Mike Young, born on May 1, 1963, is one of the celebrated American college basketball coaches who took Wofford to five NCAA Tournaments as a head coach. He spent 30 years coaching, including 17 seasons as head coach of the Terriers before embarking on his journey with Virginia Tech in 2019. Young enters his sixth season in Blacksburg and will aim to get back to the NCAA Tournament after a two-year hiatus.
| Name | Mike Young |
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Age | 61 Years |
| Residence | Radford, Virginia |
| Position | Head Coach |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball Coach |
| Salary | $2.75 million |
Mike Young Net Worth
Mike Young's estimated net worth is not available as of November 2024.
Mike Young Career Earnings
While details about Young's overall career earnings are not available, he signed a five-year contract worth a total of $11.5 million in 2019, according to Gobbler Country (Virginia Tech Hokies Community).
Mike Young Salary
As of the 2024-25 season, Mike Young's annual salary is $2.75 million, which is set to increase by $250,000 in each year of his contract, as per USA Today.
Mike Young Contract
Mike Young initially signed a five-year contract with Virginia Tech in 2019 worth $11.5 million. But in 2021, he signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Blacksburg until the 2026-27 season, according to Gobbler Country (Virginia Tech Hokies Community).
Mike Young Coaching History
Young's coaching journey began as an assistant coach at his alma mater where he served as team captain during his junior and senior years. He spent two years with the program before joining Oliver Purnell at Radford University as a graduate assistant in 1988.
Mike Young's coaching career took a significant turn when he joined Wofford in 1989 as an assistant coach. He was promoted to the head coaching role in 2002 and would go on to achieve unparalleled success with the Terriers for the next 17 seasons. Under his leadership, the program received five NCAA Tournament appearances and five Southern Conference tournament championships. He ended his Wofford career with a record of 299-244 and decided to join Virginia Tech on a five-year contract in 2019. However, following the conclusion of the 2020-21 regular season, Young signed a three-year contract extension until the end of the 2026-27 season.
FAQs on Mike Young Net Worth
A. Mike Young estimated net worth is not available as of November 2024.
A. Mike Young's annual salary is valued at $2.75 million for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
A. Mike Young had a 17-year tenure as the head coach at Wofford and compiled a 299–244 overall record.
A. Mike Young has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him until the 2026/27 season.
A. Mike Young played college basketball at Emory & Henry College.
