Jeff Walz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeff Walz
Occupation	Basketball Coach
Date Of Birth	Oct 27, 1971(1971-10-27)
Age	53
Birthplace	Fort Thomas
Country	United States
Birth City	Fort Thomas
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jeff Walz Biography

Jeff Walz is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on October 27, 1971 in Fort Thomas, Fort Thomas, United States. Jeffrey Jacob Walz (born October 27, 1971) is the head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Louisville. In his second year as a head coach, he guided his team to a national championship appearance at the 2009 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament, and led the Cardinals to a second championship game appearance in 2013.

Walz made the transition to head coach in 2007, accepting an offer from the University of Louisville. The school moved into the top 15 in attendance in his first year, averaging 6,456 fans per game, and attracting a total of 77,480 people that season.

Walz took the 2012–2013 team to the national championship game, falling to UConn 93–60.

Walz received a pay increase from his athletic director Tom Jurich, prior to the 2012–2013 season.

In 2002, Walz accepted a position as assistant to Brenda Frese (then Brenda Oldfield) at Minnesota. Frese won AP Coach of the Year honors after improving Minnesota from 8–20 to 22–8. The University of Maryland persuaded her to accept the head coaching position and Walz also made the move. He spent five seasons at Maryland, helping them to become a national power, including a national championship at the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

Jeff Walz Net Worth

Jeff Walz is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Walz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Walz completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Kentucky, attending on a basketball scholarship. He graduated in 1995, earning a bachelor of science in secondary education, and went on to complete a master’s degree at Western Kentucky in 1997 while serving as a women’s basketball graduate assistant coach under Paul Sanderford.

Walz began coaching middle school and high school teams before finishing college. His first college position was assistant to Paul Sanderford at Western Kentucky, where he coached his sister Jaime Walz, who earned Kentucky “Miss Basketball” honors in 1996.

When the women’s team (along with the U of L men’s team) moved to the KFC Yum! Center in 2010, attendance took another major jump. In both of the first two seasons that the Cardinals women spent at the KFC Yum! Center (2010–11 and 2011–12), the team ranked second in national attendance behind Tennessee.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jeff Walz Dating?

According to our records, Jeff Walz married to Lauren Lueders. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Walz’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff Walz celebrates birthday on October 27 of every year.

Has Jeff Walz ever won a national championship?

The University of Maryland persuaded her to accept the head coaching position and Walz also made the move. He spent five seasons at Maryland, helping them to become a national power, including a national championship at the 2006 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

How old is Jeff Walz?

50 years (October 27, 1971)

Is Louisville women's coach leaving?

Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz agrees to revised deal with extension through 2028-29 season.

How long has Jeff Walz coached Louisville?

In 15 years , he has directed Louisville to a pair of national runner-up finishes (2009, 2013), four Final Four appearances (2009, 2013, 2018, 2022), seven Elite Eight appearances (2009, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), 11 trips to the Sweet 16, and 13 NCAA Tournament appearances.

What happened to Kentucky women's basketball coach?

Coach Matthew Mitchell retired after 13 seasons with the Wildcats November 12, 2020 following months of recovery after suffering a concussion from an accident. The accident happened in March 2020 during a family vacation in Mexico.