Gubby John-Williams begins his first season as a student assistant coach at Cumberland after finishing his eligibility in 2010 for the Bulldogs.
John-Williams played in 24 career contests, 22 in goal, over four years for CU, making 85 saves in more than 1,400 career minutes. Last season he started 11 matches and played in 12 total, recording 46 saves with three victories and two shutouts. He ranked fifth in the TranSouth Conference in total saves and earned TranSouth Scholar-Athlete honors as well.
John-Williams is currently majoring in Criminal Justice and expects to graduate in December 2010. His brother, Gerard John-Williams, played one season for the Bulldogs in 2008.
PLAYING CAREER
2010 (SENIOR): Named TranSouth Scholar-Athlete ... Played in 13 matches with 11 starts, almost exclusively in goal, making 46 saves with a 2.57 goals-against-average ... Ranked fifth in TranSouth Conference in total saves ... Posted three victories with two shutouts ... Registered five saves in 2-0 triumph over Emmanuel College in season opener ... Allowed two goals and made three saves in loss to Faulkner Univ. ... Recorded five saves in 2-1 loss to Lindenwood Univ. and eight saves at Bethel Univ. ... Collected two saves in 2-0 win against Brescia Univ. ... Posted seven saves in 3-2 defeat to Martin Methodist ... Had four saves each in consecutive matches versus Mid-Continent and Trevecca Nazarene ... Made five saves in just 31-plus minutes in loss to Freed-Hardeman.
2009 (JUNIOR): Played in five matches with three starts ... Started first three matches of the season in goal, allowing pair of goals at Union College and four versus Lambuth Univ. ... Made seven saves in three outings ... Also played two matches in the field, taking one shot at Campbellsville Univ.
2008 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in two matches ... Saved 5-of-7 shots in win over Reinhardt College ... Registered career-high 14 saves versus Campbellsville Univ.
2007 (FRESHMAN): Played in three matched, starting one ... Saved all four shots on goal against Carson-Newman ... Added four saves versus Alabama-Huntsville.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterwinner for coach Kieth Geoffory at San Juan Secondary Comprehensive School.
PERSONAL: Joseph John-Williams ... Son of Gregory and Carol John-Williams ... Born December 25, 1986 ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Brother, Mike, played soccer at Western Michigan ... Sister, Mary, competed in track and field at Tulsa.
