Elite Coaches Since 1990: No. 5

5. Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma has been the dominant coach of the UConn Women's Basketball team since 1985. In his first 3 seasons as UConn head coach, he failed to reach the NCAA Women's Tournament. 

However, since then, Auriemma has compiled 879 wins (.868), 19 conference championships, and an astonishing 9 National Championships at UConn. From 2000-2003, UConn's teams won 69 consecutive home games. 

Further, Auriemma won the Naismith Coach of the Year Award 6 times (AP Coach of the Year 7 times), and coached the 2012 Women's National Basketball Team to a gold medal at the Olympic games in London. Coupled with his coaching wins/championships and players in the WNBA, Auriemma is undoubtedly an elite coach. 

Don't forget to check us out @GRHuddle. Who do you think are elite coaches? Submit your feedback to us with the hashtag, #GRHEliteCoach


No. 6: Bobby Bowden