Christopher Williams - Men's Tennis Coach - University of Tennessee Athletics

Christopher Williams

Title:
Volunteer Coach

After two years on the Vols[apos] squad as a student-athlete, Christopher Williams is in his second season as a volunteer assistant with the Tennessee program. His leadership role on the team as a junior and senior led to his position as a coach. [quote]Since joining the program in January of last year, we have never seen anyone have such an impact on a program in such a short time,[quote] head coach Sam Winterbotham said. [quote]Christopher immediately took on a leadership role and helped galvanize the team. He has a special ability to recognize what is needed to bring a team together. He epitomizes what college tennis is all about by the way he is committed to helping the team in any way he can.[quote] Williams is currently working on his Master[apos]s of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior. He says working with the faculty and fellow students in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies has made him a better coach. [quote]The mental aspect of sport is vital when it comes to performing well in high-pressure situations,[quote] Williams said. [quote]It is great to have an academic setting that gels nicely with the on-court and competitive experience.[quote] Williams, a Knoxville native, recently graduated with a degree in Sociology (Criminal Justice) at UT. He was named to the Southeastern Conference Honor Roll following the 2010 season. He earned a Top 10 Student Athlete GPA Award in 2010 and got the Outstanding Scholar Athlete Chancellor[apos]s Award in 2011. Prior to joining the Vols, Williams spent two seasons playing at Wofford. He transferred to Tennessee in 2008. He became a member of the Vols[apos] squad before the spring 2009 season.