He was an assistant coach at North Carolina State between 2018 and 2020 and spent seven years at Dayton. Photo: Google Maps. I would like to thank Scott for his service and dedication to ETSU.. Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper yells to her players during the second half of an NCAA, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper yells to her players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 86-83 in overtime. "We've had kids transfer in here lots of times and never applied for a waiver because we knew, 'Hey, the kid left for reasons that have nothing to do with the environment.' Former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Sumitt says in an avidavit she felt forced out as head coach after her diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's. CNN values your feedback 1. There's an empty chair on our bench in her . The USA team won their first five games to advance to the gold medal game, but faced Cuba in the final, and lost 9186 to take the silver medal. Warlick went 172-67as Tennessees head coach. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Zakai Zeigler has knee injury, Tennessee basketball waiting for update, Select an account to sign in or manage a saved account on this device, Zakai Zeigler leaves Tennessee basketball vs. Arkansas with left knee injury, Where Tennessee basketball appears in NCAA Tournament bracketology, Zakai Zeigler has knee injury, Tennessee basketball waiting for update. re: Ole Miss fired their coach in-season and dominating LSU (basketball) Posted on 2/25/23 at 11:37 pm to josh336. He was asked Friday about why UConn, which said it submitted more than 100 pages of documents supporting Westbrook's waiver, wasn't making specific details public. Buzz Williams was the AP's SEC Coach of the Year in 2020 after his first season in College Station saw the Aggies finish 10-8 in the league. The highest paid coach in women's basketball in 2021-22 was UConn's . The Lady Vols won at least 27 games in each of Warlick's first three seasons before the program started to fall back to the pack. While on . Barnes indicated UT would go point guard by committee if Zeigler's injury causes him to miss games. The Missouri State Lady Bears head coach Kelly Harper registers her disgust will a referee's call. Sign up for the Vols Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [10], In 1981, Warlick enrolled in graduate school at Virginia Tech and became an assistant coach with the Virginia Tech Hokies women's basketball team. Casi Dailey. The Lady Vols are the nation's only program to make the NCAA Tournament every year since its inception in 1982. ^ Tennessee didn't field a team in the 194344 season. Tennessee had an inexperienced roster. ", Adams: Tennessee made right decision to hire Holly Warlick and her departure is right call, too. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson. Team Competition. Back to top. UT did not have a further update available after the win and Zeigler will undergo "a scan," according to UT spokesperson Tom Satkowiak. Former LSU basketball coach Will Wade is back in the news with his name surfacing for another SEC job. Warlick: Auriemma's Lady Vols criticism 'not fair'. UConn said Tennessee did not oppose the transfer, but Auriemma said Friday he thought Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer could have been more helpful in the process. [7], The National team representing the USA had not won a World Championship since 1957. The former coach, Mary Tappmeyer, had led the women's . Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 14, 2011; Chapel Hill, NC; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kellie Harper yells instructions, Jan 14, 2011; Chapel Hill, NC; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kellie Harper yells instructions to her players from the sidelines in their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Carmichael Arena. The Lady Vols won 12 of their first 13 games, including a road victory over then-No. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper and assistant coach Jon Harper during the exhibition game with Carson-Newman. Although she said the way her career ended there is still painful, she had positive things to say about the Tennessee program, where former Lady Vols guard Kellie Harper is in her first season as head coach. Noland said he has ordered an investigation into whether NCAA rules were violated. Her contract callsfor her to receive one-third of the salary remaining on her contract if she was fired without cause, equaling a buyout of about $710,000. 0:43. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. "I dont think theres anybody in the nation that can replace Zakai and what he brings to the table outside of just assists, shooting," guard Jahmai Mashack said. Tennessee won 93-75 over Louisiana Tech to have a perfect 39-0 season. Jake New. ESPN's D'Arcy Maine contributed to this report. The Missouri Tigers (22-8, 10-7 SEC) are back at home one last time Saturday to host Mississippi (11-19, 3-14) in the regular-season finale at Mizzou Arena, a 2:30 p . By. Tennnesse's head coach, Kellie Harper, calls a play during the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State women's basketball game on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina in Knoxville,, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He went 30-31 in his tenure at the position. Athletic director Phillip Fulmer announced the coaching change on Wednesday, four days after Warlick completed her seventh season as the Lady Vols' coach. I don't want to stir things up, and go back and forth. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper celebrates her team after Tennessee beat Belmont in a women's college, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper celebrates her team after Tennessee beat Belmont in a women's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday, March 21, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey), Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper directs her players in the second half of a women's college, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper directs her players in the second half of a women's college basketball game against Belmont in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday, March 21, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey), Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper complains to an official during the second half of an NCAA, Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper complains to an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 83-56. Carter had worked as ETSU's AD since October 2017. The Missouri State Lady Bears against Ball State University at JQH Arena in Springfield on November 17, 2018. If I had a daughter, I'd send my daughter whether I'm coaching or not I'd send her to the University of Tennessee. Westbrook played two years at Tennessee. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) East Tennessee State University (ETSU) announced plans to fire Women's Basketball Head Coach Simon Harris after one season following complaints by two players tha If Harper is terminated without cause by UT, she is due one-third of the salary remaining on her five-year contract, which runs through April 15, 2024. Warlick lost her job four days later, but Westbrook still transferred. Smith was in his first full season leading the High Point Panthers basketball team and went 14 . After playing for Summitt, she was on her staff for 27 years, including seven as associate head coach. Here are the terms of Kellie Harper's deal with Tennessee Lady Vols. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "He is such an unbelievable, wonderful person," Barnes said. Harris, who went 6-22 in his brief tenure as head coach, can appeal. The report details multiple ethical and policy violations and raises questions regarding potential failures to comply with NCAA rules.. If you enjoy Mikes coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all of it. 6 finish in the final AP Top 25, Tennessee's best season since . ETSU said its decision to fire Coach Simon Harris came after former members of the team filed a Title IX complaint alleging discrimination and unfair treatment. Westbrook told the media after that loss that some changes needed to be made to Tennessee's staff. All rights reserved. Harper, then Kellie Jolly, played for the Lady Vols from 1995-99, winning three national championships (1996-98). Harris was suspended Monday with pay until his firing becomes official Aug. 15. By Jonathan M. Alexander. On March 9, 2014, Warlick coached the Lady Vols to their 17th SEC Tournament Championship by defeating Kentucky 7170. Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK. Two Vols Assistant Coaches Fired With Cause. [1]. Missouri State women's head basketball coach Kellie Harper talks with sophomore guard Elle Ruffridge in the first quarter against DePaul on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. August 1, 2022. Harper was hired at Tennessee four years after men's coach Rick Barnes and makes . Warlick, who was on coach Pat Summitt's staff for Tennessee's eight NCAA titles, countered Auriemma's remarks. After a successful time at Pitt, Dixon returned to his alma mater, TCU, in 2016. . Postseason invitational champion Kellie Harper holds a jersey during a press conference announcing her as new head coach of the Lady Vols, in the Ray and Lucy Hand Studio on University of Tennessee's campus Wednesday, April 10, 2019. A 66-64 home loss to Missouri on Jan. 6 sent the team into a spiral. The WBCA recognized this performance by selecting her for the Maggie Dixon Award, which is awarded to the coach with the best performance in their rookie year as a head coach. Two former players filed a Title IX complaint this spring alleging discrimination and unfair treatment, prompting an immediate investigation by East Tennessee State's office of compliance. When Warlick's contract extension was announced, Fulmer said there was "no one better suited" to lead the program than Warlick. That equated to a buyout of$704,786 for Warlick. Warlick said she wanted to do it because part of the proceeds from the game will benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation, which promotes Alzheimer's awareness and research. Warlick's replacement: Jeff Walz, Kellie Harper, Tina Langley among names to monitor. In 2003, Dawkins was fired as the head coach of New Mexico State after an investigation by the school found that she "threatened to kill one player, pulled another player's hair and pushed players . ETSU said Harris has been told not to interact with current or prospective student-athletes or other members of the athletics department. He was hurt. Harper'sbuyout for leaving decreases to $500,000 on April 15, 2021, and alters tothe remaining salary she's duestarting April 15, 2023. New Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper would owe the university $1 million if she leaves for another position. Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper in a shirt supporting Tamari Key (20) during the NCAA college, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper in a shirt supporting Tamari Key (20) during the NCAA college basketball game against Wright State on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn. Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper celebrates with Sara Puckett (1) after Tennessee beat Belmont in a, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper celebrates with Sara Puckett (1) after Tennessee beat Belmont in a women's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday, March 21, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey), Feb 6, 2022; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma talks with Tennessee Lady, Feb 6, 2022; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma talks with Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper before the start of the game at XL Center. Tennessee coach Pat Summitt hugs Kellie Jolly in the final minute of the championship game of, Tennessee coach Pat Summitt hugs Kellie Jolly in the final minute of the championship game of the Women's Final Four at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, March 29, 1998. [12], Warlick's coaching debut was an 8071 loss to the Chattanooga Lady Mocs in Chattanooga on November 9, 2012. Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper yells out directions to her team during the during the. Yet, that loss is among the reasons All-SEC voters should bestow the honor on Williams. fired off a pass to Schmidt and Schmidt threw up a prayer from half-court. Coach Kellie Harper reacts during the game. Only the Big Ten (nine) is projected to have more teams make the NCAA Tournament than the SEC. That prayer was answered with Schmidt's shot falling for the 62-60 win. The report details multiple ethical and policy violations and raises questions regarding potential failures to comply with NCAA rules.. They were ahead of the curve on Title IX. This comes as the Cardinals are just 11-9 overall and sit in eighth place in the ACC at 5-5 in conference play. [4], Warlick joined Tennessee as assistant basketball coach in 1985. Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA womens basketball game against Missouri at Thompson-Boling. (AP Photo/Wade Payne), 10 Jan 1999: Kellie Jolly #14 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers dribbling the ball down court, 10 Jan 1999: Kellie Jolly #14 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers dribbling the ball down court while being guarded by Stacy Hansmeyer #20 during the game against the UConn Huskies at the Harry A. Campbell Pavillion in Storrs, Connecticut. Tennessee Head Coach Kellie Harper signs autographs during the Rocky Top Tip-Off at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 4, 2019. one-third of the salary remaining on her contract if she was fired . It is tough.". "His commitment to ETSU Athletics, his decency and his love of sport are unquestionable," ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland said. The Lady Vols advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals with win over Kentucky. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports, Kellie Harper is introduced at Tennessee basketball's Market Square Madness in downtown Knoxville, Tenn., on Thursday,, Kellie Harper is introduced at Tennessee basketball's Market Square Madness in downtown Knoxville, Tenn., on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. We've had other kids transfer, too, like Mimi Collins [to Maryland]. 8 seed in the conference tournament. Nick Shepkowski. January 26, 2022 3:21 pm ET. 11 Nov 2021 0. Its irreplaceable, but I think, to answer your question, we were always going to be focused whether he was in or he was out. A Tennessee police officer fired over her sex sprees with a slew of fellow cops says she felt . Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 23, 2011; Raleigh, NC; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kellie Harper high fives forward, Jan 23, 2011; Raleigh, NC; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kellie Harper high fives forward Breezy Williams (5) in the game against the Duke Blue Devils at Reynolds Coliseum. But Auriemma and Summitt had a contentious relationship, one that got worse after a recruiting . The first three quarters, the game was quite close with four ties and four lead changes, but in the fourth the USA exploded for 34 points to pull out to a large lead, winning the gold-medal 8263. Our court is named after her. And bottom line, that's on me. I think it continues to go on from there., INJURY: Zakai Zeigler leaves Tennessee basketball vs. Arkansas with left knee injury, MARCH MADNESS:Where Tennessee basketball appears in NCAA Tournament bracketology. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport, Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper is carried around by her players after they defeated Georgia Southern, Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper is carried around by her players after they defeated Georgia Southern 97-95 in double overtime to win the Southern Conference tournament championship Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Chattanooga, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey), Tennessee's Kellie Jolly defends against a Duke player. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick yells to her players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina at the women's Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March . Harris was an assistant at Ohio State before being hired by ETSU. U INVESTIGATION FINDS MAJOR VIOLATIONS; WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH TERMINATED. Delores Delvin / File / The Tennessean, Western Carolina head coach Kellie Harper watches her team during practice at the women's NCAA college, Western Carolina head coach Kellie Harper watches her team during practice at the women's NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 20, 2009, in Albuquerque, N.M. Western Carolina will face Vanderbilt in a first-round game on Saturday. "I was part of this program. Hatchell and three of her assistant . The Lady Vols defeat Belmont and records sixth straight shutout. "Mr. Carter and I have discussed the future of collegiate athletics at length and agreed it is best for him to take a step back from this environment and spend more time with his wife and two children who are in high school. UT came into the game with a 33-0 record against Vandy in games played in Knoxville. Then he went to see Zakai Zeigler. "It's somebody else's. Director of Women's Basketball Sports Performance. Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper and assistant coach Lacey Goldwire during the exhibition game against Carson-Newman on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was head coach of the women's basketball program at UNC Asheville between 2012 and 2020, leading the Bulldogs to four straight postseason . in athletic administration in 1983, with her thesis titled Public Relations Guide to Promote the College Female Athlete. [8], Warlick was selected to be a member of the team representing the US at the 1980 Olympics, but the team did not go, due to the 1980 Olympic boycott. The Lady Vols recovered and bolstered their rsum beforelosing to Vanderbilt 76-69 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 28. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? In 1979, the World Championships were held in Seoul, South Korea. Kellie Harper holds a jersey during a press conference announcing her as new head coach of. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel, In this April 16, 2009 file photo, Kellie Harper, formerly the head coach at Western Carolina,, In this April 16, 2009 file photo, Kellie Harper, formerly the head coach at Western Carolina, speaks alongside North Carolina State athletic director Lee Fowler, right, during a news conference after being introduced as the new head coach of the N.C. State women's basketball team in Raleigh, N.C. Harper is tough, determined and full of tenacity. Four former members of the Tennessee football staff have been hit with NCAA penalties related to the case involving recruiting violations and . "It's not too fair to say something like, 'I wouldn't let my daughter go there.' We should have been achieving so much more. Barnes also said he would not "count out" freshman B.J. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said he will "hang with" Russell Wilson despite the report that the QB tried to have him fired in Seattle. She replaced head coach Pat Summitt prior to the 2012-13 season [2] and held the position until the end of the 2018-19 season. Although Warlick, 60, made the NCAA Tournament in each of her seasons and reached the Elite Eight three times, the Lady Vols are no longer the program that legendary coach Pat Summitt built to national prominence. "I think its energy. Rexrode:Kellie Harper as Lady Vols basketball coach a huge risk for her and Tennessee, More:Phillip Fulmer: 'Essential' to hire coach with Lady Vols ties, like Kellie Harper, More:Phillip Fulmer says new Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper 'proven to be a winner'. Breaking down the new Lady Vols' new hire, historically. 0:49. Aug 1, 2022. Zeigler, who has played at an elite level for much of the past two months, went down with a non-contact injury at the 17:06 mark Tuesday. Other incentives available to Harper with payment only for the highest achievement include$150,000 if the Lady Vols win the NCAA Championship, $80,000 for making the Final Four, $60,000 for appearing in the Elite Eight, $40,000 for Sweet 16 and $20,000 for making the NCAA Tournament. Harris has been ordered not to interact with any current or prospective players or anyone else in the athletic department. [11] Warlick led the Lady Vols to the SEC 201213 regular season title. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A former Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technician told a Tennessee board Friday that officers "impeded patient care" by refusing to remove Tyre Nichols ' handcuffs, which would have allowed EMTs to check his vital signs after he was brutally beaten by police. Now, Fulmer will be tasked with finding a replacement who can restore the Lady Vols to prominence. The program is unapologetically pro-female. A release from the ETSU De But Auriemma and Summitt had a contentious relationship, one that got worse after a recruiting battle for Maya Moore in the mid-2000s. After Tennessee's second loss of the season to Indiana, the Lady Vols coach said playing teams . Tennessee continued its streak of making everyNCAA Tournament in the event's history, earning one of the final at-large bids for its 38th selection. March 14, 2016. 2023 www.knoxnews.com. Kellie Harper as Lady Vols basketball coach a huge risk for her and Tennessee, Phillip Fulmer: 'Essential' to hire coach with Lady Vols ties, like Kellie Harper, Phillip Fulmer says new Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper 'proven to be a winner', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I do take a little offense [to Auriemma's remarks], but I can handle it toward me because I've had stuff thrown at me for the last seven years. Mary Tappmeyer. Below are photos of Harper through the years. The findings outlined in the report have caused me serious concern, as it paints a picture of unconscionable behavior by coach Harris that is in direct contradiction to the institutions mission and values, ETSU President Brian Noland said. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA womens basketball game against Missouri at Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Frances Hollingsworth "Holly" Warlick (born June 11, 1958)[1] is an American college basketball coach who was head coach for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. It endured a six-game losing streak during January, matching the longest losing streak in program history. CATCH98 features Tamika Catchings and recounts the story of the 1997-98 Tennessee Lady Vols. (AP Photo/The News Observer, Jason Arthurs, File), Mar 5, 2022; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper looks on from, Mar 5, 2022; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bridgestone Arena. Example video title will go here for this video. Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper and assistant coach Jon Harper during the exhibition game with Carson-Newman on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Conference tournament champion, "Holly Warlick faces impossible task in replacing Pat Summitt", "Eighth World Championship for Women 1979", "WUGs Gold medal Game: USA 82, Canada 63", "Pat Summitt steps down: Holly Warlick named Lady Vols head coach", "Simmons, Lady Vols Top Kentucky 7170 in Final", "Holly Warlick named 2013 Spaulding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year", "Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Holly_Warlick&oldid=1120750885, This page was last edited on 8 November 2022, at 16:43. The Volunteers have had 21 coaches in their 109-season history. The 6-11 sophomore missed a shot but corralled his own rebound as he fell to the court. "There are a lot of things we had to deal with last year, but I'm not putting all that out there publicly. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Harper, then Kellie Jolly, ran the point for three straight Tennessee national championships from 1996-98, three incredible teams, the 39-0 team of 1997-98 arguably the greatest in the sport's . The following is a list of Tennessee Volunteers head basketball coaches. Tennessee and UConn first met in 1995, and it became the premier rivalry in women's basketball. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The ETSU Women's Basketball program is undergoing a "leadership change," according to Athletic Director Scott Carter. Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, Auriemma upset NCAA denied Westbrook appeal. Warlick's salary was $690,000. 0:03. An interim coach will be named. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports, Missouri State women's head basketball coach Kellie Harper talks with sophomore guard Elle Ruffridge in the. She was given the head coach position for the 20122013 season although Summitt admitted that Warlick had been "doing the bulk of it" since Summitt's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in August 2011. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports. Tennessee will return to the NCAA Tournament this year, so he can add another appearance to his resume. Zeigler, who has played at an elite level for much of the past two months, went down with a non-contact injury at the 17:06 mark Tuesday. For a list of head coaches for the women's team, see, List of Tennessee Volunteers head basketball coaches, List of Tennessee Lady Volunteers head basketball coaches, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Tennessee_Volunteers_head_basketball_coaches&oldid=1091877192, This page was last edited on 6 June 2022, at 22:36. "Listen, every program is going to have difficulties. Warlick was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001. [15], National champion NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After taking the reins of the Vanderbilt women's basketball program earlier this month, head coach Shea Ralph has announced her inaugural coaching staff with the additions of Tom Garrick, Ashley Earley and Kevin DeMille. CATCH98 features Tamika Catchings and recounts the story of the 1997-98 Tennessee Lady Vols. Kellie Harper speaks at a press conference at the CATCH98 film premiere at the University of, Kellie Harper speaks at a press conference at the CATCH98 film premiere at the University of Tennessee Student Union in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She replaced head coach Pat Summitt prior to the 201213 season[2] and held the position until the end of the 201819 season. Smith. (AP Photo/Wade Payne), Tennessee Lady Vols' head coach Kellie Harper at the 2019 Orange and White football game at, Tennessee Lady Vols' head coach Kellie Harper at the 2019 Orange and White football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.