Toby Daniels
In Toby fifth year as an Athletic Specialist for the elementary and middle school athletics, as well as with the Special Olympics program at TSD, Toby takes pride in being a part of the Ranger family at TSD.
Toby athletic journey in running commenced during their youth. He joined the USA Deaf Track & Field (USADTF) team as a long-distance runner, participating in the 1500m and 500m events at the 1989 Deaflympics in New Zealand. Toby played a significant role in family track & field games, Berg/Seeger Classics, and the 2000 USADTF trials as a meet director. In 2017, he served as the USADTF Long Distance coach, guiding the USA Deaf Track & Field team in the Deaflympics held in Samsun, Turkey, where he competed against numerous elite runners. In June 2019, Toby represented the USADTF as a coach, accompanying two elite athletes in the Deaf Athletics Championship in Tokyo, Japan.
Beyond athletics, Toby finds joy in outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, playing disc golf, smoking BBQ meats, engaging in house projects, and tending to plants. They proudly share the role of a father with two children, Dakota (28) and Adele (26), and two cats (Mooki & Gem).
- Name
- Toby Daniels
- Position
- Athletics Specialist (Elem./M.S/SOTX)
- Send email
- Phone
- 512-410-0571
- Other
- Toby Daniels brings a wealth of athletic expertise and passion to the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) community, serving as an Athletic Specialist for the elementary and middle school departments, as well as dedicating his efforts to the Special Olympics program at TSD. Toby is honored to be an integral part of the esteemed Ranger family at TSD, currently in his fifth year of service. Toby's affinity for running traces back to his early years, shaping a remarkable athletic journey. He proudly represented the USA Deaf Track & Field (USADTF) team as a long-distance runner, competing in the 1500m and 5000m events at the 1989 Deaflympics held in New Zealand. His involvement extended to family track & field games, Berg/Seeger Classics, and the 2000 USADTF trials, where he held the role of a meet director. In 2017, Toby assumed the pivotal role of USADTF Long Distance coach, steering the USA Deaf Track & Field team in the Deaflympics hosted in Samsun, Turkey. Here, the team showcased their exceptional talent, racing against elite runners from around the world. Toby continued his coaching journey, representing the USADTF in June 2019, coaching two elite athletes who participated in the Deaf Athletics Championship held in Tokyo, Japan. Beyond the realm of athletics, Toby finds joy in outdoor adventures such as kayaking, hiking, and fishing, as well as engaging in disc golf and the art of smoking BBQ meats. He also cherishes household projects and tending to plants. In his role as a father, Toby takes pride in raising two wonderful children, Dakota (26) and Adele (24), and caring for his two feline companions, Mooki and Gem. With a deep-rooted commitment to fostering a love for sports and an active lifestyle, Toby Daniels is an invaluable asset to the TSD community.