Crystal Williams

In May of 2023, Williams began working as a CrossFit Coach for CrossFit Alabaster where she was responsible for instructing members on workout programs while also demonstrating proper technique and form. She also worked with individual members to provide personalized approaches to exercises.

As a graduate assistant, Williams worked with Montevallo strength and conditioning from January 2023 to May 2023. In the gym, she created and implemented workout programs for the men's and women's golf programs while working to rehabilitate injured athletes with the women's soccer program. Williams was also responsible for running warm-ups and general workout sessions for individual athletes.

Prior to her time with the strength program, Williams worked with the Montevallo Athletics Media Relations Department. In another GA position, she recorded official statistics for home UM events while assisting in pregame setup and postgame breakdown. Williams also updated the UM Athletics website with up-to-date roster and statistical information.

From July of 2021 to August 2022, Williams attended the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates school where she was required to uphold the standards of the Marine Corps in academics, leadership, and physical fitness under extreme conditions. She held multiple leadership roles including candidate company commander, candidate company guide-on, candidate platoon guide-on and candidate fire team leader.

In her career as a Falcon, Williams suited up for 63 contests with 39 starts, including 16 starts in 16 games over the course of the 2022 season. The five-year member of UM women's lacrosse scored 29 goals and tallied nine assists while scooping 69 ground balls and causing 21 turnovers. Williams was named to the Gulf South Conference Academic Honor Roll five times with back-to-back IWLCA Academic Honor Roll selections in 2022 and 2023. She was also Team Captain from 2021-23.

Williams graduated from Montevallo with her Master's degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science in August of 2023 with a perfect 4.0 GPA after earning her Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning in 2022.