Coach Angela Williams is a cornerstone of the Royals Elite Athletics as a Co-Founder and a foundation of excellence in the softball coaching community. With roots in the Chicago suburbs and a remarkable high school career at Homewood-Flossmoor, she transitioned into a collegiate athlete, playing as a preferred walk-on at Northern Illinois University before leaving after earning a full scholarship to Reinhardt University. Angela's versatility shown as she played multiple positions and contributed to consecutive conference championships, conference-tournament championships, NAIA top 25 rankings, while her academic excellence earned her AAC All-Academic Honors and recognition as a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
Angela's coaching career began at Richards High School, where she quickly made a significant impact, leading the team to regional and sectional championships. After a taking off a year to coach at her high school alma mater at Homewood Flossmoor, she returned to Richards, bringing her insightful experience and expertise into her seventh year. Angela's dedication to fostering young talent is evident in her strategic coaching approach, which focuses on developing not just athletes, but well-rounded individuals who excel both on the field and in the classroom.
In her educational background, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies with a minor in Business and an M.A. in Teaching for K-6. Angela's life, intertwined with the game, from her earlier years through her impressive collegiate and coaching tenure, stands as a testament to her love and commitment to the sport of softball.
