Miami Redhawks

Ben Williams was named an assistant coach with the Miami University soccer program in June 2021.
 
Before joining the RedHawks, Williams was the Girls' ECNL Director and Coach at Albion Hurricanes FC since July 2017, While also working as the AHFC Royals WPSL as a head coach.
 
"I am thrilled to have Ben Williams join our RedHawk soccer family! He brings a wealth of knowledge and passion about the game which will help to continue our success on the field," Miami Soccer head coach Courtney Sirmans said. "He understands the importance of our core values, team culture, and team chemistry. We are so excited for him to get here just in time for in-person recruiting to start back up!"
 
In his time with Albion Hurricanes FC, the club was top-ranked and highest ranking of 30th, having 90 athletes recruited into the college ranks during his tenure. He also mentored multiple youth and full national team players, including players for the United States, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, and Mexico. Williams spent time with all age groups at the club and took the u15 (03) age group to a top 10 ranking in ECNL, and u14 (05) to an ECNL National Championship Elite 8. Williams also was on ODP Region III staff for 4 years. 
 
Prior to the Albion Hurricanes, Williams first coached in the college ranks as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State University from 2015-2017. While in Stillwater, he helped the Cowgirls to two Big 12 Tournament Appearances and a 2016 NCAA Tournament appearance. During his time at Oklahoma State, Williams also worked with other soccer clubs in the Stillwater and Oklahoma area, including the Stillwater Apex Soccer Club, Bartlesville Football Club and High School, and was a Head coach at Oklahoma ODP. 
 
Williams graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in exercise science clinical fitness. He played all four years at OKWU winning 3 Regular season Conference Championships, and 2 Conference tournament championships. OKWU went to 4 nationals tournaments, and made it to Elite 8 in his Junior year. Williams also played 2 seasons in the Premier Development League for Vermont Voltage.


Originally from Liverpool, England. Williams holds a USSF A License, NSCAA Premier License, NSCAA Level 3 Goalkeeping Diploma.