James Daniel is a senior at Madill High School. He has attended Madill Public Schools for the last six years and is currently playing on the football and wrestling teams. His parents are Erin Asbill and Jason Asbill and James Daniel and Chyenne. He also has two siblings named Bailey and Casey Daniel.
Last year, Daniel placed second in the All-Ardmorite for football and his freshman year he received third in freshman regionals. He also placed6thhissophomoreand junior year in high school regionals. Even through all those accomplishments Daniel said his favorite memory was the time he got to play in the Dallas Cowboys stadium with his little league team.
He said he has trouble juggling practice, school and being a teenager.
“My biggest challenge is finding free time to hang out with friends and family because when I’m not at school, work, or practice, I’m still trying to improve my abilities,” he said. “My advice for the younger class would be that if there is something that you love doing don’t stop doing it regardless of how tough it getsshalene because you’ll regret quitting when it’s too late.”
He gives credit to his previous coaches for who he is today.
“Oneofmybiggestinspirations in sports has been my old coaches,” he said. “They never let me quit regardless of how hard I tried to, and I owe them a lot because I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. I am thankful because they made me the athlete I am today and made my high school experience better.”
He also said his mom was a huge inspiration for him.
“My mom has inspired me in life because she has always worked hard for everything and won’t let anything stop her,” he continued. “I am very thankful she always supported me in anything I chose to do.”
Daniel’s big plans after high school is to attend college at Southeastern and get his degree in Physical Therapy.