The staff, the team,
and the school
THE PROGRAM
Get to know JBU Men's soccer. The coach, style of play, and what makes
this program worth considering
THE STAFF
The coaches behind the program
Our staff coaches every ID camp session personally. You won't be evaluated by assistants or outside coaches.
The same people who will recruit you are on the filed with you all day.
Ryan Williams was named JBU's eighth head men's soccer coach in 2025. A JBU Alum, Williams played professionally with New Mexico United of the USL Championship and won a USL League Title with Charolette Eagles in 2017, scoring the championship winning goal. He returned to JBU as assistant coach from 2021-23 before joining Sporting Arkansas as Associate Director of Coaching, where he developed the playing philosophy now used across the organization. He came back to lead the program he once played for.
Head Coach, JBU Men's Soccer
Ryan Williams
A Siloam Springs native and former Golden Eagle goalkeeper, Hunter competed for JBU Men's Soccer from 2022–26 before returning to the sideline as a Graduate Assistant Coach. A recipient of the JBU Champion of Character Award, recognized for his commitment to serving his teammates and community. Hunter brings that same people-first mentality to his coaching. He has worked with players from ages 3 to 16 and holds a degree in Graphic Design from JBU, with a Master's in Design Innovation & Thinking currently underway.
GA Assistant, JBU Men's Soccer
Jedi Hunter
"Philosophy Quote"
— Ryan Williams, Head Coach JBU Men's Soccer
JBU SOCCER
The program at a glance
JBU Men's Soccer competes at the NAIA level in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The program is built on a
culture of faith, brotherhood, and competitve excellence.
NAIA
Divison Level
SAC
Sooner Athletic Conference
1978
Program Founded
Our Values
Relentlessly Pursue Excellence
Team First
Community and Brotherhood
Infectious Valuable Energy
THE CAMPUS
John Brown University • Siloam Springs AR
JBU is a private Christian liberal arts university with strong academics and a tight knit campus community.
Small enough to know your professors, big enough to compete at a high level.
