- He is the head men’s basketball coach at Harvard University
- He was a point guard at Duke University for four years
- He was named the John Wooden Legends of Coaching Award winner
Tommy Amaker is an American head coach and his net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $10 million. He is an American coach and the head coach of the Harvard University men’s basketball team.
Amaker played as a point guard at Duke University leading the Blue Devils to four NCAA tournament appearances and was named the National Defensive Player of the Year.
After he graduated from Duke University, he served as an assistant coach for the Blue Devils for four seasons, became the head coach at Seton Hall University and was then hired as the head coach at the University of Michigan.
His tenure at Michigan was successful as he led the team for six seasons though was fired when his team failed to make the NCAA tournament.
The coach was then hired at Harvard and has helped the Crimson in winning several tournaments including a share of the Ivy League championship in seven seasons and the NCAA four times.
Amaker was named the John Wooden Legends of Coaching Award winner.
Tommy Amaker Biography
| Full name | Harold Tommy Amaker Jr. |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Place of birth | Falls Church, Virginia, U.S |
| Date of birth | June 6 1965 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Coach |
| Source of wealth | Coaching earnings |
| Marital Status | Married |
Net Worth
Tommy Amaker’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million, based on his playing and his coaching career.
His playing career was successful and his coaching too. He is currently a head coach at Harvard University where he earns a salary of about $1 million per year.
Tommy Amaker. Photo/Casual Hoya
The coach has additional sources of income like endorsements and speaking engagements which earn him an impressive amount of cash every year.
Personal Life
Tommy Amaker was born on June 6 1965 in Falls Church, Virginia to Tommy Amaker Sr. and Alma Amaker.
His father is a former career military serviceman while his mother is a former high school English teacher.
Amaker started playing basketball and was a standout player in high school. He played for the Blue Devils for four years and was named the National Defensive Player.
After graduating from Duke University, he served as an assistant coach for the Blue Devils for seasons. He was then hired at Seton Hall University where he served for four seasons.
Michigan University hired him as the head coach and he served them for six seasons before he was fired for failing to make it to the NCAA tournament.
The coach was hired by Harvard University as the head coach and has since transformed the Crimson to winning several major tournaments including the Ivy League championship in seven seasons and the NCAA tournament four times.
Amake is married to Dr.Stephanie Pinder, a clinical psychologist and they have three children together.
Career
Tommy’s career can be classified into two categories, as a player and as a coach. He played as a point guard at Duke University for four years where he led the Blue Devils to four NCAA tournament appearances and was named the National Defensive Player of the Year.
Tommy Amaker. Photo/Duke Basketball Report
He was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in the third round of the 1987 NBA draft and was soon cut from the team. He then played briefly in the Continental Basketball Association.
Amaker began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Duke for four seasons and helped the Blue Devils win two national championships.
Amaker was then hired by Seton Hall University as the head coach where he led the Pirates to two NCAA tournament appearances in four seasons.
The coach was then hired by Michigan University for six seasons. However, he was fired after his team failed to get to the NCAA tournament.
In the same year, he was hired by Harvard University as the head coach and has since transformed the Crimson into a very successful team winning several tournaments.
The coach was named the John Wooden Legends of Coaching Award winner in 2019 and is so far one of the most respected coaches in college basketball.
Luxury Collection
Tommy Amaker has had a very successful career as a coach and a player and this is evident through his net worth. He can afford the best car brands in the world and it is certain that he has several though we have no details of the fleet he owns.
FAQs
What is his age?
58 years old
Is he married?
Yes
Where is he currently?
Coaching Harvard University
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
What is his net worth in 2023?
About $10 million.
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