RIO GRANDE, Ohio — University of Rio Grande women’s soccer head coach Tony Daniels is leaving the school to accept a similar position at Ohio Dominican University.
Daniels submitted his resignation to school officials on Monday and informed his team of his decision on Tuesday evening.
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