Lipscomb University

William Ness begins his eighth year with Baptist Sports Medicine. He currently serves as the head athletic trainer for Lipscomb University. William's primary sport responsibilities includes men's basketball and golf.

Prior to coming to Tennessee, William completed a one-year athletic training internship with the Miami Dolphins Football Organization. The North Dakota native graduated from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training. After graduation, he went on to work as a summer athletic training intern for the Baltimore Ravens Football Organization before attending graduate school. William completed his Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2002 at West Virginia University where he was the head athletic trainer at a local high school for 2 years.

William resides in Murfreesboro with his wife Alison and son Jordan.