Dantiel (Tiel) Daniels

Dantiel Daniels is a dedicated athletic professional with a robust educational leadership and sports administration background. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Educational Leadership with a focus on Sport Education & Administration at the University of the Southwest, Dantiel's academic journey includes a Master's in Adult Education and Training from Colorado State University and a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Media Studies. 

With extensive experience in student-athlete enhancement, Dantiel serves as the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement at Tulane University, where he oversees various programs to support student-athletes' academic and career development. His previous roles include Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Tennessee Martin, where he successfully managed operational budgets and implemented career development programs. 

Dantiel's athletic experience includes playing professional basketball internationally in Finland, Uruguay, and China and competing at the collegiate level for Colorado State University and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is passionate about fostering a positive and supportive environment for student-athletes, leveraging his career development, fundraising, and operational management skills to enhance their overall collegiate experience.