Williams is a former Australian international who came to England to play for Southgate in 1998. His extensive coaching experience includes both Hampstead and Westminster HC and Surbiton HC, who he guided to an HA Cup win and to the EHL for the first time. He also coached Slough Ladies, winning the Women’s Premier League title and a silver medal at the European Cup Winners Club Competition.

At International level, Todd has worked with various teams as a technical coach and was an assistant coach for Ireland’s men at the 2013 European Championships in Belgium. He is also an FIH Coach Educator and is currently the Director of Hockey at Abingdon School.

On the appointment, Williams said: “The very first Premier League team I played against after arriving from Australia was Reading. With the likes of Jon Wyatt, Rob Todd, Simon Mason and Mark Pearn, they were the first generation of squads that achieved so much success through the 2000’s.
Right from that first match, it’s always been clear to me how much pride Reading players have in their shirt and that is no different to today’s current young group. At what is very much the start of a new era, I’m really looking forward to working with them to build the platform for the club’s next successful generation."

Tim Hunt, Chair of Reading Hockey Club said: “I couldn’t be more delighted that Todd has agreed to join Reading as Head of Men’s Performance. His credentials as a coach speak for themselves and having got to know him, I know he is exactly the right person to lead the Men’s programme.”

Williams will begin working with the playing group at Reading immediately as they enter pre season and prepare for a full season in the EH Division 1 South.