Every rep has a purpose.
Academic instruction combined with basketball development, strength and conditioning, leadership, and athletic preparation — founded by MLB All-Star Dee Strange-Gordon at The Big House in Central Florida.
Complete players
Fundamentals, decision-making, and the competitive development that builds confidence and team culture — built around a full-time academic pathway.
Ball Handling & Footwork
Control, balance, and foundation movement.
Shooting Mechanics
Repeatable form, range, and shot selection.
Defensive Fundamentals
Stance, positioning, and team defense principles.
Basketball IQ & Decision-Making
Reading the floor and playing the right way.
Strength, Speed & Conditioning
Athletic development built for the game.
Leadership & Teamwork
Communication, accountability, and team culture.
What to expect
Proposed structure for the 2027 founding class. Final details subject to approval.
Eligibility
Proposed grades 6–12 for the 2027 founding class. Final grade levels, age divisions, and eligibility criteria will be announced as the 2027 launch approaches and as the academic model is finalized.
Training Frequency
Daily structured athletic development built around the academic day — skill work, strength and conditioning, and competitive preparation. Final training hours and weekly schedules will be published as the 2027 launch approaches.
Capacity
Limited founding-class enrollment to preserve coaching quality and individual attention. Final capacity will be confirmed as staffing and facility planning are completed.
Application Requirements
- Completed interest form and application
- Parent or guardian information
- Academic records and prior school information
- Athletic evaluation for program placement, if required
- Student interview, if required
- Enrollment agreement and required documentation
Coaching
Founder-led by MLB All-Star Dee Strange-Gordon with dedicated baseball and basketball development leads. Final staff announcements will be made as the 2027 launch approaches. DSG Academy does not guarantee personal instruction from Dee in every session.
Facility
Training and academic space at The Big House in Central Florida — basketball courts, baseball training space, a performance lab with Rapsodo and SportFX.ai, strength and conditioning areas, and dedicated academic classrooms.
All program details, schedules, grade eligibility, training hours, coaching assignments, and capacity are proposed for the 2027 founding class and subject to final approval. Nothing here is a confirmed offer or enrollment guarantee.
Every rep is tracked
DSG Academy uses professional-grade technology to measure, analyze, and accelerate basketball development.
Rapsodo
Rapsodo captures spin rate, velocity, exit velocity, launch angle, and break — the same data professional scouts use — so every rep is measurable and every athlete can track real progress.
SportFX
SportFX.ai delivers AI-driven biomechanical analysis of athletic movement, turning video into actionable mechanics feedback that accelerates skill development and helps prevent injury.
Questions, answered
What grades are eligible for the basketball academy?
Proposed grades 6–12 for the 2027 founding class. Final grade levels and age divisions will be announced as the academic model is finalized.
What does daily basketball development include?
Shooting, ball handling, footwork, defense, basketball IQ, strength and conditioning, and team concepts — with AI-driven motion analysis through SportFX.ai. Final training hours will be published as the launch approaches.
Does DSG Academy use technology to track basketball progress?
Yes. DSG Academy uses SportFX.ai for AI-driven biomechanical motion analysis and Rapsodo where applicable — turning video into actionable mechanics feedback that accelerates development.
Is academics included with the basketball academy?
The full-time academy pairs basketball development with academics through Florida Virtual School (FLVS), with on-site academic support and structured study. Academic delivery is subject to partner, staffing, and regulatory approvals.
Does Dee Strange-Gordon coach every session?
Dee leads the academy's vision and athlete development philosophy. DSG Academy does not guarantee personal instruction from Dee in every session. Dedicated basketball development leads oversee day-to-day training.
How do I apply for the 2027 founding class?
Start by joining the 2027 interest list. As applications officially open, the admissions team will share next steps, evaluation scheduling, and the enrollment process. Submitting an interest form does not guarantee admission.
Ready to build your game?
Join the 2027 founding class and take the first step in your basketball development journey at The Big House.
Enroll for 2027