As the first woman to coach in the National Basketball Association, Lisa Boyer made history. Likewise, she has proven to be an excellent coach in her field of work.

Picture of Basketball team coach, Lisa Boyer
Caption: Picture of Basketball team coach, Lisa Boyer (Photo: getty images)


Age of Lisa Boyer

Lisa Boyer was born and raised in Ogdensburg, New York. Reports suggested that her age might be in the late 50s. However, Boyer's birth date and early life information missing. Having American nationality, Lisa is of white ethnicity.

After graduation from high school, she joined Ithaca College located in Ithaca, New York. Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Science from College. Then she joined the University of North Carolina located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and earned a master's degree.


Lisa Boyer's Career

From 1981 to 1982, she began her coaching career as an assistant coach for the Davidson Wildcats women's basketball team. She was briefly an assistant coach for the East Carolina Pirates, Miami RedHawks, and Virginia Tech Hokies until the mid-1980s after head coaching the Converse Valkyries for a season. Lisa started a ten year position as the head coach of the Bradley Braves women's basketball team after leaving the Hokies in 1986. Then Boyer moved on to the American Basketball League to head coach the Philadelphia Rage from 1996 to 1997. She went to the Women's National Basketball Association after the ABL.

Picture of Lisa Boyer clapping hands
Caption: Picture of Lisa Boyer clapping hands (Photo: bloximages)


From 1998 to 2002, she was the assistant coach of the Cleveland Rockers. Lisa became the first woman to hold a coaching position in the National Basketball Association during her time with the Rockers. From the year 2001 to 2002, Boyer was an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. In 2002, Boyer returned to the National Collegiate Athletic Association as an assistant coach with the Temple Owls women's basketball team. Her assistant coaching role with the Owls continued until 2008 when she switched to the South Carolina Gamecocks. In the year 2010, she was promoted to associate head coach of the Gamecocks. 


What's Lisa Boyer Net Worth?

As per reports, Lisa Boyer has earned an estimated net worth of $1.5 Million. Her main source of income comes from her job as a basketball coach. As per reports, she has been earning an annual salary of $300,000

Lisa Boyer posing for the picture while sitting on the sofa
Caption: Lisa Boyer posing for the picture while sitting on the sofa (Photo: favebites)


The American basketball coaches earn roughly $43,974 per year but she earned more than the average salary for a basketball coach. Likewise, she earns a hefty amount from her association with different brands and commercials. Boyer lived a lavish life with her family.


Who is Lisa Boyer Husband? 

Lisa Boyer is yet to be married or have a husband. Well, details of her personal life out of the limelight. She is a highly private person who is hesitant to talk about her dating life and boyfriend. Also, her present relationship status is unaware to her followers. 

Lisa Boyer with her friends
Caption: Lisa Boyer with her friends (Photo: bloximages)


Likewise, reports of her past relationships have yet to be out in the public. Reports suggested that Lisa is single and didn't like to talk about her personal life. Surely, she has dated or been involved in a relationship in the past. 


Is Lisa Boyer Lesbian? 

Rumors of Lisa Boyer being lesbian out after only limited information about her personal life came out. One of Boyer's fans, Zaria, tweeted in 2014 that she believed Boyer is a lesbian. Lisa Boyer became an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2001. 

Lisa Boyer with Dawn Staley
Caption: Lisa Boyer with Dawn Staley (Photo: thestate) 


Soon after rumors of her being in a relationship with Dawn Staley started. Both of them have never identified as a lesbian. However, the LGBTQ community greeted Lisa with open arms. Lisa Boyer's sexual identity is yet to be confirmed. 


Is Lisa Boyer Married to Dawn Staley?

As per rumors, Lisa Boyer is married to Dawn Staley. Neither Lisa nor Dawn confirmed the rumors of their marriage. Without any official information, we can't say anything. Well, the duo are still working together for more than 10 years. 

Lisa Boyer with Dawn Staley
Caption: Lisa Boyer with Dawn Staley (Photo: shutterstock) 


Also, Lisa didn't have any kids. Their relationship and marriage have never been explicitly confirmed. Both Lisa and Dawn's fans wanted them to reunite, but they have not spoken about their supposed romance.


What is the Height of Lisa Boyer?

Lisa Boyer stands at the height of 1.7 m or 5 feet 8 inches tall. While her body weighs around 60 kgs or 132 pounds. Lisa has brown color hair with dark brown eyes.