ABA Nassau Pride Welcomes Head Coach Julian Williams

Nassau County, FL - The Nassau Pride is pleased to announce Julian Williams will become the next head basketball coach.

“It is an honor to be named the head coach of the Nassau Pride,” Williams said in the press release from the team. “I am eternally grateful to both Dr. Jeremy Coleman and Darrin Eakins for entrusting me with this position. My immediate goal is to assemble a coaching staff – a strong staff that emphasizes teaching and collaboration and making sure our players are put in the position to be their best and, ultimately, to win games. That's why all of us do this. To teach, to be successful, to develop talent, and to win. Nassau County, FL is a very special place and I look forward to pursuing national championships with the Nassau Pride.”

Williams has been with the team since inception, and based on the reaction from players, staff, and fans he made an incredibly strong impression. President of Basketball Operations, Darrin Eakins spoke with a number of incredible coaches, but it was clear from the beginning that Williams was the perfect fit. “Coach Williams’ ability to connect with people and the way he coaches professionals set him apart as we went through our search process,” said President of Business Operations, Dr. Jeremy Coleman. “I cannot wait to see how the team’s culture grows under the tutelage of Coach Williams and his staff.”

Coach Williams is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A graduate of Rasmussen College, where he received a Bachelor’s degree Sports Management with a minor in Psychology. By day, Coach Williams is the Facility Director at Santa Fe Work Release Center and brings a wealth of knowledge in leadership to the Nassau Pride. Join us in welcoming the new head coach of the Nassau Pride, Julian Williams!

The Pride is gearing up for their 4th season of ABA Basketball this November. For more updates, be sure to follow the team on Facebook, Instagram (@NassauPride) or online at www.nassaupride.com.