Daniel Thomas
Daniel Thomas
Head Coach – 15 National (Dan)
Director of College Recruiting
Dan started playing volleyball at 13 with his dad’s men’s team in California. He also played high school basketball. In his 20’s and 30’s, he played 9 years of professional volleyball. Coaching is Dan’s passion having coached 15 years of either high school or all ages of club volleyball. He lives, eats and breathes volleyball and loves to help players improve and boost their confidence. As the Director of recruiting for Heat Volleyball Club has helped young ladies take their education and volleyball to their dream.
Dan moved to Norman 11 years ago. He has lived in Northern and Southern California, Las Vegas, Ohio, and Denver.
Coach Dan is also a member and huge advocate for the Oklahoma CASA. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.)
Learn more about the CASA HERE
Fun Fact:
Coach Dan played against Wilt Chamberland, Karch Kiraly, and Sinjin Smith, just to name a few!