Rick Williams -- Placekickers & Punters Coach
Entering his 15th year as Ferris State’s placekicking and punting coach in the 2007 season is Rick Williams, who assumed his current duties in August 1992.
In his tenure, Williams has tutored two All-Americans along with several all-conference performers. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in orchestrating the development of two-time (1998-99) All-America and All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference kicker-punter Doc Proctor. Williams also holds the distinction of coaching former FSU standout kicker Jason Lipke achieve All-America and all-conference first-team status in 1995. Williams also coached first-team all-league punter Eric Stevens during the 1995 season.
A Class A-I golf pro, Williams also assists the program with various equipment-related duties. The Alma, Mich., native graduated from Greenville (Mich.) High School where he served as team captain in both football and basketball while achieving Most Valuable Player accolades in track and field.
Rick and his wife, Jan, have two children – a son (Rick) and a daughter (Shawn), who’s married to current FSU assistant coach Ken Conlin.
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