Austin Peay State University Athletics

Thomas Williams enters his first season as the Governors' goalkeeper coach after spending the previous two seasons at Marietta College.

Williams was a volunteer coach for the Pioneers' women's soccer team for the last two seasons. He collaborated with the rest of the coaching staff to develop student-athletes and to create a cohesive, effective coaching environment.

In the 2025 season, he saw the Pioneers finish just three points out of first place in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings, posting a 2-1-5 conference record and a 5-4-9 overall record. He also saw Marietta's keeper be named the OAC Goalkeeper of the Year after posting the best goals against average and save percentage in the league.

Before beginning his role with Marietta in 2024, he played for the Pioneers from 2018 to 2021, seeing a handful of games in net, during which he did not allow a goal.

A native of Belpre, Ohio, Williams earned his bachelor's in Sport Management from Marietta in 2022.