June 6, 2002

LUBBOCK, Texas - Chad Williams was named assistant golf coach for Texas Tech's men's and women's golf programs today, announced by women's coach Stacey Totman and men's coach Greg Sands.

Williams' background in the golf profession is extensive. Since June 2000, he has been a sports psychology consultant and golf instructor for Mental Edge Golf Consulting in Dallas. He has consulted with professional golfers on the Hooter's Tour and Tight Lies Tour, as well as top amateurs, collegiate and junior golfers in developing positive mental and physical skills to increase performance.

While competing on the Tight Lies Tour from June 1997-98, Williams was the first assistant golf professional at Raveneaux Country Club in Houston. He also has been co-director of the Oklahoma City junior golf program and was an adjunct instructor at Oklahoma City Community College.

In addition to his employment with Mental Edge Golf Consulting, Williams simultaneously worked for Medical City Dallas Hospital where he held the capacity of internal consultant, conducting focus groups for employees on conflict resolution and problem solving.

Williams received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., in 1996, and was a three-year letterwinner on the golf team. He earned his master's of science degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis on sports psychology from Abilene Christian University in 2000.