Three-time NCAA women’s national championship-winning coach Dawn Staley continues to solidify her status as one of the best coaches in college basketball history. Since taking over as head coach of the South Carolina women’s basketball program in 2008, Staley has achieved remarkable success, including three national championships, six final four appearances, and nine SEC conference titles. With the Gamecocks as a one-seed in the 2025 March Madness tournament, another national championship may be on the horizon.
Staley’s coaching success has also translated into financial rewards, as her estimated net worth is $12 million, with a reported $25.2 million extension with South Carolina that pays her $4 million annually, making her the highest-paid women’s basketball coach in the country. Staley’s coaching career is not the only way she has made an impact, as she founded the Dawn Staley Foundation in 1996 to help at-risk children in Philadelphia and launched initiatives such as “InnerSole” and the “Netlife” podcast to support children in need and highlight women in sports and coaching.
Despite her legendary coaching and playing career as a six-time WNBA all-star, Staley’s commitment to giving back and empowering others has been a significant part of her influence in the world of women’s basketball. As she continues to lead South Carolina to success on the court, her dedication to making a difference off the court is equally commendable and reflects her legacy as a trailblazer in the sport.
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