Central Alabama Community College Names Jeffrey Daniels as New Athletic Director

Posted on Jul 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Alabama Community College Names Jeffrey  Daniels as New Athletic Director

ALEXANDER CITY, AL — March 26, 2025—Central Alabama Community College (CACC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeffrey C. Daniels as the college’s new athletic director. Daniels brings over 35 years of collegiate athletic leadership and coaching experience, highlighting a proven track record of building championship-caliber programs and fostering academic and athletic excellence among student-athletes.

Daniels most recently served as the Director of Athletics and Head Coach for women’s basketball and golf at Providence Academy. Under his leadership, Providence Academy earned multiple state and regional championships, including three boys’ golf state titles, two girls’ golf state titles, and three East Regional girls’ basketball championships.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Daniels to the CACC family,” said CACC President Jeff Lynn. “His impressive background in collegiate athletics, combined with his commitment to academic integrity and community engagement, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of our athletic programs. We are confident Jeffrey will elevate our athletic department to new heights.”

Daniels previously served as Director of Basketball Operations and Assistant Coach at major NCAA Division I programs, including the University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He also served as Associate Head Basketball Coach at Valdosta State University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Montevallo.

"I am honored and excited to join Central Alabama Community College as the new Athletic Director,” Daniels stated. “CACC has an outstanding tradition of excellence. I look forward to working closely with our coaches, student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community to build championship-level programs while facilitating academic and personal success."

Daniels holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education from the University of Montevallo. His extensive experience includes athletic administration, program management, community relations, and strategic planning focused on enhancing athletic performance and academic achievement.

Please join us in welcoming Jeffrey Daniels to Central Alabama Community College as we look forward to an exciting new chapter for Trojan athletics.

Media Contact:
Scott Hardy
Director of Institutional Advancement, Government Affairs, and Public Relations
Central Alabama Community College
shardy@cacc.edu
256-496-2450

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