Fred Williams hired as Tulsa Shock coach, ready to 'put a few banners in the BOK Center'

We're proud to announce Fred Williams as Head Coach for our 5th Anniversary season. He's ready to #RockWithTheShock! pic.twitter.com/yHtnVbydoZ

— Tulsa Shock (@TulsaShock) January 23, 2014

It’s official. Fred Williams is the new coach of the Tulsa Shock.

Williams previously served as the head coach of the Atlanta Dream and Utah Starzz (now the San Antonio Silver Stars) from 1999-2001.

He said he’s ready and fired up about 2014. ”Tulsa already feels like a family.”

Coach Williams on his coaching philosophy: “I expect to generate a balanced team with attention to speed, fast breaks and excitement.”

— Tulsa Shock (@TulsaShock) January 23, 2014

At Thursday’s new conference, The Shock also unveiled a new logo to celebrate the team’s fifth anniversary in the league.

And now: @Osage_Casinos helping unveil the new team logo for our 5th Anniversary season in the @WNBA! pic.twitter.com/0YpdFk1SCz

— Tulsa Shock (@TulsaShock) January 23, 2014