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Top NCAA Coaches: Staley's $4M Salary vs. Close's Breakthrough

4/6/2026

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Dawn Staley, the South Carolina Gamecocks' head coach, has a $12 million net worth and earns about $4 million annually, making her the highest-paid coach with three NCAA championships.
Cori Close, the UCLA Bruins' head coach, earns about $877,500 annually and has a net worth potentially up to $10 million.
Close led UCLA to its first NCAA championship game, while both coaches face challenges balancing professional success with personal fulfillment.

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Dawn Staley, the South Carolina Gamecocks' head coach, has a $12 million net worth and earns about $4 million annually, making her the highest-paid coach with three NCAA championships.
Cori Close, the UCLA Bruins' head coach, earns about $877,500 annually and has a net worth potentially up to $10 million.
Close led UCLA to its first NCAA championship game, while both coaches face challenges balancing professional success with personal fulfillment.