Tennessee extends Karen Weekly’s contract

Tennessee extends Lady Vols’ softball head coach Karen Weekly’s contract.

The University of Tennessee announced a contract extension for Lady Vols’ softball head coach Karen Weekly on Thursday.

UT Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Tennessee athletics and Weekly have agreed in principle to a five-year contract extension through June 30, 2028.

“It’s a privilege to be the softball coach at Tennessee and to work for Danny White,” Weekly said in a press release. “I appreciate his faith and trust in me to lead Lady Vol softball into the future. The support we receive from the athletics administration is phenomenal. Chancellor Donde Plowman is an incredible leader for our campus and I’m grateful for her mentorship. I am blessed to coach a terrific group of young women and work alongside amazing assistants and staff who share our vision for success.”

Tennessee and Weekly won the 2023 Southeastern Conference regular-season tournament championships.

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