💰 RECORD-BREAKING: Lady Vols’ Head Coach Kim Caldwell Joins the Exclusive $1 MILLION Club After Sweet 16 Triumph — A Landmark Moment for Tennessee Women’s Basketball 🏀
One of the highest-paid coaches in women’s collegiate basketball just cemented her place in history — and she did it the Lady Vols way!
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell has officially joined the $1 MILLION Club, thanks to performance incentives tied to her team’s electric run to the Sweet 16. The milestone comes after a statement victory that silenced doubters and reminded everyone why Tennessee is still one of the sport’s most iconic programs.
Behind the scenes, Caldwell’s rise has been just as inspiring as her players’. Hired to restore the Lady Vols’ legendary winning culture, Caldwell’s strategic mind and fearless leadership have sparked a surge of energy back into Knoxville. Her Sweet 16 bonus vaulted her base salary into seven figures — making her one of the select few women’s basketball coaches in the nation to break that barrier.
Players rave about her ability to connect, motivate, and get the best out of her roster — and the results are proof: big wins, big crowds, and a program trending back to Final Four glory.
For the Lady Vols faithful, this is about more than money — it’s about investing in a championship future. And for Kim Caldwell, it’s a reminder that the sky’s the limit for women leading women.
Big wins. Big paydays. Big dreams for Tennessee basketball. The Caldwell era is just getting started. 🔶🏀🔷