Derek Williams joins Wilberforce University as the New Head Women’s Basketball Coach after a successful stint at Cincinnati Christian University, where he successfully transformed the women’s basketball program. Prior to Cincinnati Christian University, Coach Williams was on staff at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College where he served in various roles from assistant coach to Interim Head Coach. While at Cincinnati State, women’s basketball won conference and district titles leading to NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) National Tournament Berth.
Known for his energetic coaching style, Coach Williams produced several All American players that completed thier athletic careers at NCAA Division I Institutions. During the 2015-16 campaign, Cincinnati State finished 22-10, before his departure to become Head Coach at NAIA Division II Cincinnati Christian University.
A Cincinnati native, Coach Williams spent over 10 years as a High School Girls and Boys Basketball Coach with 12 years coaching AAU basketball.
As a dual sport athlete himself, Coach Williams understands first hand that athletics is a tool to help develop student athletes for a successful career and life.
Coach Williams holds MA degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University-Irvine and a BA degree in sports science from United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL.
Coach Williams and his wife Allyson, have two kids, Naomi (10) and Jayden (7). Williams attends St. Luke AME church and serves as the Director of Music.
“I want to thank Wilberforce University President Dr. Herman Felton Jr. and Director of Athletics, Dorianne Johnson for bringing me on board here at Wilberforce. I am excited to assist with moving Wilberforce women’s basketball forward,” stated Coach Derek Williams.
“Coach Williams has done a tremendous job with our women’s basketball program in a short amount of time. He has transformed it. He holds kids accountable. We really hate to lose him because of the great job he is doing with our women’s basketball program,” stated Coach Cory Gardner, Compliance Coordinator, Cincinnati Christian University.
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