Dailey Training

What Dailey Training does

Dailey Training International (DTI) is a privately held sports training and experiential education organization founded in 1997 by Eric Dailey Sr. and headquartered in Bradenton/Palmetto, Florida. The company delivers multi-sport training programs, corporate retreats, and international basketball events serving youth athletes, international teams, coaches, and corporate clients, with no proprietary technology platform disclosed. Core offerings include: sports retreats at the 150-acre Florida Elks Youth Camp (featuring a 1,500-seat arena), the ELS Sports Academy at Eckerd College combining English language instruction with athletic training, the annual Global Cup basketball tournament attracting teams from 25+ countries, Royal Caribbean basketball cruises, upgraded corporate team-building retreats led by former professional athletes, and a Pickleball Restorative & Recovery Program in partnership with Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine. The company's value proposition rests on credentialed coaches (former NBA, WNBA, EuroLeague, and international professionals), branded annual events, and a partnership stack that includes Disney, Royal Caribbean, ESPN Wide World of Sports, AAU, Marriott, and Eckerd College.

The business model is event-driven and service-based, with revenue generated almost entirely through one-time program fees ranging from $375 for a single-day Campus Ticket to $7,500 for the four-week ELS Basketball Academy. Payment plans are available through Affirm and PayPal, with early-bird discounts (15% before March 31, 2025 for Global Cup) and group rates ($2,000/player for 5+ players at International Training Camp). Go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site with community-led international recruitment via country ambassadors in Colombia, Ecuador, Philippines, China, Canada, and Great Britain, and partnership-driven visibility through Disney, AAU, and ESPN. Annual scale metrics cited include 500+ athletes served through camps and Global Cup combined, teams from 25+ countries, and an 85% participant return rate at Global Cup; no revenue, funding, headcount growth, or M&A data has been publicly disclosed.

Name

Dailey Training

Legal name

Dailey Training International

Website

https://daileytraining.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dailey Training International is a Florida-based, privately held sports training and experiential education operator founded in 1997, delivering basketball retreats, corporate retreats, the annual Global Cup tournament, English-language sports academies, and cruise programs to youth athletes, international teams, coaches, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Training and Athletic Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Sport-Specific Private Coaching & Instruction (1:1, Small Group) (MPAKAJAE), Sport-Specific Skills Coaching (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis) (HSADAEAA), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Sports training services
• Basketball camps
• Corporate retreats
• Athletic education programs
• Youth sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sports Retreats and Camps: Multi-day residential programs at Florida Elks Youth Camp combining elite sports training, accommodation, meals, and activities. Programs include basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, volleyball, cheer, swimming, and dance training for youth to professional teams.
2. ELS Sports Academy: Combined English language learning and athletic training program at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. All-inclusive packages with accommodation (dorm or homestay), meals, English classes, sports training, and cultural activities.
3. Global Cup Basketball Challenge: Annual international basketball tournament with training, competition, and Disney World experience. Premium packages including player elite and VIP performance tiers with all-inclusive accommodation, training, and entertainment.
4. Corporate Retreats: Team building and leadership development retreats for corporate groups, universities, and organizations. Led by former professional athletes with focus on teamwork, strategic problem-solving, and professional development.
5. Sports Cruises: Luxury cruise-based basketball training experiences aboard Royal Caribbean ships. Programs include on-board training facilities, skill development workshops, and port excursions for basketball enthusiasts.
6. International Training Camp and Combine: 7-day intensive basketball training program with college coach recruitment sessions, NCAA eligibility guidance, and Disney World experience. Includes position-specific training, strength and conditioning, and recruitment video creation.
7. Pickleball Recovery Program: Weekly restorative and recovery program at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine. Science-based program combining acupuncture, massage therapy, athletic training support, and movement re-training for pickleball players.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dailey Training International sells all-inclusive, in-person sports training and development experiences led by former professional athletes. Core offerings include multi-sport youth retreats at Florida Elks Youth Camp, an English-plus-basketball academy at Eckerd College, an annual international Global Cup basketball tournament, Royal Caribbean basketball cruises, corporate team-building retreats, an international college-recruitment training camp, and a pickleball recovery program.

Product overview

Dailey Training International (DTI) is a sports training organization offering multiple distinct programs rather than a unified software platform. The core product portfolio includes: (1) ELS Basketball Academy - basketball training combined with English language instruction at Eckerd College; (2) Sports Retreats at Florida Elks Youth Camp - multi-sport training retreats for teams near Orlando; (3) Corporate Retreats - professional development programs led by former pro athletes; (4) Global Cup Basketball Challenge - annual international basketball tournament with Disney World experience; (5) Royal Caribbean Basketball Cruise with Eric Dailey Jr. - luxury cruise featuring basketball training; (6) Shell Dailey Coaches Cruise - wellness retreats for coaches; (7) International Training Camp and Combine - college recruitment-focused basketball program; (8) Campus Ticket - single-day training access; and (9) Pickleball Recovery Program - restorative services for pickleball athletes. Programs are offered as standalone products with various pricing tiers and duration options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELS Sports Academy: A collaboration between Dailey Training International and ELS Educational Services offering English language immersion combined with sports training at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Programs include basketball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, tennis, volleyball, track and field, wrestling, and swimming.
• Global Cup
• DTI Sports Cruises

Products and services

• ELS Basketball Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% return rate among Global Cup participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997AAU is a prominent nonprofit representing one of the largest youth sports programs in America. DTI CEO Eric Dailey served as its first International Basketball Director, acting as liaison between American tournaments and international teams. Strategic partnership for international basketball development and tournament coordination.
• Royal Caribbean InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Caribbean International provides cruise ships for DTI basketball training programs. DTI hosts family-friendly European exposure cruises for basketball players of all ages and skill-levels, giving athletes opportunity to play basketball in several countries while training on-board between combines.
• ESPN Wide World of SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 220-acre multi-purpose sports complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. DTI utilized this partnership to host the Global Cup for 5 consecutive years. Includes nine venues hosting professional and amateur sporting events, also known as host of the 2020 NBA Bubble.
• Marriott Hotels, Resorts, & SuitessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarriott International provides luxurious housing for DTI athletes traveling to partake in basketball training programs. Supports accommodation needs for participants in various DTI programs.
• United Nations Millennium Development GoalssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Eric Dailey serves as a UN MDG Board member, committed to bettering the world and immersing people culturally through sport of basketball. Aligns with UN commitment to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women.
• Eckerd CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELS Sports Academy operates at Eckerd College campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. DTI partners with ELS Educational Services to offer language immersion programs combined with athletic training at this beachside campus.
• ELS Educational ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer combined English language and sports training programs. ELS provides language instruction meeting entry requirements for over 600 colleges and universities in the USA, including Eckerd College.
• Bradenton Christian SchoolsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate Christian school in Bradenton, FL and new home of Dailey Training International. The brand new multi-million dollar sports facility hosts many DTI events in southwest Florida.
• Alpha EsportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated esports company with competitive gaming at its core. DTI established partnership to broaden opportunities for athletes amidst global Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
• Florida Elks Youth CampcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary venue for DTI sports retreats, camps, and the Global Cup. Located 45 minutes from Walt Disney World in Orlando. Features 1,500-seat arena, 150 acres of fields, swimming pools, ropes course, and full accommodation facilities.
• Dragon Rises College of Oriental MedicinesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner facility for DTI Pickleball Restorative & Recovery Program. Located at 6815 14th Street W Bradenton, FL 34207. Provides acupuncture, massage therapy, and athletic training services for pickleball recovery program.
• Disney (Walt Disney World Resort)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDTI programs include Disney World experiences for participants. Exclusive park access, FastPass+ arrangements, and team-building activities at Walt Disney World create memorable experiences and drive program appeal.
• Professional Athletes AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as proud partner of Global Cup. Professional athletes association providing support and credibility to DTI's elite training programs and international competitions.
• International Basketball FederationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as proud partner of Global Cup. International basketball governing body providing official recognition and standards for international basketball competitions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Point Guard College: Elite basketball skill academy focused on point guards and advanced player development with strong former-coach and pro player faculty. Most comparable to DTI's pro-led, position-specific skills training value proposition.
• Athletic Republic: Sports performance training franchise combining sport-specific coaching with strength & conditioning. Comparable to DTI's sports performance + skills coaching mix and shares a multi-sport, facility-based delivery model.
• Five Star Basketball Camps: Long-running US basketball camp and showcase circuit founded by Howard Garfinkel with strong college-coach recruiting ties. Most directly comparable to DTI's International Training Camp + Global Cup recruiting-and-exposure concept.
• Breakthrough Basketball: Skill-development-focused basketball training company running camps, clinics and online curricula. Comparable in core basketball skill-academy offering, but without DTI's international or cruise-based experiential layer.

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: The largest multi-sport private training academy in the US, offering residential and day camps, college placement and corporate programming. Directly comparable to DTI's integrated training + life-skills positioning, but at significantly larger scale and broader sport coverage.
• adidas Nations / Gauntlet (adidas Basketball): Global adidas-sponsored elite youth basketball league and showcase circuit. Comparable to Global Cup's international competition format, but backed by a global athletic brand with deeper marketing resources.
• Nike Basketball Camps: Operates branded basketball camps across the US through US Sports Camps. Closely comparable to DTI's single-sport basketball academy model, but with brand-backed marketing muscle and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Marriott Sports Academies: While not a standalone competitor, Marriott's broader sports/culinary academies share DTI's premium residential-training-with-hospitality angle and use some of the same partner DNA (Marriott already supplies DTI housing).

Regional players

• GABA (Global Academy of Basketball Australia): International basketball academy in Australia running elite camps and tours. Comparable to DTI's Global Cup training-and-exposure model from a non-US, regional competitor perspective.

Emerging players

• Puma Hoops / Basketball Events: Brand-sponsored basketball showcases and camps targeting elite youth athletes. Comparable event-driven recruiting format to DTI's Global Cup and International Training Camp, though typically single-event rather than residential.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/daileytraininginternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/daileytraining
• Xx.com/daileytraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dailey-training-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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