigi Battle

Grind Session Daytona Beach — Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the first-ever all-women’s Grind Session event delivered drama, star performances, and wire-to-wire competitiveness from start to finish. Five games filled Tuesday’s slate at DME Academy, and each matchup brought its own storylines and standout moments. Here’s how the action unfolded.
Sara Okeke

Grind Session Daytona Beach - Women’s Event Opens with Elite Competition and Statement Performances

The Grind Session’s first-ever all-women’s standalone event tipped off in Daytona Beach with six action-packed games featuring some of the top high school programs and individual talents in North America. From defensive battles and breakout scoring displays to dominant performances by nationally ranked teams, Day 1 set the tone for what promises to be a landmark weekend for women’s prep basketball.
Ryan Hampton

Final Day Recap – Grind Session Atlanta Closes Out with High-Powered Performances

The final day of Grind Session Atlanta delivered a fast-paced slate of games across both the Power and Elevation Conferences, highlighted by strong offensive showings, deep scoring contributions, and a handful of standout individual performances that capped off an exciting weekend of basketball in Georgia.
Toni Bryant

Day 2 Recap — Grind Session Atlanta Delivers Drama, Star Power, and Statement Wins

Day 2 of the Grind Session Atlanta stop brought high-level battles, breakout performances, and one of the wildest finishes of the season. Four Power Conference matchups and two Elevation Conference games kept the action rolling from morning to night, highlighted by elite guard play, dominant rebounding efforts, and a controversial ending that will be talked about for weeks.
Grind Session

Grind Session

Grind Session is the first-ever winter circuit of elite high school basketball events. In past seasons, our teams have played in some of the greatest and most unique cities across the U.S., as well as Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. From November to March over 400 action-packed games will be played. Grind Session is more than just great games: it's an opportunity to prepare for the next chapter of your basketball career.

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