Tennessee Extends Kim Caldwell's Contract Through 2030 After Breakout First Season

The Lady Vols head coach, who led the team to the Sweet 16 and revitalized its offense, receives a pay raise and a five-year extension.

Kim Caldwell has verbally agreed to a five-year contract extension with Tennessee, securing her role through the 2029-30 season.
The extension includes a pay raise, though specific financial terms have not yet been disclosed.
In her first season, Caldwell guided the Lady Vols to a 24-10 record and a Sweet 16 appearance, while setting offensive records for scoring and 3-pointers.
Under Caldwell's leadership, Tennessee achieved its highest attendance average since 2013-14 and signed a top-ranked recruiting class.
Athletic director Danny White praised Caldwell's transformative impact, citing her dynamic coaching style and the program's bright future.