Kim Caldwell, the 2024 Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year, has been named as the new head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. With a successful track record of implementing a fast-paced offense and pressure defense, Caldwell is expected to restore the women’s basketball program to national prominence.
Caldwell has earned national recognition for her coaching abilities, including being named the WBCA NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year. In her first season at Marshall, she led the team to a 26-7 overall record and won the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year award. Caldwell’s coaching style resulted in Marshall ranking in the top five nationally in multiple statistical categories, showcasing her ability to lead a team to success.
With a career record of 217-31 and multiple conference championships under her belt, Caldwell brings a wealth of experience to the Lady Vols. Her previous coaching stints at Glenville State and Marshall have been highlighted by NCAA tournament appearances and championship seasons.
Caldwell’s appointment as the fourth head coach of the Lady Vols in the NCAA era of women’s basketball marks a new chapter for the historic program. Her dedication to building upon the legacy of Pat Summitt and her proven success as a coach make her a strong choice to lead the winningest program in women’s hoops history back to championship level success.
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