Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG - Head coach Chugger Adair welcomes Hailey Williams to the Virginia Tech women’s soccer staff as an assistant coach for the 2026 season. Williams brings experience from all levels of the game to the Hokies’ coaching staff.
“We are excited to add Hailey to our staff,” said Adair. “She is an “A” licensed coach with high-level coaching experience. She has both strong college and youth experience, and will be a tremendous addition to our program and culture!”
Williams spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at UMBC. Her primary focus with the team was day-to-day operations, including training session planning and opponent scouting for matches. She also oversaw the recruiting process from the identification stages to communicating with potential student-athletes. Williams helped with individualized technical training and video analysis for student-athletes.
Prior to UMBC, Williams served as the Director of Coaching and Executive Director of the Maryland-Elite Soccer Club. She managed all club executive and administrative duties, including program organization, registration creation, goal identification and implementation, finance management, field and facility coordination, sponsor relationships, and marketing and branding.
As the Director of Coaching, Williams created a year-round curriculum for player development, recruited, managed and trained the coaching staff and engaged in strategic tactical planning. Additionally, she served as the head coach of the U18, U19 and U23 teams.
Williams played collegiate soccer at Stetson, where she started 46 career games as a midfielder. She graduated Cum Laude in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a double minor in sociology and business law.
Williams received a "Premier" Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches in 2022 and an "Advanced National" Diploma in 2021. She obtained her "A" License from the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2025 after previously receiving an "E" License, a "D" License, a "C" License and a “B” License.
“I’m honored to join Virginia Tech Women's Soccer and excited for this next chapter,” Williams said. “I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent the Hokies and look forward to contributing to the continued success of this program.”