Category: DBCU

DBCU Names Williams as Seraphim AD

DAYTONA BEACH, Fl. – On Tuesday, Daytona Beach Christian University released the following statement:

“Daytona Beach Christian University is proud to introduce Joel Williams as Vice President of Athletics. He is here to build, raise the standard, and lead Seraphim Athletics with purpose.

“Mr. Williams brings more than twenty years of experience in higher education, athletic administration, football, and ministry. He has served as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Barber-Scotia College, and as Athletic Director at Atlantis University in Miami. At Atlantis he built the university’s first Athletics Policy and Procedures Manual, negotiated its first Adidas partnership, launched leadership programs for student-athletes, founded the “Red Talk” athletics podcast, and helped multiple programs reach postseason play, including a USCAA national championship appearance in men’s soccer and football’s first bowl appearance.

“He also served as President of the New South Athletic Conference (NSAC), our conference.

“Just as important for DBCU, he has spent years as Senior Assistant Pastor and Church Elder teaching, counseling, and developing leaders. That combination of athletic administration and pastoral care is the kind of leadership this department needs while we build.

“Student-athletes, coaches, families, and staff: join us in welcoming him to the Seraphim family.

“Go Seraphim.”

NSAC Welcomes Daytona Beach Christian University

DAYTONA BEACH, Fl. – The New South Athletic Conference is proud to announce Daytona Beach Christian University as a provisional member for the 2026-27 school year.

Founded in 2022, DBCU is a non-sectarian faith-based institution offering associates, bachelors, and master’s degrees just blocks from its historic namesake beachfront. This year, the Seraphim are offering intercollegiate baseball, men’s basketball, football, men’s soccer, and softball.

“We at Daytona Beach Christian University are deeply pleased and grateful to join the New South Athletic Conference this year,” said DBCU President Erika Ernst. “It is an honor to be surrounded by individuals of such high character; leaders, coaches, and student-athletes who share a commitment to excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship in competition.

We sincerely appreciate Commissioner Mike Davis for welcoming us into this fellowship and for his vision in building a conference that elevates institutions like DBCU. We look forward with great anticipation to growing into full membership of this extraordinary league, competing with purpose, building lasting relationships, and glorifying God through athletics.

As Scripture reminds us:
‘And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.’
— Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

May our time in the NSAC reflect that standard in every contest and every interaction.”

Baseball coach Thomas Eaton echoed President Ernst’s sentiments: “On behalf of the Daytona Beach Christian University Baseball Team, we are excited to get the invitation on being a member to the New South Athletic Conference.”

“We have been in communication with President Ernst and her staff for more than a year now as we worked toward this moment,” added NSAC Commissioner Davis. “She and her colleagues have been thorough and gracious, and I hope they have found us to be likewise. The NSAC is more than pleased to welcome the Seraphim to the family, and we anticipate this being the beginning of a fruitful partnership for many years to come.”