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Daniel started at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø in July 2016, serving as an assistant football coach and Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's first head strength and conditioning coach. As strength and conditioning coach, he oversees the development and implementation of strength, agility, plyometric and conditioning programs for Hope's athletic teams. 

The goal of the strength program is to develop the student athletes both physically and mentally, so they will be able to conquer whatever life throws at them, even after their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.

Professional Experience

• High school head strength and conditioning coach, Memphis, Tennessee
• Defensive Coordinator, Macon Road Baptist High School, Memphis, Tennessee
• Intern strength and conditioning coach, Concordia University Nebraska

EDUCATION

• Sports Nutrition Specialist, International Sports Science Association, 2015
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2013
• Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2012
• B.A., Concordia University Nebraska, 2012

HONORS and Awards

• Football state runner-up, Tennessee Athletic Association of Christian Schools, 2014 and 2015

Why I Love hope

Daniel was drawn to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø from Tennessee because the atmosphere and top-notch people he experienced during his visit made him feel very welcome. The town of Holland is also a nice change for Daniel and his wife as they come from the big city of Memphis, Tennessee.

outside the College

In his free time, Daniel enjoys:

• Gardening and landscaping
• Working out
• Biking
• Watching sports
• Spending time with his wife