William Prince

William Prince is in his first season as Nebraska's director of player development. In his role, Prince works closely with the entire staff to manage and oversee the development of Husker football student-athletes both on and off the field.

Prince came to Nebraska after spending four years with the Southern Miss football program. He began his tenure as the Golden Eagles’ executive assistant to the head coach, where he oversaw the athletic, education and social development of the team. Prince was an assistant strength coach for his final three seasons at Southern Miss.

Prince was also the head strength and conditioning coach and head equipment manager at Alcorn State from 2012 to 2016. He managed the equipment budget and helped decrease team injuries by 72 percent.

Previously, Prince had a successful career in private business. He was an assistant general manager/director of sales at the Fayetteville Athletic Club in Arkansas from 2011 to 2012. Prince also served as the owner and operator at Beaumont Health and Fitness in Texas from 2003 to 2011 and Bally Total Fitness in Kansas City and Dallas from 1997 to 2003.

As a player, Prince was an All-America running back at Warren Central High School in Mississippi. He went on to be a four-year start at Mississippi State and earned his degree in fitness management.