Williams lands coaching job at Power
Jackson Clark - August 28, 2023Noongar man Jason Williams has landed a development coaching position with AFL club Port Adelaide. Williams has been coaching Ballarat Football League outfit Bacchus Marsh and told the club of his job offer from the Power last week.
The Cobras coach spoke to his players before the team's final training session of the season, before informing the rest of the club at a large gathering at the final selection dinner.
Bacchus Marsh spoke about their high regard for Williams in a statement released on social media.
"Jason has reshaped the way our players think about themselves and their club," the Cobras' statement read. "He has empowered players young and old to believe they could achieve beyond their own expectations. The club has received this news with feelings of sadness at the loss of an exceptional coach, but also with an immense sense of pride that we have been a part of the progression of Jason's career and pathway to the highest level in the land."
After missing out on selection in the AFL National Draft, Williams signed with VFL club Port Melbourne and played in the club's 2012 losing grand final. Williams later played local footy and won a premiership with Riddell District Football League team Diggers Rest before a serious knee injury called time on his playing career.
Upon retirement, Williams turned to coaching and spent five years holding positions in the NAB League and VFL before joining Bacchus Marsh at the end of 2022.
Williams lands coaching job at Power
Noongar man Jason Williams has landed a development coaching position with AFL club Port Adelaide.Williams has been coaching Ballarat Football League outfit Bacchus Marsh and told the club of his job ...
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