Coaches

Katie Williams

Huntingdon College Athletics has announced the promotion of Katie Williams to head coach of the women's soccer program, effective immediately.


Williams was named as the interim head coach of the program in early October and led the Hawks to a 3-3-1 record to close the season.


Williams played a pivotal role in the recruitment of the program's massive 2024 class, featuring 13 freshman who made an immediate impact within the program. Of the team's 30 goals this season, 22 of them came from Hawks in their first year of competition.


Coinciding with the team's offensive productivity, Williams also oversaw the program's first rookie of the year this season, guiding Shaylinn McFarland to the prestigious award and a first team all-conference selection.


Katie came to Huntingdon in the summer of 2023 after serving as the assistant coach at Birmingham-Southern for 4 seasons.


Williams spent four years at Birmingham Southern as a student athlete and was the Panthers' starting goalkeeper for two years. She also served as the team's captain her senior season. The four-time Southern Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll member was voted team MVP and earned the Heart and Soul Award. Williams graduated from BSC in 2016 Cum Laude with a degree in biology.


An Albany, Georgia native, she has made coaching stops at The Altamont School and Homewood Soccer Club. In 2020, Williams earned her master's degree in sports management from Troy University.


"The Huntingdon community has made me feel at home from the moment I stepped on campus," shared Coach Williams. "I am incredibly grateful for the chance to lead this program and continue to work with this exceptional group of young women. Thank you to President Leigh and Director Levanda for this opportunity."


"Katie came to us as a seasoned assistant," shared Director of Athletics Eric Levanda."Coupled with what she has brought to the program the last two years made it an easy decision to make her the next leader of our women's soccer program. She's a great fit with our staff, students, and campus. I am excited to continue to work with her and watch her lead."


Stay tuned for news to come of William's first season at the helm of Huntingdon women's soccer in the fall of 2025.