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Passion For Excellence
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Passion For Excellence is more than a class

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We believe excellence is not about being perfect. It is about holding yourself to a higher standard. It is a mindset. A way of showing up. A commitment to growth, discipline, and leading with purpose in everything you do.

This course was created by a team of leaders from different walks of life. We come from business, sports, media, and creative industries. But what we share is a passion for building people. We know what it means to take risks, to fail and rise again, to lead through uncertainty, and to develop the kind of confidence that comes from real experience.

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What You Will Learn

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Mindset of Excellence

We start with the inner game. How you think. How you view yourself. How you respond to challenge. You will learn how to build a mindset rooted in discipline, ownership, focus, and personal belief.
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Leadership in Action

Leadership is a daily practice. Through team challenges, mentorship, and real-time feedback, students develop the courage, awareness, and consistency needed to lead themselves and others with integrity.
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Growth Mindset and Resilience

Setbacks are part of the process. This course helps students reframe failure and use adversity as fuel for growth. We teach how to bounce back, stay focused, and continue moving forward with strength.
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Communication and Presentation

Whether it is a conversation or a stage, how you carry yourself matters. Students learn how to communicate with confidence, speak with clarity, and present ideas that move people.
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Social Science and Social Fitness

Understanding people is a superpower. Through applied social science and interactive exercises, students learn how to read situations, connect with others, manage conflict, and build trust.
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Our Team Member.

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Mike Panaggio
Mike Panaggio

Founder of DME Academy and more than sixty companies, Mike brings unmatched experience in entrepreneurship and philanthropy, risk taking, and long-term vision. His life’s work reflects a powerful legacy of giving back and helping others rise.

Max Van Auken
Max Van Auken

A credentialed NBA media member for the past seven seasons, Max is a TV and radio personality, host of the ‘This Is How I Made It’ podcast, an entrepreneur who believes deeply in people He is passionate about helping others turn ideas into action and building things that last, whether that is a business, a brand, or a better version of yourself.

Johsua Akinbiyi
Joshua Akinbiyi

Joshua Akinbiyi began his career covering the NBA and creating films for brands like Adidas and the NFL. Transitioning from filmmaking to entrepreneurship, he now mentors young leaders and serves as Director of the This Is How I Made It podcast. Through the Passion for Excellence course, Joshua empowers students to think boldly, act intentionally, and grow with purpose and discipline.

Mike Mitchener
Mike Mitchener

Former professional baseball player with the Chicago White Sox and a business leader for over three decades, Mike understands pressure, accountability, and what it takes to stay grounded and consistent in every stage of life.

Eugene Robinson 
Eugene Robinson

Eugene Robinson is a two-time award-winning Creative Director who has worked with the NFL, NBA, and several HBCU programs. Formerly with Bethune-Cookman University Athletics, his bold storytelling has been featured on national platforms. Through PFE, he helps students tap into their creativity, express themselves with confidence, and turn ideas into stories that inspire and lead. Together, we are building more than a program. We are building a community of people who live with purpose, grow through challenge, and lead with excellence.

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Real Voices. Real Change.

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Before this course, I did not really know who I was. Now I walk with confidence and speak with purpose. It changed how I see myself.
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N. Henry Lucas

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As a parent, you hope your child finds mentors who actually care. That is what PFE gave my daughter. Not just knowledge, but real guidance.
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T. Elijah William

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It helped me stop playing small. I started owning my voice, building better habits, and setting a higher standard for how I live.
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E. Oliver Noah

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This course should be taught everywhere. It gave me tools I use every single day.
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Jirox Jhonson

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We believe excellence is not about being perfect. It is about holding yourself to a higher standard. It is a mindset. A way of showing up. A commitment to growth, discipline, and leading with purpose in everything you do.

Contact Us

Phone 386-481-3448
Email info@passionforexcellence.net
Address 2441 Bellevue Ave, Daytona Beach, Fl.

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