Athletics Administrator · Championship Coach · Educator
Building programs that perform and people who lead.
Darian Davis is an athletics leader with proven experience in recruiting, communications, gameday operations and student-athlete development across collegiate and high school sports.
Based inDallas–Fort Worth
Career impact
Leadership measured by outcomes.
Championship achievement, operational scale and measurable audience growth.
Professional portfolio
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Coaching portfolio
Build people. Build programs. Win with purpose.
A decade of championship culture, recruiting, player development, scouting, fundraising and sustainable program building.
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Athletic communications portfolio
Tell the story. Build the brand. Serve the program.
Strategic communications, digital media, feature writing, live-event operations, ticketing and fan experience across 15 varsity sports.
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Southern Assault BasketballWatch on Instagram ↗
Grassroots BasketballCoaching, Development & Exposure ↗
Team DevotionalFaith, Leadership & Purpose ↗
Player Development & RecruitingWatch on X ↗
Nelson Alumni PodcastWatch the conversation ↗
Player Development · Philbert WeekesAll-Conference to 2× Pro Champion ↗
Basketball Storytelling“I Could've Gone to the NBA…” Film Breakdown ↗
Coaching HighlightWatch on YouTube ↗References & recognition
What they're saying about me.
Recommendations, reference letters and public recognition.
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Leadership recommendationDelton DealNelson University Head Men's Basketball Coach & Assistant Athletic Director
Multi-Time Conference Coach of the Year
“He has been my right-hand man, a trusted leader, and an invaluable part of our success.”View full letter
Former player recommendationMicah ClarkProfessional Basketball Player
NAIA First Team All-American · SAC Player of the Year · First Team All-SAC • NCCAA First Team All American
“He challenged me to work harder, stay disciplined, believe in myself, and reach for goals I sometimes didn't think were possible.”View signed letter
Athletics leadership recommendationDr. Jesse GoddingDirector of Athletics, Nelson University
Two-Time NACDA Athletics Director of the Year · Four-Time SAC Athletic Director of the Year
“Darian has positively impacted our institution through teaching, coaching, and as an athletic employee. He is a well-rounded, intelligent individual with a desire to improve himself and the soft and hard skills to succeed.”View signed letter
Public recognitionVince NaidooBasketball strategy & leadershipView original post
Former teammate recommendationKaodirichi Akobundu-EhioguProfessional Basketball Player · Nigeria National Team
Žalgiris Kaunas · Former UT Arlington & Memphis player
As a former teammate, Kao offers a firsthand perspective on my work ethic, passion for basketball and the energy I bring to a team.
“Beyond his work ethic, what stands out most to me is the positive energy he brings to the people around him.”View full letter
Leadership philosophy
“Develop the person. Develop the player. Cultivate pure joy. Win with purpose.”
Athletics is the vehicle. The lasting work is developing confident, accountable people prepared to perform, serve and lead.
The complete professional record
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MBA · Ed.D. ABD, Sports Management · Recruiting · Communications · Operations