Building on a Winning Tradition
Daniel Horton, who has served as an assistant coach for the varsity Riders for eleven years and led the C team for a decade, was recently appointed head coach of the Roughriders girls basketball program. His appointment, still pending board approval, follows the retirement of Michael Poindexter, who departs with a career record of 250-112 over fifteen seasons.
Port Angeles Athletic Director Jarom Packer highlighted Horton’s passion, professionalism, and deep ties to the school community, noting that his extensive experience makes him a natural fit to steer the program forward.
Horton says he intends to preserve the winning standard established over the past decade while injecting his own philosophy. He plans to blend proven practices learned from multiple head coaches with fresh ideas, aiming to foster both athletic achievement and academic excellence.
Continuity and Innovation
The new coach will continue to work with middle‑school students on an open summer gym and will take the team to a summer camp at the University of Portland, a partnership he believes will enrich the players’ development.
Fans can expect to see many of the same athletes who have already proven themselves on the soccer field, as Horton has already mentored them across multiple sports, creating a unique cross‑program synergy.
With the board’s final endorsement pending, the Roughriders look ahead to a season that promises continuity, ambition, and a renewed focus on building a culture of excellence.