Stephanie White has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indiana Fever, aiming to maximize the potential of star player Caitlin Clark.
Her contract with the Fever is expected to enhance White’s net worth. Although details about her contract remain confidential, her impressive track record speaks for itself. White has spent the last two seasons with the Connecticut Sun, leading them to consecutive WNBA Semifinal appearances and earning the title of WNBA Coach of the Year in 2023.
A native of Indiana and a Purdue University alumna, White has prior experience with the Fever, having coached the team from 2015 to 2016 and served as an assistant coach from 2011 to 2014, playing a pivotal role in their first WNBA Championship win in 2012.
The specifics of White’s current contract are not publicly available. Unlike the NBA, coaching salaries in the WNBA are typically kept private, with estimates from sources like Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda placing her net worth between $3 million and $5 million.
Reports suggest that top WNBA coaching salaries can range from $500,000 to $1.2 million, but precise figures for White are elusive due to the variability in contracts across franchises.
White’s return coincides with a significant growth phase for the WNBA, which reported over $200 million in revenue last year, representing a 200% increase from the previous year. Ticket sales have also seen a remarkable 93% rise since 2022, largely driven by emerging stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, there are concerns that salaries for coaches and players have not kept pace with this growth.
With 17 seasons of experience as both a player and coach, White is ready to lead the Fever. The pressing question remains whether the rising revenues in the WNBA will translate into equitable pay for those who contribute to
its success.
