As a junior (2011): Appeared in 19 matches,making 17 starts…Tallied his first career goal atLenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 7), netting the match-winner in a 1-0victory…Recorded an assist at Pfeiffer (Oct.10)…Tallied his second helper of the season at Mount Olive(Oct. 15).
Previous School: Attended Mars Hill College inMars Hill, N.C…Appeared in 34 matches over the last twoseasons for the Lions, including 16 starts...Recorded 19shots…Two-time member of the South Atlantic ConferenceCommissioner’s Honor Roll.
High School: Graduated from R-S Central HighSchool in Rutherfordton, N.C…Coached by RichDominguez…Four-time Southwestern 3A all-Conferenceselection…Four-year starter…Team MVP in2009.
Personal: Full name is John Richard WilliamsIII…Born on Nov. 17, 1990 in Atlanta, Ga…Son of Jackand Terri Williams…Majoring in businessadministration…Plans to pursue a professional playing careeror attend graduate school.
More about John: Favorite midnight snack:Peanut butter and jelly sandwich…Favorite movie: “OutCold”…Favorite musical artists: BigSean…Favorite song: “The Thrill” by WizKhalifa…Favorite sports teams: Manchester United, BayernMunich…Favorite athlete: Ashley Young of ManchesterUnited…John can’t imagine a week without: His cellphone…John’s advice to kids: “To give anythingless you’re your best is to sacrifice thegift”…Favorite color: Blue…Favorite foods:Grilled salmon…Favorite sport other than soccer:Golf…Person John most admires: His mother…What peopledon’t know about John: He’s an only child, and hisparents are both only children…When John was a kid, he triedto be like: Professional golfer Tiger Woods.
