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Dailey Training Sports Cruises and Retreats
Sports Cruises
In addition to our retreats and camps, we also offer unique sports cruises where participants can enhance their skills while enjoying the open sea. These cruises are designed for athletes of all levels, providing a blend of training, competition, and relaxation in a fantastic setting.
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From Overseas To Florida KeysOur Background
In 1997, after a successful 10-year professional basketball playing career, Eric Dailey Sr. came back to Florida and founded Dailey Training International (DTI), an international basketball training organization with experience providing world-class training to athletes at all skill levels and age groups from amateur to NBA & WNBA. From humble beginnings in Bradenton, Florida to the big city of Hong Kong, DTI has immersed itself culturally on basketball courts all over the world. Its transnational platform has attracted competitive teams from Australia, Panama, India, Italy, France, Hong Kong, Brazil, Great Britain, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada and Japan.
American-Based, Internationally Renowned Training For Basketball In Florida
Sports Training in Florida | Dailey Training Sports Cruises and Retreats
We are proudly based in the great American state of Florida, specifically in the vibrant city of Bradenton. This is where we operate most of our sports retreats, camps, competitions, combines, and school programs. Renowned across the country for our training quality, our programs are most prominent in cities such as Bradenton, Orlando, Miami, and Tampa Bay.
Based In Florida, Created For The WorldTruly International
Dailey Training Sports Cruises and Retreats emerged from our founder’s vision as a globetrotting professional athlete. After ten years of travel and life-changing experiences across various sports, Eric Dailey Sr. returned to Florida with a singular goal: to create a full-service international sports training organization that fosters excellence.
Create a full-service international basketball training organization that breeds:
Knowledge
Diversity
Health
Although we are based in Florida, we have affiliate networks and team members operating in multiple nations. In addition to our sports retreats, camps, competitions, and school programs in Florida, we offer custom training programs internationally. We are excited to discuss how we can help you or your child find the perfect sports solution tailored to your needs.
Have questions about our international operations?
Headquartered In FloridaPositioned GloballyOur Team
Eric Dailey
President & CEO
- 10-year professional basketball career.
- Professionall basketball career spanned Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Philippines.
- United Nations MDG Board member
- AAU International Basketball Director
- President/CEO Global Cup World Championships
- Graduate & Team Captain of TCU 94′
Tim Mason
Director for International Player Development
- 13-year professional basketball playing career.
- Professional career spanning Japan, Israel and France.
- President: Passion Sports
- Dallas Texas Graduate and Team Captain: SMU ’93
- Southwest Director: Global Word Championships
Morlon Wiley
Director for International Player Development
- 10-year professional basketball player.
- NBA career included seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat.
- Former assistant coach for the Orlando Magic and Dallas Mavericks.
- Graduate and Team Captain: Long Beach State ’88
Dale Osbourne
Director of Player Development
20 years Professional Coach for:
- Portland Trailblazers
- NBDL
- WNBA: San Antonio Silverstars
- Graduate & Team Captain of University of South Alabama
Derrick Sharp
Director for International Player Development
- 18 years pro: Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 4-Time Euro League Champion
- Assistant coach: Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv
- Graduate of South Florida University 93′
Yenny Pinilla
Colombian Ambassador
- 18 years pro: Colombian National Team
- President: Bogata Pirates – DirectTV League
- President: Pumas Basketball Club
- South American Director: Global Cup World Championships
Douglas Leichner
European Basketball Director
20-year professional coach for:
- Head Basketball Coach: Great Britain U20
- National Team (’13-’15)
- Assistant Coach: New Rochelle, NY, (’14-’15)
- Associate Head Basketball Coach: University of Maine- Orono, ME (’09-’14)
- Graduate of Western Connecticut State University – Danbury, CT.
Travis Mcavene
International Basketball Director
- General Manager
- USA Jones Cup National Team (Taiwan)
- Head Coach of Men’s Basketball
- USA Mitchell America’s Cup (Dominican Republic)
- 2015 FIBA Mitchell America’s Cup Champion’
- Graduate of Taylor University – Fort Wayne 98′
EVELYN SUSANA JARA
Ecuadorian Ambassador
- 12 years pro: Ecuadorian National Team
- Team Director: Ecuadorian Basketball Federation
- President: DirectTV Professional League- Ecuador
- Graduate & Player of University of Michigan
Chris Williams
Philippines Ambassador
- 22 years pro: Philippines
- 10 years: Professional Coach
Mack Tuck
Chinese Ambassador & Director of International Player Development
- 11-year professional basketball player spanning China (CBA ), Venezuela (LPB), Portugal, and Dominican Republic
- 6-year professional basketball coach
- Head Coach, Dundogvi Azarga (Mongolia Super League) 2014-16
- Assistant Coach, Shandong Flaming Bulls (China CBA) 2009-12
- Assistant Coach, Northwood University (Texas, NAIA) 2012-13
- Assistant Coach, Sichuan Whales (China CBA) 2013
- Head Coach, Fukuoka (Japan BJ League) 2014
Sarah Boler
Director of Yoga, Nutrition & English
- Reflex Art Certified Yoga Instructor
- Certified Nutritionist – Institute of Intergrative Nutrition
- Certified English Language Specialist
- Graduate of Marquette University ’84
Stacey Leawood
Director of Basketball Operations
- Canadian Ambassador
- Nationals 4x (one being the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke)
- Played at scouts focus showcase in Connecticut in 2014
- 3x participant at the AAU spring fling tournament at ESPN Wideworld of Sports
- Coached Mount Pearl minor basketball for like 3+ years
- Coached Newfoundland U15 provincial team in 2015
- Serves as Special Assistant to the Head Coach for Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Men’s basketball team
Our Partnerships
Alongside our international network of sport organizations, we work with a range of partners who like us, are passionate about basketball development in the United States of America and around the world. Through matching programs and sponsorship opportunities, we look for ways to help our partners contribute – combining interests and goals with global basketball development.
Contact us to learn more about how to get involved.
Amateur Athletic Union
A prominent nonprofit organization that represents one of the largest and most respected youth sports programs in America. Dailey Training International CEO Eric Dailey served as its first International Basketball Director. Here he acted as a liaison between American tournaments and international teams.
Alpha Esports
Alpha Esports is an integrated esports company with competitive gaming at its core. DTI established a partnership with them to broaden the opportunities for our athletes amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
Bradenton Christian School
Bradenton Christian School is an above average, private, Christian school located in Bradenton, FL and the new home of Dailey Training International. The brand new multi-million dollar sports facility will be host to many of DTI’s upcoming events happening locally in southwest Florida.
Eckerd College
Bradenton Christian School is an above average, private, Christian school located in Bradenton, FL and the new home of Dailey Training International. The brand new multi-million dollar sports facility will be host to many of DTI’s upcoming events happening locally in southwest Florida.
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, also formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, is a cruise line brand founded in 1968 in Norway. DTI hosts family-friendly European exposure cruises for basketball players of all ages and skill-levels courtesy of this partnership to give DTI athletes the opportunity to play basketball in several countries while taking advantage of world-class training on the ship itself between combines.
Marriot Hotels, Resorts, & Suites
ESPN Wide World of Sports
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is the 220-acre multi-purpose sports complex located in the Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando and also known as the host of the 2020 NBA Bubble. The complex includes nine venues and hosts numerous professional and amateur sporting events throughout the year. DTI utilized this partnership to host the infamous Global Cup for 5 consecutive years.
United Nations Millennium Development Goals
The United Nations Millennium Declaration, since 2000 commits world leaders to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. The MDGs are derived from this Declaration, and all have specific targets and indicators. Our CEO Eric as an ambassador, is committed to bettering the world and immersing people culturally through the sport of basketball.