Kamloops Broncos head coach Jay Daniels (Image Credit: Kamloops Broncos)

By Marty Hastings

Junior football

Daniels takes reins as Kamloops Broncos’ head coach

Jan 4, 2026 | 9:58 PM

KAMLOOPS — Jay Daniels has been named head coach of the Kamloops Broncos, CFJC Today learned on Sunday (Jan. 4) afternoon.

Daniels brings a wealth of knowledge from grassroots community programs to provincial high-performance football, according to a press release from the B.C. Football Conference club.

He worked most recently with Team B.C. and the VI North Football Academy, guiding athletes at the provincial level while mentoring coaches and building high-performance environments, according to the release.

Daniels also served for eight years as president, technical director and head coach of the Comox Valley Raiders.

The release notes he was instrumental in building a sustainable football program, expanding access to the sport and creating clear pathways from flag football through to post-secondary opportunities.

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The Broncos had been mulling a coaching change after a winless campaign last season.

Daniels succeeds Braden Vankoughnett, who posted a record of eight wins and 40 losses during his tenure with the team, which began in 2020.

The Broncos are mired a post-season slump that dates back to 2015.