Notre Dame College athletic director Scott Swain named Duncan Williams to the Men's basketball staff on Monday.
" We are really excited to bring Duncan on-board. With his history with Coach Richmond and them knowing each other since childhood it seems like a perfect fit. We think he is a great fit to
our men's basketball staff and we really welcome his experience." Swain stated.
Head Coach Mark Richmond talked about adding Williams to his staff:
" I am very excited to add a coach of Duncan's caliber to our program. We have known each other for over 25 years going back to childhood. He is extremely well respected for his ability to develop players and his excellent feel for the game- as well as the pulse of the student-athlete. He will bring lots of energy and experience to Notre Dame College." Richmond said.
Williams is from West Virginia and has been coaching for the last decade. He was assistant coach at Hedgesville High School where he and Richmond grew up together. Williams has spent the past eight seasons as assistant coach at Alderson Broaddus College.
Williams was a basketball and soccer player at Winthrop University where he played under coach Greg Marshall. He then transferred to Shepherd University where he also played soccer and basketball. Current Shepherd Coach Justin Namolik was the interim coach in Williams junior season and then his senior year became the full time coach. Williams graduated from Shepherd in 2009. The Rams were members of the Mountain East Conference until this season. Williams received his masters at West Virginia University.
Williams is one of four kids, as he has two sisters and a brother. His oldest sister Morgan Williams is a football coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The youngest Williams sister Logan is a medical school student- while Duncan's brother Regan is a sophomore at Georgia Southern. He has an exemption to play in a PGA tour event in a couple of weeks as he won a PGA event as an amateur. He is currently a 19 year old sophomore.
Duncan's mom and dad divorced when he was seven year old. His mom is retired and is currently living with his step dad in Las Vegas. His step mom is a retired administrative hospital worker.
NDC Guard Bruce Hodges talked about the excitement of Bringing Williams on board:
" I met Duncan- he is a good guy. He is about his business and he is hungry. I can't wait to work with him! "Hodges said.
Williams talked about his excitement:
" I can't wait to get to work wi
th these guys. They seem like a really motivated group. Really looking forward to getting after it."Williams stated.
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