BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee Lady Vols Head Coach Kim Caldwell Resigns
In a stunning turn of events, Kim Caldwell has resigned as the head coach of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers women’s basketball team. Caldwell, who took over the position in April 2024, had a promising start, guiding the Lady Vols to a 15-3 record in the 2024-2025 season, including an impressive 13-game winning streak. Despite this success, the team finished seventh in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference (SEC), with three close losses by just a few points.
Caldwell came to Tennessee after a highly successful tenure at Marshall University, where she was named the NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year and led the Thundering Herd to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1997. Prior to Marshall, she made her mark at Glenville State, where she won a Division II national championship in 2022.
Her coaching style at Tennessee was marked by a dynamic, fast-paced offense and a tenacious defense. Under her leadership, the Lady Vols were consistently ranked among the nation’s best in scoring and turnovers forced. However, despite these efforts, the team struggled to secure victories against the SEC’s elite programs, which led to some frustration among fans and analysts.
The reasons behind Caldwell’s resignation remain unclear, though it is speculated that balancing the demands of coaching at a high-profile program with her personal life may have played a role. Caldwell, who gave birth to her first child in January 2025, had been on maternity leave earlier this year, with assistant coach Jenna Burdette temporarily stepping in during her absence.
As Tennessee now begins the search for a new head coach, the focus will be on finding a leader who can return the Lady Vols to the national stage. The program, which last won a national title in 2008 under the legendary Pat Summitt, has experienced ups and downs in recent years. The upcoming hire will be crucial in shaping the team’s future.
The university and fans are hopeful that the next head coach can build upon Caldwell’s foundation and lead Tennessee’s storied program back to prominence.
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