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Alex Williams

  • Title
    Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Gymnastics)
  • Email
    ajwllms3
  • Alma Mater
    Eastern Illinois '13

Began at Illinois:
August, 2019

Education:
Williams earned his bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Eastern Illinois University in 2013, and went on to get his Master of Arts degree in health education and promotion in 2015 from the University of Missouri.

Job Responsibilities:
Williams serves as the athletic trainer for the women’s gymnastics team.

Past Experience:
Prior to coming to Illinois, Williams worked as the athletic trainer for University of Missouri track and field and cross country teams. Before being hired full-time with the Tigers, Williams handled club sports training at the University at the Missouri Orthopedic Institute from 2015-2016. He also interned with the New England Patriots in the summer of 2012 assisting in day-to-day operations.

Personal:
Williams and his wife, Jen, are originally from Mattoon, Illinois, and have a daughter, Kensington.

Updated January 2020