Before arriving at Cincinnati, Daniel served as an Assistant Coach at Virginia Tech while also leading competitive and developmental athletes as the Head Coach of New River Diving. In those roles, he assisted with athlete development, training design, competition preparation, and recruiting efforts.
Prior to Virginia Tech, Daniel spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach at the University of Arizona. Where he gained valuable experience under Olympic coach Dwight Dumais.
Daniel also coached at the University of Florida, Gator Dive Club, and Alachua County Schools, working with athletes of all ages and skill levels. His coaching philosophy emphasizes accountability, consistency, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential both in and out of the pool.
Daniel graduated from the University of Louisville in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish Linguistics.
