Alan Williams

Developing Defenses,
Creating Leaders.

Who is Coach Alan Williams?

Coach Williams’ journey in football began at the College of William & Mary, where he was a standout player. There, he honed the skills and discipline that would later define his coaching career.

After earning his Kinesiology degree, Alan Williams transitioned into coaching, where his passion for the game and commitment to excellence quickly set him apart. After five years of coaching college football, he made the transition to the NFL. He played a pivotal role in the Indianapolis Colts’ Super Bowl XLI victory, and his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears saw the defense climb the league rankings, cementing his reputation as one of the NFL’s top defensive minds.

The Why:

Alan Williams’ Coaching Philosophy

Alan Williams’ coaching philosophy is rooted in teaching, fundamentals, and execution emphasized by doing the ordinary things better than anyone else.

His beliefs have been molded and adopted from legendary Coach Tony Dungy. Coach Williams believes in self-awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement. He advocates for evaluating oneself daily to enhance current and future performance. Williams has adopted an encouraging high-energy style of teaching focusing on high standards, excellence and accountability. This approach creates an environment that fosters personal growth and success both professionally and personally which truly sets him apart in the coaching world.

Where Coach Williams Spends His Time

Beyond the field, Alan dedicates his time to mentoring and community involvement.

In addition to helping coaches sharpen their skills through consulting and clinicing, he actively supports organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Teen Challenge, Shepherd Community Center, Standing Stone Shepherding Ministries, and is a board member of Character Coaching. He also continues to be involved with his alma mater, William & Mary Football.

“If you are an A player, I expect A effort, and I will help you to become an A+ player.”

Testimonials:

“Coach Williams was a tough coach who held us accountable. He demanded excellence daily, no matter if you were the starter or a free agent off the street. We always felt prepared and one step ahead of the offense on game days. He encouraged us to be fast and physical.”

Coach was always honest, detailed, and a great teacher. Fundamentals were always stressed. He helped me perfect my craft. He use to say, “If you are an A player, I expect A effort and I will help you to become an A+ player.”

“Alan was super informative and knowledgeable regarding our defense. Not only did he teach the run fits and the coverage responsibilities, but the WHY within the scheme.”

“Coach Alan not only helped improve my technique but also elevated my football IQ during my time with him. We not only respected him as a coach but also as a man. He played a pivotal role in helping us achieve one of the top defenses in the NFL.”

“I respected Coach Alan as a coach and a man. He helped us understand the X’s and O’s as well as the importance of a relationship with God. We were able to see his values of faith, family and hard work in his everyday life. He was a positive male figure that I needed during that time in my life.”

“As the Defensive Coordinator, Coach Williams was always open to getting the best solution for a problem with honest and open communication. His leadership qualities were second to none in the meeting room and on the field.”