Geno Auriemma is an American college basketball coach who became the winningest coach in NCAA history after registering his 1,217th win with the UConn Huskies. In his four-decade-long career with the program, Geno led the Huskies to 11 Championship and almost two dozen Final Four appearances. He also served as the head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team for eight years and led the squad to 2012 and 2016 Olympic gold medals.
Auriemma has been credited with building UConn into a women’s basketball powerhouse and he is the first coach to guide a program to five successive Final Four appearances on two separate occasions. Earlier this summer, he signed a five-year contract extension until the summer of 2029. Auriemma is the most successful coach in NCAA Division I history and has been honored with Naismith College of the Year a record eight times. For the first time since 2016, the Huskies are eyeing their 12th national championship in the 2024-25 season. Auriemma will enter his 40th season at UConn and aim for the 12th NCAA championship this season.
Who are Geno Auriemma’s Parents?
Donato Auriemma and Marsiella Auriemma are the parents of Geno Auriemma.
Geno Auriemma's Mother
Marsiella Auriemma, Geno's mother, has played a significant role in the UConn coach’s life. She came from Italy in 1961 with her three children in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Marsiella worked in a candy factory and then in a factory that produced throw rugs. She passed away on December 8, 2022, at the age of 91.
Geno Auriemma’s Father
Donato Auriemma is the father of Geno Auriemma. He passed away at the age of 69 due to cancer in 1997 during the Big East Tournament.
Who are Geno Auriemma Siblings?
Geno Auriemma has two siblings named Ferruccio and Anna. Details about their personal or professional life are unavailable, as of November 2024.
Who is Geno Auriemma Wife?
Geno Auriemma's wife is Kathy Auriemma whom he met while attending Montgomery County Junior College. The couple got married in 1978 and have three children together.
Does Geno Auriemma have Kids?
Geno Auriemma and his wife, Kathy Auriemma, are blessed with two daughters, Jenna and Alysa, and a son named Michael. Michael Auriemma graduated with a degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Assumption University. He works as an Enterprise Account Executive at Comcast Business, as of November 2024.
Alysa Auriemma holds a degree in English literature from the University of Connecticut and works at Miss Porter's School coaching the basketball team, as of November 2024.
FAQs on Geno Auriemma Family
A. Geno Auriemma's parents are Donato Auriemma and Marsiella Auriemma.
A. Geno Auriemma went to the West Chester University.
A. Geno Auriemma's wife is Kathy Auriemma.
A. Yes, Geno Auriemma and his wife, Kathy, have two daughters Jenna and Alysa and one son Michael.
A. Geno Auriemma signed a five-year contract extension until the 2028-29 season.
A. Geno Auriemma will get paid approximately $3.34 million a year at UConn.
