Josh is originally from Ohio, and is part of Ohio football legacy. Josh McDaniels’ father, Thorn McDaniels, is a high school coaching legend in Ohio. Thorn McDaniels was named High School Football Coach of the Year by USA Today in 1997. Going to his practices as a kid helped inspire Josh’s future career in coaching.
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