ABOUT COACH DANIELLE

Danielle N. Johnson, widely known as Coach Danielle, is a powerhouse coach, speaker, educator, and mentor. A native of Detroit, Michigan, she has called Dallas, Texas, home since 2020. With expertise in Communication, Leadership, and Administration, she is a dynamic entrepreneur and the proud owner of Coach Danielle Wins LLC. Previously, she founded Power Zone Sports LLC, demonstrating her commitment to empowering athletes and leaders alike.

Coach Danielle is now a published author, with her book, Power Forward: Decoding Basketball Secrets to Achieve Success in Daily Life, available at imcoachdanielle.com and Amazon.com. She currently serves as the Director of Athletics at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, where she continues to inspire and lead.

A champion on and off the court, Coach Danielle embodies the mindset of a winner. With nearly 30 years of experience as a teacher, varsity high school coach, and college basketball coach, she has left an undeniable mark in the world of sports and leadership. A former college and semi-pro basketball player, she is a High School State Champion, College National Champion, and Coach of the Year recipient, with a career marked by numerous accolades and achievements.

Coach Danielle’s passion is motivating and inspiring others to thrive. Her journey is built on grit, determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to success. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI). Yet, she credits her Detroit roots as the ultimate training ground, earning her what she calls a Ph.D. in the School of Life.

Coach Danielle is living proof that with the right mindset, strategy, and perseverance, you can win—every day.