Former principal Donna Woods named Coach james Daniel head Basketball Coach at Phoebus High School after serving as Head JV Coach (with a winning percentage of 85%) and Head Assistant (under the leadership of Craig Brehon) at Bethel High School, from 1994 - 2004.

Prior to joining the Bethel staff, Coach Daniel worked as an Assistant Coach at Christopher Newport University Lady Captains, under the leadership of Cathy Parsons. His responsibilities included guard development, game scouting, and administrative duties. During that year CNU produced an all American guard, Karen Barefoot. They finished the Dixie conference in 1st place.

Coach Daniel started his coaching career in 1992 - 93 at Bethel High School as an assistant coach under the direction of Coach Bailey. During that year, Bethel won the state championship and produced All-American point guard Allen Iverson and All-State guard Tony Rutland.

Coach Daniel has had numerous players attend Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 programs in his tenure. His direction for his program has been steadfast and on course, whereas his student-athletes are able to attend college and play on the next level.

In his free time, Daniel serves the community in many ways. He has been involved in Boo Williams AAU, a program geared to the development of young boys in the Hampton area for the past 14 years. In addition, Coach Daniel is founder and owner of the company, "Ball-Up (BU)." He has given numerous clinics and has helped many students succeed on and off the court.

He is a member and attends First Baptist of Denbigh, under the leadership of Pastor Ivan T. Harris.

After graduating from Stone Wall Jackson High School, Coach Daniel attended St. Leo College, where he earned his BA, and then he attended Strayer University where he earned his MBA. He then played in Europe for three years.

Coach Daniel is married to Wendy and they have four children (Carmen, James III, Brice and Christopher).

Coach Daniel can be reached at his e-mail address jdaniel@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us or by phone at (757) 727-1681.