Coach Dave Williams is in his first year as the head men’s varsity basketball coach here at Desert Vista High School. Coach Williams attended St. Mary’s High School. He then attended and played basketball at Oklahoma City University. He received a B.A. in Communication from Ottawa University in Tempe and then a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education, with a Physical Education emphasis from Columbia State University in Louisiana. Dave himself was a Semi-Pro Basketball Player in the European Minor League.
His experience in teaching high level basketball spans over the past 20 years. He has served as a Head Coach at the Jr. College and Professional levels for over 13 years. He feels his time coaching in the ACCAC was very instrumental in teaching him the value of a professional organization and the skill of building relationships. He also learned and believes that student development both on and off the court should be the top priority of any coach or teacher.
Dave has had recent experience coaching the #1 AAU 17U boys basketball club team in the Southwest; as well as, years of experience teaching physical education and fitness at both the primary and secondary levels. He has used these experiences to operate his own business as an owner/trainer with the BTB (Back to Basics) Basketball Academy, which he still owns and operates.
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