Foundation Academy hires Daniel White as new football coach

Foundation Academy has announced the hire of Daniel White as its new football coach. 

"We are excited and honored to welcome Coach Daniel "D.J." White," said a press release sent out by the school. "Through his experience, Coach White has exhibited the skills, experience, and leadership qualities necessary to lead the Foundation Academy football program in a manner that will fulfill our mission and continue to build upon the remarkable Lion football legacy of success."

White is no stranger to Central Florida high school football, as he played at Apopka High for legendary coach Rick Darlington before playing his college ball at UAB. 

Following his playing days, the new Lions coach cut his teeth on the sidelines as a graduate assistant at Wagner College — where he earned a master's degree in Health Education — before spending three seasons as an assistant at Morehead State and, most recently, White spent the last two seasons as the linebackers coach at Delaware State. 

In addition to his coaching role, White will also be involved with Foundation's FAST strength and conditioning program and serve as the school's director of collegiate recruiting.