Wisconsin Badgers spring sports coaches receive contract extensions

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:31 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers spring sports coaches receive contract extensions
Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers' spring sports coaches have been granted one-year contract extensions by the UW Athletic Board during a June 3 meeting. This decision includes extensions for softball coach Yvette Healy, men's golf coach Mike Wilson, women's golf coach Todd Oehrlein, men’s rowing coach Beau Hoopman, women’s rowing coach Vicky Opitz, men's tennis coach Danny Westerman, and women's tennis coach Marek Michalicka. Healy, hired in 2010, led the Badgers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022. Contract expiration dates vary, with Healy's extending through June 30, 2031, while Michalicka's runs until May 31, 2029. Men's tennis reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017, while women's tennis made a first-round exit in Michalicka's inaugural season.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Contract extensions approved for seven spring sports coaches on June 3.
  • Yvette Healy's contract runs through June 30, 2031; led team to NCAA Tournament.
  • Men's tennis reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2026.
  • Women's tennis faced Baylor in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • Other coaches' contract expiration dates vary between 2029 and 2031.
Latest Updates
  • 7:31 PMYahoo SportsWisconsin approves contract extensions after 2026 spring sports seasons
What they're saying
"

The UW Athletic Board has signed off on the customary one-year contract extensions for the Wisconsin Badgers' spring sports coaches.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days