Brentford Women are delighted to announce the appointment of Carly Williams as head coach.
Williams joins Brentford having spent the past decade in a variety of coaching roles at Arsenal, including the last two years as player care lead for the club’s women’s academy team.
“After a comprehensive recruitment process with high-calibre applicants, we are delighted to welcome Carly on board,” said women’s football consultant Lois Fidler.
“Carly brings an understanding of the level we are currently at, having previously played, and she has almost 10 years’ experience in elite environments supporting the on and off-pitch development of some of England's brightest young players.
“She is a perfect fit for a club with big ambitions and truly embodies the values that make Brentford such a special place to work. We are excited to see her lead this next chapter for Brentford Women.”
“Carly is a perfect fit for a club with big ambitions and truly embodies the values that make Brentford such a special place to work. We are excited to see her lead this next chapter for Brentford Women”
“We want to wish all of the players who have moved on this summer the very best for the future. They have contributed to the journey we’ve been on, and we’re grateful for their hard work and commitment during their time with us.
“At the same time, there’s real excitement about the new signings who have come in. Supporters will enjoy getting to know them over the coming weeks, and Carly is looking forward to working closely with this group.
“We may still look to add to the squad, but we already have the core of a team capable of building something special this season. It’s an important year for Brentford Women, and we’re ready for the challenge.”
Williams has been involved in the women’s and men’s game for the past decade, taking on a variety of coaching roles with age groups from under-10s to under-21s at Arsenal.
She has also been part of the FA Coaching Excellence Initiative (CEI) and an elite coach mentee with the England U17s women's team.
She has worked as a transition coach, helping players move from academy football to the professional level, and spent the last two years as player care lead for the academy at Arsenal Women.