On Friday, December 13, 2019, alumnus Nate Daniels ’99 cut the ribbon in front of Daniels Sports Performance, his new athletic training facility in Richmond, VA.

“The opening of Daniels Sports Performance has been a culmination of a lifetime dream,” said Daniels. “I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to help as many athletes as possible.”

Daniels, from Richmond, VA, is founder and president of Daniels Sports Performance (DSP), which provides one-on-one sports training and personalized workout sessions for athletes. The new 3,000 square foot facility offers a year-round indoor space to train in any sport regardless of the weather.

In his sports training career so far, Daniels has worked with notable athletes such as National Football League wide receiver Eddie Royal, professional soccer player Jim Flores, and former Professional Golf Association Golf Pro Tyler Clark.

Although the facility is open to athletes of any age, Daniels’ main focus is youth training. The DSP website cites three main training benefits for youth: a lifelong pattern of physical activity, improved health related to physical activity, and improved coordination and balance.

“As I was growing up, so many people provided guidance and support throughout my athletic career, and to have a platform to do the same for young people is an amazing feeling,” said Daniels.

At Ferrum College, Daniels majored in criminal justice and minored in music. He played football for the Panthers and trumpet for the band. He served as class president and worked in the sports information office. After his 1999 graduation, Daniels went on to play professional football in the Arena Football League and eventually founded DSP in 2017. He is a certified personal trainer, and a certified speed, agility, and quickness trainer. Daniels also won Collegiate All-American honors and has been inducted into the Ferrum College Hall of Fame and the Fairfax High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Learn more about Daniels Sports Performance here.

Former professional football player, Collegiate All-American, Ferrum College Hall of Fame Inductee, and Fairfax High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Nathan “Nate” Daniels ’99 will be the keynote speaker at this year’s New Student Convocation on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Ferrum College. The event in Vaughn Chapel will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Nate attended Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia, where he was a three-sport athlete for the Rebels. He excelled on the football field and was named Blue-Chip Illustrated All-American and Liberty District Defensive Player of the Year, and in 2007 was inducted into the Fairfax High School Hall of Fame for athletic excellence.

At Ferrum College, Nate majored in criminal justice with a minor in music. He was a first-chair trumpet player and recipient of a music scholarship. He was actively involved in student government, serving as class president, and was selected to represent his class on the Homecoming Court. Nate was a four-year starter at defensive back for the Panthers and was named Ferrum Defensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Atlantic Central Football Conference and Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State. After graduating from Ferrum in 1999, Nate went on to play professional football for 5 seasons in the Arena Football League. In 2017, he was inducted into the Ferrum College Alumni Sports Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements.

Nate is currently the owner of Daniels Sports Performance, providing athletic training to athletes in Richmond, Virginia. Each year he hosts the Annual Nate Daniels Football Skill Camp, which gives back to the community by providing free tuition for at-risk youth.