WNBA Head Coaches By Age: Ranking Every Coach From Youngest To Oldest

The head coach position in any major sport is one of the most fluctuating jobs. Due to the demands from players, fans, and the organization, building a steady trust and continuing in the role is a near impossibility.

The WNBA is similar to virtually every other major sport in that regard. Out of the 13 teams suiting up for the 2025 WNBA season, more than half (eight) have seen a new coach join the ranks within the last calendar year. That number grows to 12, meaning every team except one, when the date of joining is expanded to within the last four years.

WNBA Head Coaches Ranked

Outside of Cheryl Reeve, who has cemented herself as one of the best head coaches of all time with four WNBA championships to her name as she remains the lynchpin of the Minnesota Lynx operation, virtually every head coach is a new figure in their team’s building.

Today, let’s list them in the order of their age, starting with the youngest, Tyler Marsh, for the Chicago Sky.

1. Tyler Marsh, Chicago Sky (37): The new head coach for the Chicago Sky after the rookie season for Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso did not go according to plan; Tyler Marsh has a lot on his plate in his debut year.
2. Chris Koclanes, Dallas Wings (39): Just like Marsh, Chris Koclanes is going to be feeling a lot of pressure in his debut campaign as it coincides with the Dallas Wings selecting the overwhelming favorite for the first overall pick and college basketball standout, Paige Bueckers.
3. Noelle Quinn, Seattle Storm (40): One of the more tenured coaches in the league, Noelle Quinn has been with the Seattle Storm for the past four seasons, leading them to an underwhelming 74-68 record. The results must start lining up, or Quinn might be the next one facing the axe.
4. Natalie Nakase, Golden State Valkyries (45): With the Golden State Valkyries joining the WNBA this season, a lot will be riding on the shoulders of Natalie Nakase as she takes over the head coaching job for the infant franchise.
5. Rachid Meziane, Connecticut Sun (45): The Connecticut Suns have not seen long-lasting success in close to 20 years, so Rachid Meziane has a huge responsibility in his first season as the head coach for the only major professional sports team in Connecticut.
6. Stephanie White, Indiana Fever (47): A coach might not have more pressure this season than Stephanie White. With the uber-popularity of Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever are expected to take a major jump, especially after a critical offseason and a playoff push last year. White will be at the center of it all, and a good showing is necessary.
7. Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces (48): Becky Hammon might be the only lifer in the WNBA head coaching market outside of Cheryl Reeve. Since arriving on the scene, she has been instrumental in the Aces’ turning their entire franchise around with sustained excellence, a virtual guarantee.
8. Nate Tibbetts, Phoenix Mercury (48): His first season with the Phoenix Mercury wasn’t excellent, but Nate Tibbetts showed enough for Phoenix to bring him back after a 19-21 record. But the win column needs to improve soon for Tibbetts to cement his spot on the sideline.
9. Lynne Roberts, Los Angeles Sparks (49): Entering her first season as a head coach, Lynne Roberts is undoubtedly hoping for a better result for the Los Angeles Sparks after drafting Cameron Brink last season.
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10. Sydney Johnson, Washington Mystics (51): The Thibault dynasty ended after the first two seasons, as Eric Thibault did not show enough promise. Sydney Johnson is taking over a talented young core for the Washington Mystics, with hopes of returning them to their excellence from just half a decade ago.
11. Karl Smesko, Atlanta Dream (54): The Tanisha Wright firing was a bit of a shock, but the Atlanta Dream wanted a new voice to lead the team, and Karl Smesko might be the guy to take the team to its first championship victory.
12. Sandy Brondello, New York Liberty (56): Fresh off winning the city of New York its first championship in over 50 years and getting the New York Liberty their first WNBA championship, Sandy Brondello has to be hoping for a similar result in 2025.
13. Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx (58): Arguably the greatest of all time, Reeve just missed out on winning her fifth WNBA championship last season in a very controversial Game 5 ending. However, with a stacked roster at her disposal, the veteran head coach must be looking to take that next step.