BIO

Jason Williams joined Port Adelaide prior to the 2024 season as development coach, following a stint with the AFL as head coach of its Indigenous Talent Programs.  

A proud Noongar man from Narrogin in Western Australia, Williams is passionate about mentoring and developing young people, particularly those with First Nations roots.

Prior to coming to Alberton, Williams has held coaching roles across multiple clubs including the Northern Bullants in the VFL, Calder Cannons in the NAB League and most recently, as senior head coach of the Bacchus Marsh Football Netball Club in the Ballarat Football League. 

A talented footballer himself, Williams spent four seasons playing senior VFL football (Port Melbourne in 2012, 2013 and 2016 and the Northern Blues in 2018), and also represented Vic Metro as a junior at the AFL under 18 national championships. 

Alongside his appointment as development coach, Williams will oversee Port Adelaide's Next Generation Academy, aimed at developing young First Nations and multicultural footballers.

Coaching career

2024 – current Port Adelaide development coach (forwards)
2022 – 2023 AFL Indigenous Talent Programs head coach
2022 – 2023 Bacchus Marsh Football Netball Club seniors head coach
2021 – 2022 Northern Bullants VFL midfield coach
2021 – 2021 Calder Cannons head coach (boys)
2019 – 2020 Calder Cannons midfield coach (boys and girls)