NETFLIX SPORTS AWARDS 2025: Kim Caldwell Earns Landmark Nomination as “Most Inspirational Coach of the Year”
In a powerful moment for women’s sports and collegiate athletics, Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell has been nominated for “Most Inspirational Coach of the Year” at the prestigious Netflix Sports Awards 2025. The nomination comes as a testament to her remarkable debut season, unwavering leadership, and the culture-shifting impact she has made on the Lady Volunteers program.
Caldwell, who took over the storied Tennessee women’s basketball program amid high expectations, has exceeded even the boldest hopes. Her fiery coaching style, relentless positivity, and tactical brilliance have reignited the passion at Rocky Top and breathed new life into a program hungry for national recognition once again.
Under Caldwell’s leadership, the Lady Vols surged back into national contention, finishing the season with a Top-10 ranking and securing marquee wins over SEC giants like South Carolina and LSU. More than just wins and stats, Caldwell has reshaped the locker room culture, built deep trust with her players, and sparked a renewed sense of pride in Tennessee’s historic women’s basketball legacy.
Her nomination at the Netflix Sports Awards places her alongside legendary names in global sports and sends a resounding message: the impact of college coaches—especially women leading women—is finally being recognized on a grand stage.
Caldwell reacted humbly to the announcement: “This honor is not about me—it’s about the amazing young women I coach, the fans who believe in us, and the legacy we’re carrying forward. I’m grateful beyond words.”
The Netflix Sports Awards will air in August, and fans across the nation will be watching closely as Kim Caldwell represents not just Tennessee, but a new era of inspiring leadership in sports.
