Coach Bob Williams talks about growing up in New York and being the son of a highly successful coach. He played for his father and then transferred to Ithaca College and after playing his junior season decided to transition into coaching.

He served as a Student Assistant Coach at Ithaca and after graduating he was named the Head Coach at Indian River High School in New York prior to being hired as an Assistant Coach at NCAA Division III Potsdam State (NY) from 1990-94. Coach Williams served as the Associate Head Coach at Jefferson Community College during the 1994-95 under his father before succeeding him for two years compiling a record of 53-14.

Glenville State College hired him as their Head Coach and from 1997-2002 and left the program in much better shape than he found it. He went on to spend the next 17 seasons as the Head Coach at West Virginia University Tech, Williams led West Virginia Tech to the NAIA National Tournament in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The Golden Bears were 30-5 in his final season at Tech in what amounted to Williams' most wins in a single season. During the 2018-19 season, Tech was ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation (NAIA DIII). The squad was also crowned the River States Conference regular season champions as well as claiming the River States Conference Championship. 

Williams was voted "Coach of the Year" three times, recorded his 403rd career win with five 22-win seasons, produced 14 All-Americans and won three conference championships at West Virginia Tech. 

The recipient of three "Coach of the Year" honors, who has amassed 400 career wins, has mentored several current coaches and professional players, and a member of multiple Hall of Fames, Coach Bob Williams is a basketball lifer who share tremendous insights and what he's learned along the way.