Daniel (Danny) Velasquez-Wilson is currently serving as the graduate assistant coach for the Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ) women's volleyball team and is eager to take his coaching career to the next level. After completing his extensive college career, Velasquez-Wilson made the move to the OUAZ Women's Program as a coach.
During his time as a student-athlete, Velasquez-Wilson played four seasons at Missouri Valley College (MVC) and earned his bachelor's degree in Public Relations. He achieved a starting Libero position and served as one of the team captains while at MVC. Velasquez-Wilson helped his team reach three Heart of America Conference Final appearances.
Later, Velasquez-Wilson transferred to Ottawa University, Arizona, where he continued his playing career as a Libero and defensive specialist. He contributed to the Spirit's success during his two seasons, ranking as high as Number 2 in the NAIA National poll. The team won the 2022 NCCAA National Championship title, the GSAC regular season championships, and the GSAC Tournament Championship in 2022. Velasquez-Wilson also received recognition as a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete and an NCCAA Scholar-Athlete.
Apart from his coaching duties at OUAZ, Velasquez-Wilson coaches for the Hanai Volleyball Club, where he is the head coach of the boy's 17-1 team. He led the team to a 7th-place finish in the AZ Volleyball Region, even though the roster only had two 17-year-olds. Additionally, he started assisting the Arizona Storm Elite 17 Lighting team.
Velasquez-Wilson also serves as the Girl's Varsity Assistant for Shadow Ridge High School, where he helped the Stallions rank 14th in the 6A division, the program's highest post-season finish.
Outside of volleyball, Velasquez-Wilson works as a corporate communication specialist. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, he graduated from Mojave High School, where he won two back-to-back Nevada State Championships.
Velasquez-Wilson will graduate with a Master of Arts and Leadership from OUAZ in May 2023. He aspires to expand his coaching career to the next level.
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