Coordinator of Women's Basketball Officials - Debbie Williamson
This weeks guest: Debbie Williamson's career spans a rich tapestry of achievements in sports and academics. A standout student-athlete at Louisiana Tech in the early 1980s, she excelled in both basketball and softball, contributing significantly to the Lady Techsters' legacy with four Women’s Basketball Final Four appearances and two national championships, including the inaugural NCAA women’s basketball title in 1982. Transitioning to coaching, Williamson held roles as head women’s volleyball coach at Louisiana Tech, assistant women’s basketball coach at Southeastern Louisiana, and later as assistant basketball coach and head softball coach at Georgia Southern. She also dedicated four seasons to coaching high school JV girls and boys basketball. Beyond coaching, Williamson is a prolific author with numerous publications and research abstracts in sports management, and she contributes to Referee Magazine. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Louisiana Tech, complemented by a Doctorate of Education from the University of Houston in 2000. Her officiating career is equally impressive, having served on women’s basketball officiating staffs for various conferences and working three NCAA Division II regional tournaments. She held pivotal roles as the NCAA Women’s Basketball Secretary-Rules Editor (2006-2014) and the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Coordinator of Officiating (2011-2014). Currently, Williamson serves as the Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officiating for multiple prestigious conferences including the Atlantic Coast Conference, American Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, Big East Conference, Big South Conference, Colonial Athletic Association, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Ivy League Conference. Her enduring commitment and expertise continue to shape and elevate the world of women’s collegiate basketball officiating. This podcast is a part of Athletic Career Consulting (www.athcareer.com). A consulting group focusing on educating and guiding young people looking towards careers in athletics. Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.